Basic Mechanical Engineering

MCQs

(1) A fusible plug is fitted in small boilers in order to

a. Avoid excessive build up of pressure
b. Avoid explosion
c. Extinguish fire if water level in the boiler falls below alarming limit
d. Control steam dome

(2) In a polytropic process, heat rejected is given by

a. (γ × Work done on the system) /(γ-1)
b. {(γ-n)/(γ-1)}×Work done on the system
c. {(γ-n)/γ}×Work done on the system
d. {(γ-n)/n}×Work done on the system

(3) Negative gauge pressure is equal to

a. Absolute pressure above atmospheric pressure
b. Absolute pressure equal to atmospheric pressure
c. Absolute pressure below atmospheric pressure
d. Barometric pressure

(4) 1 bar in S I units is equal to

a. 104 N/m2
b. 105 N/m2
c. 103 N/m2
d. N/m2

(5) Which of the following is the unit of specific heat?

a. kJ
b. kJ/kg-K
c. kW
d. kN

(6) Zeroth law of thermodynamics serves the basis of

a. Temperature Measurement
b. Weight Measurement
c. Force Measurement
d. Pressure Measurement

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 (7) Steam with dryness fraction 0.88 will have
a. 88% water and 12% steam
b. 88% water and 22% steam
c. 88% steam and 12% water
d. 88% steam and 22% water

(8) With reduction in pressure, saturation temperature

a. Increases
b. remains unchanged
c. decreases
d. may increase or decrease

(9) Which of the following is a boiler accessory?

a. air preheater
b. economizer
c. superheater
d. all of the above

(10) During adiabatic compression process, there is

a. no enthalpy change
b. no temperature change
c. no heat transfer
d. no work transfer

(11) Work done during a constant volume expansion process will be

a. Positive
b. Negative
c. Zero

(12) A heat engine

a. converts heat energy to mechanical work
b. converts hydraulic energy to work
c. converts mechanical work to heat energy
d. converts kinetic energy to work

(13) According to Gay-Lussac law for a perfect gas, the absolute pressure of given mass
varies directly as
a. Temperature
b. Absolute
c. Absolute temperature if volume is kept constant
d. Volume if temperature is kept constant

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 (14) The unit of power in SI Unit is
a. Newton
b. Pascal
c. Erg
d. Watt

(15) Following is not a component of Rankine Cycle

a. Boiler
b. Turbine
c. Condenser
d. Compressor

(16) An Otto cycle is also known as

a. Constant Pressure Heat Addition
b. Constant Volume Heat Addition
c. Constant Temperature Heat Addition
d. None of the Above.

(17) Steam coming out from the pressure cooker is

a. Dry and Saturated Vapour
b. Wet vapour
c. Superheated vapour
d. Ideal gas

(18) If polytropic index, n=α the process is

a. Constant Pressure
b. Isothermal
c. Adiabatic
d. Constant Volume

(19) Which one is the accessory of the boiler ?

a. Steam Injector
b. Fusible Plug
c. Pressure Gauge
d. Safety Valve

(20) Which one of the following is vertical Boiler ?

a. Lancashire
b. Cochran
c. Cornish
d. Locomotive

(21) Which of the following is the unit of temperature ?

a. K
b. MPa
c. kJ/kg-K
d. kN
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 (22) The first law of thermodynamics is about
a. Energy conservation
b. Temperature measurement
c. Mass conservation
d. Kinetic energy

(23) Dryness fraction of wet steam will be

a. Less than 1
b. Equal to 1
c. Greater than 1
d. Greater or equal to 1

(24) Upon increasing the pressure, saturation temperature will

a. Remain unchanged
b. Increase
c. Decrease
d. May increase or decrease

(25) Which of the following is a Boiler Mounting?

a. Air Preheater
b. Superheater
c. Economizer
d. Steam Stop Valve

(26) During isothermal compression process, there is

a. No enthalpy change
b. No heat transfer
c. No temperature change
d. No work transfer

(27) Heat transfer during an adiabatic expansion process will be

a. Positive
b. Negative
c. Zero

(28) The device used to produce the mechanical work is called

a. Engine
b. Refrigerator
c. Compressor
d. Pump

(29) The unit of work is

(A) N-m (B) Joule (C) kg-m2/s2 (D) All of the Above

(30) The processes of Carnot cycle are

(A) Two Isothermal and Two Constant Volume
(B) Two Constant Pressure and Two Constant Volume
(C) Two Isothermal and Two Isentropic
(D) Two Isothermal and Two Adiabatic

