CHRIST UNIVERSITY, BANGALORE-560029

End Semester Examination November - 2013

Bachelor of Technology
Code : ME135 Max. Marks : 100
Sub : ELEMENTS OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Duration : 3Hrs
General Instructions : Answer five full questions

Answer any FIVE questions 5 X 20 = 100

1 a With the help of a neat sketch explain neap and spring tides. (10)
b Define boiler. Differentiate between Water tube boiler & fire tube boiler with the help of neat sketch. (10)
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2 a With the help of a neat sketch explain flat plate collector and focusing collector. (10)
b Sketch and explain Babcock and Wilcox boiler. Show the path of the flue gases and water. (10)
3 a Define the following. (10)
(i) Convergent- divergent nozzle.
(ii) Impulse turbine.
(iii) Reaction turbine.
(iv) Gas turbine.
(v) Water turbine.
b Sketch & briefly explain the all parts of a typical IC engine? What are their functions? (10)
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4 a Sketch and explain the working of a francis turbine. (10)
b What is meant by engine? Give the differences between Petrol Engines and Diesel Engines. (10)
5 a Write a short note on (i) Kinds of refrigerants commonly used. (ii) Properties of a good refrigerant. (10)
b What is air conditioning? How it is classified? Explain the principle of air conditioning. (10)
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6 a Give the list of commonly used refrigerants. Explain them in detail. (10)
b Define air conditioning. Explain the necessity of humidity control in air-conditioning. (10)
7 a Explain the various operations that can be performed on a drilling machine. (10)
b With neat sketches explain the principle of surface grinding and centre less grinding. (10)
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8 a What is the purpose of machining? List out the properties of cutting tool material. What are the 3 major (10)
functions of a machine tool.
b How does a surface grinder differs from a cylindrical grinder? Explain with neat sketch. (10)
9 a State the difference between the sliding contact and rolling contact bearings with suitable sketches. (10)
b What are the advantages of V-Belt over Flat Belts? Explain the importance of idler pulley in belt drives. (10)
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10 a Why lubrication is necessary? With a neat sketch explain bushed bearing. (10)
b Sketch & explain the applications of helical gears, worm and worm wheel. (10)