B.TechSemester 22023-24Fundamentals Mechanical EngineeringBME201

Fundamentals Mechanical Engineering (BME201) - AKTU Question Paper 2023-24

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This is the official AKTU Fundamentals Mechanical Engineering Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 2, 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 2
Session:2023-24
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Fundamentals Mechanical Engineering (BME201) — extracted question text · 70 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all q u e s t i o n s i n b r i e f . 2 x 7 = 14
  • a
    Define the following terms in brief: (1) Dew Point temperature (2) Relative Humidity
  • b
    Why two stroke engines are light in weight? Explain with reasons
  • c
    Define Poisson’s Ratio. Calculate the Poisson's ratio for a perfectly incompressible linear elastic material
  • d
    Explain Pascal’s law with example
  • e
    Draw symbolic diagram of 2/2 Directional Control Valve
  • f
    Draw Stress-Strain Diagram for Mild Steel
  • g
    Explain the principle behind Optical Pyrometer
Section BAttempt any three o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 7 x 3 = 21
  • a
    Explain the construction and working of Bourdan Tube with neat diagram for measuring the pressure
  • b
    Explain the construction and working of Pelton Wheel with neat diagram
  • c
    Define Bulk Modulus. Establish the relationship between Modulus of Elasticity and Modulus of Rigidity
  • d
    Discuss the advantages of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles in detail
  • e
    Discuss in detail the construction and working of window air-conditioner with neat diagram
Section CAttempt any one p a r t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 7 x 1 = 7
  • a
    Find the resultant of forces 2, √𝟑, 5, √𝟑 and 2 N that act at an angular point of a regular hexagon towards the other angular points taken in order
  • b
    A vertical circular copper bar 20 mm diameter and 3 m long c arries a tensile load of 200 kN. Calculate the elongation, decrease in diameter and the volumetric strain. Take E= 100 GPa, Poisson’s Ratio = 0.25
  • a
    Explain in detail the working of two stroke SI engine with neat diagram. Also compare two stroke SI and two stroke CI engine
  • b
    What are different types of Hybrid Electric Derive Trains? E xplain Series Hybrid System Configuration with diagram
  • a
    Explain the principle behind the working of centrifugal pump. A lso explain different types of centrifugal pumps
  • b
    Explain with the help of diagr am the various Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids
  • a
    Discuss in detail the constructi on and working of refrigerator with the help of diagrams
  • b
    An inventor claims to have developed a refrigerator working between 1000 0C to 5000C. His refrigerator extracts 200 kJ heat from the sink and consumes 40 kJ work. Justify the claim of the inventor
  • a
    Explain the constructional detail with neat diagram working of any two measurement devices: (1) Check Valve (2) Thermocouple (3) Ratchet & Powel Mechanism
  • b
    Explain the constructional detail with neat diagram working of any two measurement devices: (1) Venturimeter (2) Proving Ring (3) Non Return Valve

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