QUESTION BANK

SUBJECT CODE / NAME: ME3492 /HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS

SEM / YEAR : IV SEM / II YEAR
PART – A (2 Marks)
S.No Questions Level Competence
1. Point out the applications of fluid power. BT-2 Understanding
2. Mention the factors influencing the volumetric efficiency of the pump. BT-2 Understanding

PART-B (13 Marks)

S.No Questions Marks Level Competence
1. Write short notes on the advantages and disadvantages of fluid 13 BT-4 Analyzing
power.
2. (i) Discuss the applications of fluid power systems. 7 BT-3 Applying
(ii) Explain the components of hydraulic and pneumatic 6
systems.
3. Enumerate on the different types of fluid power system. BT-1 Remembering
4. A hand operated hydraulic jack as shown in the figure has a 13 BT-5 Evaluating
piston pump with a cylinder diameter of 30 mm and a stroke
of 50 mm. The operator makes one cycle (one suction stroke
and one delivery stroke) per second in the pump. The ram
cylinder is of 60 mm diameter raises a load of 8000 N.
Calculate the following (a) Pressure in the system (b) Force
exerted on the rod of the pump. (c) Force on the handle given
by the operator
(d) the number of cycles of hand pump to lift the load by 500
mm. (e) What is the output power assuming 90% efficiency.
5. Elaborate on any one applications of Pascal’s law with a neat 13 BT-3 Applying
sketch.
6. Explain any 8 properties of hydraulic fluids. 13 BT-1 Remembering
7. Discuss the influence of temperature on the viscosity of the 13 BT-4 Analyzing
 hydraulic fluids.
8. Explain in detail about the various losses in hydraulic fluid 13 BT-1 Remembering
power systems.
9. (i) A gear pump has a 75 mm outside diameter, 1 50 mm 7 BT-5 Evaluating
inside diameter and a 25 mm width. If the volumetric
efficiency is 90
% at the rated pressure, what is the corresponding actual flow
rate? The pump speed is 1000 rpm. 6
(ii) A gear pump with the following specification runs at 1400
rpm. Module = 3 mm/tooth, Gear width = 15 mm, Number of
teeth = 12, Pressure angle = 20˚. Determine (i) Theoretical
discharge (ii) Hydraulic power produced by the pump when
the
working against a pressure of 100 bar.
10. A hydraulic pump delivers oil at 60 bar, 120 l/min into a 13 BT-5 Evaluating
circuit laid on a horizontal plane. There are four elbows
(K=0.75), one globe valve fully open (K=10) and a direction
control valve (pressure drop = 3 bar) with the inside diameter
of the pipe as 30 mm. The total length of the straight run pipe
is 20 m and the specific gravity of the oil is 0.9. The
kinematic viscosity of the oil is 0.0001m2/s. Determine the
pressure at the exit point of
the pipe.
11. (i) A pump has a displacement of 81.9 cm3. It delivers 75.8 x 8 BT-5 Evaluating
10-3 m3/min at 1000 rpm at 67 bar. If the prime mover input
torque is 100 Nm. Determine the overall efficiency,
volumetric efficiency and theoretical torque required to
operate the pump. 5
(ii) A vane pump is to have a volumetric displacement of 121.8
cm3. It has a rotor diameter of 65 mm, a camring diameter of
90 mm and a vane width of 50 mm. Determine its
eccentricity.
12. Describe the construction and working principle of radial 13 BT-2 Understanding
piston pump with neat sketch.
13. Explain the construction and working principle of bend axis 13 BT-2 Understanding
axial piston pump with suitable sketch.
14. Explain the construction and working principle of in-line axial 13 BT-2 Understanding
piston pump with suitable sketch.
15. (i) Explain the pumping theory with suitable sketch. 6 BT-3 Applying
(ii) Explain the working of Lobe pump with suitable sketch. 7
16. Explain the working principle of following pumps with neat BT-2 Understanding
sketch
7
(i) Lobe pump
(ii) Screw pump 6
17. (i) Explain the external gear pump with suitable sketch. 6 BT-2 Understanding
(ii) Explain the working of internal gear pump with neat sketch. 7
18. Discuss the following BT-2 Understanding

