QUESTION BANK

M.E.,ENGINEERING DESIGN
ED5005 -DESIGN OF HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
Regulation – 2017
 DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
QUESTION BANK

COURSE : M.E.,ENGINEERING DESIGN

SUBJECT : ED5005 DESIGN OF HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
SEM / YEAR : III & II

UNIT I OIL HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS AND HYDRAULIC ACTUATORS

Hydraulic Power Generators – Selection and specification of pumps, pump characteristics. Linear and
Rotary Actuators – selection, specification and characteristics. Hydrostatic drives, types, selection.
PART-A(2 MARK)
Q. Questions BT Competence
No Level
1 Distinguish between single acting and double acting actuators. BT-2 Understanding
2 BT-2 Understanding
Describe about Q-H curve with suitable example.
3 List out the function of pump. BT-1 Remembering
4 Name the function of differential cylinder with application. BT-1 Remembering
5 Differntiate the advantages of non-positive pump over positive pump. BT-2 Understanding
6 Summerize the method of pump optimization. BT-5 Analyzing
7 Differentiate linear and rotary actuators. BT-4 Analyzing
8 BT-3 Remembering
Illustrate the major technical difference between open loop and closed loop fluid
power system.
9 Explain the various types of actuators with suitable example. BT-4 Analyzing
10 Identify the various types of fluids with its application. BT-3 Remembering
11 Differentiate fixed displacement pump over variable displacement pump. BT-1 Remembering
12 Summarize the working principle of piston pump. BT-4 Analyzing
13 Generalize the basic components used in hydraulic system. BT-5 Analyzing
14 Explain the basic principle of Q H curve. BT-6 Creating
15 Illustrate the main aspects of selection of hydraulic pump BT-4 Analyzing
16 Describe volumetric efficiency and mechanical efficiency. BT-1 Remembering
17 Illustrate the working principle of telescopic cylinder BT-3 Remembering
18 Generalize the functions and charecteristics feature of hydraulic fluids. BT-6 Creating
19 List out the important specification of hydraulic pump BT-1 Remembering
20 Define some practical application of hydraulic system. BT-1 Remembering
PART-B(13 MARK)
Q. Questions BT Competence
No Level
1 (i) Explain the construction and working of a linear axis piston pump?what BT2 Understanding
are its salient features? (8)
(ii) Describe detail about selection,specification,charecterstics of
hydraulic pump. (5)
2 (i) Describe the difference between variable displacement pump and fixed BT5 Evaluating
 displacement pump. when do the user prefer a variable displacement pump
and fixed displacement pump? (5)
(ii) Explain the working principle of telescopic cylinder with neat sketch.
Where telescopic cylinder is preferred? (8)

3 (i) List all the properties that a good hydraulic fluid should posses.(5) BT4 Analyzing
(ii) Analyse cushioning needed in hydraulic cylinder ? Explain with a neat
sketch ,the principle and operation of a fixed cushion cylinder.(8)

4 (i) Explain construction and function of external gear motor. (8) BT2 Understanding
(ii) Develop the basic structure of rotary actuator and explain with neat
Sketch.(5)
5 (i) List out the types of hydraulic pumps. Describe the working of rotary BT5 Evaluating
piston pumps. What are the advantages of it?(8)
(ii) Explain meter in circuit and meter out circuit. Also mention their
application.(5)
6 Explain the working principle of fixed displacement bent axis piston motor BT5 Evaluating
with suitable example.
7 (i) Describe detail about selection, specification and characteristics of BT5 Evaluating
positive displacement pump. (8)
(ii)Evaluate open loop and closed loop circuit. (5)

