Time: 3 hours Answer any five of the following: 15 ME 309 K LUNIVERSITY Pre., ~ Ph.D., EXAMINATIONS ~ JANUARY 2016 PAPER - IL MODELING AND ANALYSIS WITH CAD . (a) Write a brief note on popular CAD soft ware packages. (b) Discuss any five entities in Surface modeling, . (a) Explain the concept of Sculptured Surfaces with suitable example. (b) Discuss the various fiinctional areas of CAD along with benefits. (a) Define parametric representation of curves. Discuss how the limitations of the non-parametric representation are over come here? (b) What are entities? Explain the methods of defining lines and circles in wire frame, modeling, |. (a) Distinguish between interpolation and approximation approaches used in design of curves. (b) Explain how a Bezier curve is superior to a cubic spline curve from the designer point of view? . (a) Discuss briefly about the composite surface and Bezier surfaces. (b) Explain the COONS and Bezier surfaces. What are the differences and applications for which these are used? Create a CSG model of the solids shown in the following figure below and write Boolean operations to be performed. h iy . (a) What are the functions of Graphics package? (b) Compare the IGES and other CAD standards. Write short note the following: (a) Collaborative Design in CAD. (b) Feature Based Modeling and Analysis. ME Max. Marks: 100 520M15 ME 308 ME KL UNIVERSITY Pre.,— Ph.D., EXAMINATIONS — JANUARY 2016 PAPER - III MATERIALS MANAGEMENT Time: 3 hours Answer any five of the following: 5 20M |. (a) Discuss the role of purchasing in materials management, (b) Explain the concept of, make or buy decision, What are the multiple-criteria decision methodology followed in make or buy analysis? 2. (a) Explain the concept of inventory management. Explain in detail, the different costs associated with inventories. (b) Mis Rajesh Electricals needs 60,000 aluminum bars to produce switchgears. The price ofeach bar is Rs, 100/-, Cost of placing an order is Rs. 1200 and the carrying, cost is 1%. Find the following: (i) What is BOQ based on given data? (ii) How many orders should be placed in a year based on EOQ? (iii) If supplier offers 3% discount against the order size of 20,000 units or more, ‘what is the incremental benefit to the company, if such discount is availed? (iv) What is average inventory value before discount and after discount? : (v) Whats the difference between “ordering and inventory carrying cost” before and after discount?” 3. (a) Briefly explain the basic principles of demand driven material requirement planning (DDMRP). (b) Briefly explain any two well-known methods to find order quantities in material requirement planning systems. 4. (@) What are different types of store layouts? What are the criteria followed in identifying an appropriate store layout? (b) Discuss the role of store layout in determining the effectiveness of store management. 5. (a) Explain the concept of buying surplus material, What are the pros and cons of buying surplus meterials? (b) Develop an automated model for materials management and control in modem ‘economy. 6. (a) What are the determinants of long-term orientation in buyer-seller relationships? Explain them in brief. (b) Discuss the best management practices of purchasing personnel in a globalised economic eva 7. (a) Explain the concept of import substitution. “Import substitution as sustainable economic development” — Justify the statement, (b) Briefly explain the following concepts with suitable examples: (i) Forward buying, (ii) Speculative buying 8. (a) Discuss the changing roles and responsibilities of a store manager in modern economy. (b) Suggest an inventory control model for probabilistic demand and periodic withdrawals in a dynamic business environment. nae15 ME 303, ME K L UNIVERSITY Pre., - Ph.D., EXAMINATIONS ~ JANUARY 2016 PAPER - Il CELLULAR MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS Time: 3 hours f Max. Marks: 100 Answer any five of the following: 5 «20M 1. (@) Define the concept of group technology and explain the different methods in forming of part families and also justify the advantages of GT. (b) Explain the objectives of group technology. 2. (a) Explain the different methods in Group technology. (b) Explain the different cell formation techniques. 3. (a) Explain the factors which influences the cell manufacturing. (b) Discuss the various algorithms for evaluation of cells. 4, Discuss production control activities in a cell manufacturing system by taking a manufacturing plant as an example. 5. (a) Explain the need for inventory contro! in cellular manufacturing. (b) Explain the factors to be considered in cell design. 6. (@) Discuss in details about organizational and behavioral issues in the implementation of cellular manufacturing. (b) Explain the comparison between traditional and cellular manufacturing system. 7. (a) Classification identification algorithms. Explain with suitable example. (b) Benefits of cellular manufacturing, Explain. 8. (a) Discuss the economical aspects related to cellular manufacturing. (b) Give your solutions for issues related to implementation of cellular manufacturing. ae15 ME 311 ME K L UNIVERSITY Pre., — Ph.D., EXAMINATIONS ~ JANUARY 2016 PAPER - IIL ENERGY CONSERVATION, MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT Time: 3 hours f Max. Marks: 100 Answer any five of the following: 5 «20M 1. Briefly explain the role of energy managers in industries. 