(i) Balanced vane pump. 6

(ii) Unbalanced vane pump. 7

PART-C (15 Marks)

S.No Questions Marks Level Competence
1. The system shown in the figure contains a pump delivering 15 BT-5 Evaluating
high pressure oil of specific gravity 0.9 and kinematic
viscosity
1.25 x 10-4 m2/s to a hydraulic motor. A pipe connects the
pump and motor has an inner diameter of 25 mm and length
15
m. The pipe has two elbow fittings (K=0.75) and one check
valve (K=4.0). The motor is placed 6m above the pump. The
inlet pressure to the motor is 34 bar. Determine the pump
discharge pressure, if the discharge from the pump os 150
l/min.
2. (i) A radial piston pump has the following specificcations: 7 BT-5 Evaluating
Maximum pressure = 30 bar, Diameter of the plunger = 50
mm, number of plungers = 7, maximum eccentricity = 10
mm, Speed of rotation of the shaft = 1500 rpm. Calculate
(a) Theoretical discharge and actual discharge. (b) theoretical
and actual power required to drive the pump, given that
mechanical efficiency is given as 80 % and volumetric
efficiency is given as 90 %.
(ii) A hydraulic system requires 32 l/min of a fluid pressure of 8
260 bar. The pump to be used is a manually variable axial
piston pump having a maximum displacement per revolution
 of 28 cm3. The pump is driven at 1430 rpm and has an overall
efficiency of 0.85 and a volumetric efficiency of 0.9.
3. List and explain the design criteria of Linear and Rotary pump 15 BT-3 Applying
in the hydraulic systems.
4. Design the hydraulic circuit and explain with neat sketch for 15 BT-6 Creating
the application of hand operated hydraulic jack.
5. Design the hydraulic circuit and explain with neat sketch for 15 BT-6 Creating
the application of air-to-hydraulic pressure booster.
 UNIT – II – HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR & CONTROL COMPONENTS
Hydraulic Actuators: Cylinders – Types and construction, Application, Hydraulic cushioning –
Hydraulic motors - Control Components: Direction Control, Flow control and pressure control valves
– Types, Construction and Operation – Servo and Proportional valves – Applications – Accessories:
Reservoirs, Pressure Switches – Applications –Fluid Power ANSI Symbols – Problems.
PART – A (2 Marks)
S.No Questions Level Competence
1. Define actuator. BT-1 Remembering
2. List the benefits of choosing the correct cylinder in a hydraulic system. BT-1 Remembering
3. Classify the cylinders based on their function. BT-2 Understanding
4. Differentiate between linear actuator and rotary actuator. BT-2 Understanding
5. Mention the uses of hydraulic shock absorber. BT-2 Understanding
6. Define barrel in hydraulics. BT-1 Remembering
7. Draw the graphical symbol for single acting hydraulic cylinder. BT-1 Remembering
8. Define volumetric efficiency. BT-1 Remembering
9. Define mechanical efficiency. BT-2 Understanding
10. Define overall efficiency. BT-1 Remembering
11. Distinguish between hydraulic power and brake power. BT-2 Understanding
12. List the basic types of valves. BT-1 Remembering
13. State the significance of directional control valves. BT-1 Remembering
14. Classify hydraulic motors. BT-2 Understanding
15. Indicate the objecctives of hydraulic valves. BT-2 Understanding
16. Mention the types of cylinder mountings. BT-1 Remembering
17. Interpret the functions of pressure control valve. BT-2 Understanding
18. Point out the advantages of using compound relief valve. BT-1 Remembering
19. List the various centre characteristics of three position four way valves. BT-2 Understanding
20. Compare open centre and closed centre in three position valves. BT-1 Remembering
21. Point out the purpose of tandem centre. BT-2 Understanding
22. Classify flow control valve. BT-2 Understanding
23. List the applications of pressure reducing valve. BT-1 Remembering
24. Indicate some considerations for correct mounting of the cylinder. BT-2 Understanding
25. Mention the parameters to be considered while designing a valve. BT-2 Understanding
 PART-B (13 Marks)
S.No Questions Marks Level Competence
