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DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTION EXAMINATION

FOR SPS-7A/7B

SYLLABUS
FOR STAFF CADRE DPE-2017

PAKISTAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION


TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GUIDELINES…………………………………………………………………03
2. SECTION – A: COMPULSORY
2.1. DPE – A00: General Knowledge ………………………………………….04
3. SECTION – B: OPTIONAL
3.1. DPE – A11: Chemical Technology …...……………………………………05
3.2. DPE – A12: Civil Technology …………….……………………………….07
3.3. DPE – A13: Computer Technology ………………………………………..12
3.4. DPE – A14: Electrical Technology ………………………………………..14
3.5. DPE – A15: Electronics Technology ………………………………………18
3.6. DPE – A16: Instrumentation Technology ………………………………….20
3.7. DPE – A17: Mechanical Technology …………...…………………………27
3.8. DPE – A18: Metallurgy Technology ………………………………………30
3.9. DPE – A19: Mining ………………………………………………………..32
3.10. DPE – A20: Power Technology …………………………….…………….35
3.11. DPE – A21: Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Technology ……….….38
3.12. DPE – A22: Welding Technology …………………………………….….42
3.13. DPE – A23: Auto & Diesel Technology……………………………….….44
3.14. DPE – A24: Boiler Technology ……………………………………….….46
3.15. DPE – A25: Machine Shop (Mechanical) ……………………………...…47
3.16. DPE – A26: Mechanical (Drafting & Designing) …………………….…..48
3.17. DPE – A27: Auto & Farms Technology………………………….…….…49
3.18. DPE – A31: Biology ……………………………………………………...50
3.19. DPE – A32: Chemistry …………………………………………………...53
3.20. DPE – A33: Geology ………………………………………………….….57
3.21. DPE – A34: Mathematics ………………………………………………...59
3.22. DPE – A35: Physics ………………………………………………………62
3.23. DPE – A38: Nuclear Medicine & Imaging Technology ………………….65
3.24. DPE – A39: Medical Technology Radiotherapy …………………………66
3.25. DPE – A51: Medical Dispenser ……………………………………….….67
3.26. DPE – A52: Medical Health Physics ……………………………………..71
3.27. DPE – A53: Mechanical (Manufacturing) ………………………………..73
3.28. DPE – A54: Non-Destructive Testing …………………………………….75
3.29. DPE – A55: Drilling ………………………………………………………77
3.30. DPE – A56. WoodWork…………………………………………………..78
4. Appendix – I: Sample Question Sheet…………………………..….…79

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GUIDELINES

1. Each candidate is required to attempt one written examination.


2. The examination paper comprises of two sections namely A and B.
3. There will be 25 MCQs is Section-A and it will be same for all candidates.
4. Section A, which will be same for all candidates, will assess the general
knowledge.
5. Section B will assess the breadth of knowledge in the candidates’ field. It will be
composed of 50 MCQs and 25 True/False.
6. Minimum passing marks will be an aggregate of 60%.
7. The duration of test will be three hours.
8. Each correct answer of MCQ will have +1 point, while each incorrect
answer will have minus 0.25 point.
9. Each correct answer of true / false will have +1 point, while each incorrect
answer will have -0.5 point.
10. Calculator may be used.
11. The mobile phone is strictly prohibited in the examination room.
12. Detailed syllabi are provided in this book.
13. At the end of syllabus suggested books are given, it will help in the
preparation. However, it is not necessary that the paper will be from the
suggested books.
14. At the end of suggested books, sample questions are given to give an idea to
the candidate of the nature and level of the actual examination.

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DPE – A00 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

1. Current Affairs
a. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
i. Purpose of creation
ii. Composition
iii. HQ Location
b. Neighboring Countries
c. Population Census-2017
d. Sports (Hockey/Football/ Cricket)
e. International events/personalities
f. China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
i. Route information
2. Islamic Study
a. Basic concepts of Quran and Hadith
b. Basics of Khlaft-E-Rashida
3. Pakistan Study
a. Objective Resolution
b. Political History of Pakistan (1947-to date)
c. Federation of Pakistan
d. Geography of Pakistan

4. PAEC
a. History of PAEC
b. National Command Authority (NCA)
c. Strategic Plans Division (SPD)

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DPE- A11 Chemical Technology

5. The Gas Laws


1. PUMPS
5.1Boyle’s Law
1.1 Reciprocating Pumps
5.2Charles’s Law
1.2 Rotary Pumps
1.3 Centrifugal Pumps 6. AGITATION & MIXING
1.4 NPSH 6.1Agitation of Liquids
2. HEAT EXCHANGERS 6.1.1 Agitation Equipment

2.1 Types of Heat Exchange Equipment 6.1.2Vessels, impellers,


propellers & paddles
3. FLUID FLOW
6.2Mixing of Solids
3.1 Types of Steady Flow
7. DISSOLUTION
3.2 Reynolds No.
7.1 Equipment used for dissolution
3.3 Pressure
7.2 Factors effecting dissolution rate
3.4 Viscosity
and optimum conditions
3.5 Enthalpy
8. DISTILLATION
3.6 Friction
8.1Physical Concept of Distillation
3.7 Conversion of Units
8.1.1 Volatility
3.8 Measurement of Flow Rates
8.1.2 Relative Voltility
3.8.1 Orifice Meter
8.2Batch Distillation
3.8.2 Venturi Meter
8.3Continuous Distillation
3.8.3 Rota Meter
8.4Rectification
4. STOICHIOMETRY 8.4.1Distillation Column

4.1Material balance 8.4.2Reflux Ratio

4.1.1Law of conservation of matter 9.LEACHING & SOLVENT EXTRACTION

4.1.2Chemical Reactions and Molal Units 9.1 Leaching

4.1.3Chemical Law of Combining Weight 9.1.1 Leaching Equipment

4.2Energy Balance 9.1.2 Principles of Continuous

4.2.1Units of Energy Countercurrent Leaching

4.2.2Heat Capacity & Specific Heat 9.2 Liquid – Liquid Extraction

4.3Heat of Reaction 9.2.1 Extraction equipment

4.3.1Exothermic Reaction 9.2.2 Principles of extraction

4.3.2Endothermic Reactions 10.SEPARATION

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DPE- A11 Chemical Technology

10.1 Adsorption 12.7.1 Humidity


10.1.1 Adsorption Equipment 12.7.2 Dew Point
10.1.2 Principles of Adsorption 12.7.3 Dry Bulb Temperature
10.2 Ion Exchange 13. INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS INSTRUM
10.2.1 Equilibria 13.1 Level Measurement
10.2.2 Mass Transfer Rates 13.1.1 Level Measuring Instruments
10.2.3 Operation of Ion Exchangers 13.2 Flow Measurement
11. FILTERATION 13.2.1 Flow Measuring Instruments
11.1 Types of filters 13.3 Temperature Measurement
11.1.1 Gravity filters 13.3.1 Temperature Measuring
11.1.2 Plate-and-Frame Filters Instruments
11.1.3 Rotary Filters 13.4 Regulators
12. UNIT OPERATIONS 13.4.1 Pressure Regulator
12.1 Conveyors 14. S.I SYSTEM OF UNITS
12.1.1 Type of Conveyors 14.1 Definition
12.2 Evaporation 14.2 SI base Units
12.2.1 The Temperature-Difference 14.3 Derived Units
Driving Force 15. INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
12.2.2 Boiling Point Rise due to 15.1 Safety Considerations in Process
Material in Solution Industries
12.3 Crystallization 15.2 Industrial Pollution Prevention
12.3.1 Crystal Geometry 15.3 Material of Construction
12.3.2 Nucleation 15.4 Production of Inorganic Chemicals,
12.3.3 Crystal Growth such as Sulphuric Acid, Nitric Acids etc
12.4 Drying
12.4.1 Methods of Drying
12.4.2 Drying Equipment
12.5 Size Reduction
12.5.1 Size Reduction Equipment
12.6 Screening
12.6.1 Screening Equipment
12.7 Humidification & Dehumidification

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DEP-A12 CIVIL TECHNOLOGY

1. Mensuration 4.7 Frog.


1.1 Area and circumference of 4.8 Dormer window.
different trigonometric figure.
1.2 Volumes of pyramids and cones. 5. Reinforcing Concrete
1.3 Solution of triangles. 5.1 Modulus of elasticity.
1.4 Law of sine. 5.2 Modular ratio.
1.5 Quadratic equation. 5.3 Tests of concrete.
5.4 Shear reinforcement.
2. Applied Mechanics 5.5 Bond and anchorage.
2.1 Stress, Strain, Elasticity 5.6 Laps in bars.
2.2 Bending moment and Deflection 5.7 Effective span for slab and
in beans under various loads. beams.
2.3 Elasticity, Ductility, Forgoing, 5.8 Initial and final setting time
Malleability, Plasticity.
6. Concrete
3. Soil Mechanics 6.1 Workability.
3.1 Definition of soil mechanics. 6.2 Slum test.
3.2 Types of soils. 6.3 Concrete mixers.
3.3 Elasticity of soil. 6.4 Effect of water/ cement ratio.
3.4 Void ratio. 6.5 Curing of concrete.
3.5 Specific gravity of soil. 6.6 Methods of curing.
3.6 Optimum moisture content. 6.7 Influence of early temp on
3.7 Liquid limit, Plastic limit, strength of concrete.
Plasticity index. 6.8 Cube and cylinder test.
3.8 Bearing capacity of soils. 6.9 Rebound hammer test.
3.9 Types of foundation. 6.10 Compaction of concrete.
6.11 Joints in concrete.
4. Masonry Structures
4.1 Sound insulation in building. 7. Hydraulics
4.2 Types of retaining walls. 7.1 Units.
4.3 Defect of plasters. 7.2 Pascal’s law.
4.4 Types of flooring. 7.3 Water pressure.
4.5 Specifications of Bricks.
4.6 Efflorescence.
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DEP-A12 CIVIL TECHNOLOGY

8. Water Supply
8.1 Qualities of drinking water. 12. Estimating and Costing
8.2 Hardness in water. 12.1 Earth work.
8.3 Measurement of hardness. 12.2 Calculation of Cement
8.4 Alkalinility and Acidity of MortorBricks.
water. 12.3 Cement and Sand in RCC.
8.5 Water purification and 12.4 Wood works.
Treatment.
8.6 Types of pipes for water 13. Surveying
distribution. 13.1 Types of Survey.
8.7 Pipe testing for water supply 13.2 Survey instruments Ranging
8.8 Types of pumps. Roads.
13.3 Chain.
13.4 Plain tabling.
9. Drains and Sewerage 13.5 Total Station.
9.1 Self cleansing velocity. 13.6 Theodolite.
9.2 Types of Sewers. 13.7 Level and Contours.
9.3 Pipes.
9.4 Man holes.
9.5 Size of sewers.
9.6 Septic tank.

10. Irrigation
10.1 Soil efflorescence.
10.2 Water logging.
10.3 Rabi Crop.
10.4 Kharif crop.

11. Roads and Highways


11.1 Types of Roads.
11.2 Road Structure.
11.3 Rolling of Road.
11.4 Water Bound Macadam Road.
11.5 Super Elevation of Roads.
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DEP-A12 CIVIL TECHNOLOGY

14. AutoCAD EXP,*EXPORT *POINT


F,*FILLET POL,
AutoCAD Commands ALIASES GR,*DDGRIPS *POLYGON
H,*BHATCH PR,
A,*ARC MA, HE,*HATCHEDI *PROPERTIE
AA, *ARES *MATCHPRO T S
AR,*ARRAY P HI,*HIDE PRINT,
ATT, *ATTEDEF ME, I,*INSERT *PLOT
ATE, *ATTEDIT *MEASURE L,*LINE PS,
ATTE, *- MI, LA,*LAYER *PSPACE
ATTEDIT *MIRROR LEN,*LENGTH PU,
B, *BLOCK ML, LI,*LIST *PURGE
BH, *BHATCH *MLINE LO,*-LAYOUT R,
BR,*BREAK MO, LS,*LIST *REDRAW
C, *CIRCEL *PROPERTIE LT,*LINETYPE RA,
CH, S LTYPE, *REDRAWAL
*PROPERTIES MS, *LINETYPE L
CHA,* *MSPACE LTS, *LTSCALE RE,
CHAMFER MT, LW,*LWEIGHT *REGEN
COL,*COLOR *MTEXT M, *MOVE REA,
CO,*COPY MV, *REGENALL
CP,*COPY *MVIEW REC,
D,*DIMSTYLE O, *RECTANG
DED,*DIMEDIT *OFFSET REG,
DI,*DIST OS, *REGION
DIV,*DIVIDE *OSNAP REN,
DO,*DONUT P, * RENAME
DT,*TEXT * PAN RO,
E,*ERASE PE, * ROTATE
ED,*DDEDIT *PEDIT S,
EL,*ELLIPSE PL, * STRETCH
EX,*EXTEND *PLINE SC,
EXIT,*QUIT PO, *SCLAE

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DEP-A12 CIVIL TECHNOLOGY

SET, A CTRL+ A
*SETVAR *ARC *SELECT
SN, B ALL
*SNAP *BLOCK CTRL+ B
SO, DEFINITION *SNAP
*SOLID C ON/OFF
SP, *CIRCLE CTRL+
*SPELL D D*DYNAMIC
SPL, *DIMENSTION UCS ON/OFF
*SPLINE TYYLE CTRL+
ST, E E
*STYLE *ERASE *I
T, F S
*MTEXT *FILLET O
TR, G P
*TRIM *OBJECT L
UN, GROUPING A
*UNITS H N
W, *HATCH & E
*WBLOCK GRADIENT T
X, I O
*EXPLODE *INSERT P/
XA, J B
*XATTACH *JOIN O
XB, K T
*XBINF *X T
XR, L O
*XREF *LINE M
Z, M /
*ZOOM *MOVE L
N E
*X F
O T/

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DEP-A12 CIVIL TECHNOLOGY

*OFFSET RI CTRL+ V
P G *PASTE CLIP
*PAN H CTRL+ W
Q T *OBJECT
*X CTRL+ F SNAP
R *OSNAP
*X ON/OFF TRACKING
S CTRL+ G ON/OFF
*STRETCH *GRID ON/ CTRL+ X
T OFF *CUT CLIP
*MTEXT CTRL+ J CTRL+ Y
U *HYPERLINK *REDO
*X CTRL+ K
V *HYPERLINK
*VIEW CTRL+ L
MANAGER *ORTHO
W ON/OFF
*WRITE CTRL+ M
BLOCK *HYPERLINK
X CTRL+ N
*EPLODE *NEW
Y CTRL+ O
*X *OPEN
Z CTRL+ P
*ZOOM *PLOT
CTRL+ Q
*EXIT
CTRL+ S
*SAVE
DRAWING
CTRL+ U
*POLAR ON/
OFF

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DPE – A13 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

