B. S.

PATEL POLYTECHNIC & INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,

GANPAT UNIVERSITY, KHERVA
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
6TH SEMESTER SUB: - HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS (1ME2603)
ASSIGNMENT NO: 1
(1) Compare hydraulic system with pneumatic system.
(2) State advantages, limitations and applications of pneumatic system.
(3) Explain gas laws: Boyle’s law, Charles law, Gas-Lussac’s law.
(4) Define following terms:
a. Viscosity
b. Density
c. Surface tension
d. Vapour pressure
e. Compressibility
f. Specific weight
g. Specific volume
h. Specific gravity
(5) Explain the Pascal’s Law and prove it.
(6) Explain Bernoulli’s theorem and write its limitations (considerations).
(7) Explain types of fluid flow. (Laminar, Turbulent and Transition)
(8) Enlist types of fluid used in hydraulic system.
(9) Give the advantages, limitations and applications of hydraulic systems.

ASSIGNMENT NO: 2

(1) Classify Hydraulic pumps and explain external gear pump.

(2) Explain unbalanced vane pump with neat sketch.
(3) Explain screw pump with sketch.
(4) Explain Bent axis axial piston pump with neat sketch.
(5) Enlist types of hydraulic cylinders and explain double acting cylinder.
(6) Write a short note on telescopic cylinder with figure.
(7) Explain pressure relief valve with neat sketch.
(8) Describe working of pilot operated check valve (two-way check valve).
(9) Explain 4/2 or 4/3 direction control valves.
(10) Explain function of pressure compensated flow control valve with sketch.

PROF. HARDIK M. SHAH (LME) & PROF. PAVAN S. PATEL (SR. LME)
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 B. S. PATEL POLYTECHNIC & INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,
GANPAT UNIVERSITY, KHERVA
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
6TH SEMESTER SUB: - HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS (1ME2603)
ASSIGNMENT NO: 3

(1) Draw hydraulic circuit to control double acting cylinder using 4/3 DCV.
Explain it.
(2) Explain any two synchronizing circuits used for two cylinders.
(3) Draw regenerative circuit for drilling machine with hydraulic circuit.
(4) Draw meter-in circuit. Explain it with its advantages.
(5) Draw automatic cylinder reciprocation circuit.
(6) Draw and explain: two hand safety control circuit

ASSIGNMENT NO: 4

(1) State classification of air compressor and explain vane compressor with
diagram.
(2) Draw symbols of followings: DCV (3/2, 4/2, 5/2, 4/3), FRL, NRV, PRV,
Variable type air compressor, shuttle valve, non-return type flow control
valve, Quick exhaust valve, single acting cylinder with spring return, double
acting cylinder with cushion, double acting cylinder with through rod, shut
off valve,
(3) Explain FRL unit with its symbol.
(4) Draw and explain piping layout.
(5) Classify pneumatic cylinders and explain double acting cylinder with neat
sketch.
(6) Classify air motors and explain Gerotor motor with its line diagram.
(7) Explain with neat sketch 3/2 direction control spool valve.
(8) Explain with neat sketch 4/2 direction control valve.
(9) Explain with neat sketch 5/2 direction control valve.
(10) Explain with neat sketch NRV (Non-Return Valve) with spring.
(11) Explain with neat sketch time delay valve.

PROF. HARDIK M. SHAH (LME) & PROF. PAVAN S. PATEL (SR. LME)
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 B. S. PATEL POLYTECHNIC & INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,
GANPAT UNIVERSITY, KHERVA
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
6TH SEMESTER SUB: - HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS (1ME2603)
ASSIGNMENT NO: 5

(1) Draw and explain speed control meter in and meter out circuit.
(2) Draw and explain automatic cylinder reciprocating circuit.
(3) Draw and explain quick exhaust circuit.
(4) Draw and explain two step feed control circuit.
(5) Draw and explain time delay circuit.
(6) Write steps involved in Classic method to design pneumatic circuits.
(7) Write steps involved in Cascade method to design pneumatic circuits.
(8) Explain pressure switch with its diagram.
(9) Draw and explain reciprocating of double acting cylinder using pressure
switch and limit switch.

ASSIGNMENT NO: 6

(1) Explain with neat sketch automotive hydraulic brake.

(2) Explain with neat sketch fork lift.
(3) Explain with neat sketch hydraulic jack.
(4) Explain with neat sketch hydraulic press.
(5) Explain with neat sketch automotive power steering.
(6) Explain with neat sketch automotive pneumatic brake.
(7) Explain with neat sketch automotive air suspension.
(8) Explain with neat sketch pneumatic drill.
(9) Explain with neat sketch pneumatic gun.

PROF. HARDIK M. SHAH (LME) & PROF. PAVAN S. PATEL (SR. LME)
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 B. S. PATEL POLYTECHNIC & INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,
GANPAT UNIVERSITY, KHERVA
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
6TH SEMESTER SUB: - HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS (1ME2603)
ASSIGNMENT NO: 7

(1) Explain tips for installation of pneumatic cylinder.

(2) Explain tips for installation of air compressor.
(3) State check points of annual maintenance of pneumatic system.
(4) Write a short note on maintenance of hydraulic system.
(5) Write down installation steps for hydraulic pump.

ASSIGNMENT NO: 8

(1) State advantages and disadvantages of hydro-pneumatic system.

(2) Explain with neat sketch air-oil reservoir.
(3) Explain with neat sketch air oil intensifier.
(4) Explain with neat sketch hydro pneumatic cylinder.
(5) Explain with neat sketch air oil parallel check unit.
(6) Compare hydro pneumatic with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

PROF. HARDIK M. SHAH (LME) & PROF. PAVAN S. PATEL (SR. LME)
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