1. Write short notes on gear type motors and vane type motors. 13 BT-1 Remembering
2. (i) A hydraulic motor has a volumetric displacement of 125 5 BT-5 Evaluating
3
cm and a pressure rating of 150 bar. It receives a theoretical
flow rate of oil 0.0015 m3/s from a pump. Find the (i) motor
speed (ii) theoretical torque (iii) theoretical power.
(ii) A hydraulic motor has a displacement of 150 cm3 and 8
operates with a pressure of 120 bar and a speed of 2500 rpm.
The actual flow rate consumed by the motor is 0.00781 m3/s
and the actual torque delivered by the motor is 250 Nm.
Determine (a) Volumetric efficiency (b) mechanical efficiency
(c) Overall efficiency (d) Power delivered by the motor.
3. Write short notes on single acting cylinder and cylinder 13 BT-2 Understanding
cushioning with a neat sketch.
4. Enumerate on the factors involved in the rating of a hydraulic 13 BT-4 Analyzing
motors.
5. Explain the construction and working principle of rotary 13 BT-2 Understanding
spool valve used in the hydraulic systems.
6. With neat sketch explain the construction of Telescopic 13 BT-2 Understanding
cylinder and state its application with example.
7. Explain with neat sketch about the following 6 BT-1 Remembering
(i) Unloading valve.
7
(ii) Sequence valve.
8. (i) Explain the working principle of Mechanical 7 BT-2 Understanding
hydraulic servo valve.
(ii) Explain the flapper servo valve with neat sketch. 6
9. List the components used in the hydraulic systems and sketch 13 BT-1 Remembering
the ANSI symbol of all the components in the hydraulic
systems.
10. (i) A pressure relief valve has a pressure setting of 200 bar. 5 BT-5 Evaluating
Determine the power loss across the valve if all the pump flow
of 120 l/min flows back to the reservoir through this valve.
 (ii) A high-low circuit with an unloading valve is employed 8
for press application. The press requires a flow rate of 200
l/min for high-speed opening and closing of the dies at
maximum pressure of 30 bar. The workstroke needs a
maximum pressure of 30 bar. The workstroke needs a
maximum pressure of 400 bar but a flow rate between 12 and
20 l/min will be acceptable.
Determine the suitable delivery for each pump.
11. In a meter-in circuit, a cylinder with 100 mm bore diameter 13 BT-5 Evaluating
and 70 mm diameter is used to exert a forward thrust of 100
kN with a velocity of 0.5 m/min. Neglect the pressure drop
through the piping and valves. If the pump flow is 20 l/min.
Determine
(a) Pressure required at pump on extend (b) Flow through the
flow control valve (c) Relief valve setting (d) Flow out of
pressure relief valve (e) System efficiency during extend.
12. Explain the following with neat sketch BT-1 Remembering
(i) Poppet valve. 6
(ii) Pilot operated check valve 7
13. Explain the following BT-1 Remembering
(i) 4/3- Direction Control Valve. 7
(ii) 3/2-DirectionControlValve 6
14. Explain with neat sketch about different types of flow 13 BT-2 Understanding
control valve used in the hydraulic systems.
15. Explain with neat sketch about the following BT-1 Remembering
(i) Meter-in circuit 7
(ii) Meter-out circuit 6
16. Explain with neat sketch about spring loaded pressure relief 13 BT-2 Understanding
valve and pressure reducing valve.
17. Explain with neat sketch about compound pressure relief 13 BT-2 Understanding
valve.
18. Discuss the following BT-2 Understanding
(i) Proportional pressure relief valve. 7
(ii) Proportional pressure reducing valve. 6
PART-C (15 Marks)
S.No Questions Marks Level Competence
1. (i) A pump supplies oil at 0.002 m 3/s to a 50 mm diameter 8 BT-5 Evaluating
double acting cylinder and a rod diameter is 20 mm. If the
load is 6000 N both in extending and retracting. Determine
(a) Piston velocity during the extension stroke and retraction
stroke. (b) Pressure during the extension stroke and retraction
stroke. (c) Power during the extension stroke and retraction
stroke.
(ii) A hydraulic cylinder has to move a table of weight 13 kN. 7
Speed of the cylinder is to be accelerated upto a velocity of
