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B.E. DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2018
( MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ) (FIFTH

SEMESTER)

03PC501. MECHANICS OF MACHINES

November ] L Time : 3 Hours

Maximum : 75 Marks
Answer any ONE FULL question from each unit.
ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.

UNIT -1
I The Whitworth quick return motion mechanism has the driving crank 150 mm long. The
distance between fixed centres is 100 mm. The line of stroke of the ram passes through the
centre of rotation of the slotted lever whose free end is connected to the ram by a connecting
link.
Find the ratio of time of cutting to time of return. (15)
(OR)
2. (a) Sketch and describe the four bar chain mechanism. is considered to be the basic chain ?
(8)
(b) Sketch and explain any one inversions of a double slider crank chain. (7)

UNIT - 11

3. In a four link mechanism, the dimensions of the links are AB 200 mm, BC = 400 mm, CD = 450
mm and AD = 600 mm. At the instant when DAB = 900, the link AB has angular velocity of 36
rad/s in the clockwise direction. Determine
(a) The velocity of point C.
 (b) The velocity of point E on the link BC when BE = 200 mm.

(c) The angular velocities of links BC and CD.

(d) Acceleration of link BC. (15)

(OR)
4. In a slider crank mechanism, the length of the crank and the connecting rod are 100 mm and
400 mm respectively. The crank position is 45 0 from IDC, the crank shaft speed is
600 rpm clockwise. Using analyStical method, determine

(a) sVelocity and acceleration of the slider.

(b) Angular velocity and angular acceleration of the connecting rod. (15)
UNIT - 111

5. A shaft rotating at 200 rpm drives another shaft at 300 rpm and transmits 6 KW through a
belt. The belt is 100 mm wide and 10 mm thick. The distance between the shafts is 4 m. The
smaller pulley is m in diameter. Calculate the stress in the belt, if it is an open belt drive and
a cross belt drive. Take 0•3. (15) (OR)
6. A single plate clitch is required to transmit 8 KW at 1000 rpm. The axis pressure is limited
to 70 KN/m2 . The mean radius of the plate is times the radial width of the friction surface. If
both the sides Of the plate are effective. and the co-efficient of friction is 0•25, find (a) The
inner and the outer radius of the plate and the mean radius.
(b) The width of the friction tining. (15)

UNIT - IV

7. A cam is designed for a knife follower with the following data (a) Cam lift = 40 mm during
900 cam rotation with SHM.
(b) Dwell for the next 300.
(c) During the next 600 of cam rotation, the follower returns to original position with SHM.
(d) Dweel for the remaining 1800.
Draw the profile of the cam when the line of stoke is offset 20 mm from the axis of the cam
shaft. (15) (OR)
8. Classify with neat sketches, the cam follower according to their shape, location and motion.
State also, their advantages, if any, with respect to other followers. (15)
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UNIT - 111
9. For mating gears have 20 and 40 involute teeth of module 10 mm and 200 pressure angle. The
addendum on each wheel is to be made of such tulength that the line of contact on each side
of the pitch point has half the maximum possible length. Determine the addendum height
for each gear wheel, length of the path of contact, are of contact and contact ratio. (15)
(OR)
10. A pair of spur wheels with involute teeth is to give a gear ratio of 3 to 1. The arc of approach
is not to be less than the circular pitch and the smaller wheel is the driver. The pressure angle
is 200 . What is the least number of teeth that can be used on each wheel ? What is the
addendum of the wheel in terms of the circular pitch ? (15)

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(FIFTH / THIRD (PT) SEMESTER)
03PC-501/P03PC-302: MECHANICS OF MACHINES
(Common with Part-Time)
November] [Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 75 Marks

Answer any ONE FULL question from each unit (5 x 15 = 75)