8 Analyze various styles of cylinder mounting. What is a clevis joint and also BT4 Analyzing
describe its application.
9 (i) Demonstrate any one type of linear actuators used in hydraulic BT2 Understanding
system. What is a telescopic cylinder? State at least three
applications of such a cylinder.(8)
(ii) Describe the working principle of linear actuator with neat sketch. BT2 Understanding
11. Summarize the specification and characteristics of linear and Rotary BT4 Analyzing
Actuators.(5)
Describe the construction and basic principle of balanced vane pump.(8) BT4 Analyzing
with its application.
12 (i) Conclude the concept of control of noise level and state its sound BT5 Evaluating
intensity level.(5)
(ii) Pointout the technical concept behind pump cavitation and its effect BT2 Understanding
and state the method of selection of pump.(8)
13 Describe the concept of hydrostatic transmission with neat sketch and BT5 Evaluating
its application.
14 Illustrate the basic components of unbalanced vane pump and explain the BT4 Analyzing
working principle with sketch.
PART-C(15 MARK)
Q. Questions BT Competence
No Level
1 Analyse the automotive hydraulic shock absorber in crane application BT-4 Analyzing
2 Generalize the technical application of hydraulic motors in bulldozers BT-5 Analyzing
and justify how the motors are rated.
3 Design and analyse the concept behind the hydraulic drive system with BT-6 Creating
schematic diagram and recommend one practical application and justify the
technical perameter.
4 Design and analyse the open loop and closed loop hydraulic circuit and explain BT-4 Analyzing
how the oil coolant system works inside the machine , and name the application.
 UNIT II CONTROL AND REGULATION ELEMENTS
Pressure - direction and flow control valves - relief valves, non-return and safety valves - actuation systems.
Proportional Electro hydraulic servo valves.
PART-A(2 MARK)
Q. Questions BT Competence
No Level
1 Predict symbols of the following (a) check valve (b) flow control valves. BT1 Remembering
2 List out any four pressure control valves used in hydraulics systems. BT1 Remembering
3 List the drawbacks of simple relief valve BT3 Applying
4 Describe four way directional control valve. BT1 Remembering
5 Summarize the concept of safety valve. Name any one application . BT1 Remembering
6 Predict the technical details about overlap in valves. BT2 Understanding
7 List out the result of cracking pressure. BT5 Evaluating
8 BT5 Evaluating
Illustrate the difference between an open-center and closed-center type of
directional control valve.
9 Name the purpose of the check valve in sequence circuit. BT1 Remembering
10 Illustrate the technical function of four way direction control valve. BT1 Remembering
11 Point out the specification and application of a DC valve. BT5 Evaluating
12 Convince Where we are using a pressure reducing valve in a hydraulic system. BT2 Understanding
13 Summarize the concept of solenoid valve and state some application. BT1 Remembering
14 Predict pilot operated check valve differ from a simple check valve BT4 Analyzing
15 explain any two centre configurations of 4/3 DCV. BT2 Understanding
16 Formulate how a simple pressure relief valve and compound relief valve differ BT2 Understanding
in operation.
17 Illustrate the use of pressure relief valve in a hydraulic system? State the BT2 Understanding

basic types of pressure relief valve.

18 Generalize the need for temperature compensation in flow control valve. BT1 Remembering
19 Express the concept of pressure compensated flow control valve. BT5 Evaluating
20 Describe the function of an unloading valve. BT2 Understanding
PART-B(13 MARK)
Q. Questions BT Competence
No Level
1 (i) Describe the working principle of counter balance valve and state its BT5 Evaluating
application.
2 Design neat sketch of a uncompensated flow relief valve and discuss BT2 Understanding
its operation. What is its use.
3 (i) Explain the construction and working of Pressure compensated flow BT1 Remembering
control valve and servo valve with neat sketch. (8)
(ii) Explain detail about non-return valve with neat sketch.(5)
4 (i) Briefly discuss the working and application of bleedoff valve with BT4 Analyzing

suitable sketches. (8)

(ii) Describe the working principle of compound relief valve and state its
application.(5)
5 (i) Explain detail about 4/3 closed centre DCV with neat sketch.(5) BT5 Evaluating
(ii) Discuss the working and application of fixed flow pressure
compensated flow control valve with suitable sketches.(8)
6 Describe the construction and working of the following with neat BT2 Understanding
sketches(i)Three-Way valves (ii) solenoid-Actuated valves.
 7 Summarize a note on hydraulic flow reducing valve. BT2 Understanding
(ii) Describe the working principle of needle valve with neat sketch.
BT2
Understanding
8 Define the function and working principle of pressure reducing valves and BT5 Evaluating
sequence valves
9 Differentiate with sketches the function and characteristics of closed center and BT5 Evaluating
open center DC valves.
10 Describe the working principle of any two safety valves and discuss BT1 Remembering
its operations.
Summarize the working principle of Unloading valve with sketch
11 Describe the construction and basic principle of solinoid actuated BT3 Applying
Counter balance valve with its application
12 (i) Conclude the concept of simple pressure relief valve and explain the BT1 Remembering
symbolic representation of partial hydraulic circuit.(8)

