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Model Question Paper-1 with effect from 2019-20 (CBCS Scheme)

USN

Fifth Semester B.E. Degree Examination

Automotive fuels and combustion
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: 01. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.

Module – 1 Marks
(a) List and Explain types of energy sources 10
Q.1
(b) What is a fuel cell? With a neat sketch explain the working of fuel cell. 10
OR
(a) With a neat sketch explain petroleum refining process by fractional distillation. 10
Q.2 10
(b) Interpret the following i) Cracking ii) Polymerization
Module – 2
(a) Explain the working of Orsat Apparatus with neat sketch 10
Q.3 (b) Explain i) LPG as fuel for SI engine ii) Bio-diesel as a fuel for CI engine 10
OR
(a) Explain the Flue gas analysis by gas chromatography 10
Q.4 (b) In a boiler trial the flue analysis was made, carbon 90% hydrogen 5% sulphur 0.5% by 10
mass and rest is ash. Find the mass of air required for complete combustion. If the
actual supply of air is 40% excess of this, estimate the percentage analysis of dry flue
gas by mass and by volume.
Module – 3
(a) Explain the different stages of combustion in SI engine with P-Ө diagram 10
Q.5 (b) Interpret the effect of engine variables on ignition lag in S.I engine. 10
OR
(a) Explain the different stages of in CI engine with P-Ө diagram 10
Q.6 (b) With a neat sketch illustrate the concept of Delay period in CI engine 10
Module – 4
(a) With a neat sketch explain Rope brake dynamometer 10
During a test on a single cylinder four-stroke oil engine the following observations are 10
made. Bore = 30cm; Stroke = 45cm; Duration of trial = 1hr; Total fuel consumption =
(b) 7.6kg; Calorific value = 45,000kJ/kg; Total revolutions made = 12000; Mean effective
Q.7 pressure = 6 bar; Net brake load = 1.47kN; Brake drum diameter = 1.8m; Rope
diameter = 3cm; Mass of jacket cooling water circulated = 550kg; Water enters at
150C and leaves at 600C. Total fuel consumption = 360kg; Room temperature = 200C;
Exhaust gas temperature = 3000C. Find i) Indicated and brake power ii) Mechanical
efficiency iii) Develop a heat balance sheet on minute basis
OR
(a) Explain the William’s line method for determine for the determination of friction 10
power of the engine.
Q.8 Outline the Morse test for 4 cylinder engine 10
(b)
Module – 5
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(a) List and Explain the factors affecting combustion in duel fuel engine 10
Q.9
With a neat sketch explain the working principle of duel fuel engine 10
(b)
OR
(a) What is a Multi fuel engine? what are the requirements of a Multi fuel engine 10
Q.10 (b) Identify the characteristics of multi fuel engine 10
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Table showing the Bloom’s Taxonomy Level, Course Outcome and Programme
Outcome

Question Bloom’s Taxonomy Level Course Programme Outcome

attached Outcome
Q.1 (a) L1,L2 CO1 1,2,3,4,6,7
(b) L1, L2 CO1 1,2,3,4,6,7
Q.2 (a) L2 CO1 1,2,3,4,6,7
(b) L2 CO1 1,2,3,4,6,7
Q.3 (a) L2 CO2 1
(b) L2 CO2 1
Q.4 (a) L2 CO2 1
(b) L1,L5 CO2 1
Q.5 (a) L2 CO3 1,2,3
(b) L2 CO3 1,2,3
Q.6 (a) L2 CO3 1,2,3
(b) L2 CO3 1,2,3
Q.7 (a) L2 CO4 1,2,3
(b) L1, L3 CO4 1,2,3
Q.8 (a) L2 CO4 1,2,3
(b) L2 CO4 1,2,3
Q.9 (a) L1, L2 CO5 -
(b) L2 CO5 -
Q.10 (a) L1 CO5 -
(b) L3 CO5 -

Lower order thinking skills

Bloom’s Remembering( Understanding Applying (Application):
Taxonomy knowledge):𝐿1 Comprehension): 𝐿2 𝐿3
Levels Higher order thinking skills
Analyzing (Analysis): 𝐿4 Valuating (Evaluation): 𝐿5 Creating (Synthesis): 𝐿6
 18AU54

Model Question Paper-1 with effect from 2019-20 (CBCS Scheme)

USN

Fifth Semester B.E. Degree Examination

Automotive fuels and combustion
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: 02. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.