0.13 m/s in 0.5 seconds and brought to a stop within a distance
of 0.02 m. Assume coefficient of sliding friction as 0.15 and
cylinder bore diameter as 50 mm. Calculate the surge
pressure.
2. (i) A cylinder has a bore of 125 mm diameter and a rod of 70 8 BT-5 Evaluating
mm diameter. It drives a load of 2000 kg vertically up and
down at a maximum velocity of 3 m/s. The load is slowed
down to rest in the cushion length of 50 mm. If the relief
valve is set at 140 bar, Determine the average pressure in the
cushions while extending and retracting.
(ii) A two stage telescopic cylinder is used to tilt the body of a 7
lorry. When the lorry is fully laden, the cylinder has to exert a
force equivalent to 40 kNat all points in its stroke. The
outside diameters of the tubes forming two stages are 75 mm
and 100
mm. If the pump powering the cylinder delivers 12 l/min.
Calculate the extend speed and pressure required for each
stage of the cylinder when tilting fully laden lorry.
3. A cylinder has a bore of 125 mm diameter and a rod of 70 15 BT-5 Evaluating
mm diameter. It drives a load of 2000 kg vertically up and
down at a maximum velocity of 3 m/s. The load is slowed
down to rest in the cushion length of 50 mm. If the relief
valve is set at 140
bar, Determine the average pressure in the cushions while
 extending and retracting.
4. Design the hydraulic drilling circuit using sequence valve and 15 BT-6 Creating
explain with neat sketch.
5. Explain and design the hydraulic circuit by using pressure 15 BT-6 Creating
reducing valve for the weld and clamp unit to weld the
Engineering
materials.
 UNIT – III – HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS
Accumulators, Intensifiers, Industrial hydraulic circuits – Regenerative, Pump Unloading, Double- Pump,
Pressure Intensifier, Air-over oil, Sequence, Reciprocation, Synchronization, Fail-Safe, Speed Control,
Hydrostatic transmission, Electro hydraulic circuits, Mechanical hydraulic servo systems.
PART – A (2 Marks)
S.No Questions Level Competence
1. Draw the different types of accumulator symbols. BT-1 Remembering
2. State the functions of accumulators. BT-1 Remembering
3. What is meant by sizing of accumulator? BT-2 Understanding
4. Identify the function of pressure intensifier. BT-2 Understanding
5. Define the term “capacity of accumulator” BT-2 Understanding
6. Identify type of gases used in a gas loaded accumulator. BT-1 Remembering
7. Mention the reason for non-separator type gas loaded accumulator not BT-1 Remembering
preferred in hydraulic systems.
8. What condition in a hydraulic system would require an intensifier? BT-1 Remembering
9. List any four applications of intensifier. BT-2 Understanding
10. Draw fluid power symbol for pressure intensifier and gas loaded type BT-1 Remembering
accumulator.
11. Define the term intensifier ratio. BT-2 Understanding
12. List the factors to be considered while designing any fluid power BT-1 Remembering
system.
13. Why extension stroke faster than the retraction stroke in the regenerative BT-2 Understanding
circuit?
14. Indicate the purpose of using fail safe circuit in any hydraulic system. BT-2 Understanding
15. Define servo control system. BT-2 Understanding
16. Define the term lap and null with respect to servo valves. BT-1 Remembering
17. Mention any four applications hydro-mechanical servo valves. BT-2 Understanding
18. Indicate the purpose of air over oil intensifier circuit. BT-1 Remembering
19. Define hydraulic accumulator and classify its types. BT-2 Understanding
20. Differentiate between electro hydraulic servo valve and mechanical BT-1 Remembering
servo valves.
21. List the sources of dynamic forces occurring in the accumulators. BT-2 Understanding
22. Classify the separator type gas loaded accumulator. BT-2 Understanding
23. State the drawback of using piston type gas loaded accumulator. BT-1 Remembering
24. Interpret the advantages of bladder type accumulator. BT-2 Understanding
25. List some applications of intensifier circuits. BT-2 Understanding