LJNIT - 1
1. In a crank and slotted lever quick return mechanism, the distance between
the fixed centres O and C is 200 mm, the driving crank Cp is 75 mm long.
The pin Q on the slotter lever 360 mm from the fulcrum O, is connected by
a link QR 100 mm long, to a pin R on the ram. The line of stroke of R is
perpendicular to OC and intersects OC produced at a point 150mm from C.
Determine the ratio of time taken on the cutting and return strokes.
2. In a crank and slotted lever quick return mechanism, the distance between
the fixed centres is 150 mm and the driving the fixed centres is 150 mm
and the driving crank is 75 mm long. Dctcrmine the ratio of the time taken
on the cutting and return strokes.
LJNIT - 11
The crank of a slider crank mechanism rotates clockwise at a constant speed
of 300 rpm. The crank is 125 mm and connecting rod is 600 mm long.
Determine (i) Linear velocity and acceleration of the mid-point of the
connecting rod (ii) Angular velocity and angular acceleration of the
connecting rod, at a crank angle of 45" from inner dead center position.
 4. a) Derive thc expression for velocity and acceleration of piston in
reciprocating steam engine mechanism with neat sketch.
b) Derive the expression for Coriolis component of acceleration with neat sketch.
IJNIT - 111
5. An open belt running over two pulleys 240 mm and 600 mm diameter
connects two parallel shafts 3 meters apart and transmits 4 KW from the
smaller pulley that rotates at 300 rpm. Coefficient of friction between the
belt and the pulley is 0.3 and the safe working tension is 10 KN per mm
width. Determine minimum width of the belt, initial belt tension and the
length of the belt required.
6. A shaft has a number of collars integral with it. The external diameter of
the collars is 400 mm and the shaft diameter is 250 mm. If the uniform
intensity of pressure is 0.35 N/mm2 and its coefficient of friction is 0.05,
estimate (i) Power absorbed in overcoming friction when the shaft runs at
105 rpm and carries a load of 150 KN and (ii) Number of collars required.
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UNIT - IV
7. Draw the profile of a Cam operating a roller reciprocating follower and with the
following data: Minimum radius of Cam = 25 mm; Lift 30 mm; Roller diameter
— 15 mm. The Cam lifts the follower for 1200 with SHM, followed by a dwell
period of 30. Then the follower lowers down during 150 0 of Cam rotation with
uniform acceleration and retardation followed by a dwell period. If the Cam
rotates at a uniform speed of 150 RPM. Calculate the maximum velocity and
acceleration of follower during the descent period.
8. Draw the displacement, velocity and acceleration curves, when the follower
moves with simple harmonic motion and derive the expression for
maximum velocity and maximum acceleration.
UNIT - V
9. Two spur gears of 24 teeth and 36 teeth of 8 mm module and 20 degree
pressure angle are in mesh. Addendum of each gear is 7.5 mm. The teeth
are of involute form. Determine the angle through which the pinion turns
while any pair of teeth are in contact and the velocity of sliding between
the teeth when the contact on the pinion is at a radius of 102 mm. The speed
of the pinion is 450 rpm.
10. The arm of an epicyclic gear train rotates at 100 rpm in the anticlockwise
direction. The arm carries two wheels A and B having 36 and 45 teeth
respectively. The wheel A is fixed and the arm rotates about the centre of
wheel A. Find the speed of wheel B. What will be the speed of B, if the
wheel A instead of being fixed. makes 200 rpm (Clockwise)
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03PC503. HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS

November ] [ Time : '3 Hours

Maximum : 75 Marks
Answer any ONE FULL question from each unit. ALL
questions carry EQUAL marks.
UNIT - 1
1 (a) Derive an expression to determine the force extracted by a jet on a stationary curved plate at
the centre. (7)
(b) A cm diameter jet having a velocity of 30 m/s strikes a flat plate, the normal of which
0
is inclined at an angle of 45 to the axis of the jet. Find the normal pressure on the plate when
the plate is stationary and when the plate is moving with a velocity of 15 m/s and away from the
jet. Also, determine the power and efficiency of the jet when the plate is moving. (8)
(OR)
2. A penstock supplies water from a reservoir to the Pelton wheel with a gross head of 500 m.
One third of the gross head is lost in friction in the penstock pipe. The rate of flow of water
3

through the nozzle fitted at the end of the penstock is 2 m/s. The angle of deflection of the
net is, 1650. Determine the power given by the water to the runner and also, hydraulic
efficiency of the Pelton wheel. Take cv = 1 and speed ratio = 0•45.
UNIT - 11

3. An inward flow reaction turbine has external and internal diameters as 1 •0 m and m
respectively. The hydraulic efficiency of the turbine is 90 % when the head on the turbine is
36 m. The velocity of flow at outler is m/s and discharge at outlet is radial. The vane angle
outlet is 15 0 and width of the wheel is 100 mm at inlet and outlet, determine the guide blade
angle, speed of the turbine, vane angle of the runner at inlet, volume of flow rate of turbine
and power developed. (15)
 (OR)
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4. The following data is given for a Francis turbine.

