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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 1
Compressors
Q21: Compressors classification.
Q22: Why we use inter-cooling between compressors stages?
Q23: Explain surge and choke phenomena.
Q24: Differentiate between pumps and compressors.
Q25: Draw characteristic curve of different types of compressor.
Q26: Name and Label next compressor schematic diagram.
Q27: Draw P-V diagram of reciprocating compressor.
Q28: Types of screw compressor.
Q29: Method of controlling surge.
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Thermodynamics
Q30: Steam turbine classification.
Q31: Turbine classification.
Q32: Why we use reheat in multi-stage steam turbine?
Q33: How to decrease condenser pressure?
Q34: What will open first S/H safety valve or Evaporator safety valve?
Q35: What is the Turbine work?
Q36: Name and explain the boiler components.
Q37: What are the difference between fire tube and water tube?
Q38: How to differentiate between gas turbine's blade and compressor
blade?
Q39: Mention the four processes in the simple Rankin cycle on T S
diagram and also draw a physical layout of the four devices use in the
cycle.
Q40: Mention the four processes in the ideal Brayton cycle on T S
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diagram and also draw a physical layout of the four devices use in the
cycle.
Q41: Identify the dew point temperature.
Q42: If two bodes one was cold and the other was hot in what direction
the heat transfers will occurs from cold to hot or from hot to cold.
Q43: What are the types of gas turbine combustors?
Q44: What are the three laws of thermodynamics?
Q45: Mention some of the Renewable alternative source of energy.
Q46: What are the modes of heat transfer?
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 6
Q47: What are the types of boilers?
Q48: Mention the main components of any refrigeration system and also
draw the P-H diagram of refrigeration cycle and a physical layout of the
four devices used in the cycle
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Q54: Draw P-V diagram for an ideal Otto (gasoline) 4-stroke cycle and
P-V diagram for the actual combustion Otto cycle.
Q55: Why it is preferred to use Diesel engines in huge trucks and
loaders and to use Gasoline engines in small personal cars.
Q56: Why using leaf spring in the rear wheels of large trucks instead of
helical springs?
Mechanical Design
Bearings
Q57: What are the types of bearing?
Q58: Differentiate between hydro-static and hydro-dynamic bearing.
Q59: What type of bearing used in high speed machines?
Q60: Lubrication oil used in turbo-machinery heavy or light and why?
Gears
Q61: What are the types of gears?
Q62: Explain the following, Backlash, Circular pitch, Gear module
Q63: When we use spur gears and when we use helical gears?
Standards
Q64: What are the following abbreviations referred to?
1. ISO
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2. OSHA
3. ASME
4. API
5. ASTM
6. ANSI
7. SI
Q65: Mention some of international standards and codes.
Q66: Differentiate between international standers and national
standards.
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 9
4. Natural frequency
5. System frequency
Q87: In order to detect the accurate vibration measurements in high
speed machines we measure displacement or velocity or acceleration of
the system.
Q88: In order to detect the accurate vibration measurements in medium
speed machines we measure displacement or velocity or acceleration of
the system.
Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
Q91: What is the world ranking for the main reasons of mechanical
defects?
Q92: Mention types of maintenance and the philosophy of each one of
them and explain.
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Fire Fighting
Q93: Explain the fire triangle.
Q94: What are the classes of fire?
Q95: What is the extinguishing agent for each class?
Q96: What are the pumps use in the fire fighting systems and there
arrangements?
Q97: What is the function of jokey pump?
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Electric Power
Q98: What does Ohm's Law state, and mention its formula?
Q99: What are the types of electric motors?
Q100: What is the different between isolator and circuit breaker?
Q101: What is the different between electric motor and a generator?
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Table of Contents
Title .................................................................................................. Pages
Pumps & Hydraulics ............................................................................. 1,2,3
Compressors .............................................................................................. 4
Thermodynamics .................................................................................... 5,6
Automotive & Engines ............................................................................... 7
Mechanical Design ........................................................................ 8,9,10,11
Maintenance &Troubleshooting ............................................................. 12
Fire Fighting ............................................................................................. 13
Electric Power .......................................................................................... 14
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