PART-B (13 Marks)

S.No Questions Marks Level Competence
1. With a neat sketch, explain the construction and working of a 13 BT-2 Understanding
piston type accumulator and diaphragm type accumulator?
2. Explain the construction and working of the following BT-2 Understanding
(i) Dead weight accumulator. 7
Spring loaded accumulator. 6
3. Write short notes on the application of the accumulator circuits 13 BT-3 Applying
in leakage compensation and auxillary power source.
4. Enumerate on the sizing of the accumulator. 13 BT-2 Understanding
5. A weight loaded accumulator has a ram of 300 mm diameter 13 BT-5 Evaluating
and stroke 6 m. It is loaded with 500 kN weight. The
packing friction accounts for 3 % of the total force. If the
ram falls steadily through its full range in 120 seconds and
pump delivers 7.5 l/min at the same time. Determine
the total
discharge and power supplied at the mains.
6. Design and explain the working of a regenerative circuit. 13 BT-6 Creating
7. (i) What is the size of accumulator necessary to supply 4920 5 BT-5 Evaluating
cm3 of oil with an allowable pressure from 210 bar absolute to
105 bar absolute. The precharge pressure is 70 bar absolute.
The charging and discharging processes are isothermal.
(ii)With a neat sketch, Explain the application of regenerative 8
circuit in the drilling machine.
8. Describe a hydraulic circuit for synchronizing two cylinder 13 BT-3 Applying
with flow control valves.
9. Design and explain the working of a sequencing circuit. 13 BT-6 Creating
10. Design the intensifier circuit for the application of punching 13 BT-6 Creating
press in the hydraulic circuit.
11. A punch press circuit with five stations operated by five 13 BT-5 Evaluating
 parallel cylinders connected to an internsifier. The cylinders
are single acting cylinders with spring return and piston
diameter of the cylinder is 140 mm. The cylinders are used
for punching 10 mm diameter holes on sheet metal 1.5 mm
thickness. The ultimate shear strength of the sheet metal is
300 MN/m2. The punching stroke requires 10 mm travel. If
the intensification ratio is 20 and the stroke of the intensifier
is 1.3
m. Determine the (a) Pressure of the oil from the pump (b)
Diameter of small and large cylinder of intensifier.
12. A double acting cylinder is hooked up in a regenerative 13 BT-5 Evaluating
circuit for drilling application. The relief valve is set as 75
bar. The piston diameter is 140 mm and rod diameter is 100
mm. If the pump flows 80 l/min. Find the cylinder speed and
load carrying
capacity for various positions of direction control valve.
13. (i) Two double acting cylinders are to be synchronized by 8 BT-5 Evaluating
connecting them in series. The load acting in each cylinder is
4000 N. If one of the cylinder having the piston diameter 50
mm and rod diameter is 28 mm. Determine (a) Diameter of
the second cylinder. (b) Pressure requirement of the pump (c)
Power of the pump in kW if the cylinder velocity is 4 m/s.
(ii) A hydraulic intensifier is meant to enhance the fluid 5
pressure from 50 bar to 200 bar. Its small cylinder capacity is
23 litres and has a stroke of 1.5 m. Determine the diameter of
the largest cylinder to be used for this intensifier.
14. Draw and explain the Air-over-oil circuit used in the 13 BT-2 Understanding
hydraulic circuit.
15. Draw and explain the Air-oil intensifier circuit used in the 13 BT-2 Understanding
hydraulic circuit.
16. Draw and explain the Air-oil cylinder circuit used in the 13 BT-2 Understanding
hydraulic circuit.
17. List the comparison of hydro pneumatic, hydraulic and 13 BT-4 Analyzing
pneumatic system
18. Design and explain the working of Electro hydraulic circuit 13 BT-2 Understanding
 with a neat sketch.

