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B. TECH.
SIXTH SEMESTER EXAMINATION, 2012-13
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

Time : 3 Hours Total Marks : 100

Note : (i) Attempt ALL questions.
(ii) Choices are given in each question set.
(iii) Assume suitable data, if needed in reasonable manner.

1. Attempt any Four of the following questions: 5 x 4 = 20

(a) Derive an expression of thermal efficiency for otto Cycle.
(b) Discuss merits and demerits of using alternative fuels.
(c) What is Carburetor? Discuss essential features of good commercial
carburetor for automotive engines.
(d) Discuss effect of following engine variables on flame propagation in
SI engines:
(i) Compression Ratio (ii) Engine Speed
(iii) Mixture Inlet temperature
(e) "Auto Ignition is the cause of detonation in SI Engine." Justify the
statement.
(f) Name the various components of a battery ignition system and
explain any two of them briefly.

2. Attempt any Four of the following questions: 5 x 4 = 20

(a) Explain fuel injector with neat sketch.
(b) Explain demerits of engine over cooling and under cooling.
(c) Explain Crank Case Ventilation.
(d) Explain how supercharging of CI Engine is done.
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(e) What are turbochargers? (b) Enumerate lubrication system and explain dry sump lubrication
(f) What is meant by volumetric efficiency of a reciprocating system with neat sketch. Also list advantages of multigrade oils.
compressor? How is it affected by: (c) Explain with neat sketch "thermostat cooling" method of cooling IC
(i) speed of compressor engines. Also explain the main advantage of using thermostat in the
(ii) delivery pressure cooling system.

3. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20 5. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20

(a) The following data refer to a 4-stroke double acting diesel engine (a) Explain with neat diagram the construction and working of a

having cylinder diameter 200mm and piston stroke 350mm: reciprocating compressor. Also derive expression for its efficiency.

m.e.p. on cover side = 6.5 bar (b) A trial on a 2 stage single acting reciprocating air compressor gave

m.e.p. on Crank side = 7 bar following data:

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Speed = 420 rpm FAD = 6 m / min

Diameter of piston rod = 20mm Atmospheric pressure and temp = 1 Ba and 27ºC

Dead load on the brake = 1370 N Delivery pressure = 40 Bar

Spring balance reading = 145 N Speed = 400 rpm

Brake wheel diameter = 1.2m Intermediate pressure = 6 Bar

Brake rope diameter = 20mm Temp. at the Inlet to the Second Stage = 27ºC
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Calculate the mechanical efficiency of the engine. Law of compression = PV = constant

(b) Explain in detail the combustion process of C.I. engines. Also Mechanical efficiency = 80%

discuss the effect of following factors on delay period: Stroke of L.P. = diameter of L.P. = stroke of H.P.

(i) Fuel properties Calculate: (i) Cylinder diameters

(ii) Type of combustion chamber (ii) Power required neglect clearance

(iii) Injection advance (c) Explain the following:

(c) Explain with neat labelled diagram the working and construction of (i) Scavenging in 2-stork engine.

solex carburetor. (ii) Exhaust emission and its control.

4. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20

(a) An engine working on Otto cycle, in which the salient points are 1, 2,
3 and 4 has upper and lower temperature limits T3 & T1. If the
maximum work per kg of air is to be done, show that the
intermediate temperature is given by T2 = T4 = T1T3 .

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B. TECH.
SIXTH SEMESTER EXAMINATION, 2013-14
I.C. ENGINES

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100

Note : (i) Attempt ALL questions.
(ii) Choices are given in each question set.
(iii) Assume suitable data, if required.