1. Structure of computers and computer 5.2 Machine and assembly languages


systems 5.3 Algorithmic languages
1.1 Computer Hardware
a. FORTRAN
1.2 Instruction set Architecture
b. ALGOL
1.3 Computer Organization
c. LISP
2. Types of computers
d. C
2.1 Personal computers:
e. JAVA
a. Note book computers:
f. C++
b. Work stations:
g. Python
2.2 Enterprise systems:
h. PHP
2.3 Super computers:
i. C#
2.4 Main Frame
6. Word processing
2.5 Hand Held
6.1 Introduction and Overview
2.6 Multi core
6.2 Basics of "building" a Document:
3. Input, output and storage devices
Creating
3.1 Input Unit
6.3 Correcting-Editing
3.2 Memory Unit
6.4 Formatting documents with the help
a. Primary /Main Memory
of templates and wizards
b. Secondary /Auxiliary Memory
6.5 Microsoft Word
3.3 Arithmetic and logic unit
7. Spreadsheet
3.4 Output Unit
7.1 What is a spread sheet and its uses
3.5 Control Unit
7.2 How do you make a spread sheet
4. Basic Operational Concepts
7.3 Purpose of using spread sheet
4.1 Bus structures
7.4 Microsoft Excel
4.2 Software
7.5 Formulas, Functions, Charts, Data
4.3 Operating System Interactions
analysis and presentstion
4.4 Caching
7.6 Cell values, Automatic recalculation,
4.5 Performance
Real-time update, Locked cell, Data
4.6 Compiler
format, Cell formatting, Named
4.7 Instruction set CISC & RISC
cells, cell reference etc.
4.8 Performance measurement
8. Databases
5. Software languages
8.1 Definition and usage of databases
5.1 Language Types, classifications,
8.2 Structure of a database
comparisons and concepts.
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DPE – A13 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

8.3 Overview of database security 10. Introduction to networking


8.4 User accounts, privilege and environment
authentication, encryption, access 10.1 network resources
control and monitoring 10.2 servers and clients, LAN,
8.5 Availability WAN, and MAN
a. Site failure 10.3 communication medium,
b. Computer failure coaxial cable, twisted pair cable
c. Storage failure 10.4 networking devices, hub,
d. Data corruption switch, router
e. human errors 11. Introduction to information systems
8.6 Database warehousing and the internet
8.7 Overview of extraction, loading and 11.1 The World Wide Web
transformation of data 11.2 Using the Internet, Different
9. Computer viruses and anti viruses Internet Connections, Selecting an
9.1 Parts of Virus ISP
a. Infection mechanism a. Dial-up
b. Trigger and Payload b. Wi-fi Hotspots
9.2 Phases of a virus c. Broadband over Fiber
a. Dormant phase 11.3 Searching the Internet
b. Propagation phase a. Search Sites
c. Triggering phase b. Search Strategies
d. Execution phase 11.4 Pros and Cons
9.3 Infection targets and replication a. Social Media
techniques b. RSS and Podcasts
a. Resident vs. non-resident c. Online Testing
viruses d. Blogs, Wikis, and Other
b. Macro viruses Types of Online Writing
c. Boot sector viruses e. Online Gaming
d. Email virus f. Video Chatting
9.4 Antivirus software g. Censorship and Privacy
a. Recovery strategies and
methods
b. Virus removal, Operating
system reinstallation
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DPE-A14: Electrical Technology

1. Basic Concepts of Electricity and 2.2 Current


Magnetism: 2.3 Voltage
1.1 Materials 2.4 Resistance
1.2 Electric Charge 2.5 Capacitance
1.3 Electric Current and its types 2.6 Inductance
(AC and DC) 2.7 Reactance
1.4 Electromotive Force 2.8 Impedance
1.5 Electric Field 2.9 Power
1.6 Electric Intensity 2.10 Work
1.7 Electric Flux 2.11 Frequency etc
1.8 Voltage 3. Insulators and Dielectrics:
1.9 Magnetic Substances 3.1 Dielectrics and dielectric
1.10 Magnetic Field strength
1.11 Electromagnet 3.2 Insulators
1.12 Magnetic induction (self and 3.3 Function of insulator
mutual) 3.4 Classes of insulators etc.
1.13 Laws governing induction 4. Electrical Wires and Cables:
phenomenon 4.1 Basic construction of cables
1.14 Permittivity 4.2 Types and their classification
1.15 Permeability 4.3 Rating/grading
1.16 Components of a typical Circuit 4.4 Standard notation
1.17 Resistance 4.5 Cable Tray
1.18 Heat produced in Resistors 4.6 Transmission of power
1.19 Capacitors 4.7 Inspection/test of cables etc.
1.20 Inductors 5. Resistance and Resistors:
1.21 Active and Passive 5.1 Ohm’s Law and its Applications
Components 5.2 Resistivity and its units
1.22 Power and Electrical Work 5.3 Factors affecting resistivity and
Done resistance
1.23 Electrical Components and 5.4 Types of resistors
their symbols etc 5.5 Testing of resistor
2. Units of Common Physical 5.6 Voltage rating
Quantities: 5.7 Current rating and power ratings
2.1 Charge of resistors
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DPE-A14: Electrical Technology

5.8 Tolerance of resistors 8.5 Series and parallel combination


5.9 Behavior of resistor in DC and of capacitors
AC circuits etc. 8.6 Types of capacitors
6. Combination of Resistors: 8.7 Inspection and testing of
6.1 Series combination capacitors
6.2 Parallel Combination 8.8 Ratings (voltage) of capacitors
6.3 Series-Parallel Combination 8.9 Behavior of Capacitors in DC
6.4 Delta and Star/Wye Connections and AC circuits
6.5 Conversion of Delta to star and 8.10 Capacitive Reactance etc.
6.6 vice versa combinations 9. Inductors:
6.7 Properties of different 9.1 Induction, Self induction
combinations 9.2 Inductors and its uses
6.8 Solving the resistors 9.3 Basic construction and working
combination etc. principle of inductors
7. Protections in a basic Electric 9.4 Inductance of an inductor
Circuit: 9.5 Factors affecting inductance
7.1 Importance of Protections, Types 9.6 Series and parallel combination
of Protections of inductors
7.2 Purpose of Fuses 9.7 Types of inductors
7.3 Basic design/construction of 9.8 Inspection and testing of
Fuses inductors
7.4 Types of fuses 9.9 Ratings of an inductor
7.5 Ratings of fuses 9.10 Behavior of inductors in DC
7.6 Connection and operation of and AC circuits
fuses 9.11 Inductive Reactance etc.
7.7 Inspection of fuses etc 10 Measurement Instruments for
7.8 Grounding and Earthing in an Electrical Quantities and
electric circuit. Components:
8. Capacitors: 10.1 Basic construction and working
8.1 Capacitors and its uses principle ofAC & DC measuring
8.2 Basic construction and working instruments
principle of capacitors 10.2 Galvanometer
8.3 Capacitance of a capacitor 10.3 Ammeter
8.4 Factors affecting capacitance 10.4 Voltmeter
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DPE-A14: Electrical Technology

10.5 Wattmeter 12.8 Maintenance and Faults of


10.6 Ohmmeter transformers
10.7 Wheatstone bridge 12.9 Transformer efficiency
10.8 Multimeter 12.10 Rating of transformer
10.9 Digital and analog meters 12.11 Calculations for transformers
10.10 Performance of digital and 12.12 Transformer losses
analog meters 12.13 Hysteresis losses
10.11 Oscilloscope 12.14 Copper losses
10.12 Connections of instruments in 12.15 Iron losses
a circuit 12.16 Transformer tests (Open
10.13Protections and safety Circuit, Short Circuit tests and Back
precautions before connecting a to back test)
instrument in a circuit etc. 12.17Reading name plate
11. Alternating Current (AC) (parameters) of transformers etc.
Circuits: 13. DC Machines (Motors and
11.1 Alternating Current and AC Generators):
Circuit 13.1 Basic design
11.2Instantaneous 13.2 Construction and working
11.3 Peak and RMS values principles of DC machines
11.4 Properties 13.3 Types of DC Motors (Series
11.5 Functions and shunt etc)
11.6 Connections of Single-phase 13.4 Types of DC generators (Self-
and three-phase systems excited and separately excited etc)
11.7Solving AC Circuits etc. 13.5 Inspection and Maintenance of
12. Transformers: 13.6 DC machines
12.1 Basic design/construction and 13.7 Faults in a DC machine
working principle of a transformer 13.8 Safety components in a DC
12.2 Function and Operation of a machine
transformer 13.9 Tests of a DC machine (Open
12.3 Types of Transformers circuit, Short Circuit, Hopkinson’s
12.4 Voltage transformer test etc.)
12.5 Auto transformer 14. AC Machines (Motors and
12.6 Current transformer Generators):
12.7 Inspection 14.1 Basic design
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DPE-A14: Electrical Technology

14.2 Construction and working batteries etc.


principles of AC machines
14.3 Types of AC Motors (Induction
and synchronous motors etc)
14.4 Induction Motor
14.5 Construction and design of
Induction motors
14.6 Function and operation of
Induction Motors
14.7 Starting of Induction Motors
14.8 Types of AC generators
(Synchronous etc)
14.9 Inspection and Maintenance of
AC machines
14.10 Faults in an AC machine
14.11 Safety components in a AC
machine
14.12 Tests of a AC machine.
15. Circuit Breakers:
15.1 Basic design and working of a
circuit breaker
15.2 Function of Circuit Breakers
15.3 Types of Circuit breakers
15.4 Inspection and Maintenance of
15.5 Circuit Breakers
15.6 Ratings of a circuit breaker etc.
16. Batteries:
16.1 Basic design
16.2 Construction and working
principle of battery
16.3 Types of Batteries
16.4 Lead-Acid Battery
16.5 Ratings of a battery
16.6 Inspection and Maintenance of
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DPE – A15 ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY

1. Atomic structure and semiconductor 5.4 Thyristor Applications, types and


principles construction principles
1.1 Electron orbit and energy 5.5 Thyristor switching circuits
1.2 types of semiconductors 5.6 Transistors versus thyristors
2. Resistors, inductors and capacitors 5.7 Forward blocking, reverse blocking
2.1 Basic definitions of resistors, and forward conducting
inductors and capacitors 6. Oscilloscope
2.2 Fixed and variable resistors 6.1 Basics of an Oscilloscope
2.3 Series and parallel circuits having 6.2 Key Oscilloscope Specifications like
combination of these. bandwidth, channels, sampling rate,
2.4 RLC circuits resolution, max input voltage,
3. PN-junction diode vertical sensitivity, input impedance
3.1 Rectifiers and time base etc.
3.2 Zener diodes 6.3 Uses and how to use an oscilloscope
3.3 Photo diodes 6.4 The Basic Oscilloscope Controls
3.4 biasing of a diode 6.5 What Can Scopes Measure
3.5 diode curve 6.6 Triggering, freezing a singal
3.6 forward and reverse region of PN sequence, aliasing etc.
Junction 7. PLC system
3.7 Applications in different 7.1 What is a PLC
configurations 7.2 How does a PLC works
4. Transistor 7.3 PLC Hardware components
4.1 Opto-coupler 7.4 Ladder logic
4.2 FETs 7.5 PLC Programming
4.3 JFETs 7.6 PLC Communications
4.4 MOSFETs 7.7 PLC compared with other control
4.5 common emitter Amplifier systems
4.6 common base Amplifier 8. Basics of industrial electronics
4.7 common collector Amplifier 8.1 Industrial Data Acquisition &
4.8 simple Op-Amp Control System
5. Thyristor 8.2 Analog to Digital
5.1 Four types of thyristors 8.3 Distributed data acquisition and
5.2 What is SCR control
5.3 Thyristor principles and operation 8.4 Data communication Eqipments
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DPE – A15 ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY

9. SOLDERING CONSIDERATIONS
9.1 Printed circuit boards
9.2 Connectors and terminations
10. Basic METERS
10.1 Multimeters
10.2 Ammeters
10.3 Voltmeters
10.4 Ohmmeters
10.5 AC meters
10.6 DMMs
11. Logic gates.
11.1 AND, OR, XOR, NOT, NAND,
NOR, and XNOR.
11.2 Truth tables
11.3 Laws of Boolean algebra
11.4 Logic diagrams
11.5 combinational logic circuits
11.6 The Multiplexer,
Demultiplexer, Encoder, Decoder
11.7 Adders, subtractors,
comparators etc.

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DPE – A16 INSTRUMENTATION TECHNOLOGY

Instrumentation 3. Basic process parameters


1. Sensors 3.1 Temperature
1.1 Sensor Types 3.2 Pressure
1.1.1 Quartz 3.3 Flow
1.1.2 Electrostatic 3.4 Level
1.1.3 Pressure 3.5 Conductivity
1.1.4 Temperature 3.6 pH
1.1.5 Infrared 3.7 Humidity
1.1.6 Touch 3.8 Strain
1.1.7 Vibration 3.9 Sound
1.1.8 Proximity 3.10 Speed/velocity
1.1.9 Peizo resistive 4. Process Instruments
1.1.10 Capacitive 4.1 Temperature measurement
1.2 Sensor Characteristics 4.1.1 Temperature scales
1.2.1 Repeatability 4.1.1.1 Celsius temperature
1.2.2 Accuracy 4.1.1.2 Kelvin temperature
1.2.3 Precision 4.1.1.3 Fahrenheit temperature
1.2.4 Uncertainties 4.1.1.4 Rankine temperature
1.2.5 Significant figures 4.1.2 Temperature measuring
1.2.6 Zero Shift techniques

1.2.7 Span shift 4.1.3 Temperature measuring


instruments
1.2.8 Hysteresis
4.1.3.1 Thermometers
1.2.9 Linearity
4.1.3.1.1 Mercury
1.2.10 Span
4.1.3.1.2 Infrared
1.2.11 Range
4.1.3.1.3 Electronic
1.2.12 Turndown Ratio
4.1.3.1.4 Liquid filled glass
1.2.13 Sensitivity
4.1.3.1.5 Bimetal Strip
1.3 Operating Principles Thermometer
1.4 Type of Output 4.1.3.1.6 Principle of
1.5 Applications operation

