The ratio of actual whirl velocity to the ideal whirl velocity in the centrifugal compressor is called

as
1. Slip factor
2. Work factor
3. Flow
coefficient
4. Velocity factor
Ans. 2-Slip Factor

The ratio of energy transferred by convection to that by 1. Nusselt number

conduction is called 2. Stanton number
3. Peclet number
4. Biot number
Ans. 1-Nusslet Number

The ratio of lateral strain to the linear strain is 1. Bulk modulus

2. Young?s modulus
Ans. 3- Poisson ratio 3. Poisson?s ratio
4. Modulus of rigidity

The ratio of tension of two sides of a flat belt is given by 1. e-µ¿

2. eµ¿
Ans. eμθ 3. e x µ x ¿
4. None of these

The ratio of tension of two sides of a v-belt is given by

where µ = coefficient of friction, ¿=angle of contact, 1. e-µc¿oseca
sina=(r1+r2)/x 2. eµ¿coseca
3. e x µ x cosec¿
Ans. eμθcosecα 4. None of these

1.1500C
The reference temperature required for the desirable 2.2500C
characterstics of solar water heater insulating materials. 3.
4500C
4.5500C

The resultant stress on an inclined plane which is inclined

at an angle θ to the normal cross-section of a body which 1. σ sin θ
is subjected to a direct tensile stress (σ) in one plane, is 2. σ cos θ
3. σ cos 2θ
Ans. 2-σ cos θ 4. σ sin 2θ

The risk of radioactive hazard is greatest in the turbine 1. Boiling water

with following reactor, 2. Gas cooled
3. Pressurised water
 4. Liquid metal cooled
1. Boiling water

The secondary fuel used in nuclear power plants is, 1. U233 and Pu239
2. U233 and Pu238
Ans. 1- U233 and Pu239
3. U235 and Pu238
4. U235 and Th232

The section modulus of a circular section about an axis 1. πd²/4

through its C.G., is 2. πd3/16
3. πd²/16
Ans. 4- πd3/32
4. πd3/32

1. directly proportional to the applied torque and the

The shear stress at a point in a shaft subjected to a
torque is
Ans. 2- directly proportional to the applied torque and
inversely proportional to the polar moment of inertia
polar moment of inertia
2. directly proportional to the applied torque and
inversely proportional to the polar moment of inertia
3. directly proportional to the polar moment of inertia and
to the distance of the point from the axis
4. inversely proportional to the applied torque and the
polar moment of inertia

The standard atmospheric pressure is 760 mm of

mercury. At a certain location the barometer reads 710
mm of mercury. At this place an absolute pressure of 1. 400 mm of vaccum
360mm of mercury corresponds to a gauge pressure, in
2. 760 mm of vaccum
mm of mercury 3. 350 mm of vaccum
4. 710 mm

Ans. 3- 350 mm of vaccum

The stress induced in a body, when suddenly loaded, is

__________ the stress induced when the same load is 1. equal to
applied gradually. 2. four times
3. one-half
Ans. 4- . twice 4. twice

The thermal efficiency of the turbine with condenser as

compared to without condenser, for a given pressure and
1. Same as long as initial pressure and temperature is
temperature of steam, is unchanged
2. Higher
3. Not predictable
2. Higher 4. Lower
The thermodynamic COP of the cooling systems are 1. TH*(TL-TA) / TH*(TA-TL)
determined by ??( ). 2. TL*(TH-TA) / TH*(TA-TL)
TH = Source temperature; TL = Sink temperature; Ta = 3. TL*(TH-TA) / TH*(TL-TA)
Ambient temperature. 4. TH*(TA-TL) / TA*(TH-TL)

The thickness of a thin cylindrical shell with hemispherical 1.

ends is _________ that of spherical ends. More than
2. Equal to
Ans. 1- More than 3. Less than
4. None of these

The thickness of thermal and hydrodynamic boundary 1. equal to one

layer is equal if Prandtl number is 2. less than one
3. greater than one
Ans. 1- equal to one
4. equal to Nusselt number

The torque transmitted by a hollow shaft of outer

diameter (d₁) and inner diameter (d2) is (where, τ = 1. π /32 × τ × (d₁⁴ - d⁴₂)/ d₁
Maximum allowable shear stress) 2. π /64 × τ × (d₁⁴ - d⁴₂)/ d₁
3. π /4 × τ × (d₁⁴ - d⁴₂)/ d₁
Ans. 4- π /16 × τ × (d₁⁴ - d⁴₂)/ d₁ 4. π /16 × τ × (d₁⁴ - d⁴₂)/ d₁

