GBGS SGHEME

USN BME401

Fourth Semester B.E./B.Tech. Degree Examination, Dec.2024/Jan.2025

Applied Thermodynamics
Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks: 100

Note: 1. Answer any FVE full questions,choosing ONEJull question from each module.
2. M: Marks, L: Bloom's level,C: Course outcomes.
3. Use of ThermodynamicsData hand book and Steam tables are permitted.
Module -1 M L
Q.1 Derive an expression for the air standard efficiency of an Otto cycle. 12 L3 CO1
Represent the processes of the cycle onP- Vand T -S diagrams. List the
assumptions.
b
The compression ratio of aDiesel cycle is 14 and the cut off ratio is 2.2. At L3 C01
the beginning of the cycle, air is at 0.98 bar and 100°C. Find :
i) Temperature and pressure at allthe salient points.
ii) Air standard efficiency.

OR
Q.2 a.
Explain the Willan's line method of determining the frictional power of an 8 L2 CO1
1Cengine.

b. In a test on three cylinder, 4 - stroke IC engine with 22cm bore and 26cm 12 L3 CO1
stroke, the following were the observations during a trial periodof one hour
Fuelconsumption = 8kg. Calorific value =45,000 kJ/kg, Total revolutions
of the crank shaft = 12,000, MEP = 6 bar, Net load on brake = 1500N
Brake drum diameter = 1.8m , Rope diameter = 3cm Mass of cooling
water = 550kg, Inlet temperature of water =27°C , Exit temperature of
water = 55°C, Air used =300kg , Ambient temperature =30°C,Exhaust
gas temperature = 310°C , Specific heat of exhaust gases = 1.l kJ/kg K.
Calculate : i) Mechanical efficiency ii) Indicated thermal
efficiency. Also dravw a heat balance sheet in kJ/min.

Module-2
Q.3 Derive an expression for the optimun pressure ratio for maximum work 10 L3 C02
outpt in case of an ideal Brayton cycle in terms of maximum and
minimumn temperature of the cycle.

b. In an open cycle gas turbine plant, air enters the compressor at I bar and 10|L3 CO2
20°C. The pressure after compression is 4 bar. The isentropic efficiency of
turbine and compressor are 85% and 80% respectively. The air - fuel ratio
is 90 : 1. Calorific value of fuel used to 42,000 kJ/kg. Mass flow rate of air
is 3kg/s. Determine the power output from the plant and the cycle
efliciency. Assume that Cp IkJ/kg Kand r = 1.4 for air and gases.
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Q.4 a. With aneat sketch, explain the following methods used to improve the 12| L2 CO2
pertormance of an open cycle gas turbine plant:
i) Reheating ii) Inter cooling.

b. With a neat sketch, explain the working of a Ramjet and a Turbo propeller 8 L2 CO2
engine.

Module -3
Q.5 a. With a neat schematic diagram and T Sdiagram, derive an expression for 8 L3 CO3
the thermal efficiency of the Rankine cycle.

b. Explain the effect of the following on Rankine cycle efficiency : 4 L2 CO3

i) Boiler pressure ii) Condenser pressure.

A simple ideal Rankine cycle works between the pressure of 30 bar and L3 C03
0.04 bar, the initial condition of steam being dry saturated. Calculate the
cycle eficiency and work ratio.
OR
Q.6 a. With a neat schematic diagram and T -S diagram, briefly explain the 10 L3 CO3
regenerative vapour power cycle with single open feed water heater. Derive
and expression for its thermal efficiency.
b. Asteam power plant operates on a reheat cycle. Steam in boiler at 150 bar, 10 L3 CO3
550°C expands through high pressure turbine. It is reheated at constant
pressure of 40 bat to 550°C and expands through low pressure turbine to a
condenser at 0.1 bar. Find i) Quality of steam at turbine exist
ii) Cycle efficiency. ii) Steam rate in kg/Kw hr.
Module -4
Q.7 With a neat sketch, explain the working principle of an Ammonia vapour 8 L2 CO4
absorption refrigeration system.
b. A10 ton Ammonia ice plant operates between an evaporator temperature of| 12 L3 CO4
-15°C and condenser temperature of 35°C. The Ammonia enters the
compressor as dry saturated vapour. Assuming isentropic compression,
determine i) mass flow rate or Ammonia i) COP ii) Power
input in KW iv) Tons of ice at -10°C produced from water at 25°C in a
day. Enthalpy of fusion of ice =334 kJ/kg, Cp = 4.187 kJ/kg K for water
and Cp =2.1 kJ/kg K for ice.

OR
With a neat sketch, explain the working principle of a winter air |10 L2 CO4
0.8 a.

conditioning system. Represent the processes of the system on a

psychrometric chart.

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b. It isrequired to design an air conditioning plant for an office room with the 10 L3 C04
following conditions: Outdoor conditions =14°CDBT, 10°C WDT
Required conditions = 20°C DBT , 60% RH Amount of air
circulation =0.3m'/min/person , Seating capacity of office = 60. The
required condition is achieved first by heating and then by adiabatic
humidifying. Determine: i) heating capacity of the coil in kW and the
surface temperature required if the bypass factor of the coil is 0.4
i) Capacity of the humidifier.
Module-5
10 L3 COS
Q.9 Derive an expression for the volumetric efficiency of a reciprocating air
compressor.

b Air at 1bar and 27°C is compressed to 7 bar by a single stage reciprocating 10| L3|CO5
compressor according to the law PV = C, The free air delivered was
Im3/min. Speed of the compressor is 300rpm , Stroke to bore ratio is 1.5:1.
Mechanical efficiency is 85% and motor transmission efficiency is 90%.
Determine i) Indicated power and Isothermal efficiency.
ii) Cylinder dimensions and power of the motor required to drive the
compresSor.

OR
Q.10 a. Derive an expression for condition of maximum discharge through a 10 L3 CO3
nozzle.

b A convergent - divergent nozzle is required to discharge 360 kg/hr of 10|L3 CO5

steam. The nozzle is supplied with steam and 10 bar and 0.97 dry and
discharges against a back pressure of 0.5 bar. Neglecting the effect of
friction, find the throat and exit diameters. Assume the condition for
maximum discharge.
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