Previous Year Question Paper

BT-203 (GS) – Basic Mechanical Engineering

December 2024COMMONSEMESTER-1
December 2024
Max Marks: 70
Duration: 3 Hours
Instructions:

Attempt any five questions.

All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1
a)Unit 1

What is the necessity of Alloying? What are alloy steels, and how do they differ from carbon steels?

b)Unit 1

What is the purpose of hardness testing in materials and how it is performed?

Q.2
a)Unit 1

Write in detail classification of cast irons along their applications.

b)Unit 2

Explain the working principles of Drilling machine and different parts of it indicating with line diagram.

Q.3
a)Unit 2

Give in detail the flow chart followed in preparation of sand casting.

b)Unit 2

Write short notes on:

i) Vernier caliper,

ii) Micrometer,

iii) Dial gauge.

Q.4
a)Unit 3

Explain how hydraulic turbines convert fluid energy into mechanical energy. Discuss the types of hydraulic turbines and their applications.

b)Unit 3

Define and distinguish between:

i) Uniform flow and non-uniform flow,

ii) Laminar and turbulent flow,

iii) Newtonian and Non-Newtonian flow.

Q.5
a)Unit 3

State Newton's law of viscosity and explain its significance. Describe how viscosity is related to shear stress and shear rate in Newtonian fluids.

b)Unit 4

Differentiate between boiler mountings and accessories. Discuss the role of boiler accessories in enhancing efficiency and safety in boiler systems.

Q.6
a)Unit 4

Define thermodynamic system and explain open, close and isolated systems.

b)Unit 4

What does the First Law of Thermodynamics state, and how does it relate to the conservation of energy?

Q.7
a)Unit 5

With a neat sketch, explain the working of Diesel and derive the expression for thermal efficiency.

b)Unit 5

Write about the various processes involved in Dual cycle with P-V and T-S diagrams.

Q.8
a)Unit 5

Explain the working of a 4 stroke diesel engine with neat sketch.

b)Unit 1

Explain in detail Classification of engineering material along their applications.