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ID NO.

L.J. POLYTECHNIC
MID SEMESTER EXAMINATION DIPLOMA AUTO GTU SEM IV FUELS & LUBRICANTS
DATE: 10-04-2012 TIME: 9:00 to 11:00 am DURATION: 2.0 HRS MAX. MARKS: 60

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. ATTEMPT ALL QUESTIONS. 2. FIGURE TO THE RIGHT INDICATES MAX. MARKS. 3. DRAW DIAGRAMS WHEREVER NECESSARY. 4. MOBILES AND PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Q1.

(A) Explain fraction distillation process. List various processes done to increase the quantity of gasoline. (B) Explain theory of origin of crude oil and write classification of crude oil. (8) (7)

Q2.

(A) State important properties of gasoline and explain volatility in detail. (B) What is cracking? State the advantages of catalytic cracking over thermal cracking. OR (B) How crude oil is classified? Explain various methods for searching it.

(8) (7)

(7)

Q3.

(A) Explain properties of CNG. List merits and demerits of CNG as automobile fuel.

(7)

(B) State different characteristics of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbon compounds. (7) OR Q3. (A) Explain the use of liquefied petroleum gas (L.P.G) in the engine stating its advantage and disadvantage. (B) Describe effects of properties of diesel on engine performance. (7) (7)

Q4.

(A) Define following terms related to fuels & lubricants. (1)Viscosity (2) Flash point (3) Octane No. (4) Centane No. (7) (8)

Q4.

(B) List various additives of gasoline and explain its function.

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