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 (31) A device which is used for pumping water into the boiler is called
(A) Economizer (B) Feed Pump (C) Injector (D) Air Preheater

(32) Cochran boiler is

(A) Fire Tube (B) Water Tube (C) Single Tube (D) None of These

(33) The unit Nm/s is called

(a.) Joule (J)
(b.) Calorie
(c.) Watt (W)
(d.) None of the above

(34) 1 bar is equal to

(a.) 104 N/m2
(b.) 103 N/m2
(c.) 105 N/m2
(d.) N/m2

(35) According to Charle’s law,

(a.) P1V1 = P2V2 (if T = Constant)
(b.) P1/T1 =P2/T2 (if V = Constant)
(c.) V1/T1 = V2/T2 (if P = Constant)
(d.) P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2

(36) The specific heat at constant pressure (Cp) of an ideal gas is

(a.) Cp = Cv
(b.) Cp > Cv
(c.) Cp < Cv
(d.) Cp = 2 Cv

(37) Dryness fraction of wet steam is

(a.) Greater than 1
(b.) 0
(c.) = 1
(d.) Less than 1

(38) In the engine, working on Diesel Cycle, the heat is supplied at

(a.) Constant Pressure
(b.) Constant Temperature
(c.) Constant Volume
(d.) Constant Entropy

(39) Which of the following is an accessory

(a.) Safety Valve
(b.) Feed Water Pump
(c.) Feed Check Valve
(d.) Stop Valve

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 (40) 1 ton of refrigeration is equal to
(a.) 50 kJ/min
(b.) 3.51 kW
(c.) 3000 kJ/min
(d.) 210 kW

(41) A Two stroke IC engine has

(a.) Inlet and exhaust valves
(b.) Inlet and exhaust port
(c.) Inlet, exhaust and transfer port
(d.) Only transfer port

(42) Roots blower is an example of

(a.) Reciprocating Compressor
(b.) Centrifugal Compressor
(c.) Rotary Compressor
(d.) Axial Compressor

(43) 1 N/m2 is
(a.) 0.1 kPa
(b.) 1 kPa
(c.) 0.01 kPa
(d.) 0.001 kPa

(44) Which of the following is an intensive property?

(a.) temperature
(b.) volume
(c.) density
(d.) both (a) and (c)

(45) In a closed system there will be

(a) no mass transfer (b) no heat transfer
(c) no work transfer (d) neither mass transfer nor work and heat transfer

(46) An adiabatic process involves

(a) no change in temperature (b) no work transfer
(c) no heat transfer (d) no enthalpy change

(47) The change in internal energy during an isothermal compression process will be
(a) zero (b) positive
(c) negative (d) positive or negative

(48) Which of the following is not a boiler mounting?

(a) pressure guage (b) economizer
(c) steam stop valve (d) fusible plug

(49) Evaporation is a
(a) constant temperature process (b) constant pressure process
(c) constant pressure and temperature process (d) constant volume process

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 (50) At a given pressure, the temperature of superheated steam is always
(a) less than saturation temperature (b) higher than saturation temperature
(c) equal to saturation temperature (d) none of the above

(51) According to Gay-Lussac law for a perfect gas, the absolute pressure of given mass
varies directly as
(a) Volume if temperature is kept constant
(b) Remains constant if volume and temperature are kept constant.
(c) Absolute temperature if volume is kept constant.
(d) Temperature

(52) In water tube boilers,

(a) Water passes through the tubes which are surrounded by hot gasses.
(b) The hot gasses pass through the tubes which are surrounded by water.
(c) Forced circulation takes place.
(d) None of these.

(53) The purpose of the boiler accessories in a boiler is to

(a) Superheat the steam (b) increase the thermal efficiency.
(c) Increase steam pressure (d) All of these.

(54) The air standard Diesel cycle consists of

(a) Two Isentropic and Two constant Volume processes.
(b) Two Isentropic and Two constant Pressure processes.
(c) Two Isentropic, one Isothermal and one constant Pressure processes.
(d) Two Isentropic, one constant Volume and one constant Pressure processes.