2. Transducer 4.1.3.2 Resistance Temperature


detectors
2.1 Classification/Types
a. RTD Type
2.2 Working principle
2.3 Uses
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b. Wheatstone Bridge a. Membrane type


circuit manometer
c. Measuring range b. Liquid column
monometer
4.1.3.3 Rod Sensing Probes
4.2.7.1.3 Pressure Gauge
4.1.3.4 Thermistors
a. Types
4.1.3.5 Thermocouples
b. Working principle
4.1.3.5.1 Junctions
4.2.7.1.4 Mechanical gauge
 Cold Junction
4.2.7.1.5 Bourdon Tube
 Hot Junction gauge
4.1.3.5.2 Measuring range 4.2.7.1.6 Diaphragm gauge
4.1.3.6 Radiation Pyrometers 4.2.7.1.7 Bellows gauge
4.1.3.6.1 Working principle 4.2.7.2 Electronic pressure
4.1.3.6.2 Measuring range sensors
4.2 Pressure measurement 4.2.7.2.1 Variable Capacitor
Pressure detector
4.2.1 Pressure laws
4.2.7.2.2 Pressure
4.2.2 Properties of a liquid transmitter
4.2.3 Properties of a gas 4.2.7.2.3 Differential Pressure
4.2.4 Atmospheric pressure transmitter
4.2.5 Pressure measurement scales 4.2.7.2.4 Pressure switch
4.2.5.1 Gauge Pressure Scale 4.2.7.2.5 Differential
Pressure switch
4.2.5.2 Absolute Pressure Scale
4.2.8 Pressure control systems
4.2.5.3 Inches of Water Column
4.2.8.1 Hydraulic Systems
4.2.5.4 Differential Pressure
Scale 4.2.8.2 Pneumatic Systems
4.2.5.5 Vacuum Pressure Scale 4.2.8.3 Vacuum Systems
4.2.5.6 Relation between gauge 4.2.8.4 Static Pressure Systems
& absolute pressure 4.2.8.5 Steam Pressure Systems
4.2.6 Basic method of pressure 4.2.9 Dead weight tester
measurement
4.2.10 Pressure detection circuitry
4.2.7 Pressure measurement
instruments 4.2.11 Standard pressure signal
rating
4.2.7.1 Non electrical pressure
sensors 4.3 Flow Control
4.2.7.1.1 Liquid Column 4.3.1 Working principle
Gauges 4.3.2 Flow units of measurement
4.2.7.1.2 Manometer a. Volumetric Flow rate
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b. Flow velocity 4.5.1.5 Bubbler System


c. Mass Flow rate 4.5.1.6 Resistive Method
4.3.3 Solid flow measurement
4.5.1.7 Capacitive Method
4.3.4 Fluid flow measurement
4.5.1.8 Radioisotopes Method
4.3.4.1 Pipe Flow Principals
4.5.1.9 Conductivity probe
4.3.4.2 Fluid Flow meter method
Classification
4.5.1.10 Ultrasonic level
4.3.5 Flow meters measurement
4.3.5.1 Differential Pressure 4.5.2 Level detectors
Flow meter
4.5.2.1 Level gauge
a. Orifice Plate
b. Venturi Tube 4.5.2.2 Gauge glass
c. Flow Nozzle 4.5.2.3 Ball float
d. Pitot tube 4.5.2.4 Chain float
e. Elbow Meter
4.5.2.5 Microwave level
4.3.5.2 Ultrasonic Flow Metes
detectors
4.3.5.3 Electromagnetic flow
4.5.2.6 Differential Bellows
meter
Type Transmitter
4.3.5.4 Displacement meter
4.5.2.7 Displacer Types detectors
4.3.5.5 Gas flow meter
4.5.2.8 Differential pressure
4.3.5.6 Optical flow meter level detectors
4.3.5.7 Coriolis Meters 4.5.3 Units of measurement
4.3.5.8 Rotor Flow detectors 4.6 pH measurement
4.3.5.9 Rotameter 4.6.1 Definition
4.3.5.10 Vortex Flow meters 4.6.2 Measurement methods
4.3.6 Selecting a flow meter 4.6.3 pH analyzer
4.4 Conductivity measurement 4.6.4 Units of measurement
4.4.1 Conductivity Electrode Probe 4.7 Humidity/due point/ Moisture
4.7.1 Humidity types
4.4.2 Conductivity Inductive Probe
4.7.1.1 Absolute
4.5 Level Measurement 4.7.1.2 Relative
4.5.1 Level measurement 4.7.2 Working principle
methods/working principle 4.7.3 Measuring units
4.5.1.1 Float and Tape Method 4.7.4 Absolute Humidity Sensor
4.5.1.2 Float and Shaft Method 4.7.5 Relative Humidity Detectors
4.5.1.3 Magnetic Float Method 4.7.6 Hygrometer

4.5.1.4 Hydrostatic 4.7.7 Moisture analyzer

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4.8 Strain measurement 6.10 Power range instrumentation


4.8.1 Gauge Types 6.11 Uses
 Semiconductor Strain gauges
4.8.2 Working principle 7. Analyzers
4.9 Sound 7.1 Logic Analyzer
4.9.1 Pitch 7.1.1 Working principle
4.9.2 Audible frequency band 7.1.2 Applications
4.9.3 Frequency 7.2 Network Analyzer
4.9.4 Sound barrier 7.2.1 Working principle
4.9.5 Loudness 7.2.2 Applications
4.9.6 Measurement units 7.3 Units of measurement
4.10 Speed/Velocity 8. Actuators & Positioner
4.10.1 Anemometer 8.1 Definition
5. Controllers 8.2 Hydraulic
5.1 Definition 8.3 Pneumatic
5.2 Control Actions 8.4 Magnetic
5.2.1 PID Control 8.5 Mechanical
5.2.2 Proportional Control 8.6 Positioner
5.2.3 Linear Control 8.7 Working principle
5.2.4 ON/OFF Control 9. Hart communication
5.2.5 Integral Control 9.1 Hart communicator
5.2.6 Derivative control 9.2 Applications
5.2.7 Fuzzy logic control 9.3 Transmitter Calibrators
5.2.8 Feedback 10. Instrumentation signals
5.2.9 Working Principles 10.1 Electronic Signals
6. Nuclear Detectors: 10.1.1 Current Signals
6.1 Types of Radiations a. 0 to 20 mA
6.2 Gas filled detectors b. 4 to 20 mA
6.3 Proportional counter 10.1.2 Voltage Signals
6.4 Ionization chamber a. 0 to 5 Volt etc.
6.5 Fission Chambers 10.1.3 Resistance Signal
6.6 Neutron detector 10.2 Pneumatic Signals
6.7 Working Principles 10.3 Why different signal types are
6.8 Source range instrumentation used

6.9 Intermediate range instrumentation 10.4 Applications


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10.5 Noise 5. Screw gauge


10.6 Noise reduction techniques 5.1 Range of measurement
5.2 Least count
5.3 Working principle
LabTest Instruments 5.4 Uses
1. Oscilloscopes
1.1 Measurement types Electronic components/equipment
1.2 Trigger types
1. Resistor
1.3 Sampling rate
1.4 Channels 1.1 Definition
1.5 Measuring units 1.2 Types
1.6 Applications 1.3 Characteristics
1.7 Wave shapes
1.4 Power rating

2. Power Supplies 1.5 Uses


2.1 AC 1.6 Measurement units
2.2 DC 2. Capacitor
2.3 High voltage
2.1 Definition
2.4 Operating Principles
2.5 Rectifier types 2.2 Types
2.5.1 Half wave rectifier 2.3 Characteristics
2.5.2 Full wave rectifier 2.4 Power rating
2.6 Filter
2.5 Characteristics
2.6.1 Types
2.6.2 Applications 2.6 Uses
2.7 Regulators 2.7 Measurement units
3. Inductor
3. Generators
3.1 Characteristics
3.1 Generator Types
3.1.1 Function Generator 3.2 Applications
3.1.2 Pulse Generator 3.3 Uses
3.1.3 Signal Generator 3.4 Measurement units
3.2 Working Principles
4. Semiconductors
3.3 Applications
4.1 Characteristics
4. Vernier caliper 4.2 Intrinsic
4.1 Range of measurement 4.3 Extrinsic
4.2 Least count
4.4 Doping Materials
4.3 Working principle
4.4 Uses 4.5 Working principle

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5. Transistor 10.3 Rotary


5.1 Types 10.4 Push buttons
5.2 Characteristics 10.5 Uses
5.3 Power rating 11. Relay
5.4 Characteristics 11.1 Contacts types
5.5 Uses 11.2 Interposing relay
6. Thermistor 11.3 Uses
6.1 Characteristics 11.4 Operating voltage
6.2 Applications 11.5 Working principle
6.3 Uses
7. Diode Electrical Equipment

7.1 Types 1. Basic Electrical Quantities


7.2 Characteristics 1.1 Charge
7.3 Limiter 1.2 Voltage
7.4 Clamper 1.3 Current
7.5 Uses 1.4 Resistance
8. Thyristors 1.5 Capacitance
8.1 Four layer diode 1.6 Inductance
8.2 SCR 1.7 Definitions
8.3 Diac 1.8 Measuring Units
8.4 Traic 1.9 symbols
8.5 UJT 2. Meters
8.6 PUT 2.1 Electrometer
8.7 Working principles 2.2 Volt meter
8.8 Applications 2.3 Ohm meter
9. Amplifier and signal conditioners 2.4 Multimeter
9.1 Classes of amplifiers 2.5 LCR meter
9.2 Type/Characteristics 2.6 Ammeter
9.3 Signal conditioners 2.7 Current meter
9.4 Uses and applications 2.8 clamp mete
10. Switch 2.9 Light/Lux meter
10.1 Slide 2.10 Noise meter
10.2 Toggle 2.11 Density meter

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2.12 Working Principles


2.13 Measuring units
3. Cables
3.1 Network cable Types
3.2 Data cable types
3.3 Instruments cable types
3.4 Characteristics

Basic Laws

1. Ohm law Laws


2. Pascal Law
3. Laws of Motions
4. Coulomb Law

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2.4. Measurement of pressure


1. STRENGTH OF MATERIAL 2.4.1. Hydrostatic Gauges
1.1. Stress and strain 2.4.2. Piston type gauges
1.1.1. Definition of Stress and 2.4.3. Different gauges types
Strain 2.5. Atmospheric pressure, gauge
1.1.2. Yield Stress, Ultimate pressure and absolute pressure
Tensile Stress, Hooke’s Law, 2.5.1. Definition of pressure
Stress Concentration 2.5.2. Measurement Methods
1.1.3. Units of Stress 2.6. Equation of continuity
1.2. Types of stress and strain 2.6.1. Theory of Equation of
1.2.1. Tensile Stress Continuity
1.2.2. Shear Stress 2.6.2. Basic Principle
1.2.3. Compressive Stress 2.6.3. Application
1.2.4. Lateral Strain 2.7. Types of flow in pipe
1.3. Elastic constant 2.7.1. Laminar Flow
1.3.1. Modulus of Elasticity 2.7.2. Turbulent Flow
1.3.2. Units 2.7.3. Reynold’s number
1.3.3. Elastic Modulus of common 2.8. Bernoulli’s Theorem
material 2.8.1. Basic Theory
1.4. Poisson ratio 2.8.2. Mathematical Model
1.4.1. Poisson ratio of common 2.8.3. Application
metals
1.5. Types of beams 3. THERMODYNAMICS
1.5.1. Simply supported beam 3.1. Types of thermodynamics system
1.5.2. Cantilever beam 3.1.1. Fixed Mass system
1.5.3. Deflections in beam 3.1.2. Fixed Volume System
3.1.3. Phases of substance
2. BASIC FLUID MECHANICS 3.2. Properties of thermodynamics
2.1. Fluid Properties system
2.1.1. Density 1.1.1. Intensive Properties
2.1.2. Viscosity 1.1.2. Extensive Properties
2.1.3. Specific weight 1.1.3. State of system
2.1.4. Specific gravity 1.1.4. Units of thermodynamic
2.2. Pressure of Liquids properties
2.2.1. Pressure due to gravity 3.3. Laws of thermodynamics
2.2.2. Hydraulic pressure 1.1.1. Zeroth law of
2.2.3. Hydrostatic pressure thermodynamics
2.3. Pascal’s law 1.1.2. First law of thermodynamics
2.3.1. Definition and Basic 1.1.3. Second law of
principle thermodynamics
2.3.2. Application 3.4. Laws of perfect gas
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1.1.1. Ideal gas equation 4.2.1. Definition of Heat and Work


1.1.2. Kinetic theory 4.3. Center of gravity
3.5. Thermodynamic processes 4.3.1. Definition and theory
1.1.1. Definition of process 4.3.2. Center of gravity of different
1.1.2. Different thermodynamic bodies
process (Isothermal, Isobaric, 4.4. System of forces
Isochoric Processes etc.) 4.4.1. Resultant of forces
3.6. Thermodynamic cycles 4.4.2. Moment of force
(Definitions) 4.4.3. Couple of force
3.6.1. Definition 4.5. Types of friction
3.6.2. Different thermodynamic 4.5.1. Sliding friction
cycles 4.5.2. Static Friction
3.7. Carnot cycle 4.5.3. Rolling Friction
3.7.1. Basic Principle
3.7.2. Mathematical model 5. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
3.8. Specific heat and heat capacity 5.1. Types of pumps
3.8.1. Specific heat at constant 5.1.1. Positive Displacement pumps
pressure 5.1.2. Dynamic pumps
3.8.2. Specific heat at constant 5.2. Classification of centrifugal pumps
volume 5.2.1. Vertical centrifugal pumps
3.8.3. Heat Capacity of different 5.2.2. Multistage centrifugal pumps
materials
3.9. Internal energy 5.3. Classification of reciprocating
3.9.1. Definition pumps
3.9.2. Application in First law of 5.3.1. Single acting pumps
thermodynamics 5.3.2. Double acting pumps
3.10. Thermal conductivity 5.3.3. Diaphragm pumps
3.10.1. Definition 5.4. Net positive suction head (NPSH)
3.10.2. Thermal conductivity of 5.4.1. Definition
some common materials 5.4.2. Basic Concept
3.11. Heat transfer modes 5.4.3. Cavitation
3.11.1. Conduction 5.5. Types of valves
3.11.2. Convection 5.5.1. Direction Control valve
3.11.3. Radiation 5.5.2. Pressure Control Valve
5.5.3. Flow Control Valve
4. MECHANICS 5.6. Types of valve actuators
4.1. Forces 5.6.1. Hydraulic valves
4.1.1. Definition 5.6.2. Pneumatic Valve
4.1.2. Resolution of forces 5.6.3. Solenoid Valve
4.1.3. Equilibrium 5.6.4. Motor valve
4.2. Heat and work 5.7. Types of compressors
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5.7.1. Positive Displacement


compressors
5.7.2. Dynamic Compressors
5.8. Types of heat exchangers
5.8.1. Shell and tube Heat
exchangers
5.8.2. Plate Heat Exchangers
5.8.3. Plate and Shell Heat
Exchangers
6. Maintenance and Inspection of
Mechanical Equipments
6.1 Pumps
6.2 Turbine
6.3 Compressor
6.4 Valves
6.5 Heat Exchangers

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DEP -A18: Metallurgy Technology
1. Theory of Welding and Forging 3.4. Bronzes
1.1. Welding terminologies 3.5. Copper nickel alloys
1.2. Welding abbreviations 3.6. Metallurgy of aluminum
1.3. Welding processes 3.7. Aluminum alloys
1.4. Types of welds 3.8. Metallurgy of chromium
1.5. Effect of elements on welding of 3.9. Metallurgy of nickel
steel 3.10. Powder metallurgy
1.6. Welding methods of carbon steel 4. Material Testing
1.7. Thermal stress set up during welding 4.1. Physical and mechanical properties
1.8. Residual stresses during welding of metals
1.9. Welding defects and their remedies 4.2. Importance of material testing in
1.10. Welding methods of stainless steels industry
1.11. Copper and copper alloys 4.3. Brinell hardness test
1.12. Aluminum and aluminum alloys 4.4. Rockwell hardness test
1.13. Soldering and brazing 4.5. Vicker hardness test
1.14. Mechanism of transfer of metals 4.6. Universal testing machine
1.15. Gas cutting of metals 4.7. Tensile test
2. Ferrous Metallurgy 4.8. Compression test
2.1. Introduction to metallurgy 4.9. Torsion test
2.2. Occurrence of iron ores 4.10. Dye reentrant testing
2.3. Treatment of iron ores 4.11. Radiographic test
2.4. Refractory metals 4.12. Magnetic particle inspection
2.5. Blast furnace 4.13. Ultrasonic testing
2.6. Cupola furnace 4.14. Eddy current inspection
2.7. Steel and its classification 5. Metallography and Heat Treatment
2.8. Open hearth furnace 5.1. Introduction to micro examination of
2.9. Electric arc furnace metals
2.10. Induction furnace 5.2. Specimen preparation
2.11. Steel castings 5.3. Metallurgical microscope
2.12. Mechanical deformation working 5.4. Metal structures
processes 5.5. Phase diagrams
3. Non Ferrous Metallurgy 5.6. Allotropy of iron
3.1. Metallurgy of copper 5.7. Iron-iron carbide equilibrium
3.2. Copper base alloys diagrams
3.3. Brasses 5.8. Heat treatment furnaces

