B.TechSemester 22024-25Fundamentals Of Mechanical EngineeringBME201

Fundamentals Of Mechanical Engineering (BME201) - AKTU Question Paper 2024-25

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This is the official AKTU Fundamentals Of Mechanical Engineering Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 2, academic session 2024-25. 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:2024-25
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Fundamentals Of Mechanical Engineering (BME201) — complete question paper · 70 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 02 x 7 = 14
  • a
    Explain the Poisson’s ratio. Write down the expressions in the elastic constants
  • b
    Comparison of electric vehicles with conventional engine-based vehicles
  • c
    Drive the expression for the coefficient of performance in refrigeration?
  • d
    What are the Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids?
  • e
    Enlist three temperature measuring instruments
  • f
    Define mechatronics and its key elements
  • g
    Differentiate between dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures
Section BAttempt any three of the following: 07 x 3 = 21
  • a
    Draw the stress-strain diagram of the following: (i) Ductile materials (ii) Brittle Materials
  • b
    Explain the construction and working principle of a 4 -Stroke Petrol Engine, also draw the Pressure -Volume (P-V) & Temperature -Entropy (T-S) diagram with a neat diagram
  • c
    Explain the construction & working of a domestic refrigerator with a suitable diagram. Also, show all the components
  • d
    Draw the schematic arrangement of a Pelton wheel turbine and state the applications
  • e
    Describe the construction and operation of a Prony brake dynamometer. Derive the formula for the brake power of the engine
Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 07 x 1 = 07
  • a
    Two locomotives on opposite banks of a canal pull a vessel moving parallel to the banks by means of two horizontal ropes. The tensions in these ropes have been measured to be 20 kN and 24 kN while the angle between them is 60°. Find the resultant pull on the vessel and the angle between each of the ropes and the sides of the canal
  • b
    Determine the reactions at the support point A and B
  • a
    Write a comparison between CI engines and SI engines. Explain the role of MPFI system
  • b
    Compare Electric Vehicles (EVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), and conventional IC engine vehicles in terms of fuel econom y, emissions, driving range, cost, and suitability for various applications
  • a
    Define the Heat pump. It is proposed to heat a house using a heat pump outside air at 00C is used as the heat source. Inside temp erature of house is maintained at 250C. The heating load estimated as 104500KJ/hrs. Calculate the minimum power to drive the heat pump
  • b
    Write the short notes on the followings: (i) Dew point temperature (ii) Comfert air conditioning
  • a
    The space between two s quare flat parallel plates is filled with oil. Each side of the plate is 60cm. The thickness of the oil film is 12.5mm. The upper plate, which moves at 3 meter per sec, requires a force of 98.1N to maintain the speed. Determine: (i) The dynamic viscosity of the oil in poise, and (ii) The kinematic viscosity of the oil in stokes if the specific gr avity of the oil is
  • b
    State and expl ain Pascal’s Law. A hydraulic press has a ram of 30 cm diameter and a plunger of 4.5 cm diam eter. Find the weight lifted by the hydraulic press when the force applied at the plunger is 600N
  • a
    How is the pressure measured? Explain any two methods of pressure measurements done in industrial applications
  • b
    Explain the following power transmission sytems: i. Ratchet Mechanism ii. Belt drive

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.