1. Attempt any Four of the following questions: 5 x 4 = 20

(a) Derive an expression for thermal efficiency of Diesel cycle.
(b) How S.I. engine fuels are rated?
(c) An engine of 250mm bore and 375mm stroke works on otto cycle.
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The clearance volume is 0.00263m . The initial pressure and
temperature are 1 bar and 50 ºC. If the maximum pressure is limited
to 25 bar find the following:
(i) Air standard efficiency of the cycle.
(ii) Mean effective pressure of the cycle.
(d) Compare the diesel cycle for:
(i) Same constant maximum pressure and same heat input.
(ii) Same maximum pressure and temperature.
(e) Explain why additives are mixed in fuel? What are the requirements
of a good additive?
(f) Write short notes on:
(i) Biogas
(ii) CNG / LPG

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2. Attempt any Four of the following questions: 5 x 4 = 20 (c) The air flow to a four cylinder four stroke petrol engine is measured
(a) What are the factors which affect the process of Carburetion? by means of a 7.5cm dia sharp edged orifice, C d=0.6. During a test
Explain. on the engine following data were recorded. Bore=11cm,
(b) Discuss effect of following engine variables on flame propagation in Stroke=13cm, Engine speed=2250rpm, Brake power=36kW, Fuel
S.I. engines: consumption=10.5Kg/h, Calorific value of fuel=42000kJ/Kg,
(i) Fuel-air ratio (ii) Engine load Pressure drop across the orifice=4.1cm of water. Atmospheric
(iii) Turbulence temperature and pressure are 15ºC and 1.013bar. Calculate :
(c) Explain the phenomenon of diesel knock. (i) Thermal efficiency on brake power basis.
(d) Discuss the variables affecting the delay period. (ii) Brake mean effective pressure.
(e) What are the four main factors which affect the tendency to (iii) Volumetric efficiency based on free air conditions.
detonate? Describe them briefly.
(f) What are the main disadvantages of a battery ignition system? How 5. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20
these can be overcome? (a) What is axial flow compressor? Explain its working and construction
in details. How it is differ from centrifugal compressor?
(b) Derive an expression of minimum work input to compress the gas in
3. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20
a two stage reciprocating air compressor with perfect inter cooling.
(a) With the help of neat sketches, describe the construction and
(c) Compare the power required to compress 2Kg of air per minute
working of two types of fuel pumps.
from 1 bar and 20ºC to 7 bar when compression is carried out in (i)
(b) Sketch and describe some important designs of open combustion
single stage, (ii) two stage and (iii) three stage compressor. The
chamber for C.I. engines.
compression is adiabatic, clearance may be neglected and the inter
(c) What do you understand by scavenging process? Also explain its
cooling is perfect.
various types with neat sketch.

4. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20

(a) Discuss the different types of radiator matrices commonly used.
What are their relative advantages and disadvantages?
(b) Discuss with the help of a suitable sketch the wet sump and dry
sump lubrication system.

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B. TECH.
SIXTH SEMESTER EXAMINATION, 2014-15
I.C. ENGINES

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100

Note : (i) Attempt ALL questions.
(ii) Choices are given in each question set.
(iii) Assume suitable data, if required.

1. Attempt any Four of the following questions: 5 x 4 = 20

(a) What do you mean by IC engine? How are they classified?
(b) Discuss the difference between theoretical and actual valve timing
diagrams of four stroke petrol engine.
(c) What are the requirements of CI engine fuels? How are they rated?
(d) Explain various alternative fuels used for IC engines.
(e) The stroke and cylinder diameter of a CI engine are 250mm and
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150mm respectively. If the clearance volume is 0.0004m and fuel
injection takes place at constant pressure for 5% of the stroke, find
out the efficiency of the engine.
(f) Compare otto cycle and diesel cycle on the basis of following
factors:
(i) Same compression ratio and the same heat input.
(ii) For constant maximum pressure and heat supplied.

