BESCK204D – Introduction to Mechanical Engineering most Important Questions with Answers

BESCK204D – Introduction to Mechanical Engineering most Important Questions with Answers

MODULE 1

1. Discuss the role of Mechanical Engineering in Industries and Society.
   
2. Explain the Emerging Trends and Technologies in the following sectors
   a. Energy sector.
   b. Manufacturing sector.
   c. Automotive sector.
   d. Aerospace sector
   e. Marine sector.
   
3. Explain the principle of Thermal Power plant which works on Fossil fuels.
   
4. With a neat sketch explain the working principle of Nuclear Power plant.
   
5. Explain power extraction concept from Hydro power plant.
   
6. Explain power extraction concept from wind power plant.
   
7. Explain the principle of working with a neat sketch for the following solar equipments
   a. Flat Plate Collector
   b. PV Cell
   
8. Discuss the following or write a note on
   a. Bio Fuels
   b. Global Warming
   c. Ozone Depletion

MODULE 2

1. Explain the working principle of Lathe, Drilling and Milling machine.
   
2. With a neat sketch explain the below operations performed on Lathe machine
   a. Turning
   b. Facing
   c. Knurling
   
3. With a neat sketch explain the below operations performed on Drilling machine
   a. Drilling
   b. Boring
   c. Reaming
   
4. With a neat sketch explain the below operations performed on Milling machine
   a. Plane Milling
   b. Slot Milling
   
5. What is CNC? Explain the basic components of CNC with a neat sketch.
   
6. List the advantages and applications of CNC
   
7. Write a note on 3D printing

MODULE 3

1. With a neat sketch list and explain the components of IC Engine.
   
2. With a neat sketch explain the working principle of 4 Stroke Petrol Engine along with PV diagram. (Otto Cycle or SI engine)
   
3. With a neat sketch explain the working principle of 4 Stroke Diesel Engine along with PV diagram. (Diesel Cycle or CI engine)
   
4. List the applications of IC Engine.
   
5. What is Electric and Hybrid vehicles? List the advantages and disadvantages of EVs and Hybrid vehicles.
   
6. Explain the components of Electric and Hybrid vehicle with a neat sketch.

MODULE 4

1. Classify engineering Materials. Discuss on composition, Properties and applications of Ferrous and Non ferrous Metals
   
2. Explain the composition, Properties and applications of the following materials
   a. Silica
   b. Ceramics
   c. Glass
   d. Graphite
   e. Diamond
   f. Polymer
   
3. Write a note on Shape Memory Alloys.
   
4. Differentiate between Soldering, Brazing and Welding.
   
5. Explain the working principle of Arc welding with a neat sketch.
   
6. With a neat sketch explain the working principle of Gas Welding along with different types of Flames.

MODULE 5

1. Differentiate between Open and Closed loop Mechatronic system.
   
2. With an example explain Open and Closed Loop Mechatronic systems.
   
3. Classify robotics based on configuration and explain the below mentioned configurations
   a. Polar
   b. Cylindrical
   c. Cartesian coordinate
   d. Spherical
   
4. List the Application, Advantages and disadvantages of Robotics
   
5. Define Automation. Explain the types of automation.
   
6. Explain the basic elements of automation with a help of block diagram. Also mention its advantages
   
7. Define IoT and explain the characteristics of IoT
   
8. Explain the Physical design and protocols of IoT
   
9. Explain the Logical design of IoT and also Communication models
   
10. Explain the functional blocks of IoT.

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