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5.9. Heat treatment equipment
5.10. Heat treating operations
5.11. Case/surface hardening
5.12. Heat treatment of alloy steels
5.13. Heat treatment of non ferrous

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1.31. Fault
1. Basic Definitions and Terminology
1.32. Fold
Related to Mining and Geology
1.33. Dip
1.1. Mine
1.34. Strike
1.2. Mining
1.35. Angle of Repose
1.3. Tunnel
1.36. UCS (Unconfined Compressive
1.4. Adit
Strength)
1.5. Drift
1.37. Tensile Strength
1.6. Cross Cut
1.38. Whole Circle Bearing
1.7. Chute
1.39. Reduced Bearing
1.8. Winze
1.40. Triangulation
1.9. Raise
1.41. Traversing
1.10. Shaft
1.42. Bench Mark
1.11. Incline
1.43. Reduced Level
1.12. Level
1.44. Contour Lines
1.13. Development
1.45. Properties of Contour
1.14. Exploitation
1.46. Topo Sheet
1.15. Prospecting
1.47. Depletion
1.16. Exploration
1.48. Lixiviant
1.17. Rock
1.49. Leach Liquor
1.18. Types of Rocks
1.50. Well Field
1.19. Mineral
1.51. Porosity
1.20. Ore
1.52. Permeability
1.21. Gangue
1.53. Hydraulic Gradient
1.22. Cut Off Grade
1.54. Recharge Rate
1.23. Alluvial Deposits
1.55. Bail Plug
1.24. Veins
1.56. Pore Volume
1.25. Bedded Deposits
1.57. Water Table
1.26. Massive Deposits
1.27. Disseminated Deposits 2. Prospecting
2.1. Definition and Types
1.28. RAR(Reasonably Assured
2.1.1. Radiometric Prospecting
Reserves)
2.1.2. Geochemical Prospecting
1.29. EAR (Expected Additional
2.1.3. Geophysical Prospecting
Reserves)
1.30. Joint
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3. Exploration 5. Mine Development


3.1. Exploration of Surface Deposits 5.1. What is Mine Development
3.1.1. Grab sampling 5.2. Main Features of a Mine
3.1.2. Trenching Development Program
3.1.3. Block sampling 6. Exploitation/Mining
3.1.4. Channel sampling 6.1. Surface Mining Methods
3.2. Exploratory Drilling and its (Method Description,
Types Application to Types of Rock
3.2.1. Core Drilling & Ore; Equipment &
3.2.2. Non-Core Drilling Machinery)
3.2.3. Sample Preparation and 6.1.1. Open Pit Mining
Precautions (Stripping Ratio, Pit
3.2.4. Laying Drilling Grids Limits, machinery used
3.3. Borehole Logging and its etc.)
Purposes. 6.1.2. Quarrying
3.3.1. Deviation Log 6.1.3. Open Cast Mining
3.3.2. Gamma Log 6.2. Underground Mining Methods
3.3.3. Resistivity Log (Method Description;
4. Ore Reserve Estimation Application; Equipment &
4.1. Proved Reserves Machinery)
4.2. Probable Reserves 6.2.1. Room and Pillar Mining
4.3. Possible Reserves (Extraction Ratio)
4.4. Drill Hole Assay 6.2.2. Long Wall Mining
4.5. Calculation of Average Grade × 6.2.3. Stope and Pillar Mining
Thickness (GT) 6.3. In Situ Leach (ISL) Mining
4.6. Importance of GT Parameter (MethodDescription;
4.7. Minable Reserves Application; tools and
4.8. Cut-off Grade and its Importance equipment)
4.9. Classical Methods of Ore 6.3.1. Well Pattern
Reserve Estimation Configurations /
4.9.1. Triangular method Geometries
4.9.2. Rectangular blocks 6.3.2. Inter well Spacing
around sampling points 6.3.3. Injection and Production
4.9.3. Method of cross sections Rates
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6.3.4. Conversion ofleach


volumes into kilograms
of materials
6.3.5. General lixiviant
composition
6.3.6. ISL Well construction
6.3.7. Well development
6.3.8. Well cleaning
6.3.9. Production / ISL Drilling
(Reaming)
6.3.10. Effect of Deviation
6.4. Mine Health and Safety
6.4.1. Types of Health Hazards
6.4.2. Measures to Avoid
Health Hazards
6.4.3. Mine Gases and Dusts
6.4.4. Types of Mine Accidents
6.4.5. Measure to Avoid Mine
Accidents
6.4.6. Types of Fire and Fire
Fighting
6.4.7. Effect of Radiation

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DPE-A20: Power Technology

5.7 Basic components


1.Basic Concepts of Thermodynamics
5.8 Construction and working principle of
and Fluid Mechanics
steam turbines.
2. Combustion Engines:
6.Heat Exchangers:
2.1 Basic Concepts of Combustion
Engines, 6.1 Basic Design
2.2 Internal and External Combustion 6.2 Construction
Engines 6.3 Working principle and Performance
2.3 Basic Design and LMTD of Heat Exchangers
2.4 Construction 6.4 Types of Heat Exchangers
2.5 Working principle 6.5 Construction and Components of
2.6 Functions Shell-and-Tube Type Heat Exchanger
2.7 Maintenance of an engine. 6.6 Inspection and Maintenance of Heat
Exchangers.
3.Otto Cycle and Engine:
7.Compressors:
3.1 Otto Cycle and its Properties &
Efficiencies 7.1 Basic Concepts of Compression and
3.2 Otto Engine and its Construction Compressors
3.3 Functions 7.2 Operating Cycle of Compressors
3.4 Performance and Maintenance. 7.3 Basic construction and functions of
Compressors,
4.Diesel Cycle and Engine:
7.4 Types of Compressors
4.1 Diesel Cycle and its Properties & 7.5 Reciprocating and Rotary Compressors
Efficiencies 7.6 Performance of compressors
4.2 Diesel Engine and its Construction, 7.7 Inspection and maintenance of
Functions compressors.
4.3 Performance and Maintenance.
8.Pumps:
5. Steam Cycle and Engine:
8.1 Basic Concepts of Pumps
5.1 Basic Concepts of steam engine 8.2 Construction
5.2 Its Construction, Functions 8.3 Functions
5.3 Performance and Maintenance 8.4 Working principle and Performance of
5.4 Steam Engine Cycles pumps
5.5 Basics of steam generation 8.5 Types of Pumps
5.6 Steam Turbines

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8.6 Centrifugal & Positive Displacement Electrical Quantities and Components:


Pumps and their Characteristic Curves
10.1 Basic construction and working
8.7 Inspection
principle ofAC & DC measuring
8.8 Maintenance and testing of pumps.
instruments
9.Basic Concepts of Electricity and 10.2 Galvanometer
Magnetism: 10.3 Ammeter
10.4 Voltmeter
9.1 Electric Charge
10.5 Wattmeter
9.2 Electric Current and its types (AC and
10.6 Ohmmeter
DC)
10.7 Wheatstone Bridge
9.3 Electromotive Force
10.8 Multimeter
9.4 Electric Field
10.9 Digital and analog meters
9.5 Electric Intensity
10.10 Connections of instruments in a
9.6 Electric Flux
circuit
9.7 Voltage
10.11 Protections and safety precautions
9.8 Magnetic Substances
before connecting a instrument in a
9.9 Magnetic Field
circuit etc.
Electromagnet
9.10 Magnetic induction (self and 11.Alternating Current (AC) Circuits:
mutual)
11.1 Properties
9.11 Laws governing induction
11.2 Functions and Connections of
phenomenon
Single-phase and three-phase systems.
9.12 Permittivity
12.Transformers:
9.13 Permeability
9.14 Components of a typical Circuit 12.1 Basic design/construction and
9.15 Resistance working principle of a transformer
9.16 Heat produced in Resistors 12.2 Function and Operation of a
9.17 Capacitors transformer
9.18 Inductors 12.3 Types of Transformers
9.19 Active and Passive Components 12.4 Voltage transformer
9.20 Power and Electrical Work Done 12.5 Auto transformer
9.21 Electrical Components and their 12.6 Current transformer
symbols etc 12.7 Inspection
12.8 Maintenance and Faults of
10.Measurement Instruments for
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transformers 14.6 Faults in a DC machine, Safety


12.9 Transformer efficiency components in a DC machine
12.10 Rating of transformer 14.7 Tests of a DC machine (Open
12.11 Calculations for transformers circuit, Short Circuit, Hopkinson’s)
12.12 Transformer losses
15.AC Machines (Motors and
12.13 Hysteresis losses
Generators):
12.14 Copper losses
15.1 Basic design
12.15 Iron losses
15.2 Construction and working
12.16 Transformer tests (Open Circuit,
principles of AC machines
Short Circuit tests and Back to back
15.3 Types of AC Motors (Induction
test)
and synchronous motors etc)
12.17 Reading name plate (parameters)
15.4 Induction Motor
of transformers etc.
15.5 Construction and design of
13.Circuit Breakers:
Induction motors
13.1 Basic design and working of a 15.6 Function and operation of
circuit breaker Induction Motors
13.2 Function of Circuit Breakers 15.7 Starting of Induction Motors
13.3 Types of Circuit breakers 15.8 Types of AC generators
13.4 Inspection and Maintenance of (Synchronous etc)
Circuit Breakers 15.9 Inspection and Maintenance of AC
13.5 Ratings of a circuit breaker etc. machines
15.10 Faults in an AC machine
14.DC Machines (Motors and
15.11 Safety components in a AC
Generators):
machine
14.1 Basic design
15.12 Tests of an AC machine.
14.2 Construction and working
principles of DC machines
14.3 Types of DC Motors (Series and
shunt etc)
14.4 Types of DC generators (Self-
excited and separately excited etc).
14.5 Inspection and Maintenance of DC
machines

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DEP-A21 Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Technology

1. Temperature 2.8 Pressure and Relative


1.1 Definitions Humidity
1.2 Temperature Scales 2.9 Pressure and Saturation
1.2.1 Absolute Temperature
Temperature 2.10 Vapor Pressure.
1.2.2 Temperature Scales 2.11 Suction Lift / Pressure
Conversions/Formulae 2.12 Discharge Pressure
1.2.3 Absolute scale to 2.13 Net Positive Suction Head
conventional scale conversions/ (NPSH).
Formulae. 3. Heat Energy
1.3 Dry Bulb and Wet Bulb 3.1 Units of Heat (SI, MKS,
Temperature British)
1.4 Ambient Temperature 3.1.1 Conversion of Heat
1.5 Dew Point Units, Flow of Heat
1.6 Icing point 3.2 Specific Heat
1.7 Steam point 3.3 Sensible Heat
1.8 Temperature and Heat 3.4 Latent Heat of
Transfer Fusion/Solidification
1.9 Temperature of heating 3.5 Latent Heat of
surface and boiling phenomenon Evaporation/Condensation
1.10 Temperature and Saturation. 3.6 Total Heat
2. Pressure: 4. Pressure & Temperature
2.1 Definitions Relations:
2.1.1 Atmospheric Pressure 4.1 Pressure Temperature
2.1.2 Atmospheric Pressure Relations
variation with altitude 4.1.1 Ideal Gas Definition
2.1.3 Atmospheric Pressure and PT Relations
in Hilly Areas and Sea Level 4.1.2 Isentropic process
2.2 Absolute Pressure and PT Relations
2.3 Gauge Pressure 4.1.3 Isothermal process
2.4 Vacuum Pressure 4.1.4 Isobaric Process
2.5 Perfect Vacuum 4.1.5 Adiabatic Processes
2.6 Pressure and Boiling Point and PT Relations
2.7 Pressure and Freezing Point
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5. Modes of Heat Transfer 6.7 Fundamentals of Vapor


5.1 Conduction Absorption Cycles
5.1.1 Thermal Conductivity 6.8 Similarities and differences
5.1.2 Thermal Diffusivity between vapor compression and
5.2 Convection vapor absorption cycles.
5.3 Radiation 7. Refrigerants and classification:
5.3.1 Black Body 7.1 Common refrigerants
5.4 Heat Transfer in Phase 7.2 Replacement of refrigerants
Change Processes in wake of Montreal protocol
5.4.1 Evaporation 7.3 Boiling and fusion
5.4.2 Vaporization temperatures of common refrigerants
5.4.3 Boiling 7.4 Color coding of refrigerants
5.4.4 Condensation 7.5 Advantages and
5.4.4.1 Non- Disadvantages of common
Condensables (Moisture, Gases refrigerants
and Oils) 7.6 Refrigerant Charging
6. Simple Vapor Compression Cycles Processes
6.1 1st Law of Thermodynamics 7.6.1 Charging Process
6.2 2nd law of Thermodynamics 7.6.2 Care
6.2.1 Kelvin Plank and 7.6.3 Safety
Clausius Statements 7.6.4 Quality
6.2.2 Heat Pumps 7.6.5 Disadvantages of
6.3 Simple cycle and its improperly charged refrigerants.
components 8. Fundamentals and Classification
6.3.1 Compressors of RAC Systems:
6.3.2 Condensers 8.1 Fundamentals
6.3.3 Throttling devices 8.2 Classification and
6.3.4 Evaporator Application of different RAC
6.4 Coefficient of Performance systems
(COP) 8.3 Main Components of RAC
6.5 Temperature Enthalpy and systems
Temperature Entropy Diagrams 8.3.1 Types of
6.6 Fundamentals of Vapor Compressors
compression Cycles 8.3.2 Types of Condensers
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8.3.3 Types of Evaporators 8.7.6 Relative Humidity and


8.3.4 Types of Efficiency of Cooling Tower
Expansion/Throttling Valves 8.7.6.1 Expansion
8.3.5 Air Distribution Tanks
Devices in Ducts 8.7.6.2 Flexible
8.3.6 Centrifugal Pumps joints/Connections
8.3.6.1 Cavitation 8.7.6.3 Piping
8.3.7 Centrifugal and Axial Systems
Fans 8.7.6.4 Valves and
8.3.8 Piping Types, Joints Types
and Fittings 8.7.6.5 Heat
8.4 Cooling Load Calculations Exchangers
8.5 Cold Storage 8.7.6.6 Humidifiers
8.6 Duct Designing 8.7.6.7 De-
8.7 Central station A/C system Humidifiers
components 9. RAC Load
8.7.1 Air Handling units 9.1 Design Conditions
(AHUs) 9.2 Comfort Conditions
8.7.2 Intake/Exhaust air 9.3 Heating Load
filtration 9.4 Cooling Load
8.7.3 Chillers 9.5 Air Changes
8.7.4 Chilled/system water 9.6 Air Balancing
pumps 9.7 Underpressure/ Vacuum
8.7.5 Cooling Towers inside Structure, Systems and
8.7.5.1 Types of Components (SSCs)
Cooling Towers 9.7.1 Buildings
8.7.5.2 Components Underpressure / Vacuum
of Cooling Towers 9.7.2 Hot/Radioactive Cells
8.7.5.3 Draft in Underpressure / Vacuum
Cooling Towers 9.7.3 Hot/Radioactive
8.7.5.4 Range and Vessels Underpressure / Vacuum
Approach of Cooling Tower 9.7.4 Damper Controls
8.7.5.5 Efficiency of 9.7.5 Filtration of exhaust
Cooling Tower gases by HEPA filters
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9.7.5.1 HEPA Filters