2. Attempt any Four of the following questions: 5 x 4 = 20

(a) What are the basic requirements of a good SI engine combustion
chamber?
(b) Explain various stages of combustion in SI engine with neat sketch.
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(i) Pre ignition (ii) Detonation (a) Explain the working principle of centrifugal compressor with the help
(d) Compare magneto and battery ignition system. of neat sketches. Also show the velocity diagram for it.
(e) Explain the function of spark plug with neat diagram. Also enlist its (b) What is the difference between reciprocating and centrifugal
various parts. compressor. Explain the effect of inter cooling on the performance
(f) Write short note on MPFI system. of reciprocating compressor. Also explain multistage reciprocating
compressor with inter cooler.
3. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20 (c) Following data relate to a performance test of a single acting
(a) What are the functional requirements of an injection system? reciprocating compressor of 14cm diameter and 10cm stroke length
Explain the working of common rail injection system. are given as:
(b) Explain different phases of CI engine combustion with neat diagram. Suction pressure = 1 bar.
Also discuss the various factors affecting the combustion in CI Suction temperature = 20∞C
Discharge pressure = 6 bar
engine. Discharge temperature = 180∞C
(c) Explain the phenomenon of knock in CI engines and compare it with Speed of compressor = 1200 rpm
Shaft power = 6.25kW
SI engine knock. Mass of air delivered = 1.7Kg/min.
Calculate the following:
4. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20 (i) Actual volumetric efficiency.
(a) What is supercharging? Explain different types of supercharging (ii) Indicated power.
used in CI and SI engines. (iii) Isothermal efficiency.
(b) Discuss the properties of lubrication oil. Also explain splash (iv) Mechanical efficiency.
lubrication system with neat sketch. (v) Overall isothermal efficiency.
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(c) The power output of an IC engine is measured by a rope brake The compression follows pv = C. Neglect the clearance volume
dynamometer. The diameter of the brake pulley is 700mm and the of compressor.
rope diameter is 25mm. The load on the tight side of the rope is 50
kg mass and spring balance reads 50N. The engine running at
900rpm. Consumes fule of calorific value 44,000 KJ/Kg, at the rate
of 4 kg/h. Calculate the following:
(i) Brake specific fuel consumption, and
(ii) Brake thermal efficiency.

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B. TECH.
SIXTH SEMESTER EXAMINATION, 2015-16
I.C. ENGINES

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100

Note : (i) Attempt ALL questions.
(ii) Choices are given in each question set.

1. Attempt any Four of the following questions: 5 x 4 = 20

(a) How actual cycle differs from fuel-air cycle in petrol engine?
(b) Explain the actual valve/ port timing in two stroke petrol engine with
neat sketch.
(c) How simple carburetor works? What are the disadvantages of
simple carburetor and how these can be overcome?
(d) Discuss the effect of A/F ratio on power output and fuel
consumption in SI engine.
(e) Discuss the knocking phenomenon in petrol and compare it with
knocking in diesel engines.
(f) What are the requirements of cooling system in IC engine? Enlist
the names of different cooling systems.

