Code No: RR420301

Set No. 1

IV B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, May 2008 MECHANICAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT ( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Production Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks 1. Discuss about the Driverless trains and wire-guided pallet trucks. 2. (a) Explain the working principle of conveying equipment. (b) How do you classify conveyors? [8+8] [16]

3. (a) Discuss appron conveyor giving specic details about conveyor length, speed, capacity, construction method and applications. (b) Explain the various resistances that are to be overcome during appron drive. [10+6] 4. (a) Explain the salient features of one, two and three wheeled hand trucks. (b) Distinguish between hand operated and power operated hand trucks. 5. What is meant by a hopper? Explain its uses in feeding equipments. [8+8] [16]

6. (a) Explain various types of feeders as auxiliary equipments and their application in material handling. (b) Distinguish between slides and chutes. Enumerate their application. 7. (a) Discuss the methods of fastening wire ropes. (b) How the strength of a tapered wire rope socket is estimated. 8. What is a grab bucket? Explain its working. [8+8] [16] [8+8]

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Code No: RR420301

Set No. 2

IV B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, May 2008 MECHANICAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT ( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Production Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks 1. Discuss the applications of using hydraulic hand lift trucks. [16]

2. Give the types of belt cleaners in belt conveyor. With sketches describe them.[16] 3. Explain the working of a gravity- roll conveyor. [16]

4. (a) Discuss the advantage and limitations of IC Engine and electric powered trucks. (b) What are the dierent types of forks used with industrial lift trucks. [8+8]

5. (a) Discuss the importance of auxiliary equipments attached with material handling equipments. (b) Explain various types of gates attached with roller conveyors. 6. What is a vibrating feeder? Explain its working principle. 7. Explain the following wire ropes (a) Non spinning (b) Flattened strands and (c) locked coil rope 8. (a) Discuss the salient features of motor driven grab bucket (b) Explain the methods for designing grab buckets. [8+8] [5+5+6] [8+8] [16]

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Code No: RR420301

Set No. 3

IV B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, May 2008 MECHANICAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT ( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Production Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks 1. Discuss the dierent types of pallet containers that are used in industries. 2. (a) Explain the working principle of conveying equipment. (b) How do you classify conveyors? 3. (a) Explain the salient features of screw conveyors indicating applications. (b) Discuss screw construction and types of screw ights. 4. (a) Explain the various factors to be considered in selection of tractors. (b) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of wheel type tractors. [8+8] [8+8] [8+8] [16]

5. (a) Discuss the importance of auxiliary equipments attached with material handling equipments. (b) Explain various types of gates attached with roller conveyors. [8+8]

6. (a) Explain various types of feeders as auxiliary equipments and their application in material handling. (b) Distinguish between slides and chutes. Enumerate their application. 7. Explain the following types of aerial transport systems (a) Cable ways (b) Rope ways. 8. (a) What are the application of cranes in processing industries? (b) How are crane hooks manufactured? Discuss the calculation leading to hook dimensions. [8+8] [8+8] [8+8]

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Code No: RR420301

Set No. 4

IV B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, May 2008 MECHANICAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT ( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Production Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks 1. Explain the salient features of two-wheel hand trucks and its types with neat sketches. [16] 2. (a) Explain the working principle of conveying equipment. (b) How do you classify conveyors? 3. (a) Distinguish between gravity roller and power driven roller conveyors. (b) How are rolls tted? What types of rollers are suitable for transporting logs of wood or paper rolls. [8+8] 4. Write short notes on the following (a) Tractors & Trailers (b) Crane truck skids and (c) Monorail. 5. What is meant by a hopper? Explain its uses in feeding equipments. 6. Explain dierent types of mechanical feeders used in material handling. 7. Explain the following types of aerial transport systems (a) Cable ways (b) Rope ways. 8. (a) Discuss the salient features of motor driven grab bucket (b) Explain the methods for designing grab buckets. [8+8] [8+8] [6+5+5] [16] [16] [8+8]

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