10. Instrumentation, Control and
Measurement Devices in RAC
10.1 Low Ambient Control,
Controller
10.2 Measuring Instruments
10.2.1 Temperature
Indicator
10.2.2 Pressure Gauges
10.2.3 Temperature Gauges
10.2.4 Gauge Manifold
10.2.5 Vacuum Gauge
10.2.6 Temperature
Switches
10.2.7 Pressure Switches
10.2.8 Flow Switches
10.2.9 Flow Meters
10.2.9.1 Rota-
meters
10.2.9.2 Orifice
Flow meters
10.2.9.3 Ventur
i Flow Meter
10.2.9.4 Turbin
e Flow meters
10.2.9.5 Ultras
onic Flow Meters
10.3 Hygrometers
10.4 Barometers
10.5 Anemometers
10.6 Thermometers

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DPE – A22 WELDING TECHNOLOGY

1. General Welding Terms And 1.33 Brazing


Definitions 1.34 soldering
1.1 Welding 2. Roles and Responsibilities of
1.2 weld ability Forman/supervisors
1.3 DCSP 2.1 Important qualities of welding
supervisors
1.4 DCRP
2.2 Responsibilities of welding
1.5 Arc blow supervisors before, during & after
1.6 Deposition Rate welding

1.7 Deposition efficiency 3. Common Arc Welding Processes

1.8 Operation factor 3.1 SMAW

1.9 Dilution 3.2 GMAW

1.10 Pickup 3.3 GTAW

1.11 Recovery 3.4 SAW

1.12 Ferrite number 3.5 FCAW

1.13 Peening 3.6 Fundamental of welding processes

1.14 Pre heating 3.7 Principles of operations

1.15 Post heating 3.8 Advantages and limitation of


welding processes
1.16 Welding positions
3.9 Equipment for welding processes
1.17 Welding techniques
4. Safety In Welding And Allied Processes
1.18 Types of welds
4.1 Electric shock
1.19 Structure of weld
4.2 Arc radiation
1.20 Size of weld
4.3 Fumes and dust
1.21 Weld reinforcement
4.4 Compressed gases
1.22 Backing
4.5 Fire and explosions
1.23 Joint penetration
4.6 Noise hazard
1.24 Crater
4.7 Special precautions during specific
1.25 Duty cycle applications i.e. welding in confined
1.26 Open circuit voltage spaces, field welding, welding in
radioactive zones
1.27 Heat input
4.8 Safe practices for welding and
1.28 Buttering cutting processes
1.29 Gouging 5. Welding Consumables
1.30 air carbon arc cutting 5.1 SMAW Electrodes
1.31 carbon electrode 5.2 Factors to be considered for
1.32 KERF selection of electrode

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DPE – A22 WELDING TECHNOLOGY

5.3 Tungsten Electrodes


5.4 Fluxes
5.5 AWS classifications
5.6 GMAW
5.7 GTAW electrodes/fillers for steels
5.8 Shielding gases
5.9 Care and storage of electrodes
6. Awareness of Codes & Standards
Related To Common Welded
Fabrication
6.1 AWS
6.2 ASME
7. Welding Joints Symbols and Basic Shop
Drawing
8. Welding Defects Their Causes and
Remedies
9. Distortion and its Control
10. Inspection and Testing of Welds
10.1 Visual inspection
10.2 Destructive testing of welds
10.3 Non-Destructive of welds i.e. PT,
MT, RT, UT
10.4 Pressure testing
11. Quality Assurance in Welded
Fabrication & Qualification of Welders
11.1 WPS
11.2 WPQ
11.3 PQR
12. Storage & Handling of Gas Cylinders

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DPE – A23 AUTO & DIESEL TECHNOLOGY

1. Engine Fundamentals: 4. Engine Valves and Valve Trains:


1.1 Compression ratio 4.1 Valve arrangement and cam location
1.2 volumetric efficiency 4.2 valve action (operation)
1.3 thermal efficiency 4.3 components of valve train
1.4 friction power and mechanical 4.4 valve rotator
efficiency 4.5 valve lifters and tappet clearance.
1.5 Overall efficiency.
5. I.C Engine Systems:
2. I.C Engine Construction: 5.1 Engine starting system
2.1 Construction of cylinder block 5.2 intake system
2.2 cylinder head construction 5.3 fuel ignition system of spark ignition
2.3 gaskets engine
2.4 intake and exhaust manifolds 5.4 ignition system components
2.5 engine crankshaft 5.5 ignition timing
2.6 oil pan 5.6 electronic fuel ignition system (for
2.7 flywheel spark ignition engines)
2.8 connecting rod 5.7 fundamentals of electronic ignition
2.9 piston pin 5.8 electronic distributor with
2.10 types of piston rings mechanical and electronic spark
2.11 air cleansers ignition engines.
2.12 fuel filters
6. Fuel Injection and Carburetion:
2.13 cam and camshaft
6.1 Throttling
2.14 crankshaft
6.2 carburetor characteristics
2.15 vibration damper
6.3 fuel injection system
2.16 valves and valves trains
6.4 injectors and its types.
2.17 Other components/parts of engine
systems. 7. Operating a Diesel Engine:
7.1 Before starting
3. Classification of Engines:
7.2 Starting
3.1 engine classification
7.3 warming up
3.2 reciprocating and rotary engines
7.4 running
3.3 number of cylinders
7.5 stopping the engine
3.4 arrangement of cylinders
3.5 number of strokes 8. Types of troubles:
3.6 valve arrangements. 8.1 Failure to start

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DPE – A23 AUTO & DIESEL TECHNOLOGY

8.2 failure to come up to speed


8.3 failure to develop full power
8.4 irregular engine speed
8.5 over speeds
8.6 engine stops suddenly
8.7 smoky exhaust
8.8 abnormal cylinder pressure and
exhaust temperature
8.9 over-heating of the engine
8.10 engine is noisy
8.11 vibration
8.12 gumming up of piston and rings
8.13 carbon deposits on fuel injector
and exhaust valve
8.14 water in crankcase

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DPE – A24: Boiler Technology

6.2 Water Treatment and


1. Basic Concepts of Thermodynamics
Demineralization
and Fluid Mechanics
6.3 Steam Contamination and its
Control
2. Boilers:
6.4 De-aeration and De-oxygenation.
2.1 Design
2.2 Construction 7. Evaporators:
2.3 Functions
7.1 Basic Design
2.4 Performance
7.2 Construction
2.5 Inspection and Maintenance of
7.3 Functions
Boilers
7.4 Performance
2.6 Types of Boilers
7.5 Inspection and Maintenance of
2.7 Boiler Auxiliaries and their
evaporators.
Functions
2.8 Designs and Constructions 8. Super heater:
2.9 High Pressure Boiler
8.1 Basic Design
2.10 Induced and Forced Draughts
8.2 Construction
3. Fuels: 8.3 Functions
8.4 Performance
3.1 Basic Concepts of Fuels
8.5 Inspection and Maintenance of
3.2 Boiler Fuels
super-heaters.
3.3 Types of Boiler Fuels
3.4 Benefits and Limitations of 9. Economizer and Air Heaters:
Different Fuels
9.1 Basic Design
3.5 Performance of Fuels.
9.2 Construction
4. Furnaces: 9.3 Functions
9.4 Performance
4.1 Basic design
9.5 Inspection and Maintenance of
4.2 Construction
economizers and air-heaters.
4.3 Working principle
4.4 Functions and performance ofOil 10. Typical Nuclear Steam Generator:
and Gas Fired Furnaces
10.1 Design
4.5 Types of Furnaces
10.2 Construction
4.6 Inspection
10.3 Functions
4.7 Maintenance and tests of these
10.4 Performance
furnaces.
10.5 Inspection and Maintenance of
5. Boiler Maintenance Inspection and nuclear steam generator.
Maintenance
11.Boiler Licensing
5.1 Basic Concepts of Boiler Inspection
Maintenance
5.2 Scale and Sludge
5.3 Prevention of Deposits Formation
5.4 Removal of Boiler Deposits.
6. Boiler water and Steam Chemistry:
6.1 Boiler Water and Steam Chemistry

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DPE – A25 MACHINE SHOP (MECHANICAL) TECHNOLOGY

1. Constituents of Machine Shop: 4.3 Speeds

1.1 Characteristics of a Machinist 4.4 Feeds

1.2 Safety in the Machine Shop 4.5 depth of cut

1.3 Bench work 4.6 Typical Milling Setups and


Simple Operations
1.4 Work shop tools
4.7 The index head and indexing
1.5 Measuring devices operation
1.6 Chipping 4.8 Helical and Spiral milling
1.7 Filling 4.9 Spur gears
1.8 Scraping 4.10 Bevel gears.
1.9 Limits Fits and tolerances 5. Grinding Machines:
1.10 Surface finishes 5.1 Grinding machine components
1.11 Laying out 5.2 Grinding Wheels
1.12 Face plate work 5.3 Grinding principles and practice.
1.13 lapping 6. Hydraulic Power Machines:
2. Lathe Machines: 6.1 Hydraulic Power Transmission
2.1 Lathe machine parts 6.2 Metal Cutting Band-Saws
2.2 Cutting tools 6.3 Functions of Cutting Fluids
2.3 cutting speeds 6.4 Characteristics of good cutting
2.4 Centering fluids

2.5 Facing 6.5 Types of cutting fluids

2.6 Turning in a lathe 6.6 Metal cutting

2.7 Chucking work 6.7 chips handling

2.8 Tapers and angles 6.8 Tools wear and tool life

2.9 Threads and thread cutting. 6.9 Tool materials

3. Drill Machine: 6.10 Abrasives

3.1 Drill press


3.2 Drilling tools
3.3 Drilling Operations
3.4 Shaper work
3.5 Planer work.
4. Milling Machines:
4.1 Milling Machine parts
4.2 Milling Cutters and their holding
devices
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DPE – A26 MECHANICAL (DRAFTING & DESIGNING TECHNOLOGY

1. Drafting fundamentals: 4. Drafting of Machine Parts:


1.1 Basic drawing requirements 4.1 Bolts

1.2 Drawing Instruments 4.2 Chains

1.3 Layout of Drawing Sheet 4.3 Bearing

1.4 Line Conventions 4.4 Brackets

1.5 Lettering 4.5 Pulleys

1.6 Scale 4.6 Valves

1.7 Dimensioning Fundamentals 4.7 Gears

1.8 Precision Dimensioning. 4.8 Springs

2. Orthographic Projection: 4.9 Jigs and Fixtures

2.1 Orthographic Reading 4.10 Coupling

2.2 Interpretation of Views 4.11 Clutches

2.3 Identification of Surfaces 4.12 Brakes

2.4 Missing Lines and Views 4.13 Speed Reducers

2.5 Sectional Views 4.14 Linkages

2.6 Isometric Projections 4.15 Seals

2.7 Auxiliary Views 5. Mechanical Design:


2.8 Pictorial Views 5.1 Simple Stresses in Machine Parts

2.9 Freehand Sketches. 5.2 Torsion and Bending Stresses in


Machine Parts.
3. Drafting of Fastening Devices:
6. Detail and Assembly Drawings of
3.1 Limits, Fits and Tolerances Equipment/ Parts:
3.2 Machining Symbols 6.1 Steam Turbine Parts
3.3 Screw Threads 6.2 Manufacturing Machine Parts
3.4 Rivets and Riveted Joints 6.3 Process Equipment
3.5 Welding Joints and Symbols 7. Computer Aided Drafting:
3.6 Nuts and Bolts 7.1 Introduction to CAD
3.7 Eye Bolts 7.2 AUTOCAD basic commands
3.8 Hooks
3.9 Keys
3.10 Cotters
3.11 Shaft Coupling
3.12 Piping Joints.

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DPE – A27 AUTO & FARMS TECHNOLOGY

1. Classification of Engines: operated Implements and machinery


1.1 Engine Classification used in crop production
1.2 Reciprocating and Rotary Engines 5.3 Types of primary and secondary
1.3 Number of Cylinders tillage implements
1.4 Arrangement of Cylinders 5.4 Puddlers
1.5 Number of Strokes 5.5 secondary planting
1.6 Valve Arrangements 5.6 fertilizers & pesticides application
1.7 Type of valves (valves train) equipment
1.8 Method of fuel ignition
6. Land Leveling Equipment:
1.9 Cooling Methods
6.1 Function of land leveling
1.10 Lubrication methods.
equipment’s
2. Farm Machinery: 6.2 Laser level Equipment and
2.1 General overview of farm machinery advantages of using laser levelers
2.2 application of farm machines
7. Harvesting Equipment:
2.3 latest development in farm
7.1 Corn harvester
machinery
7.2 cotton picker
3. Power Transmission Component Used 7.3 thresher
in Farmic Machinery: 7.4 sugar cane harvester
3.1 Selection of standard power
8. Rice Trans planters:
transmission components:
8.1 Rice trans planter equipment’s
3.2 flat belt, V-belt, chains, hooks joints
8.2 Advantages of rice trans planters
used in agricultural machines.
8.3 Operation of rice trans planters
4. Farm Mechanization: 8.4 different types of seed drills and their
4.1 Status and scope of farm functions
mechanization in Pakistan
4.2 Advantages of mechanization

5. Land Preparation Equipment:


5.1 Classification
5.2 principles of operation of manually
operated animal drawn and power

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DPE – A31 BIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY

1. Main branches of biology etc. are based on the


1.1 Cellular biology principles of physics.
1.2 Molecular biology b. Light induces various effects
1.3 Evolutionary biology on living organisms.
1.4 Marine biology c. Study on the structure and
1.5 Medical biology functioning of human eye
1.6 Mycology require knowledge of optics.
1.7 Zoology d. Physical techniques such as:
1.8 Botany electron microscopy, X-ray
1.9 Environmental biology diffraction, fractionation,
Chromatography etc. have
2. Biology and other sciences
made possible the study of
2.1 Relation with Chemistry:
finer details of cellular and
a. organic and inorganic
sub-cellular components.
compounds.
2.3 Relation with Geography:
b. involve chemical reactions
a. Distribution of plants and
and chemical changes.
animals vary different
c. Genetic materials DNA and
geographical factors. e.g.
RNA are also chemicals.
Climate, altitude,
d. Enzymes and hormones
temperature, etc.
produced in the body of
b. Relation with Mathematics
living organisms are also
and Statistics:
exclusively chemicals.
c. Census of wild animals is
e. Acid-base equilibrium in a
based on application of
cell maintains the pH of the
mathematical and statistical
protoplasm for proper
applications. Such
functioning.
applications are helpful in
f. Molecules move in and out
data compilation and analysis
of the cells by diffusion and
of living organisms.
osmosis.
2.4 Relation with Sociology:
2.2 Relation with Physics:
a. Study of human behavior,
a. Biological instruments such
social relationship and
as microscopes, X-rays, ECG
antisocial relationships needs
idea of biological science.
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DPE – A31 BIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY

