PARK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Kaniyur, Coimbatore 641 659

(Affiliated to Anna University, ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified)
(Approved by AICTE, Accredited by National Board of Accreditation, Accredited by NAAC)

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

INTERNAL TEST-2
Department Year Section Date
SUBJECT CODE AND NAME: THERMAL MECH II A 08.03.2017

ENGINEERING
Duration: 2 Hours Maximum: 65 Marks

PART A (Answer All Questions) (10 X 2 = 20)

1. What is knocking in IC engine?

2. List out assumptions made in air standard cycles.

3. Draw the valve timing diagram of 4-stroke diesel engine.(free hand sketch)
4. Draw the P-V & T-S diagram of dual cycle.
5. In an single stage reciprocating compressor if the delivers pressure of air is 800kpa.what is the
pressure at the points P2&P3.?
6. List out the four process in brayton cycle.

7. Draw the carburetor in simple sketch.

8. Difference between single stage and multi stage compressors.
9. Draw the P-V diagram of single stage reciprocating compressor.

10. Define indicated power and brake power in engines.

PART B (Answer All Questions) ( 3 X 15 = 45)

Draw illustration were ever required
In an air std brayton cycle air at 310 K is supplied to a compreesor whose pressure ratio is
11 a 5.Mass rate of flow of air is 3 Kg/sec, air fuel ratio is 81:1, CV of fuel is 45MJ/kg. Determine
a) net power b)work ratio c) maximum temperature d) thermal efficiency.
Or
In an air std diesel cycle the condition of air at the beginning of compression is 1 bar,300K.
11 b compression ratio is 15. the heat supplied is 800Kj/kg. Determine
a) P,V,T all the points b) thermal efficiency c) mean effective pressure

12 a With a neat diagram explain the working of battery ignition system.

Or
12 b Describe the working of diesel fuel pump.

A single acting reciprocating air compressor has a piston diameter of 200mm and a stroke of
300mm and runs at 350rpm. Air is drawn at 1.1 bar pressure and is delivered at 8 bar pressure.
13 a The law of compression is pV1.35=constant and clearance volume is 6% of the stroke volume.
Determine
a)The mean effective pressure b) Power required to drive the compressor.
or

1
 A single stage reciprocating air compressor take 1m3 of air per minute at 1bar and 15C and
delivers it at 7bar. the law of compression is pV1.3=constant,calculate the indicated
13 b power.neglect clearance,if the speed of compressor is 300rpm and stroke to bore ratio isc
1.5,calculate the cylinder dimensions.find the power required if the mechanical efficiency of
compressor is 85% and motor transmission efficiency is 90%.
PARK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Kaniyur, Coimbatore 641 659
(Affiliated to Anna University, ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified)
(Approved by AICTE, Accredited by National Board of Accreditation, Accredited by NAAC)

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

INTERNAL TEST-2
Department Year Section Date
SUBJECT CODE AND NAME: THERMAL MECH II A 08.03.2017

ENGINEERING
Duration: 2 Hours Maximum: 65 Marks

PART A (Answer All Questions) (10 X 2 = 20)

1. What is knocking in IC engine?

2. List out assumptions made in air standard cycles.

3. Draw the valve timing diagram of 4-stroke diesel engine.(free hand sketch)
4. Draw the P-V & T-S diagram of dual cycle.
5. In an single stage reciprocating compressor if the delivers pressure of air is 800kpa.what is the
pressure at the points P2&P3.?
6. List out the four process in brayton cycle.

7. Draw the carburetor in simple sketch.

8. Difference between single stage and multi stage compressors.
9. Draw the P-V diagram of single stage reciprocating compressor.

10. Define indicated power and brake power in engines.

PART B (Answer All Questions) ( 3 X 15 = 45)

Draw illustration were ever required
In an air std brayton cycle air at 310 K is supplied to a compreesor whose pressure ratio is
11 A 5.Mass rate of flow of air is 3 Kg/sec, air fuel ratio is 81:1, CV of fuel is 45MJ/kg. Determine
a) net power b)work ratio c) maximum temperature d) thermal efficiency.
or
In an air std diesel cycle the condition of air at the beginning of compression is 1 bar,300K.
11 B compression ratio is 15. the heat supplied is 800Kj/kg. Determine
b) P,V,T all the points b) thermal efficiency c) mean effective pressure

12 A With a neat diagram explain the working of battery ignition system.

or
12 B Describe the working of diesel fuel pump.

13 a A single acting reciprocating air compressor has a piston diameter of 200mm and a stroke of
300mm and runs at 350rpm. Air is drawn at 1.1 bar pressure and is delivered at 8 bar pressure.
2
 The law of compression is pV1.35=constant and clearance volume is 6% of the stroke volume.
Determine
a)The mean effective pressure b) Power required to drive the compressor.
or
A single stage reciprocating air compressor take 1m3 of air per minute at 1bar and 15C and
delivers it at 7bar. the law of compression is pV1.3=constant,calculate the indicated
13 b power.neglect clearance,if the speed of compressor is 300rpm and stroke to bore ratio isc
1.5,calculate the cylinder dimensions.find the power required if the mechanical efficiency of
compressor is 85% and motor transmission efficiency is 90%.