(55) 1 ton of refrigeration is equal to

(a) 50 kJ/min (b) 300 kJ/min (c) 3.51 kW (d) 210 kW

(56) A system involving no transfer of mass is called

(a) open system (b) closed system
(c) Isolated system (d) none of the above

(57) Energy transfer by the virtue of temperature difference is called

(a) heat transfer (b) work transfer
(c) mass transfer (d) both (a) and (b)

(58) Steam with dryness fraction x=1 is called

(a) wet steam (b) superheated steam
(c) dry and saturated steam (d) none of the above

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 (59) Steam safety valve is one of the
(a) accessories (b) boiler mountings
(c) boilers (d) none of the above

(60) A process involving no change in temperature is called

(a) isochoric process (b) isothermal process
(c) adiabatic process (d) polytropic process

(61) Heat transfer in an adiabatic expansion process is

(a) positive (b) negative (c) zero (d) none of the above

(62) A heat engine converts

(a) mechanical work to heat energy (b) kinetic energy to mechanical work
(c) chemical energy to heat energy (d) heat energy to mechanical work

(63) The Carnot cycle comprises of

(a) two isothermal and two reversible (b) two isochoric and two reversible
adiabatic (isentropic) processes adiabatic (isentropic) processes
(d) two isobaric and two isochoric
(c) two isothermal and two isobaric processes
processes

(64) A quasistatic process occurs at

(a) an infinitesimally fast speed (b) an infinitesimally slow speed
(c) medium speed (d) none of the above

(65) kJ is the unit of

(a) work transfer (b) heat transfer (c) both (a) and (b) (d) none of the above

(66) In thermodynamics, work done on the system is treated as

(a) positive (b) negative (c) zero (d) none of the above

(67) During the isochoric process

(a) temperature remains constant (b) pressure remains constant
(c) enthalpy remains constant (d) volume remains constant

(68) In context with a boiler, water level indicator is a

(a) mounting (b) accessory (c) pressure sensing device (d) none of the above

(69) At a given pressure, temperature of wet steam will always be

(a) lower than the saturation temperature (b) higher than the saturation temperature
(c) same as the saturation temperature (d) none of the above

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 (70) Compression ratio of diesel engine is always
(a) higher than petrol engine (b) lower than petrol engine
(c) same as petrol engine (d) none of the above

(71) In window air conditioners, the unit outside of the room contains
(a) evaporator (b) condenser (c) compressor (d) both (b) and (c)

(72) Babcock and Wilcox is a

(a) fire tube boiler (b) water tube boiler (c) simple vertical boiler (d) none of the above

(73) Which of the following is used for motion transmission ?

(a) belt and pulley (b) chain and sprocket (c) gears (d) all of the above.

(74) The Unit N-m is called

(a) Joule (J) (b) Watt (W) (c) Calorie (d) None of the above.

(75) 1 MPa is equal to

(a) 106 N/m2 (b) N/m2 (c) 103 N/m2 (d) 105 N/m2

(76) According to the Gay Lussac’s Law

(a.) P1V1 = P2V2 (if T = Constant)
(b.) P1/T1 =P2/T2 (if V = Constant)
(c.) V1/T1 = V2/T2 (if P = Constant)
(d.) P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2

(77) The specific heat at constant pressure (Cp) of an ideal gas is

(a) Cp = Cv (b) Cp < Cv (c) Cp > Cv (d) Cp = 2Cv

(78) Dryness fraction of dry saturated steam is

(a) Greater than 1 (b) = 1 (c) 0 (d) less than 1

(79) In the engine, working on Otto Cycle, the heat is supplied at

(a) Constant Pressure (b) Constant Temperature
(c) Constant Volume (d) Constant Entropy

(80) Which of the following is not an accessory

(a) Super heater (b) Economizer (c) Air Preheater (d) Water level Indicator

(81) During a refrigeration cycle, heat is rejected by the refrigerant in

(a) Compressor (b) Condenser (c) Evaporator (d) Expansion Valve

(82) The number of working stroke per minute in case of 4 Stroke IC engine are
(a) N/2 (b) 2N (c) N (d) 4N

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 (83) The clearance ratio is defined as the ratio of
(a) Clearance volume to Swept volume
(b) Clearance volume to Cylinder volume
(c) Swept volume to Clearance Volume
(d) None of the above.

(84) As per the first law of thermodynamics, which of the following is conserved:
(a) Entropy
(b) Enthalpy
(c) Temperature
(d) Energy

(85) A process that involves no heat interaction is called as:

(a) Adiabatic process
(b) Isothermal process
(c) Iso baric process
(d) Reversible process

(86) Steam that is 100% vapor is known as _____ and has dryness fraction (x) equal to
_______.
(a) Dry saturated steam and x=1
(b) Saturated steam and x=1
(c) Dry saturated steam and x=0
(d) Saturated steam and x=0

(87) Which of the following is a boiler mounting:

(a) Economiser
(b) Air pre-heater
(c) Pressure gauge
(d) Super heater

(88) Unit of pressure is:

(a) KPa (b) Bar (c) m of water column (d) All of the above

(89) In an open system, which crosses the boundary of the system?

