Code No: 53226/MT

NR
M.Tech. – II Semester Regular Examinations, September, 2008

DESIGN OF HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS

( Common to CAD/CAM / Design for Manufacturing)

Time: 3hours Max. Marks:60

Answer any FIVE questions

All questions carry equal marks
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1.a) What are the benefits of directional control valves? Discuss the
typical applications of directional control valves.
b) Draw the diagram sliding spool type direction control valve and
explain the operating controls.

2.a) What are the different types of hydraulic pumps? How do we

specify them?
b) What are the important factors to be considered while selecting the
hydraulic pumps?

3.a) Explain the various applications of linear and rotary actuators.

b) What are the different types of linear actuators? How do we specify
them? What are the various factors to be considered while
selecting the linear actuators?

4.a) How the higher pressure improves the sealing effect? Discuss the
important functions of seals.
b) What are static seals and dynamic seals? Explain with suitable
examples.

5.a) What are the common designs of air motors? Explain the
application of such air motors.
b) Classify the hydraulic cylinders and explain any two hydraulic
cylinders.

6. Draw the suitable sequencing circuit to control the movement of

the drill and the clamp in the automated drilling machine. Explain
the important elements used in the circuit and the salient points of
this circuits.

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7.a) What is meant by low cost automation? Discuss the application of

low cost automation.
b) Explain with simple diagram the reciprocating hydraulic circuit for
rapid traverse and feed using deceleration valve.

8.a) List out the various problems encountered in the use of hydraulic
circuits and components and explain suitable trouble shooting for
such problems.
b) What is PLC Automation? What are the advantages of using PLC
Automation in the industries?

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