Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–I & II(NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2022
Subject Code:3110006 Date:03-03-2023
Subject Name:Basic Mechanical Engineering
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
5. Steam Table is allowed

Q-1 (a) Define Specific heat and enthalpy. 03

(b) Explain different between renewable and non-renewable energy. 04
(c) Define adiabatic process. Prove that p𝑉 𝛾 = constant 07

Q-2 (a) Explain classification of engineering materials. 03

(b) Explain with neat sketch the working of fast and loose pulley. 04
(c) How much heat to be added to convert 4kg water at 200 C into steam at 8bar 07
and 2000 C. take Cp of superheated steam as 2.1KJ/kg and specific heat of
water of water as 4.187KJ/kgK.
OR
(c) 1kg of air at 7bar pressure and 900 C temperature undergoes a non flow 07
polytropic process. The law of expansion is p𝑉 1.1 =constant. The pressure
falls to 1.4bar during process. Calculate: (1) final temperature (2) Work
done (3) change in internal energy (4)heat exchange take R= 287J/kg K and
γ =1.4 for air.

Q-3 (a) Explain with neat sketch throttling calorimeter. 03

(b) Explain different between fire tube boiler and water tube boiler. 04
(c) Derive equation for efficiency of constant pressure heat addition cycle. 07
OR
Q-3 (a) Explain dryness fraction of steam. 03
(b) The engine working on ideal Otto cycle. The temperature at the beginning 04
and at the end of compression is 500 C and 4000 C. Calculate the air standard
efficiency and compression ratio.
(c) Explain with neat sketch Cochran boiler. 07

Q-4 (a) Draw net figures of any three types of belt drive. 03
(b) What are the uses of compressed air? 04
(c) The following reading were taken during the test on a single cylinder four 07
stroke oil engine :
Cylinder diameter =270 mm
Stroke length= 380 mm
Mean effective pressure= 6 bar
Engine speed=250 rpm
Net load on brake =1000 N
Effective mean diameter of brake=1.5 m
Fuel used = 10 kg/hr
C.V of fuel = 44400KJ/kg
Calculate: (1) Brake power
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(3) Indicated thermal efficiency.
OR
Q-4 (a) Write function of clutch, Break and Coupling. 03
(b) Classify internal combustion Engine. 04
(c) Two cylinder four stroke diesel has total swept volume of 870cm3 07
following data available with test on the engine.
Engine speed = 300rpm
Brake torque= 50 N-m
pm= 10bar
calculate (1) indicated power
(2) brake power
(3) Mechanical efficiency

Q-5 (a) Explain difference between belt drive and chain drive 03
(b) Explain with the help of neat sketches, the working of two stroke petrol 04
engine.
(c) Explain vapour compression refrigeration cycle. 07
OR
Q-5 (a) Define the following mechanical properties 03
(i) Ductility (ii) Hardness (iii) Plasticity
(b) What is coupling? Explain internal expanding shoe brake with a neat 04
sketch?
(c) What is priming? Explain with neat sketch centrifugal pump. 07

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–I (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2023
Subject Code:3110006 Date:29-01-2024
Subject Name:Basic Mechanical Engineering
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
5. Use of Steam Tables is permitted.

Q.1 (a) What do you mean by ‘boiler mountings’ and ‘boiler accessories? Write three 03
examples of them.
(b) Explain advantages and disadvantages of wind energy. 04
(c) i. Fill in the blanks: 1 bar = ______ Pa = _____ kPa = _____ MPa 07
1 atm = ________ bar
ii. Write the equation of 1st law of thermodynamics for a stationary closed
system.
iii. Determine the power required to accelerate a 900-kg car from rest to a
velocity of 80 km/h in 20 sec on a horizontal road. (Neglect friction,
rolling resistance, air drag, etc.)

Q.2 (a) State the function of the following in boilers: 03

Economizer, air preheater, superheater.
(b) Provide meaning of the following statements regarding cast iron material: 04
1) It is brittle and has low ductility.
2) It has high compressive strength but low tensile strength.
3) It has excellent castability.
4) It has poor formability.
(c) A gas whose pressure, volume, and temperature are 2.75 bar, 0.09 m3, and 07
185oC respectively has the state changed at constant pressure until its
temperature becomes 15oC. Calculate (i) the heat transferred, and (ii) the work
done. Take R = 0.29 kJ/kg K and cp = 1.005 kJ/kg K.
OR
(c) The gauge pressure of an automobile tire is measured to be 210 kPa before a 07
trip and 220 kPa after the trip at a location where the atmospheric pressure is
95 kPa. Assuming the volume of the tire remains constant and the air
temperature before the trip is 25°C, determine air temperature in the tire after
the trip. Convert this change in temperature into percentage change.