(a) Mass (b) Energy (c) Both mass and energy (d) Neither mass nor energy

(90) Dryness fraction of wet steam is

(a) between 0 and 1 (b) more than 1 (c) less than 1 (d) not defined
(91) A Gas has
(a) One specific heat (b) Two specific heat (c) three specific heat (d) Four specific heat

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 (92) Steam with dryness fraction 0.88 will have
a. 88% water and 12% steam
b. 88% water and 22% steam
c. 88% steam and 12% water
d. 88% steam and 22% water

(93) The unit of power in SI Unit is

a. Newton
b. Pascal
c. Erg
d. Watt

(94) 1 bar in SI unit is equal to

(a.) 104 N/m2
(b.) 103 N/m2
(c.) 105 N/m2
(d.) N/m2

(95) Dryness fraction of wet steam is

(a.) Greater than 1
(b.) 0
(c.) = 1
(d.) Less than 1

(96) 1 ton of refrigeration is equal to

(a.) 50 kJ/min
(b.) 3.51 kW
(c.) 3000 kJ/min
(d.) 210 kW

(97) A Two stroke IC engine has

(a.) Inlet and exhaust valves
(b.) Inlet and exhaust port
(c.) Inlet, exhaust and transfer port
(d.) Only transfer port

(98) In the engine, working on Diesel Cycle, the heat is supplied at

(a) Constant Pressure (b) Constant Temperature
(c) Constant Volume (d) Constant Entropy

(99) Which of the following is a boiler mounting:

(a) Economiser
(b) Air pre-heater
(c) Steam Stop Valve
(d) Super heater

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 (100) Upon increasing the pressure, saturation temperature will
a. Remain unchanged
b. Increase
c. Decrease
d. May increase or decrease

(101) Which of the following is the unit of temperature ?

a. K
b. MPa
c. kJ/kg-K
d. kN

(102) Which of the following is not a form of energy:

(a) Heat (b) Work (c) Pressure (d) Electricity

(103) For a cyclic process:

(a) Change in internal energy is zero
(b) Initial and final state are the same
(c) Energy is conserved
(d) All of the above are valid.

(104) A process that occurs when volume is kept constant is known as:
(a) Isothermal process
(b) Isobaric process
(c) Adiabatic process
(d) Isochoric process

(105) For air the values of Cp and Cv are:

(a) 1.005 and 0.718 kJ/kg K respectively
(b) 0.718 and 1.005 kJ/kg K respectively
(c) 1.005 and 0.718 J/kg K respectively
(d) 0.718 and 1.005 J/kg K respectively

(106) A sample of H2O has 300 g of liquid and 700 grams of vapor, mixed evenly at the
same temperature and pressure. The dryness fraction of the sample is:
(a) 0.3 (b) 0.7 (c) 1 (d) 0

(107) In a condenser of a power plant working on Rankine cycle,

(a) Temperature remains constant
(b) Pressure remains constant
(c) Both pressure and temperature remain constant
(d) Volume remains constant
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 (108) Which of the following is not a part of a VCR system:
(a) Turbine (b) Throttle valve (c) Evaporator (d) Condenser

(109) A Carnot heat engine has:

(1) Efficiency less than 100%
(2) Maximum possible for given source and sink temperature

(a) (1) is true but (2) is false

(b) (1) is false but (2) is true
(c) Both (1) and (2) are true
(d) Both (1) and (2) are false

(110) A suitable drive for comparatively larger centre distance is

(a) Chain Drive (b) Gear Drive (c) Belt Drive (d) Rope Drive

(111) _______ is a boiler accessory.

(a) Superheater (b) Safety valve (c) Pressure gauge (d) Fusible plug

(112) Unit of power is:

(a) J
(b) kJ/kg
(c) J/s
(d) kJ/kgK

(113) Which of the following in a cyclic process:

(a) Compression
(b) Expansion
(c) Heat rejection at constant volume
(d) VCR

(114) A process that occurs when temperature is kept constant is known as:
(a) Isothermal process
(b) Isobaric process
(c) Adiabatic process
(d) Isochoric process

(115) For air the values of Cp and Cv are:

(a) 1.005 and 0.718 kJ/kg K respectively
(b) 0.718 and 1.005 kJ/kg K respectively
(c) 1.005 and 0.718 J/kg K respectively
(d) 0.718 and 1.005 J/kg K respectively