Module – 1 Marks
(a) Outline exhaustible and inexhaustible energy sources with examples. 10
Q.1
(b) With a neat sketch illustrate wind energy harnessing system. 10
OR
(a) Illustrate the chemistry of petroleum 10
Q.2 Interpret the following i) Diesel index ii) Aniline point iii) cloud point iv) Pour point v) 10
(b)
Isomerization
Module – 2
(a) Explain the rating of S.I and C.I engine fuels 10
Q.3 (b) What are the properties of good air fuel mixture? explain 10
OR
(a) Explain the Flue gas analysis by gas chromatography 10
Q.4 (b) The following is the percentage of a coal sample on mass basis: C = 85; H 2 = 8; O2 = 10
10; and Ash = 2. Find i) Minimum air required for complete combustion. ii)
Volumetric analysis of the product supplied iii) Assume that air contains 25% of
oxygen on mass basis with 12% excess air.
Module – 3
Q.5 (a) With a neat sketch interpret the phenomenon of knocking in S.I engine. 10
Outline the effect of engine variables on flame propagation in S.I engine. 10
OR
(a) With a neat sketch interpret the phenomenon of knocking in C.I engine. 10
Q.6 (b) Explain the Induction air swirl in C.I engine combustion with a neat sketch 10
Module – 4
(a) With a neat sketch explain Prony brake dynamometer 10
Q.7
Briefly explain the following terms i) Mechanical efficiency ii) Volumetric efficiency 10
(b) iii) Brake specific fuel consumption iv) Indicated power v) Brake power
OR
(a) Explain the measurement of fuel consumption in the I.C engine 10
Q.8
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(b) A 4-stroke cycle, Four cylinder petrol engine was tested at full throttle at constant
speed. The cylinders have diameters 80mm and stroke 100 mm. fuels was supplied at
the rate of 5.44kg/hr and plugs of the four cylinders were successively short circuited
without the change of speed. The power measured was as follows. 10
With all cylinders working = 14.7Kw; With cylinder 1 cut off = 10.1 kW; With
cylinder 2 cut off = 10.3 kW; With cylinder 3 cut off = 10.4 kW; With cylinder 4 cut
off = 10.2 kW. Calorific value of petrol was 41900Kj/kg. Find i) Mechanical
efficiency ii) Indicated thermal efficiency iii) Frictional power

Module – 5
(a) List the advantages and disadvantages of duel fuel engine 10
Q.9
Illustrate about any two types of gaseous fuels used for duel fuel engines 10
(b)
OR
(a) What is a multi fuel engine? what are the requirements of multi fuel engine 10
Q.10 (b) Outline the requirements of multi fuel engine modifications 10
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Table showing the Bloom’s Taxonomy Level, Course Outcome and Programme
Outcome

Question Bloom’s Taxonomy Level Course Programme Outcome

attached Outcome
Q.1 (a) L2 CO1 1,2,3,4,6,7
(b) L2 CO1 1,2,3,4,6,7
Q.2 (a) L2 CO1 1,2,3,4,6,7
(b) L2 CO2 1,2,3,4,6,7
Q.3 (a) L2 CO2 1
(b) L1, L2 CO2 1
Q.4 (a) L1 CO3 1
(b) L1 CO3 1
Q.5 (a) L2 CO4 1,2,3
(b) L2 CO4 1,2,3
Q.6 (a) L2 CO4 1,2,3
(b) L2 CO5 1,2,3
Q.7 (a) L2 CO5 1,2,3
(b) L2 CO5 1,2,3
Q.8 (a) L2 CO1 1,2,3
(b) L2 CO1 1,2,3
Q.9 (a) L1 CO2 -
(b) L2 CO2 -
Q.10 (a) L1 CO2 -
(b) L2 CO3 -

Lower order thinking skills

Bloom’s Remembering( Understanding Applying (Application):
Taxonomy knowledge):𝐿1 Comprehension): 𝐿2 𝐿3
Levels Higher order thinking skills
Analyzing (Analysis): 𝐿4 Valuating (Evaluation): 𝐿5 Creating (Synthesis): 𝐿6