Question Bank

[BE - MECH]
(Sub:-Hydraulics & Pneumatics)
Unit 3: Fluid Power Control

Q. Description Marks
No.
1 Draw a neat sketch and explain the following with their application in circuit: 12
i) Three Way, Two Position Direction Control Valve
ii) Four Way, Three Position Direction Control Valve (Closed Centre) [May
June 2015]

2 Explain the different methods of DCV actuation. [May June 2016] 6

3 Classify different types of control valves used in the hydraulic circuit. [May June 2016] 6

4 Draw and explain any three center position of direction control valve used in industrial 6
circuit. [May June 2017]
5 Draw a simple sketch and ISO symbol of a pressure relief valve, and explain its working. 6
State its importance in hydraulic systems. [Nov Dec 2014]
6 With neat sketches, explain the advantages of ‘Tandem center’ over a ‘Closed center’ 6
design in a DCV. [Nov Dec 2014]
7 Explain with neat sketch working of pressure reducing valve. Draw an ISO symbol of it. 6
[Nov Dec 2015]
8 Draw ISO symbols for any three different methods of DCV actuation, and state one 6
application of each [Nov Dec 2015]
9 Classify different types of Pressure control valves used in the hydraulic circuits. Draw 6
ISO symbol for each. [Nov Dec 2017]
10 Explain with neat sketch working of counterbalance valve. Draw an ISO symbol of it. 6