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 (116) Dryness fraction of steam is always:
(a) Less than zero
(b) More than one
(c) Between zero and one
(d) More than 10

(117) A thermal power plant burning coal in a steam generator and using turbine to
generate shaft power runs on
(a) Carnot cycle
(b) Otto cycle
(c) Brayton cycle
(d) Rankine cycle

(118) Maximum thermal efficiency of a heat engine operating between temperature

limits of 300 K and 1200 K is:
(a) 100%
(b) 75%
(c) 50%
(d) 25%

(119) Which of the following is a refrigeration cycle:

(a) Carnot cycle
(b) Vapour compression refrigeration cycle
(c) Rankine cycle
(d) Otto cycle

(120) With increase in pressure ratio of a reciprocating air compressor, the work of
compression _________ and volumetric efficiency ________.
(a) Increases, decreases
(b) Decreases, increases
(c) Decreases, decreases
(d) Increases, increases

(121) A pump is a device that handles ______ and ______ power.

(a) Gases, develops
(b) Gases, consumes
(c) Liquids, consumes
(d) Liquids, develops

(122) Which of the following is the unit of specific heat?

a. kJ
b. kJ/kg-K
c. kW
d. kN
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 (123) Work done during a constant volume expansion process will be
a. Positive
b. Negative
c. Zero
d. Requires more data

(124) The unit of power in SI Unit is

a. Newton
b. Pascal
c. Erg
d. Watt

(125) Which one of the following is vertical Boiler ?

a. Lancashire
b. Cochran
c. Babcock and Wilcox Boiler
d. Locomotive

(126) Dryness fraction of wet steam is

(a) Greater than zero but less than one
(b) equal to zero
(c) equal to one
(d) more than one

(127) During isothermal compression process, there is

a. No enthalpy change
b. No heat transfer
c. No temperature change
d. No work transfer

(128) The specific heat at constant pressure (Cp) of an ideal gas is

(a.) Cp = Cv
(b.) Cp > Cv
(c.) Cp < Cv
(d.) Cp = 2 Cv

(129) 2 ton of refrigeration is equal to

(a.) 100 kJ/min
(b.) 3.51 kW
(c.) 3000 kJ/min
(d.) 420 kJ/min

(130) A Two stroke IC engine has

(a.) Inlet and exhaust valves
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 (b.) Inlet and exhaust port
(c.) Inlet, exhaust and transfer port
(d.) Only transfer port

(131) In water tube boilers,

(a) Water passes through the tubes which are surrounded by hot gasses.
(b) The hot gasses pass through the tubes which are surrounded by water.
(c) Forced circulation takes place.
(d) None of these.

(132) An air conditioning system is installed in a Classroom. During testing of the air
conditioning system, the inside space of the classroom is under
observation/consideration. Out of the following which is the system boundary in
case of classroom under observation?
(a) Inside area of room (b) Wall (c) Outside area of room (d) Air inside the room

(133) Thermodynamic property whose value does not depend on the mass of the system
is known as__________ property.
(a) Intensive (b) Extensive (c) Flow (d) Non-flow

(134) heat rejected by the system is considered as __________and work done on the
system are considered as __________.
(a) positive, positive (b) positive, negative (c) negative, positive (d) negative, negative

(135) During which process, the value of heat transfer is same as the value of change in
internal energy ?
(a) Constant Pressure Process (b) Constant Temperature Process
(c) Reversible Adiabatic Process (d) Constant Volume Process

(136) 1 bar in S I units is equal to

(a) 104 N/m2 (b) 105 N/m2 (c) 103 N/m2 (d) N/m2

(137) Work done during a constant volume expansion process will be

(a) Positive (b) Negative (c) Zero (d) Requires more data

(138) In a closed system there will be

(a) no mass transfer (b) no heat transfer
(c) no work transfer (d) neither mass transfer nor work and heat transfer

(139) In thermodynamics, work done on the system is treated as

(a) positive (b) negative (c) zero (d) none of the above

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 Short Questions
(1) Define: Prime movers
(2) Prove: Dryness fraction + Wetness Fraction = 1
(3) Define specific heat and give its unit
(4) State Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics.
(5) Define thermodynamic system.
(6) Define absolute pressure.
(7) State one difference between characteristic gas constant and universal gas constant.
(8) Determine the heat transferred in compressing one kg of air from a volume of 0.15 m3
at a pressure of 1.0 bar to a volume of 0.05 m3, when the compression is adiabatic.
Take γ =1.4.
(9) Define Dryness Fraction.
(10) Define Boiler.
(11) State at least one difference between Open and Closed System.
(12) Define specific heat at constant volume.
(13) State the function of Anti priming pipe.
(14) State the equation and value of Work Done for Constant Volume Process.
(15) Define system.
(16) State Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics.
(17) State what is meant by an adiabatic process.
(18) Define Dryness Fraction.
(19) Calculate thermal efficiency of a Carnot cycle operating between 1000 K and 100 K.
(20) Define Saturation Temperature.
(21) Define Extensive and Intensive Property.
(22) Differentiate between Work and Heat