Q.3 (a) Classify clutches. 03

(b) Draw a schematic diagram of the vapor absorption refrigeration system. 04
(c) Determine the missing properties and the phase descriptions in the following 07
table for water. Use steam tables and write necessary explanations.
T, oC P, kPa h, kJ/kg x Phase description
(i) 200 0.6
(ii) 124 1835.2

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Q.3 (a) Draw a labeled diagram of a shoe brake used in automobiles. 03
(b) Draw a self-explanatory diagram of window room air-conditioner. 04
(c) Draw a neat, labeled diagram of barrel calorimeter. Write the equation used 07
for this calorimeter for finding dryness fraction and state what each term in it
indicates.

Q.4 (a) Match the following: 03

Rigid flange coupling Axis of shafts are parallel but not in alignment
Pin type flexible coupling Where angular misalignment is more
Universal coupling Requires proper alignment of shaft axes
Oldham’s coupling For small angular misalignment
(b) Compare centrifugal pumps v/s reciprocation pumps. 04
(c) Consider a steam power plant operating on the simple ideal Rankine cycle. 07
Steam enters the turbine at 3 MPa and 350°C and is condensed in the
condenser at a pressure of 74 kPa. Draw the T-s diagram and determine the
thermal efficiency of this cycle. (Do not neglect the pump work.)
OR
Q.4 (a) Give the similarities and differences between a clutch and a brake. 03
(b) Explain any one type of rotary pumps with figure. 04
(c) Derive, using P-v diagram, the equation to find air standard efficiency of Otto 07
cycle. Use the formula you derived to find which gas from the following will
give maximum efficiency for the same compression ratio: exhaust gas (γ=1.3),
air, and monatomic gas (γ=1.67)

Q.5 (a) Draw a schematic diagram of the fast and loose pulley drive. 03
(b) Give classification of air compressors. 04
(c) A 4-stroke 6-cylinder IC engine has a stroke volume of 1.75 liters and is 07
operating at a mean effective pressure of 6 bar. At what crankshaft rpm will
the engine develop 35 hp? (Take 1 hp = 736 watts)
What is the function of a carburetor and a fuel injector in an IC engine?
OR
Q.5 (a) Differentiate between a belt drive and a gear drive. 03
(b) Define with regard to compressors: double-acting compressor, multistage 04
compressor, displacement (swept) volume, pressure ratio.
(c) A petrol engine has a compression ratio of 6 and develops 15 kW. Its brake 07
thermal efficiency is half of its air standard efficiency. Find the fuel
consumption. Take calorific value of petrol as 41500 kJ/kg.
Why are more two-wheeler automobiles made with a 4-stroke engine instead
of a 2-stroke engine? Give three technical reasons for this.

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE- SEMESTER–I & II(NEW)EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2022
Subject Code:3110006 Date:03-08-2022
Subject Name:Basic Mechanical Engineering
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Define (1) Critical Point (2) Enthalpy (3) Extensive property. 03
(b) Give advantages of liquid fuels compared to solid fuels. 04
(c) Derive the characteristics gar equation for a perfect gas with usual 07
notations.

Q.2 (a) Give comparison between work and heat. 03

(b) Define (1) sensible heat (2) Latent heat (3) Degree of superheat (4) 04
Specific volume of steam.
(c) A 4 cylinder, 4 stroke marine oil engine has a cylinder diameter of 490 07
mm and a piston stroke of 1000 mm. the engine uses 130 kg of fuel of
calorific value 42000 KJ/kg in one hour when running at 2 rev/sec. the
torque transmitted at the engine coupling is 22 KN.m and indicated
mean effective pressure 710 KN/m2. Determine (1) Indicated power (2)
Brake power (3) Brake thermal efficiency (4) Mechanical efficiency (5)
Indicated thermal efficiency.
OR
(c) A two-cylinder four stroke petrol engine has swept volume of 07
1.1 x 10-3 m3. It run at 950 rpm and consume 2.2 kg of petrol per hour
having calorific value of 43000 KJ/kg. The mean effective pressure in
both cylinder is 7.5 bar. Determine indicated thermal efficiency if
clearance volume is 15% of swept volume.