Net head = 60 m, Speed = 700 rpm,
Shaft power = 294•3 KW, overall efficiency = 84 0/0,
Hydraulic efficiency = 93 0/0, flow ratio = 0•2, breadth
ratio = 0' 1,
Outer diameter of the runner = 2 x inner diameter .of the runner.
Thickness of vane occupy 5 % of the circumferential area of the runner, velocity of flow is
constant at inlet and outlet and discharge is radial at outlet. Determine :
(a) Guide plate angle. (b) Runer vane angles at inlet and outlet.
(c) Diameters of runner at inket and outlet. (d) Width of wheel at inlet. (15)

UNIT - 111

5. (a) Describe about vortex casing. (3)

(b) A centrifugal pump discharges 0-15 m /s of water against a head of 12•5 m, the speed
of the impeller being 600 rpm. The outer and inner diameters of the impeller are 500
mm and 250 mm respectively and the vanes are bent back at 35 0 to the tangent at
exit. If the area of flow remains 0•07 m2 from the inlet to outlet, determine the vane
angle at inlet, manometric efficiency of the' pump and loss of the head at the inlet to
impeller when the discharge is reduced by 40 % without changing the speed. (12)

(OR)
6. (a) Describe about the single acting pump. (3)
(b) A double acting reciprocating pump runs at 120 rpm. When its suction pipe of 100 mm
diameter is fitted with an air vessel on its suction side. The diameter of cylinder and stroke are
150 mm and 450 mm respectively. If piston is to be driven with SHM, find the rate of flow from
or into the air vessel when the crank makes an angle of 300, 900 and 1200 with the inner dead
centre. Find the crank angles at which there is no flow into or from the air vessel. (12)

UNIT - IV

7. (a) With necessary sketches, explain the construction and working principle of hydraulic
accumulator. (10)
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(b) Describe about fluid coupling. (5)

(OR)
8. (a) Explain the hydro mechanical servo system and also, state its application. (10)
(b) State the functions of fluid torque convertor. (5)
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UNIT - V

9. (a) Ennunciate the various criteria for the selection of pneumatic components.
(10)
(b) Describe how a microprocessor differ from PLC. (5)
(OR)
10. (a) With suitable example, explain how microprocessor is used in fluid power control.
(10)
(b) Write short notes on muffler. (5)
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03PC504. DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

November ] [ Time : 3 Hours

Maximum : 75 Marks
Answer any ONE FULL question from each unit.
Use of.4pproved PSG Design Data Book is permitted.
ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.

UNIT - 1
I Design a jõurnal to support a load of 5000 N at 720 rpm. Using a hardened steelJournal and a
bronze backed Babbitt bearing. The bearing is lubricated by oil rings. Room temperature is
25 0 C and oil temperature is 820 C.
(OR)
2. Select a suitable deep groove ball bearing for a drilling machine spindle of 40 mm diameter,
radial load is 5 KN. Thrust is 1 •5 KN. Spindle speed is 3000 rpm. Desired life is 3000 hrs.
(15)
UNIT - 11

3. Two shafts whose centres are 1 m apart are connected by a V-belt drive. The driving pulley
is supplied with 100 kW and has an effective diameter of 300 mm. It runs at 1000 rpm.
While the driven pulley runs at 375,rpm. The angle of groove on the pulleys is 40 0. The
permissible tension in 400 mm cross sectional area of belt is MPa.The density of the
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belt is 1100 kg. Taking = 0•28, estimate the number of belts required. Also, calculate the
length required of each belt. (15) (OR)
4. A compressor is to be activated from 10 kW electric motor. The motor shaft is 970 rpm and
that of the compressor is to be 330 rpm. The compressor operating in two shifts.•he lilinimum
centre distance should be 1000 mm. Design a suitable chain drive. (15)
2

UNIT - 111

5. Design a spur gear to transmit 22•5 kW at 900 rpm speed reduction is 2•5. Materials for pinion
and wheel are C15 steel and cast iron grade 30 respectively. Take pressure angle of 200 and
working life of the gears as 10000 hrs. (15)
(OR)
6, For intermittent duty of an elevator, two cylindrical gears have to transmit 12•5 kW at a pinion
speed of 1200 rpm. Design the gear pair for the following specificaitons .
Gear ratio 3•5. Pressure angle 200. Involute full depth, helix angle 15 0.