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 Chapter 1 : Introduction
(1) Define and classify prime mover.
(2) State zeroth law of thermodynamics and discuss its application.
(3) Explain the zeroth law of thermodynamic with neat sketch.
(4) Define system, surrounding and boundary. Explain each type of system with
example. Also explain fixed and movable boundary.
(5) What are open, closed and isolated systems? Explain with appropriate examples.
(6) Discuss what are open and closed systems giving at least two examples of each.
(7) Write down the zeroth law of thermodynamics and state its application.
(8) Differentiate between a process and a cyclic process. Also give suitable example of
each.
(9) Give statement of first law of thermodynamics.
(10) Define: (1) Specific heat at constant pressure (2) Calorific Value
(11) Differentiate between heat and work.
(12) Write mathematical form of first law of thermodynamics applied to a cyclic process.
(13) Define and classify prime mover.
(14) Define Force, Work, Power and Energy.

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 Chapter 2 : Properties of Gases
(1) What is meant by an adiabatic process? Derive an expression for Work done in
adiabatic Process.
(2) Derive the expression of work done and heat transferred during an isothermal
compression process.
(3) Show a reversible adiabatic expansion process on p-V diagram.
(4) Prove that CP – CV = R
(5) Prove that 𝑃𝑣 𝛾 = 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡.
(6) What is meant by an adiabatic process? Prove that 𝑃𝑣 𝛾 = 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 for the
adiabatic Process.
(7) Derive the equation of work done, W = P1V1log® for isothermal process with neat
sketch.
(8) Show constant volume process on P-V Diagram and derive the expression of work
done, heat transferred, change in enthalpy and change in internal energy.
(9) Show an isothermal compression process on P-V Diagram
(10) Derive the combined gas law, Pv = mRT
(11) Derive the equation of work done for Adiabatic Process.
(12) For polytropic process prove that,
𝑃1 𝑉1 − 𝑃2 𝑉2
𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝐷𝑜𝑛𝑒 =
𝑛−1
(13) Derive expressions for work transfer, heat transfer, change in internal energy and
change in enthalpy for an isothermal expansion process.
(14) Derive the expressions for work done and change in enthalpy for an adiabatic
compression process.
(15) With usual notation prove that the relation between Cp, and Cv is CP – CV = R.
(16) Derive the expressions for work done and heat transfer for an isothermal
compression process.
(17) Derive the expressions for work done, heat transfer and change in internal energy
for a constant volume process.
(18) Derive the expressions for work done and change in enthalpy for an adiabatic
expansion process.
(19) Derive the expressions for work done, heat transfer, change in internal energy and
change in enthalpy for an isothermal compression process.
(20) For adiabatic process prove that,
𝑃1 𝑉1 − 𝑃2 𝑉2
𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝐷𝑜𝑛𝑒 =
𝛾−1
(21) State Boyle’s law and Charle’s law.
(22) Derive equation of work involved in an isothermal process.
(23) Represent the following process of a P-V diagram:
(a.) Constant pressure process
(b.) Constant volume process
(24) For an ideal gas undergoing a constant pressure process, prove that Q=m Cp (T2-
T1)
(25) Prove that CP – CV = R
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 (26) Define work. Derive an expression for Workdone for Isothermal Process.
(27) Draw the P-V Diagram for quasistatic, polytropic process PVn = C for (a) n = 0 (b)
n = 1 (c) n = 1.21 and (d) n = ∞
(28) Prove that Pv = mRT
(29) Derive the equation of Work Done for the Isothermal Process.
(30) Derive the Mayer’s equation (Cp -Cv = R).
(31) Derive the equation for Ideal gas law. (Pv = mRT)
(32) Derive the equation of Work Done for the Constant Volume Process.