(ii)Pointout the technical concept behind shuttle valve with schematic and
graphical symbol.(5)
13 Describe the concept of mechanical type servo valve and electro hydraulic BT2 Understanding
servo valve with neat sketch
14 Illustrate the basic structure of hydraulic fuse and explain the working BT4 Analyzing
principle with schematic diagram and graphical symbol in partial unit.
PART-C(15 MARK)
Q. Questions BT Competence
No Level
1 Analyse an unloading valve differ from a sequencing valve in mechanical BT1 Remembering
construction with schematic diagram.
2 Recommend any one industrial application of counter balance valve and BT3 Applying
shuttle valve with neat sketch.
3 Analyse and design schematic diagram of boiler with flow control valve and BT1 Remembering
flow reduced valve and explain the working principle and state the limitation.
4 Design the schematic diagram and prove that solenoid actuated blocking valves BT2 Understanding
are a better choice than counter balance valve
UNIT III HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS
Reciprocation, quick return, sequencing, synchronizing circuits - accumulator circuits - industrial circuits -
press circuits - hydraulic milling machine - grinding, planning, copying, - forklift, earth mover circuits-
design and selection of components - safety and emergency mandrels. Cascade method.
PART-A(2 MARK)
Q. Questions BT Competence
No Level
1 Describe how are the accumulators used in Hydraulics circuits. BT1 Remembering
2 Point out the applications of synchronizing circuits. BT1 Remembering
3 Define fail safe circuit. BT2 Understanding
4 List out various types of accumulator. BT4 Analyzing
5 Name the type of gas is used in a gas charged accumulator. state the main BT1 Remembering
reason that oxygen is not used.
6 Summarize the concept of air over oil system. BT1 Remembering
7 Predict the basic concept of quick return mechanism? Given an example. BT2 Understanding
8 Describe the basic principle of bladder type accumulator. BT2 Understanding
9 Evaluate the function of sequencing valve with schematic diagram. BT1 Remembering
10 When analysing or designing a hydraulic circuit, what are three important BT4 Analyzing
considerations?
11 Where we are using forklift and state some industrial application? BT1 Remembering
12 Summarize the concept of intensifier. State its application. BT3 Applying
13 Generalize the purpose of regenerative circuit. BT1 Remembering
14 Compose the purpose of the check valve in circuits. BT2 Understanding
15 Generalize a mechanical hydraulic servo system. state one example. BT4 Analyzing
16 Illustrate the concept of pilot operated check valve. BT1 Remembering
17 Explain the hydraulic cylinder be designed so that for the same pump flow, the BT2 Understanding
extending and retracing in speeds will be equal?
18 Point out the function of accumulator. BT5 Evaluating
19 Illustrate the concept of hydraulic motor braking system BT1 Remembering
20 BT1 Remembering
Predict the technical difference between the relief valve and the sequence
valve.

PART-B(13 MARK)
Q. Questions BT Competence
No Level
1 Design a hydraulic circuit for earth mover and explain its working BT5 Evaluating
principle with practical application
2 (i) Explain the following concept with suitable diagram(4+4) BT2 Understanding
1.Synchronizing with flow control valves.
2.Synchronizing with matching pumps.
(ii)Develop an accumulator circuit for leakage compensation and explain its
working principle with neat schematic diagram (5)
3 Describe the working principle of hydraulic circuit for quick return BT4 Analyzing
Mechanism sketch and explain the working principle of Pressure intensifier 
circuit with practical example.
4 Develop a pressure sequencing circuit using a clamping and drilling cylinder BT6 Creating
for the following sequence 1.Clamping 2. Feeding the drill (5)

