GTU Mechanical Engineering (Semester 7)
Quality And Reliability Engineering
May 2016
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


1 (a) Give two definitions of Quality and explain various dimensions of quality with suitable examples.
7 M
1 (b) Define TQM and discuss various obstacles associated with implementation of TQM in an organization.
7 M

2 (a) What is Quality Circle? Discuss advantages of quality circle.
7 M
Solve any one question from Q2(b) & Q2(c)
2 (b) Write short note on PDCA cycle.
7 M
2 (c) Explain KAIZEN in detail.
7 M

Solve any two question from Q3(a), Q3(b) & Q3(c), Q3(d)
3 (a) What is JIT production system? Discuss merits and demerits of JIT production system.
7 M
3 (b) What is Total Productive Maintenance? Discuss implementation steps of TPM.
7 M
3 (c) Explain following quality control tools in brief;
(i) Pareto diagram and
(ii) Histogram.
7 M
3 (d) Discuss each phase of 5-S for housekeeping technique covering advantages offered by this technique.
7 M

Solve any two question from Q4(a), Q4(b) & Q4(c), Q4(d)
4 (a) What is Six Sigma? Discuss Advantages and Limitations of Six Sigma.
7 M
4 (b) Explain the principle of concurrent engineering and discuss objectives of lean manufacturing.
7 M
4 (c) Explain FMEA covering its objectives and benefits.
7 M
4 (d) Discuss the basic concept of ISO 9000 certification. What are the benefits of ISO 9000 certification?
7 M

Solve any two question from Q5(a), Q5(b) & Q5(c), Q5(d)
5 (a) Write short note on (i) Mean Time To Failure (ii) Mean Time Between Failure.
7 M
5 (b) What is Probability? Discuss fundamental laws of probability.
7 M
5 (c) What is Design of Experiments (DOE)? Explain Steps in experimental design.
7 M
5 (d) Discuss Reliability in terms of Hazard rate and failure density.
7 M



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