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 Chapter 3 : Steam Generation
(1) List the Water Tube Boiler. Draw and explain any one of them.
(2) Draw a labelled temperature v/s enthalpy diagram of steam formation process.
(3) Write a short note on Babcock and Wilcox boiler.
(4) State the location and function of following mountings/accessories.
(1) Fusible Plug
(2) Blow off Cock
(3) Economise
(5) Define Saturation Temperature of Steam and Critically describe the variation in
saturation temperature and latent heat value (hfg value) of steam with increase in
pressure.
(6) Draw and explain Babcok and Wilcox Boiler with neat sketch.
(7) Show on temperature-enthalpy plot states corresponding to wet, dry-saturated and
superheated steam.
(8) State what are boiler accessories and describe any one of them in detail.
(9) Explain Steam Generation Process with Temperature v/s Specific Enthalpy Diagram.
(10) Give comparison between fire tube and water tube boiler.
(11) State what are boiler mountings and accessories, giving at least two examples of each.
(12) Explain in detail, steam formation process with the help of suitable diagram.
(13) Define: Dryness fraction and saturation temperature.
(14) Write down expressions of enthalpy of wet steam, dry-saturated steam & superheated
steam.
(15) What are boiler accessories? Explain in detail, working of any one of them.
(16) Represent wet steam and superheated steam on temperature-enthalpy plot and write
their expressions of enthalpy.
(17) Explain working of Babcock and Wilcox Boiler with neat sketch.
(18) Define saturation temperature. Also explain how it varies with change in pressure.
(19) Explain the following :
(a.) Dryness fraction
(b.) Superheated steam
(c.) Saturated liquid
(d.) Dry saturated steam
(20) Explain the term Degree of Superheat.
(21) Differentiate between sensible heat and latent heat.
(22) Explain the process of conversion of water into steam at constant pressure, with help
of suitable figures.
(23) Identify the type of the steam at point A, B, C, and D from the following sketch.

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 (24) Draw neat and labelled sketch of Babcock and Wilcox boiler.
(25) Explain the process of conversion of water into steam at constant pressure.
(26) Differentiate between boiler mountings and accessory. Write the function and location
of Fusible Plug and steam stop valve.
(27) Explain the following terms:
(a.) Dryness fraction
(b.) Wet steam
(c.) Super-heated steam
(d.) Sub cooled liquid
(28) Differentiate between boiler mountings and accessory. Also explain function of a
superheater and air pre-heater in a steam generator.
(29) With help of neat sketch explain working of Babcock and Wilcox boiler.
(30) Define Boiler and differentiate between fire tube boiler and water tube boiler.
(31) Mention the location and function of Pressure Gauge and Water Level Indicator.
(32) Mention the location and function of Steam Stop Valve and Economizer.

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 Chapter 4 : Heat Engines
(1) Derive an expression for the efficiency of Carnot cycle. Discuss why it cannot be used
in practice?
(2) Draw schematic diagram of heat engine operating between source and sink.
(3) Explain following components with respect to Heat Engine.
(1) Heat Source (2) Heat Sink (3) Working Fluid (4) Converting Machine
(5) Net Work Done
(4) Draw P-V diagram of Carnot cycle and explain each thermodynamic process involved
in it.
(5) Explain briefly Otto Cycle with the help of P-V diagram and derive an expression for
the ideal efficiency of otto cycle.
(6) Derive the equation of efficiency of Carnot (Air) Cycle.
(7) Plot Carnot cycle on T-s diagram.
(8) With the help of the neat sketch, explain the working of Carnot Cycle and derive an
equation for its efficiency.
(9) Derive the equation of the efficiency of Carnot cycle.
(10) Define a heat engine.
(11) Draw p-V diagram for Otto cycle and derive equation for efficiency of the same as
function of compression ratio.
(12) Define heat engine.
(13) Draw p-V diagram for Carnot cycle and derive equation for efficiency of the same.
(14) Define the term Heat Source, Heat Sink and Adiabatic Wall with reference to Heat
Engine.
(15) Derive the equation of efficiency of Otto cycle in terms of temperatures.
(16) Draw the p-v diagram for Carnot (Air) and Rankine (Vapour) cycle.
(17) Derive the equation of efficiency of Diesel cycle in terms of temperatures.
(18) Draw the p-v diagram for Diesel Cycle.

