MODEL QUESTION PAPER : 2022-23

Course Code: 22ESME14/24

VIDYAVARDHAKA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi
Gokulam, 3rd Stage, Mysuru 570 002
First Semester B.E. Examinations
INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Duration: 3 hours Max. Marks: 100
INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS
1) Answer One Full question from each module

Q. No. Module-I Marks BL CO

1. (a) Briefly explain the emerging technologies in manufacturing sector. 6 L2 CO1

1. (b) Briefly explain the working of solar cells. 6 L2 CO1

A company is planning to establish power plant using uranium as fuel. Suggest
1. (c) 8 L3 CO2
a suitable power plant and explain its working with a neat sketch.
Module-II

2.(a) Explain drilling operation and reaming operation with a neat sketch. 7 L2 CO1

2.(b) Explain the working principle of milling machine. 5 L2 CO1

A company manufactures mild steel rods of 52mm outer diameter. The
2.(c) company has received an order for mild steel rods of 50mm diameter. Suggest 8 L3 CO2
and explain a suitable operation in lathe to produce the required component
OR

3.(a) Briefly explain the components of CNC with a block diagram. 7 L2 CO1

3.(b) Briefly explain the advantages and disadvantages of CNC. 5 L2 CO1

A part is to be produced through 3D printing technique, which uses a polymer-
3.(c) based filament extruded through a nozzle. Recommend a suitable 3D printing 8 L3 CO2
technique and explain it with a neat sketch.
Module -III

4.(a) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of electric vehicles. 4 L2 CO1

4.(b) Explain briefly the components of electric vehicles. 6 L2 CO1

A person wants to install a backup power supply for a building using an IC
4.(c) Engine which uses diesel as fuel. Suggest a suitable engine and demonstrate its 10 L4 CO3
working with a neat sketch.
Module- IV

5.(a) Explain polymer matrix composites and metal matrix composites. 8 L2 CO1

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 MODEL QUESTION PAPER : 2022-23
Course Code: 22ESME14/24

A company manufacturing PCB boards uses solder as a filler material to join the
5.(b) electronic components like LED, resistors, capacitors etc. Suggest a suitable 6 L3 CO2
joining process and explain it with a neat sketch.
5.(c) Analyze the different types of gas flames used in gas welding. 6 L3 CO2

(OR)

6.(a) Briefly explain the matrix and reinforcements of composite materials. 8 L2 CO1
Suggest a material which exhibit the shape memory characteristics and explain
6.(b) 6 L3 CO2
the same.
Suggest a suitable joining operation to weld mild steel pieces and explain the
6.(c) 6 L3 CO2
suggested operation with a neat sketch.
Module- V
7.(a) Briefly explain the automation strategies. 10 L2 CO1
A company is manufacturing one variety of PPE kit in large volume to meet the
7.(b) demand by the market. Suggest and explain a suitable automation process for 5 L4 CO3
them to produce in large quantity.
An automation plant wants to install a robot which requires cylindrical
7.(c) workspace to perform particular work. Analyse and suggest the suitable robot 5 L4 CO3
configuration with a sketch.