B.TechSemester 82024-25Industrial Optimization TechniquesKOE086

Industrial Optimization Techniques (KOE086) - AKTU Question Paper 2024-25

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This is the official AKTU Industrial Optimization Techniques Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 8, 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 8

Session:2024-25

University:AKTU / UPTU

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Industrial Optimization Techniques (KOE086) — complete question paper · 100 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 2 x 10 = 20

a
Why is optimization required?
b
What do you mean by mathematical formulation of a problem?
d
Define dynamic programming
e
Define queueing modal
f
What do you mean by simulation? Explain
g
Explain the term network logic
h
Discuss dynamic programming with example. i. What do you mean by replacement model in industrial optimization? j. What do you mean by the term set-up cost and holding cost as a pplied to an inventory model?

Section BAttempt any three of the following: 10 x 3 = 30

a
Discuss the following methods and their application in engineering with suitable example: (i) Simplex method. (ii) Duplex Method
b
Discuss in detail the mathematical formulation and the optimal solution of the transportation modal
c
What do you understand by the forward and backward computation in PERT? Elaborate it using a proper example
d
Discuss Monte Carlo simulation and its application in engineering
e
Write a note on the individual and group replacement policies a nd their application to engineering

Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

a
What do you understand by the formulation of design problems as a mathematical programming problem? Elaborate with suitable example
b
Write a note on the historical development of optimization
a
Define sequencing. What is the relevance in engineering? Discus s the concept of 2 jobs through m machines sequencing
b
What is travelling salesman problem? Explain. Also discuss its application in engineering with
a
What is Principle of dominance? Discuss in detail with suitable example
b
Discuss the single server model and explain its application to engineering with an example
a
Write note on the following: (i) Capital budgeting problem, (ii) Cargo-loading problem
b
Describe the various types of simulation with suitable examples
a
Discuss the deterministic and probabilistic inventory models and their applications in engineering with suitable examples
b
Write a note on the equipment renewal problem

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 — KOE086

Questions that appeared in more than one session, found by comparing 4 years of Industrial Optimization Techniques papers (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25)

Why is optimization required?

Appeared in: 2021-22 · 2022-23 · 2024-25

What do you mean by mathematical formulation of a problem?