BT4 Analyzing
(ii)Prepare a hydraulic circuit for a grinding machine and explain its
working principle.(8) BT2 Understanding
5 Examine a hydraulic circuit for parallel and series load cylinders and BT4 Analyzing
BT4 Analyzing
explain its working principle. BT4 Analyzing
6 Develop a hydraulic circuit for vertical milling machine and explain its BT2 Understanding

working principle. BT4 Analyzing

7 show a hydraulic circuit for a hydraulic planner and explain its working BT1 Remembering

principle. BT2 Understanding

8 Illustrate the basic concept about an accumulator.State the BT4 Analyzing

application of accumulators. Explain the use of accumulator as BT5 Evaluating

leakage compensator with a hydraulic circuit. BT4 Analyzing

9 (i) Analyse a pressure sequencing circuit using a clamping and drilling BT2 Understanding
cylinder for the following sequence 1. Withdrawing the drill 2. De-
clamping.(8)
(ii) Summarize a short notes on synchronizing of hydraulic cylinders. (5)
BT4 Analyzing
10 Explain all the steps required for designing a hydraulic power unit.

11 BT1 Remembering
(i).Describe the components used in horizontal drilling machine and
 state the working principle and merits. (5)
(ii) Generalize the safety systems used in hydraulic circuit and list out the
preventive maintenance task for a hydraulic circuit(8)
12 BT4 Analyzing
Analyse the pictorial and schematic diagram of fork lift mechanism.
13 (i).List out the major parts of quick return mechanism and state its BT2 Understanding
practical application with its principle and application. (8)
(ii) Describe the procedure for selection and design of components used in
hydraulic system. (5)
14 Design a schematic diagram for pressing machine and explain the BT4 Analyzing
working principle and its application.
PART-C(15 MARK)
Q. Questions BT Competence
No Level
1 Analyse and design hydraulic motor breaking system and state the BT4 Analyzing
major application with suitable schematic diagram.
2 Design and analyse the schematic diagram for power steering BT2 Understanding
mechanism and state the working principle and its merits.
3 Design and analyse the shock absorber with schematic diagram and explain the BT1 Remembering
structural application of accumulator.as a power source and leakage
compensator.
4 Prepare a schematic diagram for meter in and meter out flow control BT1 Remembering
system

UNIT IV PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS AND CIRCUITS

Pneumatic fundamentals - control elements, position and pressure sensing - logic circuits - switching circuits - fringe conditions
modules and these integration - sequential circuits - cascade methods - mapping methods - step counter method - compound
circuit design - combination circuit design. - Karnaugh - Veitch map.
PART-A(2 MARK)
Q. Questions BT Competence
No Level
1 List out common method for designing pneumatic logic circuit BT5 Evaluating
2 Illustrate the concept of fluid conditioner. BT2 Understanding
3 Point out the purpose of providing lubricator in a pneumatic circuit. BT4 Analyzing
4 Summarize the basic concept of fluidics. BT6 Creating
5 Describe the principle of mapping. BT4 Analyzing
6 BT5 Evaluating
Express the basic concept of logic control.
7 BT2 Understanding
Classify the logic circuit with schematic diagram.
8 Explain the system MEMORY function. BT4 Analyzing
9 Name the different pneumatic position sensor. BT6 Creating
10 Explain the function of reservoir in a pneumatic system. BT4 Analyzing
11 BT2 Understanding
Illustrate the purpose of providing quick exhaust valve in a pneumatic circuit.
12 BT4 Analyzing
Give the technical reason of FRL in pneumatics. BT4 Analyzing
13 Distinguish between hydraulic and pneumatic systems. BT4 Analyzing
14 List out the advantages of step counter method. BT2 Understanding
15 Tabulate the points that pneumatic actuators differ from hydraulic actuators. BT4 Analyzing
16 Point out the condition for grouping in Cascade method. BT1 Remembering
17 List out the advantages of fluidic elements BT4 Analyzing
18 Express the principle of moving part logic elements (MPL). BT5 Evaluating
19 Summarize the technical concept of cascade system with practical example. BT2 Understanding
20 Generalize the basics about step-counter method. BT4 Analyzing
PART-B(13 MARK)
Q. Questions BT Competence
No Level
1 Design a pneumatic circuit using cascade method for the sequence BT5 Evaluating
A+ A- B+ B- and explain its working principle.
2 Decide and Consider an automatic drilling machine. The complete cycle is as BT2 Understanding