The study of human nervous 6.3 Cell components


system and study of glands, 6.4 Phases of cell division
hormones, etc. It also
7. Plant and animal tissues
requires the knowledge of
7.1 Animal body is made of four
principles of inheritance,
types of tissues
pedigree analysis, etc.
a. Epithelial Tissue
3. Biological methods b. Muscle Tissue
3.1 Study of living things. c. Connective Tissue
3.2 experimental and d. Nerve Tissue
computational methods, 7.2 Plant tissues are basically
approaches, protocols and tools divided into two:
for biological research. a. Meristematic tissue
b. Permanent tissue.
4. Impact of biological studies on
8. Classification of living organisms
human welfare
The classification of living things
4.1 improved quality of life
includes 7 levels
4.2 increasing food production
8.1 kingdom
4.3 improve health
8.2 phylum
4.4 Genetic Engineering
8.3 classes
4.5 Improved Environment
8.4 order
5. Origin of life and lifecycle. 8.5 families
5.1 Origin of Life 8.6 genus
5.2 Properties of Life 8.7 species (smallest classification)
5.3 Early Proposals
9. Major groups of living organisms
5.4 Self-Assembly
9.1 The three domains
5.5 Defining How Life Began
5.6 Could Life Have Begun a. Archea (Archeabacteria,
Elsewhere? Eubacteria, Eukaryote
5.7 Life Cycle 9.2 The six kingdoms

6. Basic structure of cell and cell a. Plantae, Animalia, Fungi,


division Protists, Eubacteria
6.1 Structure of an animal cell (Monera), Archaebacteria
6.2 Structure of a plant cell 10. Viruses, bacteria and cyan bacteria

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DPE – A31 BIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY

10.1 Viruses
a. Microorganisms
b. Viruses, Size, Shape and
Characteristics
c. Structure of Viruses
d. Viruses living or Non-living
e. Viral Diseases
10.2 Bacteria
a. Kinds of Bacteria
b. Structure of Bacteria
c. Division of Bacteria on the Basis
of Nutrition
d. Respiration in Bacteria
e. Beneficial Bacteria ,Harmful
Bacteria
10.3 Cynobacteria
a. Cynobacteria

11. Human hygiene


11.1 Personal hygiene
11.2 Social hygiene
11.3 Elements of physical health
11.4 Elements of Mental Health
11.5 Health hazards
11.6 Social health

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DPE - A32: Chemistry

3.1 Types of solutions


1. States of matter:
3.1.1 Nine Types of Solutions
1.1 Solid
3.1.2 Examples
1.1.1. Crystalline
3.2 Concentration Units
1.1.2. Amorphous solids
3.2.1 % age Solution
1.1.3. Melting Point
3.2.2 w/w Solution
1.1.4. Freezing Point
3.2.3 w/v Solution
1.2 Liquid
3.2.4 v/w Solution
1.2.1 Vaporization
3.2.5 v/v Solution
1.2.2 Condensation
3.3 Molar Solution
1.2.3 Distillation
3.3.1 Molarity Formula
1.2.4 Vapour pressure
3.3.2 Examples
1.2.5 Surface tension
3.4 Normal Solution
1.2.6 Viscosity
3.4.1 Normality, Formula
1.2.7 Vander vaal forces
3.4.2 Examples
1.2.8 Adhesive Forces
3.5 Molal Solution
1.2.9 Cohesive forces
3.5.1 Molality Formula
1.3 Gases
3.5.2 Examples
1.3.1 Gas laws
3.6 Ppm Solution
1.3.2 Boyle’s Law
3.6.1 Definition
1.3.3 Charles Law
3.6.2 Formula
1.3.4 Dalton’s Law
3.6.3 Examples
1.3.5 Avogadro’s Law
3.7 Ppb Solution
1.3.6 General Gas Equation
3.7.1 Definition
1.3.7 Absolute Temperature)
3.7.2 Formula
2. Compounds and Mixtures:
3.7.3 Examples
2.1. Types of compounds
3.8 Solubility
2.1.1. Definition
3.8.1 Definition
2.1.2. Ionic Compounds
3.8.2 Endothermic Solutions
2.1.3. Covalent Compounds
3.8.3 Exothermic Solutions
2.2. Types of mixtures
3.8.4 Factors affecting solubility
2.2.1. Homogenous Mixtures
3.9 Concentration of Solutions
2.2.2. Heterogenous Mixtures
3.9.1 Dilute Solution
2.2.3. Examples
3.9.2 Concentrated Solution
3. Solutions
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DPE - A32: Chemistry

3.9.3 Unsaturated Solution 4.9.2. Formula


3.9.4 Saturated Solution 4.9.3. Significance and Examples
3.9.5 Supersaturated Solutions 4.10. Atomic Weight
4. Periodic table 4.10.1. Definition
4.1. History 4.10.2. Significance
4.2. Modern Periodic Table 4.10.3. Periodic trend of Atomic
4.3. Periodic Law Weight
4.4. Periodic Trends in Groups and 4.11. Atomic Number
Periods 4.11.1. Definition
4.5. Blocks of Periodic Tables 4.11.2. Significance
4.5.1. S-Block 4.11.3. Periodic trend of Atomic
4.5.2. P-Block Number
4.5.3. D-Block 4.12. Molecular Formula
4.5.4. F-Blocks 4.12.1. Definitions
4.6.Symbol 4.12.2. Difference between
4.6.1. Use of Symbols molecular formula and
4.6.2. English and Latin Symbols weight
and Abbreviations 4.12.3. Significance
4.6.3. Examples like Argentum, 4.12.4. Examples
Aurum, Stibium, Stannum 4.13. Molecular.Weight
etc. 4.13.1. Definitions
4.7. Formula 4.13.2. Difference between
4.7.1. Definition molecular formula and
4.7.2. Formation weight
4.7.3. Method of Writing 4.13.3. Significance
4.7.4. Examples 4.13.4. Examples
4.8.Equation 4.14. Equivalent weight
4.8.1. Definition 4.14.1. Definition
4.8.2. Formation of an Equation 4.14.2. Formula
4.8.3. Balancing of a Chemical 4.14.3. Use in Normality
Equation 4.14.4. Examples
4.8.4. Examples 4.14.5. Difference between
4.9. Mole Equivalent Wt. and
4.9.1. Definition Formula Wt.),

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DPE - A32: Chemistry

4.15. Avogadro’s Number 8.1. Definition


4.15.1. Definition 8.2. History
4.15.2. Difference between Gram 8.3. Classification
Mole and Avogadro’s 9. Electrolysis
Number 9.1. Definition
4.15.3. Significance and Examples 9.2. Electrolytes
5. Electronic Configuration: 9.3. Non-electrolytes
5.1.Method of filling electrons in 9.4. Significance
orbitals 9.5. Electroplating
5.2.Auf-Bau Principle Rules for filling 10. Acids and bases
of Electrons 10.1.Definitions
5.3.Hund’s Rule for filling of Electrons 10.2.Types of Acids and Bases
5.4.Types and Shapes of Orbitals and 10.3.Properties of acids and bases
their energy levels 10.4.pH Meter
6. Chemical Bond: 10.5.pH Meter Principle
6.1. Formation of a Chemical 10.6.Titrimetry
Bond 10.6.1. Definition
6.2. Types of Chemical Bonds 10.6.2. Types of Titrations
6.2.1. Ionic Bonds 10.6.2.1. Acid-Base
6.2.2. Covalent Bonds Titrations
6.2.3. Metallic Bonds 10.6.2.2. Redox Titrations
6.2.4. Coordinate Covalent Bonds 10.6.2.3. Complexometric
6.3. Comparison of different types Titrations
of Chemical bonds 10.6.3. Applications in Analytical
7. Radioactivity Chemistry
7.1. Definition 11. Storage of Chemicals:
7.2. Discovery of Radioactivity 11.1. Safe storage of salts and
7.3. Properties of Alpha , Beta and chemicals
Gamma Rays 11.2. Chemicals Compatibility and
7.4. Isotopes Incompatibility,
7.4.1. Definition 11.3. Storage of Strong/Fuming
7.4.2. Occurance and Formation Acids
7.4.3. Natural Abundance 12. Hydrogen
8. Organic Compounds:

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12.1. Hydrogen Production (Lab


and Industrial Scale)
12.2. Physical Properties
12.3. Chemical Properties
12.4. Uses
12.5. Storage of Hydrogen
13. Water
13.1. Composition of Water
13.2. Purity of Water
13.3. Physical Properties of Water
13.4. Chemical Properties of Water
13.5. Water as Universal Solvent
13.6. Soft Water
13.7. Hard water
13.8. Methods of treatment of Water
13.9. Properties of Drinking Water
13.10. Purification and Treatment of
Drinking Water
13.10.1. Filtration
13.10.2. Reverse Osmosis
13.10.3. Chlorination of
water

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DPE - A33: Geology

3.8. Transportation & deposition of


1. General Geology
sediments
1.1. Earth's position in Solar System
4. Structural Geology
1.2. Shape and structure of the earth
4.1.1. Plate tectonics (convergent,
1.3. Earth's crust
divergent and transform plate
1.4. Mantle and core boundaries

1.5. Weathering and its types 4.1.2. Attitude of strata (Dip &

1.6. Geological timescale Strike)

2. Mineralogy 4.2. Structural features

2.1. Physical properties of minerals 4.2.1. Fault

2.2. Color 4.2.2. Fold

2.3. Luster 4.2.3. Unconformity and joints

2.4. Cleavage 4.2.4. Major types of faults & folds

2.5. Streak 5. Mapping

2.6. Hardness & specific gravity 5.1. Reading of toposheets

2.7. Hardness scale 5.2. Toposheet numbers

2.8. Major rock forming minerals 5.3. Geographic grid reference (latitude,
longitude)
2.9. Definitions of mineral and
mineralogy 5.4. National Grid Reference (NGR)

3. Petrology 5.5. Administrative and political


boundaries scale and conventional
3.1. Definition of petrology
sings
3.2. Petrography and petrogenesis
5.6. General geological mapping &
3.3. Major rock types geologic sings of various lithologic
3.4. Igneous units

3.5. Sedimentary and metamorphic 5.7. Sampling procedures (rock sampling


& core sampling)
3.6. Types of metamorphism
6. Nuclear Geology
3.7. Erosion
6.1. Uranium isotopes
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6.2. Source rocks of uranium gravity techniques

6.3. Important host rocks for uranium 11. .Geographic Information System (GIS)

6.4. Major primary &secondary minerals 11.1. Concept of GIS its applications

6.5. Uranium occurrences in Pakistan 11.2. Data types / formats used in GIS

6.6. Radioactivity & its types (definitions) 11.3. Advantages and disadvantages of
GIS
7. Drilling

7.1. Major drilling methods

7.2. Bits, drilling rods and their types

7.3. Litho logs and gamma logs

8. Mining

8.1. Underground mining

8.2. Open pit mining

8.3. In-situ leach mining

8.4. Heap leaching

9. Remote Sensing

9.1. Basics of remote sensing

9.2. Concept of electromagnetic spectra


and spectral bands

9.3. Applications of remote sensing in


geology and other fields

9.4. Concept of various resolutions in


remote sensing

10. Geophysical Techniques

10.1. Commonly used geophysical


techniques and their applications in
mineral exploration

10.2. Basics of spectrometric, magnetic,


electromagnetic, resistivity and
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DPE - A34 Mathematics

1. Sets 1.5.3. Associative Property of


1.1. Representation of a Set Union
1.2. Kinds of a Set 1.5.4. Associative Property of
1.2.1. Null Set Intersection
1.2.2. Finite Set 1.5.5. Distributive Property of
1.2.3. Infinite Set Union Over Intersection
1.2.4. Subset 1.5.6. Distributive Property of
1.2.5. Proper Subset Union Over Intersection
1.2.6. Improper Subset 1.5.7. De-Morgan’s Law
1.2.7. Power Set 1.6. Venn Diagrams
1.2.8. Equal Sets 1.6.1. Use of Venn Diagram to
1.3. Operations on Sets represent
1.3.1. Union of Two Sets 1.6.1.1. Union and
1.3.2. Intersection of Two Sets Intersection of Sets
1.3.3. Difference of Two Sets 1.6.1.2. Complement of a
1.3.4. Universal Sets Set
1.3.5. Complement of a Set 2. Matrices and Determinants
1.3.6. Equivalent Sets 2.1. Rows, Columns, and Order of a
1.3.7. One to One Matrix
Correspondence 2.2. Types of a Matrix
1.3.8. Disjoint Sets 2.2.1. Row Matrix
1.3.9. Overlapping Sets 2.2.2. Column Matrix
1.4. Common Sets of Natural numbers, 2.2.3. Rectangular Matrix
Whole numbers, Prime numbers, 2.2.4. Square Matrix
Odd numbers, Even numbers, 2.2.5. Null or Zero Matrix
Rational numbers, Irrational 2.2.6. Transpose of a Matrix
numbers, Real numbers. 2.2.7. Negative of a Matrix
1.5. Properties of Union and 2.2.8. Symmetric Matrix
Intersection 2.2.9. Diagonal matrix
1.5.1. Commutative Property of 2.2.10. Scalar Matrix
Union 2.2.11. Identity Matrix
1.5.2. Commutative Property of 2.3. Addition of Matrices
Intersection 2.4. Subtraction of Matrices

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2.5. Multiplication of a Matrix by a 5.3.2. Addition of Opposite Sign


