Model Question Paper -1 with effect from 2022-23(CBCS Scheme)
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First Semester B.E. Degree Examination
Elements of Mechanical Engineering TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Note: 01. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE. 02. Steam table is permitted. Module – 1 Marks (a) Briefly explain role of Mechanical Engineering in Industries and society. 6 Find the enthalpy of 1kg of steam at 12 bar when, steam is 22% wet. Use (b) the steam table. Assume the specific heat of the superheated steam as 2.25 4 Q.1 kJ/kg-K. Explain the working principle of Solar power plant with neat sketch and (c) 10 justify the necessity of solar power plant. OR (a) Explain the formation of steam with T-h diagram. 10 Q.2 (b) Explain the working principle of Hydel power plant with neat sketch. 10 Module – 2 (a) Explain any two taper turning methods in lathe with suitable sketch. 10 (b) Explain CNC components with suitable sketch and list advantages and 10 Q.3 disadvantages OR (a) Explain with neat sketch of Boring and counter sinking operation 8 (b) List milling operations and explain any two with suitable sketches. 8
Q.4 (c) What is 3D printing? List different 3D printing processes 4
Module – 3 (a) Differentiate between 4 stroke petrol and diesel engine 10 Q.5 (b) Explain the working principal of VCR refrigeration system. OR (a) A single cylinder 4 stroke engine has bore =180mm, stroke=200mm and 10 Q.6 rated speed=300rpm. Torque on the brake drum = 200N-m, Mean effective pressure = 6 bar. It consumes 4kg of fuel per hour. The calorific value of fuel=42,000 kJ/kg. Determine BP, IP, FP, break thermal efficiency and mechanical efficiency. (b) Explain the selection of good refrigerants on the basis of properties. 10 BEME103 Module – 4 (a) A compound gear train is formed by 4 gears A, B, C and D having 20, 30, 8 40 and 60 teeth respectively. A is keyed to the driver shaft and D is keyed to Q.7 the driven shaft. B and C are compounded gears. B meshes with A and C meshes with D. Sketch the arrangement using simple circles. If A rotates at 180 rpm, calculate the speed of D?. (b) What are the advantages of V-belts over flat belt? 4 (c) Explain Gas welding process with suitable sketch 8 OR (a) Derive an expression for length of belt in open belt drive system. 10 Q.8 (b) Differentiate soldering, brazing and welding processes 10
Module – 5 (a) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Electric Vehicles. 10 Q.9 (b) With neat sketch explain Robot anatomy and joints 10 OR (a) Explain the components of Hybrid vehicles 10 Q.10 (b) Explain the applications of Robots 10 BEME103
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