Gears are expected to work 6 hours a day for 10 years. (15)

UNIT - IV

7. What is bevel gears ? Explain the classification of bevel gears with neat diagrams. (15)
(OR)
8. A steel worm running at 240 rpm receives kW from its shafts. The speed reduction is 10 : 1.
Design the drive so as to have an efficiency of 80 0/0. Also, determine the cooling area
required, if the temperature rise is restricted to 45 0 C. Take overall heat transfer co-efficient
as 10 W/m2 C. (15)

UNIT - V
9. Design a gear drive to give 18 speeds for a spindle of a milling machine. The drive is from
an electric motor of 3•75 kW at 1440 rpm-maximum and minimum speeds of the spindle are
to be around 650 rpm and 35 rpm respectively. (15)
(OR)
10. Design a six speed gear box with a step ratio of 1•25. The input is from a motor rnnning at
1440 rpm. The minimum speed is 112 rpm c. Power of motor is 3 kW, (15)

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03PE505 . APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING

( Elective - 1)
November ] [ Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 75 Marks
Answer any ONE FULL question from each unit.
Use of Steam Tables, R and AC Tables, Mollier Charts and
Humidity Charts, Gas Tables can be permitted. ALL
questions carry EQUAL marks.
UNIT - 1
1 Consider a single acting two stage reciprocating air compressor running at 300 rpm, Air is
compressed at a rate of kg/min from 1 •013 bar and 288 0 K through a pressure ratio of 9 to 1.
Both the stages have the same pressure ratio and the index of compression and expansion in
both stages is 1•3. Assume a complete inter cooling, find the indicated power and the cylinder
swept volumes required. Assume that the clearance volumes of both stages are 5 % of their
respective swept volumes. (15)

2. With the help of schematic and P-V diagrams, explain the working principle of surging Axial
compressors. (15)

UNIT - 11

3. Explain in detail about the various losses in steam turbines. (15)

4. The steam supply to an impulse turbine with a single row of moving blades is 3 kg/s. The
turbine develops 150 kW, the blade velocity being 150 m/s. The steam flows from a nozzle
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with a velocity of 450 m/s and the co-efficient of velocity of blades is 0•95. Find the nozzle
angle, blade angle at entry and exit, if the steam flows axially after passing over the blades.
(15)
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UNIT - 111

5. With neat diagram, explain about the reaction steam turbine. (15)

6. Describe briefly the various methods of steam turbine governing. (15)

UNIT - IV
7. Explain the constuctional details and operation of combustion chamber of a gas turbine.(15)

8. With a neat block diagram, explain about the working of combined intercooler, regenerator and
reheater gas turbine. (15)

UNIT - V

9. Explain the working principle of a Ramjet engine with a neat sketch. (15)

10. A rocket nozzle has a threat area of 18 cm and combustor pressure of 25 bar. If the specific

impulse is 127•42 sec and the rate of flow of propellant is 44•145 N/s, determine the thrust
co-efficient, propellant weight flow co-efficient, specific propellant consumption and
characteristic velocity. (15)
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03PE506. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

November ] [ Time : 3 Hours

Maximum : 75 Marks
Answer any ONE FULL question from each unit.
ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
UNIT - 1
1 Briefly explain the nature and scope of managerial economics in detail. (15)

2. Explain the concept of primary and secondary markets in brief. (15)

UNIT - 11

3. Explain the need and importance of motivation in an organization. (15)

4. Briefly explain the sources and management of stress in detail. (15)

UNIT - 111

5. Elucidate the contributions of F, W. Taylor to management.(15)

6. Compare and contrast the Private Limited Company with the Public Limited Company. (15)

UNIT - IV

7. Define plant layout. Enumerate and explain the various factors to be considered in design of
plant layout. (15)
8. Briefly describe the concept and applications of Breakeven analysis in detail. (15)
UNIT V

9. What are the different recording techniques used in method study ? Explain in brief. (15)
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10. Define time study. Explain in detail about the procedure for conducting a stopwatch time study.