Real number Vectors
3. Real and Complex Numbers 5.3.3. Addition of Vectors with
3.1. Definition of Real Number Graphical Representation
3.2. Natural number, whole number, 5.3.4. Resultant Vectors
integers, rational, irrational 5.3.5. Resolving Vectors into its
number, terminating decimal Components
fractions 5.4. Vector Multiplications
3.3. Description of Real number of 5.4.1. Multiplication of Same
number line Sign Vectors
3.4. Complex numbers 5.4.2. Multiplication of Opposite
3.4.1. Definition Sign Vectors
3.4.2. Integral Powers of i 5.4.3. Multiplication of Vectors
3.4.3. Conjugate of a Complex with Graphical
number Representation
3.5. Basic Operations on Complex 5.4.4. Resultant Vectors
numbers 6. Algebraic Expression and Algebraic
3.5.1. Addition, Multiplication, Formulas
Subtraction, Division 6.1. Sum, Difference, multiplication,
4. Logarithms and Division of Rational
4.1. Scientific Notation Expressions
4.2. Prefixes and Units Conversion 6.2. Determining HCF and LCM of
4.3. Logarithm Definition rational expressions
4.4. Logarithm of a Real number 6.3. Linear Equations and Inequalities
4.5. Difference between common 6.3.1. Definition
logarithm and natural logarithm 6.3.2. Solving Linear Equation in
4.6. Laws of Logarithm One and Two Variables
5. Scalar and Vector 6.3.3. Solving Inequalities
5.1. Definition of Scalars and Vectors 6.4. Quadratic Equations and its roots
5.2. Properties of Vectors 6.4.1. Solution of Quadratic
5.3. Vector Addition and Subtraction equation
5.3.1. Addition of Same Sign 7. Coordinate Geometry and
Vectors Trigonometry
7.1. Distance formula
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7.2. Triangles and its Types (isosceles, 10.1.2. Integration of exponential


right, equilateral) functions
7.3. Parallelograms 10.1.3. Integration of
7.4. Mid-Point Formula Trigonometric functionssine,
7.5. Pythagorean Formula cosine, tangent
7.6. Perimeters of circles, triangles, 11. Series
squares, rectangles, parallelograms 11.1. Arithmetic, Geometric and
7.7. Area of Circles, triangles, squares, Harmonic Series
rectangles, parallelograms, cubes,
rectangular boxes, parallelepiped
7.8. Volume of spheres, cubes,
rectangular boxes, parallelepiped
8. Ratio and Proportions
8.1. Direct proportions
8.2. Inverse proportions
8.3. Ratio Formula
9. Differentiation
9.1. Calculation of rate of change
9.2. Definition of Derivative of a
Function
9.3. Differentiation Rules
9.3.1. Derivative of a constant
9.3.2. Product rule
9.3.3. Quotient rule
9.3.4. Power rule for negative
integers
9.3.5. Derivative of an
exponential function
9.4. Derivatives of trigonometric
9.4.1. Derivatives of sine, cosine,
tangent
10. Integration
10.1Basic integration formulas
10.1.1. Integration of a constant
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DPE - A35: Physics

1. International System of Units (SI) 4.3.5. Resolving Vectors into its


1.1. Base Units/Quantities/Standards Components
1.2. Definition of Base 4.4. Vector Multiplications
Units/Quantities/Standards (Time, 4.4.1. Multiplication of Same
Mass, Length) Sign Vectors
1.3. Derived Units 4.4.2. Multiplication of Opposite
1.4. Prefixes for SI Units Sign Vectors
1.5. Unit Conversions 4.4.3. Multiplication of Vectors
2. Use of Measuring Instruments with Graphical
2.1. Vernier Caliper Representation
2.2. Screw Gauge 4.4.4. Resultant Vectors
2.3. Physical Balance 5. Rest and Motion
2.4. Stop Watch 5.1. Position
3. Errors and Uncertainties in 5.1.1. Representation of a Position
Measurement, and Significant in Cartesian Coordinate
Figures System
3.1. Zero Error Definition 5.2. Distance
3.2. Types of Zero Error 5.3. Displacement
3.3. Correction of Zero Error in 5.4. Difference between Distance and
Measurement Displacement
3.4. Uncertainties in Measurement 5.5. Speed and Velocity
3.5. Significant Figures Definition 5.5.1. Definition of Speed and
3.6. Significant Figures Count Velocity
4. Scalar and Vector Quantities 5.5.2. Average Speed/Velocity
4.1. Definition of Scalars and Vectors 5.5.3. Instantaneous Velocity
4.2. Properties of Vectors 5.6. Acceleration
4.3. Vector Addition and Subtraction 5.7. Equations of Motion
4.3.1. Addition of Same Sign 5.7.1. Equation of Motion Under
Vectors Gravity
4.3.2. Addition of Opposite Sign 5.7.2. Projectile Motion
Vectors (Calculations for Height,
4.3.3. Addition of Vectors with Launch Angle, Range)
Graphical Representation 6. Newtonian Mechanics
4.3.4. Resultant Vectors 6.1. Newton’s Three Laws
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6.2. Newton’s Three Laws Under 9.2. Transverse and Longitudinal


Gravity Waves
6.2.1. Gravity near Earth Surface 9.3. Wavelength and Frequency
6.2.2. Gravity Inside Earth Relation
6.2.3. Escape Velocity 9.4. Sound Waves
6.3. Laws of Conservation of 9.5. Speed of Sound
Momentum 10. Temperature, Heat, and Laws of
6.4. Linear Momentum Thermodynamics
7. Energy, Work, and Power 10.1. Temperature Definition and
7.1. Kinetic Energy Scales
7.2. Work Done on an Object 10.2. Kelvin, Celsius, and
7.3. Work Done by a Spring Force Fahrenheit Scale
7.4. Hooke’s Law 10.3. Modes of Heat Transfer
7.5. Power Definition 10.3.1. Conduction
7.6. Definition of Horse Power 10.3.2. Convection
7.7. Definition of kilo-watt-hour unit 10.3.3. Radiation
and its use 11. Electromagnetism
8. States of The Matter 11.1. Coulombs Law
8.1. Solid 11.2. Electric Field
8.1.1. Solid Structures 11.3. Gauss’ law
8.2. Fluid 11.4. Capacitance
8.2.1. Density and Pressure 11.4.1. Calculating Capacitance of
Definition Parallel Plate Capacitor
8.3. Gases 11.4.2. Definition of Current
8.3.1. Avogadro’s Number 11.4.3. Calculating of Resistance
8.3.2. Ideal Gas Law and Resistivity and
8.4. Plasma Conductance
8.4.1. Definition of Plasma 11.4.4. Ohm’s Law
9. Oscillation and Wave 11.4.5. Power Losses I2R
9.1. Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) 11.4.6. Resistance in Series and
9.1.1. SHM of Mass-Spring Parallel Combinations
System 12. Optics
9.1.2. SHM of Pendulum 12.1. Virtual and Real Images
12.2. Mirrors
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12.2.1. Plane Mirror and Ray


Tracing
12.2.2. Spherical Mirrors
12.2.2.1. Concave and
Convex Mirrors
12.2.2.2. Calculating Center
of Curvature
12.2.2.3. Focal Point
12.3. Lenses and its Equations
12.3.1. Concave and Convex
Lenses
12.3.2. Simple Magnifying Lens
12.4. Interference
12.4.1. The Law of
Reflection/Refraction
13. Nuclear Physics
13.1. Atomic Number, Proton
Number, Neutron Number, Mass
Number, Nucleons, Isotopes
13.2. Nuclear Fission and Fusion
Mechanism
13.3. Alpha, Beat, Gamma Decay
and their decay equations
13.4. Radiation Dose Unit
Definitions

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DPE – A38 NUCLEAR MEDICINE & IMAGING

1. Radiation Biology: 4.3 Theory of operation and Q-C


1.1 Introduction to human anatomy 4.4 uniformity resolution
a. Introduction of Bones of the 4.5 preparation of imaging equipment
Human Body . for given nm investigation
b. Surface Markings of the 4.6 acquisition of planar dynamic / static
Body. nm study
c. Introduction of different 4.7 basic operation of nm computer
Vital Organs : 4.8 thyroid uptake system.
5. Introduction to Basic Physics:
1.2 Effects of radiation on biological
5.1 methods of radioactive decay
system Radiation Protection
5.2 beta and gamma emission
2. Radiation Protection:
5.3 laws of radioactive decay
2.1 Radiation sources and types of
5.4 physical, biological and effective
radiations
half lives
2.2 hazards, internal exposure, and
5.5 units of activity
practical means of radiation
5.6 Properties of radiation.
protection
6. Film Processing:
2.3 spills and personnel contamination
6.1 NM film characteristic
control
6.2 Developer, fixer composition and
2.4 miss-administration prevention
processor Q.C.
2.5 nuclear medical emergencies
7. Radioimmunoassay (RIA):
2.6 radiation quantities units
7.1 Principal of RIA
2.7 annual dose limits
7.2 how to set up RIA assay
2.8 hot lab
7.3 quality control procedure
2.9 safety techniques.
7.4 Clinical application.
3. Radio Pharmacy:
8. Endocrinology:
3.1 Preparation of radiopharmaceuticals
8.1 Imaging patient preparation
3.2 dose calibrator operation
8.2 procedures and settings
3.3 QC and record keeping
8.3 radiopharmaceuticals
3.4 Quality control of
8.4 anatomical markers and collimation
radiopharmaceuticals.
8.5 Ablation dose administration.
4. Instrumentation:
4.1 Basic counting system
4.2 Gamma Camera

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DPE – A39 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY RADIOTHERAPY

1. Radiation Biology: 4.5 units of activity


1.1 Introduction to human anatomy 4.6 Properties of radiation.
1.2 Radiographic Anatomy 5. Film Processing:
1.3 effects of radiation on biological 5.1 X-ray film characteristic
system 5.2 developer, fixer composition and
2. Radiation Protection: processor q.c.
2.1 Radiation sources 6. Clinical Application:
2.2 Types of radiations 6.1 Simulation/treatment preparation
2.3 Hazards 6.2 immobilization procedure
2.4 internal exposure 6.3 mould room activities
2.5 practical means of radiation 6.4 treatment delivery
protection 6.5 patient management on treatment
2.6 miss-treatment prevention 6.6 special treatment techniques
2.7 nuclear medical emergencies
2.8 radiation quantities units
2.9 types of exposure
2.10 annual dose limits
2.11 safety techniques
3. Instrumentation:
3.1 Theory of operation and q.c. of
simulator
3.2 ct simulator
3.3 treat planning system
3.4 linear accelerator
3.5 radiotherapy machine (co-60)
3.6 brachytherapy (hdr, ldr)
3.7 optical and laser systems
3.8 patient couches.
4. Introduction to Basic Physics:
4.1 Methods of radioactive decay
4.2 beta and gamma emission
4.3 laws of radioactive decay
4.4 physical, biological and effective
half lives
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DPE – A51 MEDICAL DISPENSER TECHNOLOGY

Section – I
1. Definition of drugs, nomenclature of Section -II
drugs, sources of drugs, dosage and
4 Basic Concepts of following Systems
preparation pharmacopoeias.
of Human Body
2. Incompatibilities.
3. Weights and measures (Metric and
4.1 Digestive System
Imperial Systems) with symbols and
4.2 Circulatory System
their conversions.
4.3 Respiratory System
4. Compounding and dispensing of
4.4 Nervous System
pharmaceutical preparations.
4.5 Excretory System
5. Calculations of percentage solution.
4.6 Reproductive System
6. Reading and writing of prescriptions,
4.7 Skeletal System
including knowledge of parts of
4.8 Lymphatic System
prescription, Latin names and signs of
every day use.
5 Record Keeping and Maintenance of
7. Basic knowledge of important
following Registers
commonly used drugs which will
include the following:-
5.1 Charting Temperature, pulse etc.
a) Classification.
5.2 Outdoor Register
b) Names of Official Drugs.
5.3 Abstract Register
c) Preparations, doses and routes
5.4 Poisons Register
of administration.
5.5 Expense Register
d) Important uses,
5.6 Medicolegal Register
contraindications, main toxic
5.7 Postmortem Register
effects.
8. Drug Act.
9. Medical Dental Ordinance.
10. Prohibition of Medical Practice
Ordinance.
11. Duties and responsibilities of
Dispenser.

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Section – III 10. Hormones


1. Drugs acting on Autonomic Nervous a. Oxytocin: Ergometrine, Oxytocin.
System (ANS) b. Hypoglycemic Drugs: Insulin,
2. Basic concepts of ANS. Oral (Hypoglycemic),
3. Adrenaline, Dopamine, Salbutamol, Corticosteroids.
Ephedrine, Beta Blockers and
Methyldopa. 11. Drugs Acting on BloodHaematenics,
4. Drugs used in Glaucoma Anticoagulants, Heparin
5. Drugs used in Angina 12. Locally Acting Drugs
6. Drugs used in Hypertension
7. Drugs acting on Respiratory System : Demulcents, Emollients, Dusting
Powders, Bitters, Volatile Oils,
a. Expectorants Digestive Ferments, Antiseptics.
b. Antitussives
13. Drugs acting on Gastrointestinal
c. Bronchodilators
Tract
Antacids, Purgatives, Antiemetic, Drugs
8. Antibiotics
used in peptic ulcer, Antidiarrhoeal
Sulphonamides,Cotrimoxazole,Penicilli
drugs.
ns,Cephalosporins,Aminoglycosides,Tet
racycline, Chloramphanicol, Macrolide, 14. Drugs acting on Central Nervous System
Antifungal Drugs, Anti-viral drugs .
9. Drugs used in the treatment of Antipsychotic Drugs (Major
Tuberculosis, Leprosy, Amoebiasis, Tranquilizers), Ant anxiety Drugs
Malaria and Anthelmintics. (Minor Tranquilizers), Narcotic-
Analgesics, Analgesics-Antipyretics
(Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
Drugs), Alcohol, Hypnotics, General
Anesthetics , Local Anesthetics and
Analeptics (Nikethamide).

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15. Treatment of Over-dosage and Poisoning: splints etc).


Morphine, Opioids, Atropine, 8. Virus, bacteria, fungus.
Strychnine, Insecticides, Kerosene Oil, 9. Elementary knowledge of sera,
Acids, Caustics(Alkalis) ,Toxicology, side vaccines, toxins and antitoxins i.e.
effects of drugs used. anti-tetanus toxoid, anti-diphtheria
toxoid, anti-rabic vaccine, anti-snake
16. Basic Concepts and First Aid venom, anti-gas gangrene serum,
Management of following diseases : and vaccines for cholera, typhoid,
whooping cough, influenza,
AIDS, Hepatitis, Diarrhea, Typhoid, poliomyelitis, typhus, plague, T.B.,
Cholera, Poliomyelitis, T.B, Tetanus, measles etc.
Whooping Cough, Measles, Mumps, 10. Storage of drugs, vaccines,
Diphtheria, Epilepsy, Asthma, Rabies, transportation, their validity, stock
Snake Bite, Immunity taking and labeling.
11. Routine urine, blood and sputum

Section - IV examination and other routine


examinations and normal values.
1. Sterilization
Sample collecting for laboratory
Principles of sterilization as applied
tests and their proper disposal.
to operation theatre, dressings,
12. Blood Grouping and Blood
hands and skin, preparation of
Transfusion.
hypodermic injections, syringes.
13. Basic knowledge of Expanded
2. Artificial respiration.
Programme of Immunization
3. Basic concepts and First Aid
(E.P.I.). Healthcare System -
treatments of burns, fractures, heat
Introduction, Environmental
stroke, dehydration.
Protection.
4. Practical training in emergency
14. Diarrheal diseases and their control,
procedures and anesthesia.
oral rehydration therapy. Vaccine
5. Charting of temperature and pulse.
Chain.
6. Pattern of Treatment Chart
15. Storage of Equipment:
Investigation Forms.
Bedding and clothing, surgical
7. Use of common clinical appliances
instruments and rubber goods.
(Thermometer, BP Apparatus),
16. Shock:
sterilizer, lumbar puncture needle,
Definition, types and First Aid
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management. 2. Sugar coated