Q.3 (a) Explain physical properties of engineering materials. 03

(b) Efficiency of Carnot cycle is independent of working fluid justify. 04
(c) The initial volume of 0.9 kg of a certain gas was 0.75 m3 at a temperature 07
of 150 C and a pressure of 1 bar. After adiabatic compression the volume
is reduce to 0.28 m3 and pressure was found to be 4 bar. Calculate (1)
gas constant (2) molecular mass if R0 = 8314.3 J/kg mol K, (3) ratio of
specific heats (4) Cp and Cv (5) change in internal energy
OR
Q.3 (a) What is thermal prime mover? Why they are most important prime 03
movers?
(b) What are nonferrous metals? Name any five and state their application. 04
(c) Explain with neat sketch throttling calorimeter. Also state its advantages 07
and disadvantages.

Q.4 (a) What is clutch? State its functions. 03

(b) What is refrigerant? Describe the properties of good refrigerant. 04

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 (c) A cylindrical vessel of 1 m diameter and 4 m length has hydrogen gas at 07
pressure of 100 KPa and 270 C. Determine the amount of heat to be
supplied so as to increase gas pressure to 125 KPa. For hydrogen take
Cp = 14.307 KJ/Kg K, Cv =10.183 KJ/Kg K.
OR
Q.4 (a) What is the difference between rigid coupling and flexible coupling? 03
(b) What is priming? Why priming is required in centrifugal pump but not 04
in reciprocating pump?
(c) Air is to be compressed in a single acting reciprocating compressor from 07
1.013 bar and 150 C to 7 bar. Calculate the indicated power required for
free air delivery of 0.3 m3/min. when the compression process is 1.
Isentropic 2. Reversible isothermal 3. polytopic with n= 1.25.

Q.5 (a) Explain 1 ton of refrigeration and refrigeration effect. 03

(b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of water tube boiler over fire 04
tube boiler?
(c) Explain construction and working of Babcock and Wilcox boiler with 07
line diagram
OR
Q.5 (a) Economizer used to increase efficiency of boiler justify this statement. 03
(b) What are the differences between reciprocating and rotary compressor? 04
(c) Determine the efficiency of air standard Carnot cycle with the following 07
data
Minimum temperature of the cycle =270 C
Minimum pressure in the cycle = 1 bar
Pressure after isothermal compression =4.5 bar
Pressure after isentropic compression =12 bar
Take R = 0.287 KJ/kg K.
Determine also power produced if engine makes 3 cycle/sec.

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE- SEMESTER–I & II(NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2023
Subject Code:3110006 Date:28-07-2023
Subject Name:Basic Mechanical Engineering
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
5. Use of Steam Tables is permitted.

Q.1 (a) Classify boilers according to (i) relative position of hot gases and water, (ii) 03
axis of the shell, (iii) method of water circulation. Give examples in each.
(b) Make a list of (i) natural fuels and (ii) artificial (prepared) fuels. Write two 04
effective points to reduce global warming.
(c) i. Determine the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a steel 07
workpiece from 40 to 160 oC. The mass of workpiece is 20 kg and specific
heat is 460 J/kg K.
ii. A thermodynamic cycle has four processes. The heat and work interaction
with surroundings is given in the table. Determine the work done during
process 3-4. What will be the change in internal energy after completion of
one cycle?
Process Heat transfer (kJ) Work done (kJ)
1-2 +925 +70
2-3 –110 –50
3-4 –770 ?
4-1 +220 +170

Q.2 (a) State the function of the following in boilers: 03

feed check valve, blow off cock, fusible plug.
(b) Identify the following properties of materials: 04
1) This property is desirable for parts subjected to impact loads and
vibrations.
2) By this property gold, silver, can be flattened or bent without cracking
when hammered.
3) This property is useful for materials subjected to high temperatures like
boilers and turbines.
4) This property is necessary for a material to be used in making springs.
(c) Air has a volume of 0.15 m3, pressure 1.5 bar and temperature 107 oC. It is 07
compressed at constant pressure, until its volume becomes 0.11 m3.
Determine: (i) temperature at the end of compression, (ii) work done during
compression, (iii) change in internal energy. cp = 1.005 kJ/kg K, cv = 0.718
kJ/kg K
OR
(c) 0.35 m3 of gas at 10 bar, 157 oC expands adiabatically to 4 bar. It is then 07
compressed isothermally to its original volume. Find the final temperature
and pressure of the gas. cp = 0.996 kJ/kg K, cv = 0.703 kJ/kg K

