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GRADUATESHIP/ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP EXAMINATION

(Equivalent to BE/B.Tech Examination)
APR/MAY-2019
SEVENTH SEMESTER
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
AMM051 - OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 marks

PART- A
Answer all questions. Each question carries 3 marks
1. What is operations research?
2. What are the two forms of a LPP?
3. What do you understand by transportation problem?
4. Define dual of LPP.
5. What do you mean by integer programming problem?
6. What is dynamic programming?
7. Define critical activity and critical path.
8. Define two person zero sum game.
9. Define a queue
10. What is meant by inventory?

PART- B
Answer any FIVE questions. Each question carries 14 marks.
11. Solve the following problem by simplex method
Minimize Z = x1-3x2+2x3
Subject to the constraints
3x1-x2+2x3 ≤ 7,
-2x1+4x2≤ 12,
-4x1+3x2+8x3 ≤ 10,
x1, x2, x3 ≥0
12. Solve by Dual simplex method the following LPP
Minimize Z = 5x1+6x2
Subject to the constraints
x1+x2≥2,
4x1+x2≥ 4
x1, x2 ≥0
13. A student has to take examination in three courses X,Y,Z. He has three days available for study. He
feels it would be best to devote a whole day to study the same course, so that he may study a course
for one day, two days or three days or not at all. His estimates of grades he may get by studying are as
follows
 Study days/ X Y Z
course
0 1 2 1
1 2 2 2
2 2 4 4
3 4 5 4
How should he plan to study so that he maximizes the sum of his grades?
14. A small maintenance project consists of the following jobs whose precedence relationships is given
below
Job 1-2 1-3 2-3 2-5 3-4 3-6 4-5 4-6 5-6 6-7
Duration 15 15 3 5 8 12 1 14 3 14
(days)
(i) Draw an arrow diagram representing the project
(ii) Find the total float for each activity
(iii) Find the critical path and the total project duration
15. Arrivals of a telephone booth are considered to be poisson with an average time of 10 min. between
one arrival and the next. The length of a phone call is assumed to be distributed exponentially with
mean 3 min.
(i) What is the probability that a person arriving at the booth will have to wait?
(ii) The telephone department will install a second booth, when convinced that an arrival has
to wait on the average for at least 3 min. for phone. By how much the flow of arrivals
should increase in order to justify a second booth?
(iii) What is the average length of the queue that forms time to time?
(iv) What is the probability that it will take him more than 10 minutes altogether to wait for
the phone and complete his call?
16. A super market has two girls ringing up sales at the counters. If the service time for each customer is
exponential with mean 4 minutes and if people arrive in a Poisson fashion at the counter at the rate of
10 per hour, then calculate
a) The probability of having to wait for service.
b) the expected percentage of idle time for each girl.
c) If a customer has to wait find the expected length of his waiting time.
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(Equivalent to BE/B.Tech Examination)
APR/MAY-2019
SEVENTH SEMESTER
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
AMM050 - ENERGY CONVERSION EQUIPMENT

Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 marks

PART- A
Answer all questions. Each question carries 3 marks
1. How does a dc motor adjust itself to match the mechanical load.
2. What is slip speed? How it is related to slip?
3. What are the different losses occur in a poly phase induction motor?
4. What is the role of commutators in a d.c. machine?
5. Define critical speed and critical resistance of a dc generator.
6. Draw the phasor diagram of single phase transformer on load.
7. Why is the starting current very high in a dc motor?
8. How is a synchronous motor started?
9. What is the efficiency and power factor of a transformer at no load condition?
10. What is synchronization of alternators?
PART- B
Answer any FIVE questions. Each question carries 14 marks.
11. A 3 phase 1500kVA, star connected, 50 Hz, 2300V alternator has a per phase resistance of 0.12Ω. A
field current of 70 A produces a short circuit current equal to the full load current of 376 A in each
line. The same field current produces an emf of 700V on open circuit. Determine the synchronous
reactance of the machine and its full load regulation at 0.8 power factor lagging.
12. Answer the following
a) Draw and explain the phasor diagram of an ac serious motor.
b) Describe the construction and working of a capacitor-start single-phase induction motor.
13. Answer the following
a) Explain briefly the construction and working of a 3 point starter by drawing a neat diagram.
b) Define critical field resistance and explain how does it affect the voltage build up process in a
d.c. generator
14. Answer the following
a) Explain the role of damper winding during starting of synchronous motor.
b) Derive an expression for the maximum torque developed in an induction motor. Neglect its
stator leakage impedance.
15. Answer the following
a) Explain why the terminal voltage of a d.c. shunt generator falls as it is loaded.
b) Derive the EMF equation of DC generator by BLV concept.
16. Explain various method of starting a three-phase induction motor.
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QUESTION PAPER CODE : EX-AMM0349

GRADUATESHIP/ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP EXAMINATION

(Equivalent to BE/B.Tech Examination)
APR/MAY-2019
SEVENTH SEMESTER
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
AMM054 - REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 marks