2. Attempt any Four of the following questions: 5 x 4 = 20

(a) What is Ignition lag? Discuss the effect of engine variable on ignition
lag.
(b) What are the basic requirements of a good Combustion chamber?
Discuss the general principles of SI engine combustion chamber
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(c) Explain timed injection system.
(d) Describe with the help of a suitable sketches:
(i) Jerk pump system (ii) Common rail system
(iii) Distributor system
(e) Explain various qualities of SI engines fuel.
(f) What is scavenging? Discuss its various types.
3. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20
(a) An oil engine takes in air 1.01 bar, 20ºC and the maximum cycle
pressure is 69 bar. The compression ratio is 18:1. Calculate the air
standard efficiency and mean effective pressure based on the dual
combustion cycle. Assume that heat addition at constant volume is
equal to the heat added at constant pressure. Take Cp=1.005,
Cv=0.718 and =1.4.
(b) Discuss the construction and working of Wankel rotary engine.
(c) What are the alternative fuels for IC engine? Explain LPG, CNG and
Biogas.
4. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20
(a) Discuss the various factors affecting the engine friction.
(b) Discuss the important properties of lubricant which affect engine
performance. Describe wet sump and dry sump lubrication systems
with suitable sketches.
(c) What is supercharging? Discuss the effect of supercharging on
performance parameters of diesel engine.
5. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20
(a) A full load test on a two stroke engine yielded the following results:
Speed, 450rpm; brake load, 450N; imep, 2.9bar; oil consumption,
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5.4Kg/h; rise in temperature of jacket water, 36.1ºC; jacket water
flow, 440Kg/h; air-fuel ratio by mass, 31; temperature of exhaust
gases, 355ºC; temperature of the laboratory 20ºC; barometric
pressure, 76cm Hg. The following data applied to the test: Cylinder
diameter, 22cm; stroke 27cm; brake diameter, 1.5m; calorific value
of fuel, 44000kJ/Kg; proportional of hydrogen by mass in the fuel,
15; R=0.287kJ/Kg K for air; mean specific heat of dry exhaust
gases, 1.005; specific heat of dry steam, 2.05kJ/Kg K. Determine:
(i) The indicated thermal efficiency.
(ii) The specific fuel consumption in gm/k Wh.
(ii) The volumetric efficiency based on atmospheric conditions.
(b) Discuss the following:
(i) Centrifugal compressor.
(ii) Surging and chocking in compressor.
(ii) Effect of condensing and evaporating temperature on the
performance of centrifugal compressor.
(iv) Discuss the Knock rating of SI engine fuels.
(c) Discuss various ignition systems requirements in SI engines.
Explain battery ignition systems with neat sketch.
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B. TECH.
SIXTH SEMESTER EXAMINATION, 2016-17
I.C. ENGINES

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100

Note : (i) Attempt ALL questions.
(ii) Choices are given in each question set.

1. Attempt any Four of the following questions: 5 x 4 = 20

(a) An engine of 250mm bore and 375mm stroke works on Otto cycle.
The clearance volume is 0.00263m 3. The initial pressure and
temperature are 1 bar and 50ºC. If the maximum pressure is limited
to 25 bar, find the following:
(i) Air standard efficiency of the cycle.
(ii) Mean effective pressure of the cycle.
(b) What are generally faced problems in S.I. Engine combustion
chamber? Identify.
(c) How the SI and CI engine fuels are rated?
(d) Compare the actual cycle and fuel air cycle of S.I. engine.
(e) Draw the valve timing diagram of 4-stroke SI and CI engine.
(f) How the anti knocks additives prevent detonation in S.I. engine?
What are different additives used in S.I. engine?

2. Attempt any Four of the following questions: 5 x 4 = 20

(a) Mention various simplified assumptions used in fuel air cycle
analysis.

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(b) Find a expression of air-fuel ratio for a simple carburetor. Neglect 5. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20
the compressibility of air. (a) Obtain an expression for the minimum work required for a two stage
(c) Explain the combustion phenomenon of SI engine, with P-θ reciprocating air compressor.
diagram. (b) Explain what is meant by volumetric efficiency of a compressor.
(d) What are the different types of combustion chambers used in S.I. Derive an expression for volumetric efficiency of a single stage air
engine? compressor.
(e) Explain with a neat sketch the battery ignition system. (c) Compare Roots blowers with vane blower in respect to (i) working
(f) Explain the phenomenon of flame propagation in S.I. engine principles (ii) p-V diagram (iii) Efficiency.
combustion.

3. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20

(a) What are the various injection system used in CI engine? Explain
the common rail direct injection system in detail.
(b) Explain the principle of scavenging and it types and importance in 2-
stroke engine.
(c) Discuss the influence of parameters on diesel Knock in C.I. engine.

4. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20

(a) A single-cylinder four-stroke diesel engine running at 1800 rpm has
a bore of 85mm and a stroke of 110mm. It takes 0.56 Kg of air per
minute and develops a brake power of 6 KW. While the A/F ratio is
20:1. The calorific value of the fuel used is 42550 KJ/Kg, and the
ambient air density is 1.18 Kg/m 3. Calculate:
(i) The volumetric efficiency.
(ii) Brake specific fuel consumption.
(b) Discuss the different methods of engine cooling?
(c) Discuss briefly the different lubricating systems?

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