PART-C (15 Marks)

S.No Questions Marks Level Competence
1. (i) Determine the size of the accumulator to reduce the 10 BT-5 Evaluating
hydraulic line shock in a system handling gasoline with a
specific gravity of 0.88 with a normal rate of flow 12.65 l/s.
The inner diameter of the pipe is 150 mm and the length is
1924
m. The system pressure at normal rate of flow is 10 bar
absolute. Maximum allowed shock pressure when shut-off
valve is closed is 17 bar absolute. The accumulator is
precharged with nitrogen. 5
(ii) What is the size of the accumulator necessary to supply
4920 cm3 of oil with an allowable pressure from 210 bar
absolute to 105 bar absolute. The precharge pressure is 70 bar
absolute. The charging and discharging processes are
isothermal.
2. Create a fail safe control circuit using emergency cut off value 15 BT-6 Creating
and two-hand safety control circuit.
3. Enumerate on the hydrostatic transmission with suitable 15 BT-2 Understanding
sketches and applications.
4. Design and explain a hydraulic circuit for the robot arm 15 BT-6 Creating
applications.
5. Design and explain a hydraulic circuit for the hydraulic 15 BT-6 Creating
operations of machine tools.
 UNIT – IV – PNEUMATIC AND ELECTRO PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
Properties of air – Perfect Gas Laws – Compressor – Filters, Regulator, Lubricator, Muffler, Air
control Valves, Quick Exhaust Valves, Pneumatic actuators, Design of Pneumatic circuit – Cascade
method – Electro Pneumatic System – Elements – Ladder diagram – Problems, Introduction to
fluidics and
pneumatic logic circuits.
PART – A (2 Marks)
S.No Questions Level Competence
1. Compare pneumatic system with the hydraulic system. BT-2 Understanding
2. List the properties of air. BT-1 Remembering
3. State Boyle’s law. BT-1 Remembering
4. State Charles law. BT-1 Remembering
5. List the basic components of pneumatic system. BT-1 Remembering
6. Mention the functions of compressor. BT-2 Understanding
7. Interpret the necessity of lubricator in a pneumatic system. BT-2 Understanding
8. Point out the components of air filter. BT-1 Remembering
9. State the functions of pressure regulator. BT-2 Understanding
10. Indicate the functions of a lubricator. BT-2 Understanding
11. Mention the advantages of double acting pneumatic cylinder over the BT-2 Understanding
single acting pneumatic cylinder.
12. List the applications of air motors. BT-3 Applying
13. A compressor has a rated output of 3 standard m3/min air delivery. What BT-5 Evaluating
will be the output at an absolute pressure of 800 kPa at the same
temperature.
14. A compressor delivers 2.3 standard m3/min air through a 25 mm inside BT-5 Evaluating
diameter pipe at a pressure of 10 bar. Find the pressure loss for a length
of 75 m.
15. Compute the size of the receiver that must supply air to a pneumatic BT-5 Evaluating
circuit using 0.57 standard m3/min for 6 min between 7 bar and 5.5 bar
if the compressor is running and delivering air at 0.14 standard m3/min.
16. Determine the actual power required to drive a compressor that delivers BT-5 Evaluating
1.5 standard m3/min of air at 6 bar (gauge). The overall efficiency of the
compressor is 80 %.
17. Give the standard graphical symbol for FRL unit. BT-1 Remembering
18. Point out the purpose of a quick Exhaust Valve. BT-2 Understanding
19. Sketch the graphical symbol of pneumatic regulator. BT-1 Remembering
20. Mention the function at reservoir in a pneumatic system BT-2 Understanding
21. Classify the logical circuits. BT-2 Understanding
22. Mention the factors influencing the selection of the filter. BT-2 Understanding
23. Give the truth table for fluidic AND/NAND gate. BT-2 Understanding
24. Define fluidics BT-1 Remembering
25. Define Programmable Logic Control (PLC). BT-1 Remembering

PART-B (13 Marks)