PART- A
Answer any FIVE questions. Each question carries 20 marks.
1. Answer the following
a) Refrigerating machine working between the temperature limits of 13C and 37 C and has
90% relative COP. It consumes 4.8 kW power. Determine TR capacity. For same TR
capacity, how much power will be consumed by carnot refrigerator? Also for the same power
consumption, determine TR capacity of carnot refrigerator operating between same
temperature limits. (10)
b) Explain the working of compressor used in air conditioning system of car with sketch? (10)
2. Answer the following
a) Explain the concept of sensible heat factor and bypass factor with suitable sketches? (5)
b) List different types of dehumidifiers. Describe most commonly used type with sketch? (5)
c) Explain the thermal exchange mechanism of human body with environment? (5)
d) Explain the working principle of thermostatic expansion valve with the help of neat diagram.
(5)
3. A vapour compression system using R 12 works between -15°C and 35°C as evaporator and
condenser temperature respectively. Using P-H chart determine i) COP ii) Mass flow of refrigerant
per TR iii) Piston displacement per TR using volumetric efficiency =80% iv) Heat rejected in the e
condenser per TR.
4. An air cooling system for a jet plane cock pit operates on the simple cycle. The cockpit is to be
maintained at 25°C. The ambient air pressure and temperature are 0.35 bar and -15°C respectively.
The pressure ratio of the jet compressor is 3. The plane speed is 1000 km/hr. The air is passed through
a heat exchanger after compression and cooled to its original conditions entering into the air jet. The
pressure loss in heat exchanger is 0.1 bar. The pressure of air leaving the cooling turbine is 1.013 and
is also the pressure in the cockpit. The cooling load in the cockpit is 70 kW. Determine i) Mass flow
rate of air circulated to the cabin. ii) Net power delivered to the refrigeration system. iii) The COP of
the system.
5. Answer the following
a) Explain ASHRAE numbering system for refrigerants with example. (10)
b) What is effective temperature? Which are the factors governing effective temperature? (10)
6. What is refrigeration and air-conditioning and state the various types of air-conditioning? And also
differentiate between refrigeration and air conditioning?
7. Differentiate between sensing elements and actuating elements, used in a refrigeration control system.
Give examples of both. Comparison of compression and vapour absorption refrigeration system
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QUESTION PAPER CODE : EX-AMM0347

GRADUATESHIP/ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP EXAMINATION

(Equivalent to BE/B.Tech Examination)
APR/MAY-2019
SEVENTH SEMESTER
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
AMM052 - INDUSTRIAL TRI-BOLOGY

Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 marks

PART- A
Answer all questions. Each question carries 3 marks
1. Define : Rolling and Solid friction
2. What is the EHL contact?
3. What are the FFL, HL and SL?
4. What are the types of hydrostatic journal bearing?
5. What are the types of wear?
6. What is fatigue fracture wear?
7. Different between friction coefficient and wear coefficient.
8. State the AMONTON friction law.
9. What is meant by “Ra” value and draw the Roughness profile.
10. Define hydrostatic lift.

PART- B
Answer any FIVE questions. Each question carries 14 marks.
11. Explain the working principle of External Pressurized Bearing with neat sketch.
12. Derive the Reynolds equation for hydrodynamic application.
13. Explain with neat sketch various types of wear measurement methods.
14. Explain the classification of engineering surfaces and with neat sketch explain BIELBY layer.
15. Explain the mechanism of lubrication by graphite as solid lubricant.
16. Explain the Heathe Cote concept of selection of roller bearing.
17. Explain how wear and friction is prevented and controlled in machines?
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QUESTION PAPER CODE : EX-AMM0348

GRADUATESHIP/ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP EXAMINATION

(Equivalent to BE/B.Tech Examination)
APR/MAY-2019
SEVENTH SEMESTER
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
AMM053 - MECHATRONICS

Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 marks

PART- A
Answer all questions. Each question carries 3 marks
1. Describe the function of intelligent mechatronics systems.
2. Define threshold.
3. What is the function of control unit in 8085?
4. Define program counter.
5. Describe the basic functionality of 8255 PPI
6. Illustrate the classification of ports in 8255.
7. Explain the features of PLC.
8. List any two applications of Counters.
9. Differentiate stepper motor and servomotor
10. List out the main components of a AC Servomotor

PART- B
Answer any FIVE questions. Each question carries 14 marks.
11. Briefly explain about static characteristics of sensors.
12. How will you classify the mechatronics system?
13. Show the different types of addressing modes of 8085 microprocessor.
14. Illustrate the concept of LED display interfacing.
15. Discuss the concept of ADC interfacing.
16. Explain the architecture of PLC with neat sketch.
17. Write about Automatic car park barrier system.
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QUESTION PAPER CODE : EX-AMM0344

GRADUATESHIP/ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP EXAMINATION

(Equivalent to BE/B.Tech Examination)
APR/MAY-2019
SEVENTH SEMESTER
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
AMM049 - MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION

Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 marks

PART- A
Answer all questions. Each question carries 3 marks
1. Define gross and random errors
2. Describe the significance of calibration
3. Define creeping in energy meter.
4. Distinguish with example, the term “Hysteresis”.
5. List the application of DC potentiometers.
6. What are the main causes of ground loop currents?
7. Distinguish between LED and LCD.
8. Compare the dual trace and dual beam CRO.
9. Compare sensor and transducer.
10. Describe inverse transducers with example

PART- B
Answer any FIVE questions. Each question carries 14 marks.
11. Describe about various methods of Calibration and explain with suitable example
12. Draw and explain the block diagram of generalized instrumentation System.
13. What is meant by Damping? And explain the different methods of damping in detail?
14. Explain how the inductance is measured in terms of known Capacitance using Maxwell’s bridge.
Compose the conditions for balance.
15. Draw the diagram of Co-ordinate type A.C. potentiometer and explain its working principle.
16. Describe the direct and frequency modulation magnetic tape recording types. Give its merits and
demerits.
17. With the neat block diagram explain single and multichannel data acquisition system. Give example
for each.