2. (a) Discuss energy conservation opportunities in Furnace. (b) An energy manager recommends to his superior that in an already well- functioning boiler the oil be mixed and should contain 20% water by weight. The manager claims: () This would reduce fuel costs. . (ii) Boiler efficiency would also improve. Agree or disagree and support your decision by argumentation as well as some calculations. Assume that 1 kg of feed water requires about 600 kCal to evaporate. 3. Select a specific type of manufacturing plant and list down the kinds of equipment that would likely be found in such a plant for conducting energy audit. Also, write down the steps involved in ‘detailed energy audit’. 4. Explain some good practices for efficient steam distribution and utilization, 5. A company invests Rs. 6 lakhs on the cogeneration project and completes project at the beginning of year 1. The company is investing its own money and expects an internal rate of return, IRR, of at least 20% on constant positive annual net cash flow of Rs. 1 lakhs, over a period of 10 years, starting with year 1. (a) Will the project meet the company’s expectations? (b) What is the IRR of this measure? 6. What are the wo types of discounted cash - flow methods? Briefly explain the terminology. 7. Disouss the use of Renewable energy sources in industries. 8. As a energy manager, you have been asked to provide energy conservation recommendations for an electric motor. What kind of energy conservation opportunities would you recommend?15 ME 305, ME KL UNIVERSITY Pre., ~ Ph.D., EXAMINATIONS ~ JANUARY 2016 PAPER - III ROBOTIC MODELLING ANALYSIS AND CONTROL Time: 3 hours : Max. Marks: 100 Answer any five of the following: 520M 1. Explain components of robot with neat sketch, Explain how robots can be classified and explain classification based on control systems in detail? 2. What is an end effector? Explain different types of grippers with neat sketch. What are the considerations to be made in selection and design of grippers? 3. Explain fixed angle representation and Euler angle representation and explain the relation between them. 4, The coordinates of point P with respect to a frame are given as P = [2 3-5 1]*. find the homogeneous transformation matrices for the following operations and find point P with respect to new coordinate frame. (@) Rotated 60° about z-axis then translated 5 units along x-axis and finally rotated 90° about v-axis, (b) Translated -2 units along y-axis then rotated 45° along u-axis and finally rotated 60° along z-axis, 5. For the given manipulator shown in the figure determine the joint displacements required for the tool point position and orientation given by the following transformation matrix. The dimensions are shown in the figure. 05 0 -0.866 -48 = 10.866 0 OS: 27 0 -l 0 84 0 0 0 1 Joint axis 3 —/ ey Face plato for attaching west (Turn Over) Joint axis 1—— (Turn Over)15 ME 305 ME ©. A manipulator with a single link is to rotate from (0) = 30° to 6(2) = 100° in 2 seconds, (@) Determine the coefficient of cubic polynomial that accomplishes the motion, (b) Determine the coefficient of quadratic polynomial that accomplishes the motion, 7. Establish the dynamic model of a one axis robot model as shown in figure with Lagrangian - Euler formulation. 8. Explain Hybrid Position/Force control system, eeeTime: 3 hours Answer any five of the following: 1. 15 ME 310 KL UNIVERSITY Pre., — Ph.D., EXAMINATIONS ~ JANUARY 2016 PAPER - IIL IC ENGINE COMBUSTION AND POLLUTION (a) Explain the rating of SI and CI engine fuels. (b) List out the factors you consider in selection of fuels for IC engine combustion. . (a) Explain the reasons for knocking in Diesel engines. How can you avoid knocking? (b) Explain HCCI combustion? How it is different from normal combustion. . (a) Discuss the density factors and time factors affecting detonation in $.1 engines. (b) What are the requirements of a combustion chamber? Explain different types of SI engine combustion chambers, . (a) Describe the factors affecting smoke formation in Diesel engines. (b) Explain how EGR technique reduces the NOx emissions in diesel engine? . What are different evaporative emissions in SI engine? Explain its control methods. . (a) Explain Flame Ionisation detector (FID) to measure unburned hydrocarbons. (b) Explain the function of catalytic converter to control the exhaust emissions. . (a) What is thermal reactor with help of neat sketch explain its working principle? (b) Explain the instruments used to measure cylinder pressure in diesel engine. . (a) Explain the combustion stages in SI Engines with neat sketch. (b) Briefly explain gas analyser and smoke meter to measure exhaust emissions. see ME Max. Marks: 100 5 x 20M15 ME 302 ME KL UNIVERSITY Pre., ~ Ph.D., EXAMINATIONS — JANUARY 2016 PAPER- IIT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Time: 3 hours f Max. Marks: 100 ‘Answer any five of the following: 520M 1. (a) What is the role of distribution in a supply chain? (b) Explain the major difference between domestic and international operations of logistics management. 2. Explain in detail the four levels of functionality of a supply chain information management. 3. Does e-commerce influence logistic decisions? Explain, 4. (a) Define supply chain management and explain its objectives. (b) Explain the drivers of supply chain performance 5, What measures do you suggest to make the supply chain coordination process? 6. Explain the key processes and characteristics of customer relationship management. 7. With illustrations form Indian and International context explain in detail the precautions,to be taken in creating a world class supply base. 8, Describe the obstacles to coordination in supply Chain. How can they be overcome? wae