B.TechSemester 52023-24Fuels And CombustionKME058

Fuels And Combustion (KME058) - AKTU Question Paper 2023-24

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This is the official AKTU Fuels And Combustion Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 5, academic session 2023-24. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech

Semester:Semester 5

Session:2023-24

University:AKTU / UPTU

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Fuels And Combustion (KME058) — complete question paper · 100 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all q u e s t i o n s i n b r i e f . 2 x 10 = 20

a
Explain what is meant by "fuels". 2 1
b
Briefly explain various importa nt properties of coal. 2 1
c
What are agro fuels? Explain the storage & handling procedure of agro fuels
d
State any two potential applic ations of oxygen rich combustion. 2 3
e
Explain with neat sketch t he pot type burner. 2 3
f
What is impact of air poll ution on environment? 2 4
g
Define primary and secondary air pollutants. 2 4
h
What do you understand by laminar flame? 2 5 i. What do you mean by element ary reaction? 2 5 j. What is the difference between premixed laminar flame and prem ixed turbulent flame?

Section BAttempt any three o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 10 x 3 = 30

a
What is liquefaction of coal? Why is that necessary? Discuss about the direct and indirect methods used in coal liquefaction
b
What are the different thermodynamic functions of combustion processes? Explain enthalpy of combustion
c
Enumerate the steps to be ta ken to control air pollution in India. 10 4
d
Explain any two tests to det ermine change in physical proper ties of fuels
e
Derive the equation for constant pressure adiabatic flame temperature. 10 6

Section CAttempt any one p a r t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 10 x 1 = 10

a
Discuss in detail the histor y of coal formation with different stages of transformation
b
What is dew-point temperature? Explain the method to determi ne the dew-point temperature of the combustion products
a
Explain various Rebuilding pr ocesses involved in refining of petroleum. 10 2
b
Explain any two tests to det ermine change in physical proper ties of fuels
a
State the types of combus tion process and explain any one in detail. 10 3
b
A sample of coal has the fol lowing composition by mass, carbon 76%, Hydrogen 5%, Oxygen 8.5%, Nitrogen 2%, Sulphur 1.5% and Ash 7% calculate hi gher and lower calorific value of fuel per Kg
a
Explain with neat sketch the working principle of electro st atic precipitator with its advantage and disadvantage
b
Gasoline is burned steadily with air in jet engine. Determin e the air to fuel ratio and the percentage excess air used for combustion. A ssume the complete combustion of gasoline
a
Discuss the working and indus trial application of traveling grate stoker boiler
b
Draw a schematic diagram of Or sat’s apparatus and explain ho w flue gas analysis is done?

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.

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