DME

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

BME-055
COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
Maximum Marks : 100
Weightage : 30%
Note :

Course Code : BME-055

Last Date of Submission : March 31, 2013

All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.

Q.1 Explain Computer Integrated Manufacturing. Discuss the applications and benefits of CIM.
Q.2 Discuss the importance of integrating the manufacturing enterprise in todays environment.
Q.3 Discuss an automated inspection system. Why inspection has become an essential part of
any manufacturing system ?
Q.4 What do you understand by AGV? What are the different types of AGVs? Describe any two in
detail.
Q.5 Explain an automated storage/ retrieval system (AS/RS). Write basic sets of operation
performed by the automated storage and mechanized system.
Q.6 Describe the basic features of the physical components of Flexible Manufacturing System
(FMS). Describe the different types of Flexible Manufacturing Systems.
Q.7 Define flexibility. Explain machine flexibility and production flexibility with the help of suitable
examples.
Q.8 What is scheduling? How scheduling is different from sequencing ? Explain with the help of
suitable example.
Q.9 State the reasons for the commercial and technological importance of Industrial robots. What
are the basic movements required for the desired motion of an industrial robot?
Q.10 Explain how Robots are hazardous in an manufacturing industry.

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TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

BME-056
THEORY OF MACHINES
Maximum Marks : 100
Weightage : 30%
Note :

Course Code : BME-056

Last Date of Submission : March 31, 2013

All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.

Q.1 (a)

Explain the working principle of Whitworths Quick Return Mechanism with neat sketch.

(b)

Describe the various types of belts used for the transmission of power with suitable
sketch.

Q.2 The thrust on propeller shaft of a marine engine taken up by 8 collars whose external and
internal diameters are 660 mm and 420 mm respectively. The thrust pressure is 0.4 MN/m 2
and may be assumed uniform. The co-efficient of friction between the shaft and collars is 0.4.
If the shaft rotates of 90 r.p.m. find.
(a)

Total thrust on the collars and

(b)

Power absorbed by friction at the bearing.

Q.3 A flat belt, 8 mm thick and 100 mm wide transmits power between two pulleys, running at
1600 m/min. The mass of the belt is 0.9 kg/m length. The angle of lap in the smaller pulley is
165o and the co-efficient of friction between belt and pulley is 0.3. If the maximum permissible
stress in the belt is 2 MN/m2.
Compute
(a)

Maximum power Transmitted

(b)

Initial Tension in the belt

Q.4 Four masses A, B, C and D are attached to a shaft and revolve in the same plane. The
masses are 12 kg, 10 kg, 18 kg and 15 kg respectively and their radii of rotations are 4 cm,
5 cm, 6 cm and 3 cm. The angular position of the masses B,C and D are 60 o, 135o and 270o
from the mass A. Find the magnitude and position of the balancing mass at a radius of 10
cm.
Q.5 (a)
(b)

Explain the working of Hartnell governor with neat sketch.

Explain the balancing of different masses revolving in the same plane.

Q.6 What do you mean by Flywheel ? Explain mass M.I. of Flywheel for an IC engine.

Q.7 A leather belt is required to transmit 7.5 kW power from a pulley 1.2 m in diameter, running at
250 r.p.m. The angle embraced is 165o and the co- efficient of friction between the belt and
the pulley is 0.3. If the safe working stress for the leather belt is 1.5 MPa, density of leather
1000 kg/m3 and thickness of the belt is 10 mm. Determine the width of the belt taking
centrifugal tension into account.
Q.8 a)
(b)

What are differences between a structure and a machine?

Name any four inversions of single crank chain and explain any one.

Q.9 An electric motor driven power screw moves a nut in a horizontal plane against a force of
75 kN at a speed of 300 mm/min. The screw is single start square thread of 6 mm pitch on a
40 mm major diameter. The co-efficient of friction at screw thread is 0.1. Determine the power
of the motor.
Q.10 Write short notes on the following.
(a)

Coefficient of fluctuation of speed.

(b)

Centrifugal Tension

(c)

Causes of vibration in machines.

(d)

Friction in journal bearing

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TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

BME-057
CNC MACHINES
Maximum Marks : 100
Weightage : 30%
Note :

Q.1 (a)
(b)

Course Code : BME-057

Last Date of Submission : March 31, 2013

All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.

Explain the Co-ordinate system for milling and Drilling operations with neat diagram.
Write about the problems that arise with conventional NC system.
(5 + 5 = 10)

Q.2 (a)
(b)

Differentiate between open loop system and closed loop system.

Explain about Brush less DC servomotors.
(5 + 5 = 10)

Q.3 (a)
(b)

Explain about Axis identification with suitable diagram.