(15)
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(FIFTH SEMESTER)
MEEC-502/PMEEC-402: MECHANICS OF MACHINES 11
(Common with Part-Time)
November] [Time: 3 Hours
Maximum: 75 Marks
Answer One Full Question from each Unit.
(5 x 15 = 75)

UNIT - 1
l. A shaft fitted with a flywheel rotates at 250 rpm and
drives a machine. The torque of machine varies in a
cyclic manner over a period of 3 revolutions. The torque
rises from 750 N-m to 3000 N-m uniformly during 1/2
revolution and remains constant for the following
revolution. It then falls uniformly to 750 N-m during
the next 1/2 revolution and remains constant for one
revolution, the cycle being repeated thereafter.
Determine the power required driving the machine and
percentage fluctuation in speed, if the driving torque
applied to the shaft is constant and the mass of the
flywheel is 500 kg with radius of wration of 600mm. (15)

2. A punching press is required to punch 40mm diameter

holes in a plate of 15 mm thickness at the rate of 30 holes
per minute. It requires 6 N-m of enerW per mrn2 of sheared
area. If the punching takes 1/ 10 of a second and the rpm
of the flywheel varies from 160 to 140. Determine the mass
of the flywheel having radius of wration of 1 metre. (15)
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UNIT - 11
3. Four masses ml, rn2, rn3, and are 200kg, 300kg, 240 kg
and 260 kg respectively. The corresponding radii of
rotation are 0.2 m. 0.15m, 0.25 m and 0.3 m respectively
and the angles between successive masses are 45 0 75 0
and 135 0 . Find the position and magnitude of the balance
mass required, if its radius of rotation is 0.2 m. (15)
4. A rotating shaft carries four unbalanced masses 18 kg,
14kg, 16 kg and 12 kg at radii 50 mm, 60mm, 7Omm and
60mm respectively. The 2 nd 3 rd and 4th masses revolve in
planes 80 mm, 160 mm and 280 mm respectively measured
from the plane of the first mass and are angularly
located at 60 0 135 0 and 270 0 respectively measured
clockwise from the first mass looking from this mass end
of the shaft. The shaft is dynamically balanced by two
masses, both located at 50 mm radii and revolving in
planes mid-way between those of 1 st and 2 nd masses and
midway between those of 3 rd and 4th masses. Determine,
graphically or otherwise, the magnitudes of the masses
and their respective angular positions. (15)
IJNIT - 111
5. A five cylinder-in-line engine running at 750 rpm has successive cranks 144 0 apart,
the distance between the cylinder center lines being 375mm. the piston stroke is
225 mm and the ratio of the connecting rod to the crank is 4. Examine the engine
for balance of primary and secondary forces and couples. Find the maximum values
of these and the position of the central crank at which these maximum values occur.
The reciprocating mass for each cylinder is 15 kg. (15)

6. The following data refer to two cylinder locomotive with cranks at 90 0 :

reciprocating mass per cylinder=300 kg; crank radius =0.3 m; driving wheel
diameter = 1.8 m; distance between cylinder centre lines =0.65 m; distance between
the driving wheel central planes — 1.55 m. determine: 1. The fraction of the
reciprocating masses to be balanced, if the hammer blow is not to exceed 46 N at
96.5 km. p.h;2. The variation in tractive effort; and 3.
The maximum swaying couple. (15)

UNIT - IV
7. A cantilever shaft 50 mm diameter and 300 mm long has a disc of mass
100 kg at its free end. The young modulus for the shaft material is 200
GN /m2 . Determine the frequency of longitudinal vibration of the shaft. (15)
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8. A vibrating system is defined by following parameters: m=2kg, k= IOON / m C=3N
sec/ m Determine the damping factor, the natural frequency of damped vibration,
logarithmic decrement, the ratio of 2 consecutive amplitudes and the number of
cycles after which the original amplitude is reduced to 10 percent. (15)
uNIT - V
9. Calculate the whirling speed of a shaft 20 mm diameters and 0.6 m long carrying a
mass of 1 kg at its mid point. The density of the shaft material is 40 mg/m 3 , and
Young's modulus is 200 GN /m2 . Assume the shaft to be freely supported.
(15)

10 A shaft of 100 mm diameter and 1 meter long is fixed at one end and the other end
caries a flywheel of mass 1 tonne. The radius of of the flywheel us 0.5 m. Find the
frequency of torsional vibrations, if the modulus of rigidity for the shaft material is
80 GN /m2 (15)

(FIFTH SEMESTER)
MEEC-503/PMEEC-403: HEAT ENGINEERING - 11
(Common with Part-Time)
November] [Time: 3 Hours
Maximum: 75 Marks

Answer One Full Question from each Unit.