Q.3 (a) State the need of couplings along with the purposes they serve in machineries. 03
(b) Draw a schematic diagram of vapour compression refrigeration system. State 04
the function of each main component.
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Determine,
1) its dryness fraction if it loses 50 kJ/kg heat at constant pressure,
2) the degree of superheat if it receives 150 kJ/kg heat at constant pressure.
OR
Q.3 (a) Draw a half-sectional view of the sleeve (muff) coupling. 03
(b) Draw a labeled diagram of split air-conditioner. Why does the split air- 04
conditioner consume more power than a window air-conditioner of same
capacity?
(c) Draw a neat self-explanatory diagram of separating calorimeter. During the 07
test on a separating calorimeter, 2.2 kg moisture was collected and 16 kg of
steam left the calorimeter. Calculate dryness fraction of steam.

Q.4 (a) Classify clutches. 03

(b) Draw a schematic diagram of reciprocating pump. Show the variation of 04
discharge of water with crank angle for single-acting reciprocating pump.
(c) A Carnot cycle works with isentropic compression ratio of 6 and isothermal 07
expansion ratio of 2. The volume of air at the beginning of isothermal
expansion is 0.2 m3. If Tmax and pmax is limited to 600 K and 20 bar
respectively, determine: (i) minimum pressure during the cycle, (ii) thermal
efficiency of cycle. Show the T-s and p-v diagram.
OR
Q.4 (a) State the function of brakes and classify them. 03
(b) Draw a labeled figure of centrifugal pump indicating all main components. 04
(c) The compression ratio of an ideal air standard diesel cycle is 15. Heat supplied 07
at constant pressure is 1470 kJ/kg of air. Show the cycle on p-v diagram and
determine the cycle efficiency if inlet conditions are 300 K and 1 bar.

Q.5 (a) Enlist various belt drives. Name any three belt materials. 03
(b) Outline the technical meaning of following terms used in air compressor: 04
single acting compressor, single stage compressor, pressure ratio, swept
volume, volumetric efficiency.
(c) Indicated power of a 6-cylinder 4-stroke engine is 150 kW at an average piston 07
speed of 300 m/min. Stroke to bore ratio is 1.25. If mean effective pressure is
650 kN/m2, determine crankshaft speed.
What is a flywheel and what is its function in IC engine?
OR
Q.5 (a) Match the following: 03
Spiral gears Parallel shafts
Bevel gears Intersecting shafts
Worm gears Non-parallel non-intersecting shafts
Helical gears Shaft axes at right angles & non-intersecting
(b) Define with regard to compressors: mean effective pressure, indicated power, 04
brake power, mechanical efficiency.
(c) A 4-cylinder 4-stroke petrol engine has a bore 60 mm and a stroke of 90 mm. 07
The rated speed is 2800 rpm and torque is 55 N-m. Fuel consumption is 6.75
litre/hr. Specific gravity of petrol is 0.76 and calorific value is 44200 kJ/kg.
Calculate brake power, brake mean effective pressure, brake thermal efficiency
and brake specific fuel consumption.

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Enrolment No./Seat No_______________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–I & II (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2024
Subject Code:3110006 Date:08-07-2024
Subject Name:Basic Mechanical Engineering
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

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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Q.3 (a) Write the function of following I.C. Engine components: 03

(1) Spark Plug (2) Injector (3) Piston Rings
(b) Calculate the air standard efficiency of an Otto Cycle engine having a 04
bore of 100 mm and stroke length equal to 150 mm. The clearance
volume of cylinder is equal to 250 cm3. Take ᵞ = 1.4.
(c) A Diesel engine develops 5 kW brake power at a speed of 1000 rpm. 07
The mechanical efficiency of the engine is 75% and indicated thermal
efficiency is equal to 30 %. The diesel fuel having specific gravity =
0.87 and calorific value = 42700 kJ/kg is used.
Calculate: 1. Fuel consumption in kg/h. 2. Brake thermal efficiency 3.
Brake specific fuel consumption.

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

Q.5 (a) List the important properties of engineering materials. 03

(b) Explain with neat diagram the working of domestic refrigerator. 04
(c) Classify: (1) Clutches (2) Brakes 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Define these terms: (1) Coupling (2) Shaft (3) Spindle 03
(b) Explain with neat diagram the construction and working of Roots 04
Blower.
(c) Compare: Belt, Chain and Gear drives. 07

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