follows: Cylinder A extends to clamp the workpiece, then cylinder B extends to

drill a hole and then retracts. Cylinder A then retracts to unclamp the
workpiece. Design a control circuit applying the K-V mapping method. The
circuit is provided with a start valve to avoid continuous cycling.
3 (i).Explain the functioning of the following switches with neat sketch? BT4 Analyzing
1.Push button switches 2. Pressure switches 3. Limit switches and
4. Temperature switches.(8)
(ii) Develop a schematic diagram for fringe conditions modules and
explain the working principle and state any one application.(5)
4 (i) Design and analyse a circuit using step counter method for the BT6 Creating
following sequence A+ B+ B- A- Where A and B stands for cylinders, (+)
indicates extension and (–) indicates retraction of cylinders.(8)
(ii) 1.Discuss the functions of FRL unit. 2.Summarize a short notes about FRL
units.(5)

5 (i) Explain the working principle of an air compressor with neat diagram. BT4 Analyzing
(ii)1.Draw a pneumatic circuit to show the application of an AND valve?2.
Distinguish between control air and signal air with the help of a circuit.
6 (i) Develop a circuit for the sequence A1B1B0A0 using step counter method BT2 Understanding
for single cycle operation and detail about the working with suitable practical
application.
7 i) 1.Summarize a note on Auto/Manual selector module.(8) BT4 Analyzing
BT4 Analyzing
2.Explain the functioning of Proximity sensor position sensor with neat
sketch.
(ii) Summarize a short notes of basics about cascade method and its
application.(5)
8 Develop a a circuit for the sequence A1B1B0A0C1C0 using cascade BT4 Analyzing

method and describe its working principle with suitable example.

9 Explain the functioning of the following position sensor with suitable practical BT2 Understanding
example with neat schematic drawing.1. Back pressure sensor
2. Pneumatic limit valves
10 (i) Explain the basics of logic controls and describe the application of logic BT4 Analyzing
controllers with neat schematic diagram. (8)
(ii) Summarize the concept of fringe Condition Modules and their
Integration.(5)
11 Decide an automatic drilling machine. The complete cycle is BT1 Remembering
as follows: Cylinder A extends to clamp the workpiece, then cylinder B
extends to drill a hole and then retracts. Cylinder A then retracts to
unclamp the workpiece. Design a control circuit applying the step-
 counter method. The circuit is provided with a start valve to avoid continuous cycle.
12 i) Design a sequential circuit for A=Ax+Bx: B=Ax and Y= (A+B)x BT2 Understanding
(ii)Differentiate a sequential and combinational circuit with example.
13 Describe the basic components used in pneumatic system , show the basic BT4 Analyzing

pneumatic system and symbolic description of basic pneumatic system.

14 Describe a basics of logic control circuits and draw a schematic BT5 Evaluating
diagram for safe maching operation by using logic function.