(5 x 15= 75)

UNIT - 1
Describe the function of the impeller and the diffuser in a
centrifugal compressor. (15)

2. A rotating vane compressor has a free air delivery of

170 litre per min, when it compresses air from 0.98 bar
and 15 0 c to 2,3 bar. Estimate the power required to
drive the compressor, when:
i) The parts are so placed that there is no internal compression.
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ii) The parts are so placed that there is a 30% reduction of
volume before back low occurs. Assume adiabatic compression
isentropic efficiency in each case. (15)

UNIT - 11
3. A single stage steam turbine has 105 cm diameter rotor running
at 3000 rpm. The Nozzle angle=18 0 . The ratio of blade speed to
steam speed=O.4. The ratio of relative velocity and outlet from
the blades to that at inlet=O.84. The blade outlet angle is less
by 3 0 blade inlet angle. Draw the velocity diagram and find the
following when steam flow = 10kg/ sec. a) Tangential thrust on
the blades, b) Axial thrust on the blades, c) resultant thrust
on the blades, and d) Power developed and blade efficiency.
(15)

4. What are the effects of friction on the flow through a steam Nozzle? Explain with the
help of h-s diagram. (15)

UNIT - 111
5. A reaction turbine works at 750 rpm under a head of 190
m. its diameter at inlet is 75cm and the flow area is
0.5m2 . The angles made by the absolute velocity and
relative velocity at inlet are 25 0 and 50 0 respectively
with the tangential velocity. Determine i) The discharge
ii) The power developed and iii) The efficiency Assume
the velocity of whirl at outlet to be zero. (15)

6. Define the term 'governing of a turbine' Describe with a neat

sketch the
working of an oil pressure governor. (15)

UNIT - IV
7. Describe the Rankine cycle and show how it differs from
Carnot cycle by sketching both cycles on the same T-S
diagram. The steam is dry and saturated after
evaporation in both cycles. (15)
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8. Steam is supplied to a thermal power plant at 56 bar
and 600 0 C. for regeneration, the steam is bled at 6.5
bar. The condenser temperature is
30 0 C. for ideal negerative cycle, find a) percentage of
blend steam b) the net work done and c) the ideal thermal
efficiency considering the pump's work. (15)

UNIT - V
9. The turbojet aircraft flies at 875 kmph at an altitude of
10,000 m above mean sea level. Calculate a) airflow rate
through the engine, b) Thrust, c) specific thrust, d)
specific impulse, e) thrust power and f) TSFC from the
following data: Diarneter of the air inlet section =O.75m ,
diameter of jet pipe at exit =O.5m , velocity of the gases
at the exit of the jet pipe = 500 m/ s. the pressure at the
exit of the jet pipe =0.30 bar, Air to fuel ratio=40.
(15)

10. Discuss in detail the various propellants used in solid fuel rockets and liquid fuel

systems. Also sketch the propellant feed — system for a liquid propellant rocket motor.
(15)

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(Common with Part-Time)
November] [Time: 3 Hours
Maximum: 75 Marks
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Answer One Full Question from each Unit.
(5 x 15 = 75)

UNIT - 1
l. A Pelton wheel has a mean bucket speed of 10 meters
per second with a jet of water flowing at the rate
of 700 litres/s under a head of 30 meters. The
buckets deflect the jet through an angle of 160 0 .
Calculate the power given by water to the runner and
the hydraulic efficiency of the turbine. Assume co-
efficient of velocity as 0.98.
(15)
2. Write a short notes about the following:
a) Fluid power systems b) Hydraulic prime
movers.
(15)

