Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat Technological University
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Marks
Q.1 (a) Define these terms: (1) Absolute Pressure (2) Thermal Equilibrium 03
(3) Prime Mover
(b) Explain with suitable examples the following thermodynamic systems: 04
(1) Isolated (2) Open
(c) Write a short note on “Renewable Energy Sources”. 07
Q.2 (a) Define: (1) Isothermal process (2) Adiabatic process (3) Degree of 03
superheat.
(b) Determine the condition of steam at a pressure of 10 bar and 04
temperature of 200 ℃.
(c) A gas initially at 510 kPa and volume of 142 liters undergoes a certain 07
process after which the pressure and volume reach to 170 kPa and 275
liters respectively. And there is enthalpy drop of 65 kJ. The specific
heat at constant volume for this gas is 718 J/kg-K. Calculate:1. Change
in internal energy 2. Specific heat at constant pressure 3. Gas Constant.
OR
(c) (1) Draw neat diagram of the Separating Calorimeter. 07
(2) Determine the dryness fraction of steam after throttling from
pressure 14 bar to 1.1 bar. The initial dryness fraction of steam is equal
to 0.70
Q.3 (a) Define the terms: (1) T.D.C. (2) B.D.C. (3) Compression Ratio 03
(b) Classify the I. C. Engines. 04
(c) Calculate the air standard efficiency of the diesel cycle where the 07
pressure and temperature at the beginning of compression process are
1 bar and 27 ℃ respectively. The compression ratio is 14 and the
constant pressure heat addition continues up to 7% of the stroke
volume. Draw this Diesel cycle on p-v diagram.
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OR
Q.4 (a) Define these terms: (1) Refrigerant (2) C.O.P. (3) Air conditioning. 03
(b) Classify the Boilers. 04
(c) Explain with neat diagrams the working of centrifugal compressor and 07
centrifugal pump.
OR
Q.4 (a) What is an economizer? Why is it used in boiler plant? 03
(b) Classify the Pumps. 04
(c) Explain the characteristics of a Lancashire boiler with neat diagrams. 07
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