SPPU Mechanical Engineering (Semester 4)
Engineering Metallurgy
December 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


Solve any one question from Q1 and Q2
1 (a) With a neat diagram show the cooling curve of eutectic diagram and show the application of Gibb's phase rule in each region.
4 M
1 (b) What is nucleation ? What are its types ?
2 M
1 (c) Draw the steel region of Iron-Carbon equilibrium diagram and explain Austenite and Pearlite phase in detail.
6 M

2 (a) Explain classification of tool steel in detail.
4 M
2 (b) What do you mean by weld decay ?
2 M
2 (c) What is coring ? Which alloys shows coring ?
4 M
2 (d) Explain the following:
i) Phase
ii) Variable.
2 M

Solve any one question from Q3 and Q4
3 (a) Draw and show the following heat treatments on TTT curve and state the transformed product:
(i) Martempering
(ii) Austempering
(iii) Ausforming.
6 M
3 (b) Explain in detail stress corrosion and pitting corrosion with the remedies to avoid it.
7 M

4 (a) What are the various transformation products of austenite? Explain any one in detail with respect to transformation mechanism, temp, characteristics and structure.
7 M
Write short note on:
4 (b) (i) Intergranular corrosion
3 M
4 (b) (ii) Electroplating.
6 M

Solve any one question from Q5 and Q6
5 (a) Compare gray cast iron and white cast iron with respect to composition, microstructure, application.
6 M
5 (b) What are the advantages of cast iron over steel? Explain the role of Si and Phosphorous in cast iron.
7 M

6 (a) Suggest the suitable cast iron for the following applications and justify:
i) Jaw crusher
ii) Automobile shaft
iii) Bearing.
6 M
6 (b) Explain in detail production of modular and malleable cast iron.
7 M

Solve any one question from Q7 and Q8
7 (a) Suggest suitable non-ferrous material for the following applications and write its composition:
i) Imitation Jewellery
ii) Bell
iii) Coins.
6 M
7 (b) Explain the role of Sn in brass.
2 M
7 (c) Describe the classification of Brasses.
4 M

8 (a) Enlist type of non-ferrous bearings. Why are they used in bearing? Explain any one in detail.
6 M
8 (b) Explain with a neat diagram how the strength of Al-Cu alloy can be increased.
6 M



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