S.No Questions Marks Level Competence
1. (i) A double acting pneumatic cylinder with a 50 mm bore, 20 8 BT-5 Evaluating
mm rod and a 100 mm stroke length must cycle 50 times per
minute. The supply pressure is 4.5 bar (gauge). Determine (a)
what is the force output of the cylinder on the extend and
retract strokes. (b) what is the air consumption of the cylinder
in standard m3/min.
(ii) A vacuum suction cup having a lip with 80 mm outside 5
diameter and 60 mm inside diameter is used for lifting the
sheets. If the suction pressure is -0.5 bar gauge, how heavy
sheet can be lifted using this suction cup. Assume a factor of
safety of 2.
2. (i) Write short notes on the laws governing the compressible 5 BT-2 Understanding
nature of the air.
(ii) Write short notes on the basic pneumatic system. 8
3. Enumerate on the construction, working of piston type and 13 BT-2 Understanding
vane type compressors.
4. Write short notes on two-way valve and three-way valve. 13 BT-2 Understanding
5. Explain the construction and working of four-way valve and 13 BT-3 Applying
five-way valve.
6. Explain the factors influencing the selection of the pneumatic 13 BT-4 Analyzing
components.
7. With a help of the pneumatic circuit, Explain the construction 13 BT-3 Applying
 and working of speed control circuit and quick exhaust circuit.
8. With a neat sketch of the pneumatic filter and explain its 13 BT-3 Applying
construction and working of cartridge filter.
9. With a neat sketch of the pneumatic Regulator and explain its 13 BT-3 Applying
construction and working.
10. Explain the construction and working principle of Muffler with 13 BT-3 Applying
neat sketch.
11. Sketch the graphical symbol and Explain the construction and 13 BT-4 Analyzing
working principle of FRL Unit with neat sketch.
12. Design a pneumatic circuit using cascade method for the 13 BT-6 Creating
sequence A+ A- B+ B- and explain its working principle.
13. Explain the construction and operation of rotary actuators 13 BT-3 Applying
with neat sketch.
14. Design a pneumatic circuit for the following sequence using 13 BT-6 Creating
cascade method A+B+B-A- where the + cylinder extraction
and - cylinder retraction.
15. Discuss the construction and operation of the basic fluidic 13 BT-2 Understanding
devices.
16. Draw the circuit of control of air cylinder using Flip-Flop and 13 BT-6 Creating
explain it.
17. Explain the ladder logic diagram with a suitable example. 13 BT-3 Applying
18. Write short notes on step counter method. 13 BT-3 Applying

PART-C (15 Marks)

S.No Questions Marks Level Competence
1. Enumerate the factors influencing the selection of the filter, 15 BT-4 Analyzing
regulator, lubricator and sizing of the compressors.
2. With a help of the pneumatic circuit, Explain the construction 15 BT-3 Applying
and working of two step feed control circuit and time delay
circuit.
3. Discuss how the coanda effect is useful to develop a mono- 15 BT-4 Analyzing
stable and bi-stable- flip flop device
4. (i) Design a pneumatic cascade circuit for the following 10 BT-6 Creating
 sequence of operation: A+ B+B-C+C-A- .
(ii) Develop the travel-step diagram for the above sequence 5
of operation.
5. Explain the various approaches used for entering the program 15 BT-4 Analyzing
into the PLC.
 UNIT – V – TROUBLE SHOOTING AND APPLICATIONS
Installation, Selection, Maintenance, Trouble Shooting and Remedies in Hydraulic and Pneumatic
systems, Design of hydraulic circuits for Drilling, Planning, Shaping, Surface grinding, Press and
Forklift applications. Design of Pneumatic circuits for Pick and Place applications and tool handling in
CNC Machine tools – Low cost Automation – Hydraulic and Pneumatic power packs.
PART – A (2 Marks)
S.No Questions Level Competence
1. Mention the common defects occurring in the hydraulic system. BT-1 Remembering
2. List the parameters to be assessed before the taking the decision of BT-2 Understanding
reconditioning a hydraulic system.
3. Define preventive maintenance. BT-1 Remembering
4. Mention the key properties to be evaluated while inspecting the BT-2 Understanding
hydraulic oil.
5. Mention the properties of the hydraulic oil apart from transmitting BT-1 Remembering
power.
6. Point out the properties that are subjected to change service life of the BT-1 Remembering
oil.
7. Interpret the precaution measures to be taken while inspecting the odour BT-2 Understanding
of the oil.
8. Indicate the possible ways for the contaminants to enter into the BT-2 Understanding
hydraulic system.
9. List the problems caused by the contaminants in the hydraulic system. BT-1 Remembering
10. Identify the factors influencing the life of a filter in the hydraulic BT-2 Understanding
system.
11. Define cavitation. BT-1 Remembering
12. List the effects of cavitation in the pump. BT-2 Understanding
13. Point out the basic requirements for trouble free life of fluid power BT-1 Remembering
systems?
14. Name any two faults that can be found in pneumatic systems. BT-2 Understanding
15. Define pump priming. BT-1 Remembering
16. List the four important steps of condition based monitoring. BT-1 Remembering
17. Mention the three stages of maintenance. BT-1 Remembering
18. Indicate the physical signals that helps to find the fault in a CBM BT-2 Understanding
 technique.
19. What is meant by interlock contacts? BT-1 Remembering
20. Mention any two roles of pneumatic systems in low cost automation BT-2 Understanding
21. Define power pack. BT-1 Remembering
22. List the important components of a hydraulic power Pack. BT-1 Remembering
23. Suggest remedies for the problem of leakage of compressed air in BT-2 Understanding
pneumatic system.
24. Suggest a remedy to reduce or prevent excessive heating of oil in BT-2 Understanding
hydraulic system.
25. List the causes for a noisy operation in a pump. BT-2 Understanding

