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Sample Question Paper

Course Name : Diploma in Plastics Engineering

Course Code : PS
Semester : Fifth
Subject Title : Plastics Processing Plants
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Marks : 100 Time: 3 Hrs.
Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Assume suitable data if necessary.
5. Preferably, write the answers in sequential order.

Q.1 A) Attempt any THREE of the following: 12 Marks

a) i) Draw the diagram for the Extrusion Process of plastic and lable four components.
ii) List any two materials used for this process.
b) Draw the diagram for twin screw extrusion of plastic and lable four components.
c) Draw labelled diagram for the pipe extrusion process of plastic.
d) Distinguish between Calendaring and Extrusion Process on four points.
Q.1 B) Attempt any ONE of the following: 06 Marks
a) Explain working of direct drive system used for single screw extruders with sketch.
b) List different parts of single screw extruder. Write function of each.
Q.2 Attempt any TWO of the following: 16 Marks
a) Describe functions of four auxiliary equipments used for pipe extrusion process.
b) Draw process diagram for Blown Film Extrusion. Describe the same.
c) List four defects observed in extrusion process. State cause & remedies for them.
Q.3 Attempt any FOUR of the following: 16 Marks
a) Differentiate between Calendaring & Extrusion Process on the base of functions,
materials and application.
b) Draw plant layout for Calendaring Process.
c) Explain method to manufacture PVC foam.

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 d) Explain basic process to manufacture plasic foam. State any four applications of
plastic foam.
e) Explain process to manufacture polystyrene foam. State any two properties &
applications of polystyrene foam.
Q.4 A) Attempt any THREE of the following: 12 Marks
a) Describe following process.
i) Solvent Cementing
ii) Adhesive Bonding
b) Explain manufacturing process for polyurethane foam. State any two.
c) Describe hot plate welding process with two examples.
d) Explain any two surface treatment processes for decorating plastics.
Q.4 B) Attempt any ONE of the following: 06 Marks
a) Explain with diagram any two method to control thickness in calendaring process.
b) What is meant by structural foams. Write any one method of manufacturing the
same.
Q.5 Attempt any TWO of the following: 16 Marks
a) Explain three types of calendar units with their configurations and constructional
features.
b) Describe following welding techniques.
i. High frequency & dielectric heat sealing.
ii. Induction Welding
c) Describe the process of Ultrasonic Welding. State two applications.
Q.6 Attempt any FOUR of the following: 16 Marks
a) State principle of surface treatment process.
b) Describe corona discharge process.
c) Describe Dip Coating Process.
d) Explain flame treatment process.
e) Explain following process.
i) Printing
ii) Flocking