UNIT - 11
3. A Kaplan turbine working under a head of 20 m
develops 11772 kW shaft power. The outer diameter of
the runner is 3.5 m and hub diameter 1.75 m. The
guide blade angle at the extreme edge of the runner
is 35 0 . The hydraulic and overall efficiencies of
the turbines are 88 % 84% respectively. If the
velocity of whirl is zero at outlet, determine: i)
runner vane angles at inlet and outlet at the extreme
edge of the runner, and ii) speed of the
turbine.
(15)

4. An inward flow reaction turbine has external and internal diameters as

0.9 m and 0.45 m respectively. The turbine is running at 200 rpm and
width of turbine at inlet is 200 mm. the velocity of flow through the
runner is constant and is equal to 1.8 m/ s. the guide blades make an
angle of 10 0 to the tangent of the wheel and the discharge at the outlet
of the turbine is radial. Draw the inlet and outlet velocity triangles
and determine: i) the
(15)

absolute velocity of water at inlet of runner, ii)

The velocity of whirl at inlet, iii) the relative
velocity at inlet, iv) The runner blade angles, v)
Width of the runner at outlet, vi) Mass of water
flowing through the runner per second, vii) Head at
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the inlet of the turbine, viii) Power developed and
hydraulic efficiency of the turbine.

UNIT - 111
5. A centrifugal pump delivers water against a net head
of 14.5 meters and a design speed of 1000 rpm. The
vanes are curved back to an angle of 30 0 with the
periphery. The impeller diameter is 300 mm and outlet
width 50 mm. Determine the discharge of the pump if
manometric efficiency is 95%
(15)

6. A single acting reciprocating pump, running at 50rpm,

delivers 0.01 m3 /s of water. The diameter of the piston
is 200 mm and stroke length 400 mm.
determine i) The theoretical discharge of the pump, ii)
Coefficient of discharge, and iii) slip and the
percentage slip of the pump.
(15)
tJNIT - IV 7.

(15)
8. Write a shot notes about the following:

a) Pressure switches b) Air lift pump c)

Muffler. (15)
Explain briefly about the actuators.

tJNIT - V
9. Explain the working principles of PLC with neat
sketch. (15)

10 What are the factors considering during the installation of pneumatic and
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hydraulic systems? (15)
 Register Number

Name of the Candidate

:
:
3877
B.E. DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2018

( MECHANICAL ENGINEERING )

(FIFTH SEMESTER)

MEEC-505 / PMEEC-303. MACHINE DESIGN - 11

November I [ Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 75 Marks

Answer any ONE FULL question from each unit. Use

ofApproved Design Data Bookis permitted. ALL questions
carry EQUAL marks.
UNIT - 1

1 A full journal bearing is having the following data :

Radial load = 3 •2 KN Journal speed = 1490 rpm Journal diameter = 50 mm
Bearing length = 50 mm Radial clearence = mm
Viscosity of the lubricant = 25 cp ( centipoise )

Assume that the total oil flow carries away the total heat generated, determine :
(a) The co-efficient of friction. (b) Minimum oil film thickness.
(O Power lost in friction.(d) Flow requirement in l/min.
(e) Temperature rise. (15)
(OR)
2. A ball bearing is subjected to a radial force of 2500 N ands an axial force of 1000 N, the load
carrying capacity of the bearing is 7350 N. The value of X and Y factors are 0•56 and 1 •6
respectively. The shaft is rotating at 720 rpm. Determine the life of the bearing. (15)

UNIT - 11

3. Design a completely belt drive to transmit 110 KW for a system consisting of two pulleys of
diameter m and m respectively, for centre distance m Belt speed = 20 m/s c.f. of friction =
 2
There is a slip of 1 •2 % at each pulley and 5 % friction loss at each shaft with 20
% over load. (15)
(OR)

4. A V-belt drive system transmits 90 KW at 475 rpm. The belt has a mass of
kg/m. The maximum permissible tension in the belt is 900 N: The groove angle is 380 and the
angle of contact is 1600 . Find the maximum number of belts and pulley diameter. The co-
efficient of friction between belt and pulley is 0•2. (15)

UNIT - 111

5. Design a pair of spur gears with 200 full depth involute teeth based on Lewis equation. The

velocity factor is to be used to account for dynamic load. The pinion shaft is connected to a 10
kW, 1440'rpm motor. The starting torque of the motor is 150 % of the rated torque.
The speed reduction is 4 : 1. The pinion as well as the,gear are made of plain carbon steel
2