17. Preparation of Emergency Room: 3. Different roots for administration of
Minor Surgical Procedures in drugs
following conditions : 4. Normal values of different tests
Hernia, Hydrocele, Lipoma, 5. Flatus tubes
Fibroma, Episiotomy , Lumbar 6. Operation of the Oxygen Cylinder
Puncture 7. Use of Catheters
SECTION-V 8. Identification of different scopes
9. Physical examination of injectables
A. Preparations
10. Packing and preparation of drugs
1. Ointment of Sulphur and other skin
11. Poppy capsulesl
ointments
12. Belladona root
2. Solutions :
13. Aspirin powder
Potassium Permanganate, Acriflavin,
14. Sodium bicarbonate
Dextrose Saline Solutions.
15. Copper sulphate
3. Fractional Powder
16. Menthol
4. Menthol's paint.
17. Thymol
5. Gum paint
18. Camphor
19. Tinct Cardamom
B. Appliances
20. Spirit
A basic knowledge of simple
21. Gention Violet
appliances and their method of use :-
22. Acriflavin
1. Stethoscope
2. Sphygmomanometer (B.P. Apparatus)
Section-VI (Nuclear medicine)
3. Sterilizer
1 Foundation of nuclear medicine
4. Enema Can
technology
5. Lumbar Puncture Needle
2. Introduction to clinical nuclear
6. Splints
medicine
7. Familiar with modern techniques.
2 3. Nuclear medicine procedures
3 4. Nuclear medicine
C. Identification of Specimens instrumentation with labs
Identification of different shapes of 4 5. Radiopharmacy
the drugs e.g : 5 6. Radioprotection
1. Enteric coated 6 7. Clinical nuclear medicine
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DPE-A52: Medical Health Physics

3.8 Safety in MR.


1. Systems Anatomy / Physiology:
4. Operation of imaging systems:
1.1 The cell
4.1 Calibration and quality assurance
1.2 Basic tissues
of general radiography
1.3 Nervous system
4.2 Fluoroscopy systems
1.4 Nerves and muscle
4.3 Ultrasound scanners
1.5 Bone and cartilage
4.4 Ct-scanners and MR scanners
1.6 Blood
4.5 Radio pharmacy and gamma
1.7 Cardiovascular system
cameras quality control
1.8 Respiratory system
4.6 Radiation fundamentals and
1.9 Gastrointestinal tract
dosimetry.
1.10 Genital system
4.7 X-ray production and quality
1.11 Urinary system.
4.8 Interaction of x-rays / photons /
2. Medical Imaging: charged particles with matter
2.1 Fundamentals of image
4.9 Concept of dosimetry
formation & processing
4.10 Radiation detectors
2.2 X-ray imaging
4.11 Ionization chambers
2.3 Digital radiography
4.12 Physics of radiation therapy
2.4 Ct – imaging
4.13 Treatment planning with single
2.5 Physics of ultrasound
/ combinations of photon beams
2.6 Doppler scanning
4.14 Radiotherapy with particle
2.7 Hazards of ultrasound
beams
3. Nuclear Medicine:
4.15 Special techniques in
3.1 Overview of isotopes
radiotherapy
3.2 Generation of isotopes
4.16 Equipment for external
3.3 Anger camera
radiotherapy
3.4 Positron emitters and generation
4.17 Medical accelerators
3.5 Spect and pet imaging with
4.18 Relative dosimetry techniques
isotopes
4.19 Dosimetry using sealed sources
3.6 Magnetic resonance imaging
4.20 Brachytherapy
3.7 Contrast in MR imaging
4.21 Dosimetry of radio-isotopes

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4.22 Operation of therapy machine 6.2 Incident and accident analysis


4.23 Calibration and quality 6.3 Applications in medical practice
assurance of accelerators medical device safety
4.24 Simulator 6.4 Accreditation
4.25 Ct-scanners 6.5 Quality assurance.
4.26 Dosimetry measurements
4.27 Performance of absolute
dosimetry.

5. Radiation safety:
5.1 Non-ionizing radiation safety
5.2 UV light
5.3 Radiofrequency hazards
5.4 Laser safety
5.5 Medical device safety regulations
5.6 Vigilance
5.7 Hazard notifications
5.8 Competent authorities
5.9 Radiation protection
5.10 Shielding and patient dosimetry
5.11 Radiation protection
5.12 Staff and patient dosimetry
5.13 Shielding in diagnostic
radiology
5.14 Nuclear medicine and
radiotherapy
Risk and safety management.

6. Basic principles of the science of


safety and risk management:
6.1 Techniques in risk analysis,

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DPE – A53 MECHANICAL (MANUFACTURING)

1. Basics 3. Machining:

1.1 Constituents of Fabricator 3.1 Types of Machines includes


conventional and CNC (Lathe, Drill,
1.2 Qualities of a Fabricator Milling, Grinding, Hydraulic Power
1.3 Safety in Workshop etc)

1.4 Platforms and Areas 3.2 Types of Pre-Fabrication Machines


(Band Saw, Tube Expanders, Plasma
1.5 Materials Handling Tools Cutting, Dish Forming, Shearing,
Bending etc)
1.6 Utility of Fabrication Areas
3.3 Available Assets along with their
1.7 Fabrication Tools
capacities
1.8 Measuring Tools
4. Fabrication:
1.9 Fabrication Tolerances
4.1 Types of Measuring Tools
1.10 Machining Tolerances
4.2 Types of Grinders
1.11 Materials Identification
4.3 Straight Edges
1.12 Metallurgy
4.4 Leveling Tools
1.13 Fabrication Procedures
4.5 Alignment Tools
1.14 Cutting Procedures
4.6 Fasteners
1.15 Welding Techniques
4.7 Fastening Tools (Ratchets,
1.16 Understanding of Codes Wrenches, Spanners and Ring
Spanners, LN-Keys, Adjustable etc)
1.17 Calibration Procedures
4.8 Handling Tools
1.18 Inspection Tools
4.9 Handling machines
1.19 Drawings understanding
4.10 EOHT Cranes
1.20 Assembly Techniques
4.11 Handling/Shifting Vehicles
1.21 Familiarity with Quality Assurance
and control. 4.12 Types of Laser Tools
2. Manufacturing Drawings: 4.13 Advance material handling machines
2.1 Detailed study of Drawings 4.14 Advance mechanical tools
2.2 Identification of Materials and 5. Welding:
Processes
5.1 Types of Welding
2.3 Planning
5.2 Welding Codes
2.4 Target Setting
5.3 Welding Plants includes
2.5 Allied Services and Resources conventional and CNC
Utility
5.4 Cutting Gases
2.6 Development of surfaces.
5.5 Types of fluxes used
5.6 Available Assets
5.7 Types of electrodes and utility.
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DPE – A53 MECHANICAL (MANUFACTURING)

6. NON Destructive Testing:


6.1 NDT Techniques
6.2 Visual Testing
6.3 Dye penetrant Testing
6.4 Ultrasonic Testing
6.5 Radiographic Testing
6.6 Pneumatic Testing
6.7 Hydraulic Testing
7. Quality:
7.1 General Quality Requirements
7.2 Quality Procedures
7.3 Quality Principles
7.4 Record Keeping
7.5 Audit awareness
8. Safety:
8.1 Safety Requirements
8.2 Safety Procedures
8.3 Emergency Drills
8.4 Emergency Handling
8.5 Types of Fires
8.6 Fire Extinguishers
8.7 Hydrants
8.8 Fire fighting techniques
8.9 Radiation Protection
8.10 ALARA
8.11 ALAP.
9. Mechanical:
9.1 Types of Gears
9.2 Basic Types of Bearings
9.3 Standard Tubes, Pipes and Sheets
9.4 Density and its values for general
elements.

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DPE – A54 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

1. Introduction to Non-Destructive Testing specimen, Application of developers, test


(NDT): equipment for penetrant testing, applications
Definition and nature of Non-Destructive of penetrant testing.
Testing, Characteristics of NDT, reasons and 4. Magnetizing Techniques:
applications of NDT, Uses and benefits of Inspection techniques, Demagnetizing
NDT, Classification of NDT, reasons and techniques, equipment and accessories,
applications of NDT, Uses and benefits of operation and maintenance, equipment safety,
NDT, Classification of NDT methods, Types specific applications.
of NDT methods, Scope and limitations of 5. Radiographic Testing:
different NDT methods. Types of radiations, fundamentals of
2. Mechanical and Physical Properties of radioactivity, interaction of radiations with
Metals: matter, detection of X-rays and Gamma rays,
Introduction to Mechanical properties like Inverse-square law, characteristics and
fatigue, creep, tensile strength, malleability, construction of Radiographic films, types and
hardness, yield strength etc, stress strain curve, classification of radiographic films, processing
definitions of plasticity, elasticity, modulus of of X-rays films, artifacts, contrast and
elasticity, toughness, stiffness, compressive definition, evaluation of radiographic quality,
strength, ductility, etc. types of image quality indicators, radiographic
Primary, Processing and Service Related exposure, radiography of welds and castings,
Defects, Attributes of discontinuities, interpretation of radiographs.
categories process defects, inherent wrought 6. Ultrasonic Testing:
and inherent cast defects, effects of Mechanical wave propagation, definition of
discontinuities, characteristics of terms related to waves, Snell’s law,
discontinuities, Introduction of casting Diffraction of ultrasonic waves, Piezo-electric
process, types of casting and related defects, effect, types and construction of normal beam
welding processes and associated defects, and angle beam ultrasonic probes, concepts of
forging and rolling defects, service conditions ultrasonic beam and its divergences, pulse
and defects. echo and trough transmission techniques,
3. Liquid Penetrant Testing: types of couplant, scan presentation,
Description of penetrant testing, properties of calibration, thickness measurement, specific
penetrating liquids, concepts of solutions, applications.
basic colours and fluorescence, composition 7. Eddy Current Testing:
and properties of removers and developers, 10. Electricity and Magnetism, Eddy Current
preparation and cleaning methods of distribution, Defect reaction, Concept of
Phase Structure of Wood:
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DPE – A54 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

10.1 Wood definition 16. Sawmilling & Wood working:


10.2 Process of wood formation 16.1 Various types of sawing
machines
10.3 Classification of softwoods
and hardwoods. 16.2 Common hand tools and wood
working machines, their uses and
11. Wooden structure:
maintenance
11.1 Advantages and disadvantages
16.3 Joints and their applications in
of hard and soft woods
wood work.
11.2 Jointing methods type.
17. Composite Wood Products:
12. Defects in wood:
17.1 Wood adhesives, their
12.1 Definition formulation, characteristics and uses
12.2 Kinds and classification of 17.2 Lamination board, chipboard,
natural defects veneer cutting and peeling properties
of local timbers
12.3 Cause of development of
natural and drying defects during 17.3 Principals involved in
seasoning process. manufacture of plywood.
13. Wood properties: 18. Uses of Wood:
13.1 Definition of wood density, 18.1 Suitability of timbers for
moisture, shrinkage, swelling, different uses
hardness, shear, impact bending,
18.2 Specialized decorative uses of
cleavage, nail/screw holding powers.
timber
14. Wood Seasoning:
14.1 Definition
14.2 Preliminary techniques
14.3 Timber storage
14.4 Orthodoxal/non orthodoxal
methods of wood drying
14.5 Different stacking methods
14.6 Moisture content and its
determination methods
14.7 Measurement and control of
various drying defects.
15. Wood Preservation:
15.1 Definition of natural durability
of wood
15.2 Type of preservatives
absorption and retention of
preservatives.

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DPE - A55: Drilling

4.1. Hydraulic System of Diamond


1. Rotary Drilling
Core Drill
1.1. Types of Rotary Drills
4.2. Hydraulic Valves
1.2. Planning the Well
4.3. Hydraulic Pumps & Motors
1.3. Drill String
4.4. Outline of Geology for Drilling
1.4. Bottom Hole Assembly
Engineers and Technicians
1.5. Roller Cutter Rock Bits
4.5. Drilling Technology of the
1.6. Drilling Hydraulics
Future
1.7. Circulating Media
1.8. Technical and Economic Aspects 5. Downhole Drilling Problems
5.1. Differential Pressure Sticking
of Stabilizer placement on Hole
5.2. Key-seat Sticking
Deviation
5.3. Formation Characteristics
1.9. Bit Selection
5.4. Equipment Losses Downhole
1.10. Bit Weight & Rotational Speed
1.11. Drilling Fluid Properties
1.12. Diamond Drilling Bits for Rotary
Drilling
1.13. Rotary Drilling for Tube Wells
2. Diamond Drilling
2.1. Diamonds
2.2. Mechanism of Diamond Drilling
2.3. Diamond Bit Standards
2.4. Diamond Drilling
2.5. Drillability of Rock
2.6. Drilling Techniques used in
Mineral Exploration
2.7. Review of Drilling Techniques
and Equipment Drilling
Machines
2.8. Drilling Standards
3. Percussive Drills
3.1. Rock Drills
3.2. Down the Hole Drills
4. Miscellany of Drilling Techniques and
Equipments

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DPE – A56 WOODWORK TECHNOLOGY

1. Structure of Wood: 7. Sawmilling & Wood working:


a. Wood definition a. Various types of sawing
machines
b. Process of wood formation
b. Common hand tools and wood
c. Classification of softwoods working machines, their uses
and hardwoods. and maintenance
2. Wooden structure: c. Joints and their applications in
a. Advantages and disadvantages wood work.
of hard and soft woods 8. Composite Wood Products:
b. Jointing methods type. a. Wood adhesives, their
3. Defects in wood: formulation, characteristics and
uses
a. Definition
b. Lamination board, chipboard,
b. Kinds and classification of veneer cutting and peeling
natural defects properties of local timbers
c. Cause of development of c. Principals involved in
natural and drying defects manufacture of plywood.
during seasoning process.
9. Uses of Wood:
4. Wood properties:
a. Suitability of timbers for
a. Definition of wood density, different uses
moisture, shrinkage, swelling,
hardness, shear, impact b. Specialized decorative uses of
bending, cleavage, nail/screw timber
holding powers. .
5. Wood Seasoning:
a. Definition
b. Preliminary techniques
c. Timber storage
d. Orthodoxal/non orthodoxal
methods of wood drying
e. Different stacking methods
f. Moisture content and its
determination methods
g. Measurement and control of
various drying defects.
6. Wood Preservation:
a. Definition of natural durability
of wood
b. Type of preservatives
absorption and retention of
preservatives.
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Appendix – I: Sample Question Sheet
PAKISTAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION
Departmental Promotion Examination

Employee Name: ______________________Signature:___________________


Establishment Name: ______________________________________________
PIN: ______________________ Paper Code: __________________________

TIME ALLOWED: Three (03) Hours

Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting the question paper.

1. Please check that the question paper given to you contains 100 questions.
2. Please check that a one-page printed answer sheet has been provided to
you.
3. Do not bend, roll or fold the printed answer sheet.
4. You must write your name and put your signature in the spaces provided on
this page and also on the answer sheet.
5. You may do your rough work anywhere on the question paper. Do not use the
answer sheet for any rough work.
6. Put your pens down as soon as you hear “stop writing”, otherwise your paper
may be cancelled.
7. After the test is over, place your printed answer sheet inside the question
paper and return both the question paper and answer sheet to the
invigilator.
8. Mobile phones/tablets are strictly prohibited in the examination hall.
9. Programmable calculators are not allowed.
10. Anyone found using unfair means will be disqualified right away.
11. All questions carry negative marks so be careful when attempting a question.
12. Cooperate with invigilators.
13. For any question, raise your hand only.

Result will be declared by PAEC HQ, so for any query don’t disturb the
invigilators.

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