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 Chapter 5 : Internal Combustion Engines
(1) With the help of neat sketch, explain the working principle of a four stroke diesel
engine.
(2) Write the detailed classification of I. C. Engine.
(3) Write the difference between Two stroke and Four stroke Cycle Engine.
(4) Give the difference between Petrol and Diesel Engine.
(5) With neat sketch, explain the working of a four stroke petrol engine.
(6) Define for an I C Engine any two of the following terms: (i) compression ratio (ii)
stroke volume (iii) thermal efficiency (iv) scavenging.
(7) With neat sketch, explain the working of a four stroke diesel engine.
(8) Differentiate between Spark Ignition (Petrol) and Compression Ignition (Diesel)
Engines.
(9) Write the detailed classification of I. C. Engine.
(10) With the help of neat sketch, explain the working principle of a four stroke diesel
engine.
(11) Explain the following terms related to IC engine:
(1) Swept volume
(2) Clearance volume
(3) Total volume
(4) Compression ratio

(19) Differentiate between a SI and CI engine.

(20) Compare: 1. Two Stroke and Four Stroke Engine
2. I C Engine and E C Engine
(21) Differentiate between internal combustion and external combustion heat engines.
(22) Explain with a neat sketch, working of four stroke petrol engine.
(23) Differentiate between petrol engine and diesel engine.

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 Chapter 6 : Pumps
(1) State the function of a pump. With neat sketch, explain the function of each part of
a centrifugal pump.
(2) What is priming ? Why priming is required in centrifugal pump ?
(3) Give general classification of rotary pumps. How rotary pumps differ from a
centrifugal pump ?
(4) Explain with a neat sketch, working of single acting reciprocating pump.
(5) Explain detailed working of centrifugal pump.
(6) Give a detailed classification of pumps and explain the working of any one of them.
(7) Explain detailed working of a centrifugal pump.
(8) Explain with a neat sketch, working of single acting reciprocating pump.
(9) Draw and explain the Working of Double acting reciprocating pump.
(10) With help of neat sketch explain working of a centrifugal pump.
(11) Explain with a neat sketch, working of centrifugal pump.

Chapter 7 : Air Compressors

(1) Explain the construction and working of a reciprocating compressor with neat sketch.
(2) Classify rotary air compressor and discuss in detail the working of any one of them.
(3) Describe with neat sketch the construction and working of a single stage single acting
reciprocating air compressor.
(4) Give application of compressed air. Draw P-V diagram for a reciprocating air
compressor with and without clearance volume.
(5) Draw P-V diagram for a reciprocating air compressor and discuss the term volumetric
efficiency.
(6) Describe with neat sketch the construction and working of a single stage single acting
reciprocating air compressor.
(7) With neat sketch explain single acting single stage reciprocating air compressor.
(8) Differentiate between reciprocating compressor and centrifugal compressor.

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 Chapter 8 : Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
(1) What is the difference between refrigeration and air conditioning? Explain 1 ton of
refrigeration.
(2) Draw the line diagram and explain the working of vapour compression refrigeration
system.
(3) Draw and explain the P-h and T-S diagram for Vapour Compression Refrigeration
Cycle.
(4) Draw the Schematic of Vapour Compression Refrigeration cycle. List the name of the
components involved in Refrigerator along with its function.
(5) Explain vapour compression refrigeration cycle with a neat sketch.
(6) Explain the terms : (i) COP and (ii) 1 TON of Refrigeration
(7) With the help of a neat diagram, explain the working of a split air conditioner.
(8) Define Refrigeration. Enlist the components of a VCR system, stating their functions.
(9) State at least three differences between window and split air conditioners.
(10) With the help of neat diagram, explain the working of a window air conditioner.
(11) Draw the line diagram and explain the working of vapour compression refrigeration
system.
(12) Define 1 TON of refrigeration. Also give applications of refrigeration.
(13) Draw a line diagram of a VCR system. Also define COP for a refrigeration system.
(14) Define refrigeration. Name the refrigeration cycles and also enlist the devices that
work on refrigeration cycle.
(15) With help of neat sketch, explain working of a window air conditioner.
(16) Draw a line diagram of VCR system and also define its COP.
(17) Draw the line diagram and explain the working of vapour compression refrigeration
system.

Chapter 9 : Transmission of Motion and Power

(1) Give comparison of belt drive, chain drive and gear drive.
(2) Describe various types of belts used for power transmission.
(3) State the function of any two of the following: (i) clutch (ii) brake (iii) coupling.
(4) State the function of any two of the following: (i) clutch (ii) brake (iii) coupling.
(5) Explain flexible connection friction drive in details with sketches.
(6) Explain gear drive with sketches.
(7) Differentiate between a belt drive and chain drive. Also give applications for the
same.
(8) Give comparison between:
(a.) Chain drive and belt drive
(b.) V belt and flat belt
(9) Differentiate between group drive and individual drive.
(10) Explain Chain Drive.

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