40 q ( = 600 N/mm). Tho factor of safety may be taken as 1•5. Compute dimensions
of gears and suggest surface suitable hardness for the gears. (15)
(OR)
6. A helical speed reducer is to be designed. The rated power of the speed reducer is 75 KW at a
pinon speed of 1200 rpm. The speed ratio is 3 to l . For radius shock conditions and 24 hr
operation, determine the module} face width, number of teeth in each gear.Specify

material and heat treatment. The teeth are 200 full depth in the normal plane. (15)

UNIT IV

7. Two shafts at right angles are connected by a pair of 200 full depth involute teeth bevel gears. The
velocity ratio between the two shaft is 3 :1. The gear made of cast steel is having allowable static
stress as 70 MPa and pinion made of steel with alllowable static stress as

100 MPa. The pinion transmits 37•5 kW and 750 rpm. Determine :

(a) Module and force width (b) Pitch diameter (c) Pinion shaft diameter
 0•912
Take tooth form factor , y' = 0•154 -- a formative number of teeth,

3 the length of pitch cone and pinion shaft overhangs by 150 mm. (15)

(OR)
8. Design a worm drive for an input power of 1 •2 k8V with a transmission ratio of
25. The hardened steel worm is rotating at 1440 rpm. The-material of the• worm wheel is
phosphor
bronze. The tooth form is to be 200 involute. (15) UNIT
-V

9. Design the layout of a gear box for a milling machine to provide twelve
output speeds ranging from 160 rpm to 2000 rpm. Input speed 1440 rpm, Choose standard
speed ratio and construct the structural diagram and kinematic arrangement.. Show the
number of teeth for all the. gears in the kinematic arrangement. (15)

(OR)

10. Design a nine speed gear box for a minimum speed Of 35 rpm and a maximum speed of
1000 rpm. Draw the speed diagram arid kinematic chart. (15)
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Register Number: 3878
Name of the Candidate:

B.E. DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2018

(MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)
(FIFTH SEMESTER)
MEEC-506: PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY -11
November] [Time: 3 Hours
Maximum: 75 Marks
Answer One Full Question from each Unit. (5 x 15 = 75)
UNIT - 1
What are the advantages and limitations of the following gear manufacturing process?
a) Hobbing process. b) Gear shaper process. ( 15)

2. With a Neat sketch explain the Broach tool Nomenclature. ( 15)

UNIT - 11
3. Explain the turning tools with neat sketches. (15)

4. a) What are the functions of a cutting fluid? (5)

b) What are the types of cutting fluid and explain the types ( 10)
UNIT - 111
5. Explain with a neat sketch, a plain cylindrical grinder. ( 15)

6. Explain the neat diagram of auto collimator. (15)

UNIT - IV
7. a) List the Types of fixtures. (5)
b) Explain the types of fixtures. (10)

8. a) What are the types of turning fixtures? (5)

b) Explain the types of turning fixtures with neat sketches. (10)
UNIT - V
9. Explain ultra sonic machining process with the help of a neat sketch. ( 15)
10 Explain the following terms, with help of neat sketch.
a) Tumbler gear reversing mechanism.
b) Apron mechanism. ( 15)
Register Number: 3879
Name of the Candidate:

B.E. DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2018

(MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)
(FIFTH SEMESTER)

MEEC-507/PMEEC-404: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

(Common with Part-Time)
November] [Time: 3 Hours
Maximum: 75 Marks
Answer One Full Question from each Unit.
(5 x 15 = 75)

UNIT - 1
What do you mean by management? Explain Taylors scientific management
in brief?
(15)
2. Explain the importance of Management Information Systems (15)
(MIS).

UNIT - 11
3. Discuss in detail about cost and revenue.
(15)

4. Write short notes on the following (15)

a) Depreciation methods b) Capital budgeting. (15)

UNIT - 111
5. Describe in detail about stress management. (15)

6. State the need and types of Job-evaluation.

(15)
 UNIT - IV
7. Discuss the Product layout. State the advantage and
disadvantage of product type of layout over process
type of layout. (15)

8. Write about CRAFT & COMSOAL. (15)

UNIT - V
9. State the differences between method study and work measurement
with their objectives. (15)

10. Describe briefly the different techniques of rating used in

connection with work study of an operator's performance in a
labour intensive industry.
(15)