B.TechSemester 62022-23Theory Of MachineKME-603

Theory Of Machine (KME-603) - AKTU Question Paper 2022-23

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This is the official AKTU Theory Of Machine Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 6, academic session 2022-23. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech
Semester:Semester 6
Session:2022-23
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Theory Of Machine (KME-603) — complete question paper

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 2 x 10 = 20
  • a
    Find DOF of the given mechanism
  • b
    What do you understand by instantaneous Centre ?
  • c
    What is the difference between radial follower & o ffset follower?
  • d
    Write the statement of law of gearing
  • e
    Explain D’Alembert’s principle
  • f
    How function of flywheel is different from governo rs? Briefly explain
  • g
    What do you mean by hunting of governor ?
  • h
    Briefly explain Hammer-blow. i. What is dynamometer & why it is used? j. Write a note on hydrodynamic lubrication
Section BAttempt any three of the following: 10x3=30
  • a
    What do you understand by inversions of mechanis m? Describe various inversions of 4 bar chain by giving examples
  • b
    Derive the expression for minimum number of teet h required on gear & pinion to avoid interference
  • c
    Describe the working of a band and block brake with the help of a neat sketch. Also derive the relation for ratio of tight & slack side tensions
  • d
    Each ball of Porter governor has a mass of 3 kg and the mass of the sleeve is 15 kg. The governor has equal arms, each of 200-mm length and pivoted on the axis of rotation. When the radius of rotation of the balls is 120 mm, the sleeve begins to rise up 160 mm at the maximum speed. Determine the (i) range of speed (ii) lift of the sleeve (iii) effort of the governor (iv) power of the governor What will be the effect of friction at the sleeve if it is equivalent to 8 N?
  • e
    With the help of suitable diagram, derive the ex pression for velocity & acceleration of the piston of reciprocating engine
Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 10x1=10
  • a
    In a four bar chain ABCD, AD is fixed and is 150 mm long. The crank AB is 40 mm long and rotates at 120 rpm. clockwise, while the l ink CD = 80 mm oscillates about D. BC and AD are of equal length. Find the angular vel ocity of link CD when angle BAD
  • b
    In a slider-crank mechanism, the crank is 480 mm long and rotates at 20 rad/s in the counter-clockwise direction. The length of the connecting rod is 1.6 m. When the crank turns 60° from the inner-dead centre, determine: (i) velocity of the slider (ii) velocity of a point E located at a distance 450 mm on the connecting rod extended
  • a
    The number of teeth on each of the two equal spur gears in mesh are 40. The teeth have 20° involute profile and the module is 6 mm. If the arc of contact is 1.75 times the circular pitch, find the addendum
  • b
    A cam, with a minimum radius of 50 mm, rotating clo ckwise at a uniform speed, is required to give a knife edge follower the motion as described below
  • 1
    To move outwards through 40 mm during 100° rotation of the cam
  • 2
    To dwell for next 80°
  • 3
    To return to its starting position during next 90°
  • 4
    To dwell for the rest period of a revolution. Draw the profile of the cam when the line of stroke of the follower is off-set by 15 mm
  • a
    A horizontal cross compound steam engine develop s 300 KW at 90 гpm. The coefficient of fluctuation of energy as found from the turning moment diagram is to be 0.1 and the fluctuation of speed is to be kept within ± 0.5% of the mean speed. Find the weight of the flywheel required, if the radius of gyration is 2 meters
  • b
    A petrol engine has a stroke of 120mm and connectin g rod is 3 times the crank length. The crank rotates at 1500 rpm clockwise direction. Determine: (i) Velocity and acceleration of the piston (ii) Angular velocity and angular acceleration of the co nnecting rod, when the piston has travelled one-fourth of its stroke from IDC
  • a
    Derive the expression for height of Watt governo r. Write a note on inertia governor
  • b
    Four masses M1, M2, M3 & M4 are 200 kg, 300 kg, 240 kg & 260 kg respectively. The corresponding radii of rotations are 0.2 m. 0.15 m, 0.25 m and 0.3 m respectively & the angles between successive masses 45°, 75° and 135°. Find the position and magnitude. Find the position & magnitude of balance mass requi red, if its radius of rotation is 0.2
  • a
    The turbine rotor of a ship has a mass of 2.2 to nes and rotates at 1800 clockwise when viewed from the aft.The radius of gyration of the r otor is 320 mm. Determine the gyroscopic couple and its effect when the (i) ship turns right at a radius of 250 m with a speed of 25 km/h (ii) ship pitches with the bow rising at an angular velocity of 0.8 rad/s (iii)ship rolls at an angular velocity of 0.1 rad/s
  • b
    Explain the construction & working of hydraulic dyn amometer. Also mention its advantages

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.

Repeated Questions — KME-603

Questions that appeared in more than one session, found by comparing 3 years of Theory Of Machine papers (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24)

3x

Derive the expression for minimum number of teet h required on gear & pinion to avoid interference

Appeared in: 2021-22 · 2022-23 · 2023-24

2x

What do you understand by instantaneous Centre ?

Appeared in: 2021-22 · 2022-23

2x

What is the difference between radial follower & o ffset follower?

Appeared in: 2022-23 · 2023-24

2x

Explain D’Alembert’s principle

Appeared in: 2022-23 · 2023-24

2x

With the help of suitable diagram, derive the ex pression for velocity & acceleration of the piston of reciprocating engine

Appeared in: 2022-23 · 2023-24

2x

A cam, with a minimum radius of 50 mm, rotating clo ckwise at a uniform speed, is required to give a knife edge follower the motion as described below

Appeared in: 2022-23 · 2023-24

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