PART-A 4*2=8 Marks (Answer All Questions)

1. Why alternate fuels are essential?

2. What is meant by Transesterification?
3. What are the properties of CNG fuel?
4. Indicate various constituents of LPG.

PART-B 4*6=24 Marks (Answer All Questions)

5. (a) List out comparative properties of alternate fuels CNG, LPG, BIODIESEL and
BIOGAS
(OR)
(b) Write short notes on purification methods used for raw Biogas.

6. (a) Explain the various processes of extracting bio-diesel.

(OR)
(b) Explain the major components of a simple petrol / CNG system

7. (a) Describe the different methods of using Vegetable oils and Biodiesel in C.I. engines
(OR)
(b) Discuss the engine performance and emission characteristics of CNG.

8. (a) Discuss important properties of biogas in detail.

(OR)
(b) Discuss the advantages and technical issues of LPG as a fuel for I.C. Engines.

PART-C 2*9=18 Marks (Answer All Questions)

9. (a) Explain availability of alternate fuel.

(OR)
(b) Explain the performance and emission characteristics of CI engine while using
Biodiesel as fuel.

10. (a) Discuss the modifications required in SI engine to use LPG as fuel.
(OR)
(b) Describe the production of Biogas for automotive application.