SBM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, DINDIGUL 5

REVISION TEST-I QUESTION PAPER

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Branch

: ECE, CSE & EEE

Year /Sem: I / II

Subject code/Name

: BASIC CIVIL AND MECHANICAL

Date: 07-05-12

ENGINEERING
Faculty

Time: 10.00 am to 01.00 pm

: Mr.J.Karthikeyan, Ms A. Lilly Joice

Max Marks: 100

PART-A (10 X 2 = 20)

(Answer all the questions)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. What is the use of Surge tank in hydropower plants?
6. Write down the working principle of Nuclear power plant.
7. Compare reciprocating pump and centrifugal pump.
8. Distinguish between the energy conversion in a pump and in a turbine.
9. How do you classify the Internal Combustion (IC) engines?
10. What is the function of a Carburettor ?
PART-B (5 X 16 = 80)
(Answer all the questions)
1. Explain the working principle of a dry sump lubrication system with a simple
schematic layout.
(7)
(Or)
2. Explain the following terms:
(i)
Load distribution in frames (4)
(ii)
Frame types with neat sketch (4)

(iii) Frame materials (4)

(iv) Frame testing (4)

3. Explain with neat sketch of engine emission control by three way catalytic
(10)
(Or)
4. Discuss the electronic engine management system in detail (16)

controller.

5.

State the working principle and advantages of thermal power plant (16)
(Or)

6.

Explain the working principle of nuclear power plant with a neat layout diagram. Also
explain the advantages and limitations of nuclear power plants (16)

7. With a simple sketch explain the working principle of diesel power plant. State the merits
and demerits of it. (16)
(Or)
8.

With the help of suitable sketches, explain the working of a Reciprocating pump. What
are the advantages of centrifugal pumps over reciprocating pumps? (16)

9.

Explain briefly about the function of various main components in I.C. Engines with neat
sketch
(16)
(Or)

10. Explain the working of a two stroke Petrol engine. What are the merits and demerits of
two stroke engines?
(16)

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