PART-B (13 Marks)

S.No Questions Marks Level Competence
1. Design and draw a circuit using the hydraulic components for 13 BT-6 Creating
the Shaping operation.
2. Design and draw a circuit using the hydraulic components for 13 BT-6 Creating
the Drilling operation.
3. List the common type of defects occurring in a hydraulic 13 BT-2 Understanding
system.
4. Write short notes on the various approaches used for reducing 13 BT-4 Analyzing
the entry the contaminants in the hydraulic system.
5. Describe the causes of the contamination occurring in the 13 BT-4 Analyzing
hydraulic system.
6. (i) Explain the preventive action to be taken to control the 7 BT-4 Analyzing
component fittings and failure due to the entry of the
contaminants.
(ii) Write short notes on the methods of measurement 6
contamination levels in a hydraulic system.
7. Discuss the corrective measures taken to enhance the filter life 13 BT-4 Analyzing
on a regular basis.
8. Enumerate the important guidelines given to the maintenance 13 BT-2 Understanding
personnel to maintain the effective functioning of the
hydraulic system.
 9. Design a circuit using the hydraulic components for the Press 13 BT-6 Creating
operation.
10. Enumerate on hydraulic and pneumatic power packs with 13 BT-2 Understanding
suitable sketches and illustrations.
11. Explain in detail about how the failure and trouble shooting is 13 BT-2 Understanding
carried out in pneumatic system.
12. Design a circuit using the hydraulic components for the surface 13 BT-6 Creating
grinding operation.
13. Design and draw a circuit using the hydraulic components for 13 BT-6 Creating
the planning machine operation.
14. Tabulate the various faults, probable causes and also the BT-2 Understanding
remedial actions for the following hydraulic system
components:
(i) Pump 3
(ii) DC Valve 3
(iii) Hydraulic motors 3
(iv) Hydraulic cylinders 4
15. Enlist the various faults, probable causes and also the remedial BT-2 Understanding
actions for the following pneumatic system components:
(i) Compressor 3
(ii) FRL Unit 3
(iii) Air cylinder 3
(iv) Pipelines and hoses. 4
16. Enumerate the rules to be carried out for the installation of 13 BT-2 Understanding
tubing.
17. Write short notes on the trouble- possible causes and remedies 13 BT-4 Analyzing
for regulator and lubricator.
18. Design a circuit using the hydraulic components for any 13 BT-6 Creating
material handling operations.

PART-C (15 Marks)

S.No Questions Marks Level Competence
1. Design and develop a pneumatic system to pick and place 15 BT-6 Creating
 objects.
2. Design and develop the tool handling system in a CNC 15 BT-6 Creating
machine
3. Narrate a case study of low cost automation using the 15 BT-6 Creating
hydraulic
and pneumatic system.
4. Draw and explain a pneumatic circuit to actuate a shaping 15 BT-6 Creating
machine ram. Incorporate the following features in the circuit.
(a) rapid tool approach (b) slow cutting (c) rapid tool
retraction / return.
5. Design and develop a hydraulic circuit for material handling 15 BT-6 Creating
in a fork lift applications.