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B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) Eighth Semester (C.B.S.)
Energy Conversion - III

P. Pages : 3 NJR/KS/18/4733
Time : Three Hours *0758* Max. Marks : 80
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Notes : 1. All questions carry marks as indicated.
2. Solve Question 1 OR Questions No. 2.
3. Solve Question 3 OR Questions No. 4.
4. Solve Question 5 OR Questions No. 6.
5. Solve Question 7 OR Questions No. 8.
6. Solve Question 9 OR Questions No. 10.
7. Solve Question 11 OR Questions No. 12.
8. Due credit will be given to neatness and adequate dimensions.
9. Assume suitable data whenever necessary.
10. Illustrate your answers whenever necessary with the help of neat sketches.
11. Use of non programmable calculator is permitted.

1. a) Draw and explain closed cycle gas turbine with introducing, reheating and regeneration. 8
Also draw the T-S diagram for the same.

b) Compare gas turbine with I.C. Engine. 6

OR

2. In a closed cycle gas turbine, there is 2-stage compressor and a two stage turbine. All the 14
components are mounted on the same shaft. The pressure and temperature at the first stage
comp. are 1.5 bar and 20ºC. The maximum cycle temperature and pressure are linked to
800ºC and 6 bar. A perfect inductor is used between the 2-stage compressor and a reheater
is used between the two turbines. Gases are heated in the reheater to 750ºC before entering
into LP turbine. Assuming The compressor and turbine efficiencies as 0.82,

Calculate:

i) The efficiency of the cycle without regenerator.

ii) The efficiency of the cycle with a regenerator whose efficiency is 0.7.

iii) The mass of the fluid circulated if the power developed by the plant is 350 kw.

Air is used as a working fluid for air r = 1.4 and Cp = 1.005 kJ/kg.k.

3. a) Explain the working of Ram-jet engine with neat sketch. Also explain its advantages and 7
limitations.

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 b) The following data refers to a turbojet flying at an altitude of 9500m 6
Speed of turbojet = 800 km/hr
Propulsive efficiency = 55%
Overall efficiency of = 17% turbine plant
Density of air at 9500m = 0.17 kg/m3 altitude
Drag on the plane = 6100N
C.V. of fuel = 46000 kJ/kg.

Calculate
i) Absolute Velocity of jet. ii) Volume of air compressed per min.
iii) Diameter of jet. iv) Power output of the unit.
v) Air fuel ratio.

OR

4. a) Define nuclear reactor and give its classification in detail. 6

b) Explain the working of pressurized water reactor (PWR) power plant. 7

5. a) Classify the solar collector in detail. 4

b) Explain any two application of solar energy. 9

i) Solar thermal electric conversion system.
ii) Solar panel
iii) Solar furnace.

OR

6. a) Explain the principle and working of MHD generator with neat sketch. 6

b) Explain with neat sketch seeded inert gas system of closed cycle MHD generator. 7

7. a) Explain the Indian energy scenario with reference to sector wise consumption of 6
electricity and conventional and non conventional source wise generation of electricity.

b) Discuss energy conservation opportunity with energy conservation measures. 7

OR

8. a) What do you understand by energy audit? How energy audit is carried out in large scale 7
industry explain in detail.

b) Explain the following any three. 6

i) Payback period.

ii) Sankey diagram.

iii) Power analyser.

iv) Thermocouple based temperature indicator.

v) Energy Index.
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9. a) Classify the hydraulic pumps in detail and explain the working of internal gear pump and 7
centrifugal pump.

b) Differentiate between pressure relief value and pressure reducing valve. 3

c) Draw and explain regenerative hydraulic circuit. 4

OR

10. a) Explain the various neutrals used in 4/3 Direction control valve. 7

b) Draw and explain sequencing hydraulic circuit. 7

11. a) Classify the compressors in detail and explain the working of screw compressor and rotary 6
vane compressor with neat sketch.

b) Draw and explain meter in and meter out pneumatic circuit. 7

OR

12. a) Explain with neat sketch FRL unit in detail. 9

b) Explain the working of Time delay valve used in pneumatic circuit with neat sketch. 4

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