SPPU Mechanical Engineering (Semester 4)
Applied Thermodynamics
May 2014
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


Answer any one question from Q1 and Q2
1 (a) Explain classification of I.C. Engine. State any 4 applications of I.C. Engines.
6 M
1 (b) Explain detonation in S.I. Engine and factors affecting detonation.
6 M

2 (a) Explain with neat sketch valve timing diagram of 4-S petrol engine.
6 M
2 (b) Draw and explain with neat sketch simple carburettor.
6 M

Answer any one question from Q3 and Q4
3 (a) Compare combustion in S.I. and C.I. Engine (6 points).
6 M
3 (b) During trial on single cylinder 4-S oil engine, following results were obtained:
Cylinder Diameter = 20 cm, Stroke = 2D, Mean Effective pressure = 6 bar, Torque = 407 N-m, Speed = 250 RPM, Oil Consumption = 4 kg/hr, Calorific Value of Fuel = 43 MJ/kg, Cooling water flow rate = 4.5 kg/min, Air used per kg of fuel = 30 kg, Rise in cooling water temperature = 45°C, Temperature of exhaust gases = 420°C, Room Temperature = 20°C, Mean specific heat of exhaust gas = 1 kJ/kg K, Specific heat of water = 4.187 kJ/kg K, Draw heat balance sheet for the test in kJ/hr. Calculate Mechanical efficiency.
6 M

4 (a) What are the requirements of a good combustion chamber design in C.I. engines (6 valid points).
6 M
4 (b) The air flow to 4 cylinder 4-S gasoline engine was measured by means of 8 cm diameter sharp edge orifice with C d = 0.65. During a test the following data was recorded: Bore = 10 cm, Stroke = 15 cm, Engine speed = 2500 RPM, Brake power = 36 kW, Fuel Consumption = 10 kg/hr, Calorific Value of fuel = 42 MJ/kg, Pressure drop across orifice = 4 cm of water, Atmospheric Temperature and pressure are 17°C and 1 bar resp. Density of air = 1.2 kg/m3. Calculate:
i) Brake thermal efficiency
ii) Brake Mean Effective Pressure
iii) Volumetric Efficiency.
6 M

Answer any one question from Q5 and Q6
5 (a) Explain with neat sketch Thermostatic cooling system used in automobiles.
7 M
5 (b) Describe with schematic diagram working of electric starting system.
6 M

6 (a) Explain with neat sketch EGR system.
7 M
6 (b) Compare magneto-ignition system and Battery ignition system (6 points).
6 M

Answer any one question from Q7 and Q8
7 (a) Explain roots blower compressor with neat sketch.
6 M
7 (b) A reciprocating compressor of single stage, double acting type delivers 20m3/min when measured at free air condition of 1 bar, 27°C. The compressor has pressure ratio of 7 and the conditions at the end of suction are 0.97 bar, 35°C. Compressor runs at 240 RPM with clearance volume of 5% of swept volume. The L/D ratio is 1.2. Determine the volumetric efficiency and dimensions of cylinder and isothermal efficiency taking the index of compression and expansion as 1.25. Also show the cycle on P-V diagram.
6 M

8 (a) Explain the methods of improving isothermal efficiency of reciprocating compressors with P-V diagram.
6 M
8 (b) A three stage reciprocating air compressor compresses air from 1 bar and 170 C to 35 bar. The law of compression is PV1.25 = C and is same for all stages of compression. Assuming perfect intercooling, neglecting clearance, find the minimum power required to compress 15 m3/min of free air. Also find the intermediate pressures.
7 M



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