PART-C(15 MARK)
Q. Questions BT Competence
No Level
1 Create a schematic diagram of hydraulic system for crushing car BT5 Evaluating
body mechanism.
2 Design a schematic diagram for pneumatic system for control of an BT2 Understanding
air motor.
3 Prepare a schematic diagram to perform an analysis of gas loaded BT4 Analyzing
accumulator systems
4 Design a schematic diagram for pneumatic vacuum system for BT6 Creating
material handling system.
UNIT V ELECTROMAGNETIC & ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF HYDRAULIC & PNEUMATIC CIRCUIT
Electrical control of pneumatic circuits – use of relays, counters, timers, ladder diagrams, use of microprocessor in
circuit design – use of PLC in hydraulic and pneumatic circuits – Fault finding– application -fault finding - hydro
pneumatic circuits - use of microprocessors for sequencing - PLC, Low cost automation - Robotic circuits.
PART-A(2 MARK)
Q. BT Competence
No Questions Level
1 Express the various approaches for entering the program in the PLC. BT5 Evaluating
2 Discover the concept of preventive maintenance BT2 Understanding
3 Explain the ladder diagram with suitable diagram BT4 Analyzing
4 Generalize the purpose of a pressure regulator. BT6 Creating
5 List out the probable causes for the problem of leakage of compressed air in BT4 Analyzing
pneumatic systems.
6 Where does a hydro pneumatic system differ from hydraulic system? BT2 Understanding
7 Name some common fault occur in pneumatic systems. BT4 Analyzing
BT4 Analyzing
8 Summarize the various types of pneumatic cylinders. BT4 Analyzing
9 Identify the application of multistage compressor with schematic diagram. BT2 Understanding
10 When the pneumatic cylinder has erratic motion, name the causes. BT4 Analyzing
11 BT1 Remembering
Explain some of the important parameters which may require constant
attention in a pneumatic system.
12 List out the advantage of hydro pneumatic circuits. BT5 Evaluating
13 BT2 Understanding
Show the pressure rating for any four pipe material used in pneumatic
systems.
14 List out the technical reasons for overheating of fluid in a hydraulic system. BT4 Analyzing
15 BT6 Creating
Describe the important points to be remembered while installing a compressor
for pneumatic system.
16 Point out any two faults observed in hydraulic systems. BT4 Analyzing
17 Illustrate why interfacing is necessary in a miroprocessor control fluid power BT2
. Understanding
18 When is pneumatics preferred over hydraulics. BT4 Analyzing
 BT4 Analyzing
19 Explain the basic concept of air-oil intensifier. BT4 Analyzing
20 Conclude Why should a lubricator be used in pneumatic system. BT2 Understanding

PART-B(13 MARK)
Q. Questions BT Competence
No Level
1 (i) Design a typical microcomputer control system and explain BT4 Analyzing
State the common faults in a hydraulic system.
2 (i) Summarize and list out important problems and remedial measures in BT2 Understanding
a pneumatic system.
3 (i) Write a note on application of hydraulic/pneumatic systems for robotic BT5 Evaluating
control?Write a comparison of hydro pneumatic, hydraulic and pneumatic
system?
(ii) Write shorts notes on maintenance of hydraulic system?

4 BT5 Evaluating
(i) What is oxidation? What is the effect of oxidation on hydraulic oil and the
system?
(ii) Summarize the trouble, possible causes and remedies of pumps.

5 (i) Describe the factors influence cylinder friction and its effect on the BT5 Evaluating

System. (ii) Sketch the various hydro pneumatic feed circuits and explain.
6 BT4 Analyzing
(i) Explain the function and working principles of air-oil intensifier hydro
pneumatic system.
7 (i) Summarize a short notes on combination circuits. (5) BT5 Evaluating
(ii)1.Discuss the use of microprocessors for sequencing.
2.Discuss the application of a typical hydraulic circuit used in robotics (8)
8 i) Explain a PLC based circuit for the extension and retraction of a BT4 Analyzing
cylinder with neat sketch.
9 (i) Design a block diagram of electro hydraulic linear servo BT4 Analyzing
Actuator.
10 (i) Design a block diagram of a programmable logic controller BT2 Understanding
(ii)Describe the practical application of programmable logic controller. (5)
11 List out important problems and remedial measures in a pneumatic BT4 Analyzing
system.
12 (i) Explain the basics of hydro pneumatic telescopic suspension system BT4 Analyzing
with neat sketch?
(ii)Describe the basic concepts of low cost automation with suitable example.
13 (i) Draw a suitable sketches explain the working of any two hydro BT4 Analyzing
pneumatic circuits.
14 (i) Briefly explain the following.1. Selection of pneumatic equipment 2. Use BT5 Evaluating
of microprocessors for sequencing.
PART-C(15 MARK)
Q. Questions BT Competence
No Level
1 Generalize the mechanism behind the air control valves and BT Analyzing
describe its various types of control valves .
2 Analyse the various types of pneumatic actuators and details about BT Understanding
the industrial applications.
3 Design hydro pneumatic circuit for an industrial application and BT Remembering
 explain the working principle with application.
4 Design an pneumatic circuit for an programmable logic circuit for an BT Remembering
industrial application , state the limitations.

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