Write about Encoders and Linear scales.
(5 + 5 = 10)

Q.4 (a)
(b)

Describe the direct Numerical Control (DNC) Machines.

Write down the advantages and disadvantages of CNC machines.
(5 + 5 = 10)

Q.5 (a)
(b)

List down the parts that can be made on CNC machines.

Write about standard G and M codes used when programming NC machine tool.
(5 + 5 = 10)

Q.6

Write about Computer Aided Part Programming with Interactive graphic system.

(10)

Q.7

WhyDo- Loops are used? Explain the Do-Loop with the help of suitable program
(10)

Q.8 (a)
(b)

Write about different cutting Tool materials (on CNC machines) with applications.
Describe the following:
(i) Design features of CNC Tooling and (ii) Automatic Tool changer with example.
(5 + 5 = 10)

Q.9 (a)
(b)

Explain the Block of Information using suitable example.

What are Preset Tools?
(6 + 4 = 10)

Q.10 Write short notes on the following :

(i)

Advantages of CNC machines

(ii)

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

(iii)

Continuous Path motion control system

(iv)

Types of NC System
(2

1
4 = 10)
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TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

BME-058
POWER PLANT ENGINEERING
Maximum Marks : 100
Weightage : 30%
Note :

Q.1

Course Code : BME-058

Last Date of Submission : March 31, 2013

All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.

(a)

What is coal? How it is formed ? What are the types of Coal?

(b)

Explain the working of steam turbine power plant with neat diagram. List out the
major steam power plants located in India.
(10)

Q.2 (a)

What is super-heater? List out the various types of super-heater? Describe any one of
them in detail.

(b)

What is a boiler? What are the various types of boilers? Describe the working principle
of any one of them.
(5 + 5 = 10)

Q.3 (a)
(b)

What is cooling tower? What are the various types of cooling towers? Describe the
working principles of natural draft cooling tower.
What is nuclear fusion ? Describe the process of nuclear reaction.
(5 + 5 = 10)

Q.4

What is nuclear reactor ? How nuclear reactors are classified ? Explain essential
components of nuclear reactor.
(10)

Q.5

What is Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) ? Explain the major components of BWR. Describe
the advantages and disadvantages of BWR.
(10)

Q.6

What do you understand about diesel engine power plant ? What are the advantages and
disadvantages of diesel engine power plant ? State the applications of diesel engine power
plants.
(10)

Q.7

What is fuel injection system? Explain in detail various types of fuel injection systems. Also
explain their applications.
(10)

Q.8

What is gas turbine power plant? What are the important parts and functions of gas turbine
power plant ? Also list out the advantages and disadvantages of gas turbine power plants.
(10)
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Q.9

What is Hydro power plant? How it is different from other power plants? Name the different
types of Water turbines used in Hydro power plant? List the advantages and disadvantages
of Hydel power plants.
(10)

Q.10

Describe the Various costs associated with power plants. Discuss in detail the factors
affecting economics of generation and distribution of power.
(10)

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TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

BME-059
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES-III
Maximum Marks : 100
Weightage : 30%
Note :

Course Code : BME-059

Last Date of Submission : March 31, 2013

All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.

Q.1 Explain the classification of Milling machines based on the design. Also explain the
construction and working of Column and Knee type Milling Machine, with schematic diagram.
(10)
Q.2 (a)

Explain about the following with neat diagrams.

(i)

Gang Milling
milling.

(ii) Form Milling

(iii) End Milling (iv) Profile milling, and (v) Angular

(b)

Explain about different categories of milling cutters with their applications.

(5 + 5 = 10)

Q.3 (a)
(b)

Write about classification of Broaching machines.

Explain about Typical Broached jobs with the help of diagrams.
(4 + 6 = 10)

Q.4 Explain about the classification of presses.

(10)
Q.5 (a)
(b)

Explain about working principle of Laser Beam Machining, with diagram.

Explain about Wire Cut Electric Discharge Machining
(5 + 5 = 10)

Q.6 Draw neat diagram of a Gear and explain its terminology.

(10)
Q.7 (a)
(b)

Explain about 6 points location of a Rectangular Block

Explain about different types of clamps.
(10)

Q.8 Explain about Spot welding, with neat diagram of a spot welding machine.
(10)
Q.9 (a)
(b)

Explain the classification of plastics.

Describe the Transfer moulding and also write its merits and demerits
(4 + 6 = 10)

Q.10 Describe the following.

(i)

Universal Milling Machine

(ii)

Different element of Jigs & Fixtures.

(5 + 5 = 10)
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