The torsional shear stress on any cross-section normal to 1. directly proportional to

the axis is ......... the distance from the center of the axis. 2. inversely proportional to
3. exponentially proportional to
Ans. 1- directly proportional to
4. non of these

The total and static pressures at the inlet of a steam

nozzle are 186 kPa and 178 kPa respectively. If the total
pressure at the exit is 180 kPa and static pressure is 100
kPa, then the loss of energy per unit mass in the nozzle 1. 2 kPa
will be: 2. 6 kPa
3. 8 kPa
4. 78 kPa
The total and static pressures at the inlet of a steam
nozzle are 186

The total emissivity power is .defined as the total amount 1. Temperature

of radiation emitted by a black body per unit 2. Thickness
3. Area
Ans. 4- Time
4. Time

The treatment in which the brittleness of martensite is 1. annealing

reduced is called which one of the following 2. austenitizing
3. normalizing
Ans. 4- tempering
4. tempering
The triple point of water is 1. 54.35 K
2. 13.84 K
Ans. 4- 273.16 K 3. 216.55 K
4. 273.16 K

The ultimate strength of steel in tension in comparison to 1. 1 : l

shear is in the ratio of 2. 2:1
3. 3 : 2
Ans. 3- 3 : 2
4. 2 : 3

1. stress, force and modulus of rigidity

2. stress, pressure and modulus of rigidity
The unit of modulus of elasticity is same as those of 3.
Ans. 2-stress, pressure and modulus of rigidity strain, force and pressure

4. stress, strain and pressure

1. to find the solar azimuth angle and surface azimuth

angle.
2. to predict the sun rise time, sun set time and day
The use of sun chart is --------- length.
3. to find the attitude angle and air mass of particular
location.
4.the variation in the sun's movement in relation to
latitude.

The vapor pressure in the desiccant is a function of its ----

----- and ------- 1. Temperature with Relative humidity
2. Temperature and evaporator
Ans-1. Temperature with Relative humidity 3. Water and its water vapour
4. air and its quality

The velocity distribution over one half of a cross section

is uniform and is zero over the remaining half. The 1. 2.0
momentum correction factor for this cross section is 2. 1.0
3. 4.0
Ans-1 2.0 4. 3.0

The viscosity of 1. liquids increases with temperature

2. fluids decreases with temperature
Ans-2. fluids decreases with temperature 3. fluids increases with temperature
4. gases increases with temperature

The work output of a Reheat cycle operating under the 1. Same as that of Rankine cycle
same temperature limits is: 2. Greater than that of Rankine cycle
3. Lesser than that of Ranking cycle
Ans-2. Greater than that of Rankine cycle 4. Not able to correlate with provided data.
There is a steam drum in 1. Loffler boiler
2. Benson boiler
Ans-3. La Mont boiler 3. La Mont boiler
4. Velox boiler

Thermal conductivity of non-metallic amorphous solids

1. Increases
with decrease in temperature
2. Remain constant
3. Decreases
Ans-3. Decreases
4. May increase or decrease depending on temperature

Thermal efficiency of a gas turbine cycle improves as a 1. Multistage expansion

result of all of the following , except 2. Reheating of gas
3. Inter-cooling of air
Ans-4. Heating of air before compression 4. Heating of air before compression

1. Not enough information to answer

2. Provided the refrigerator is working, the refrigerator is
Think about how a refrigerator works and the system of
the higher temperature body
the refrigerator and the area outside of the refrigerator at
3. Provided the refrigerator is working, the area around
ambient temperature. Is the high temperature the body
the refrigerator is the higher temperature body
refrigerator or the ambient air around the refrigerator?
4. Provided the refrigerator is working, the bodies are of
the same temperature

This is a solid shape that fits inside the mold and forms a
1. Prototype
hole in a cooled cast metal or molten plastic object:
2. Hole mold
3. Core
Ans-3. Core
4. Cavity

Thorium Breeder Reactors are most suitable for India

because 1. Its technology is simple
2. Abundance of thorium deposits are available in India
Ans-2. Abundance of thorium deposits are available in 3. These develop more power
India 4. These can be easily designed

Three pipes are connected in series. Then
Ans- 3. the total discharge is the sum of the discharges in
the individual pipes
1. the head loss in each pipe is the same
2. the discharge through each pipe is the same
3. the total discharge is the sum of the discharges in the
individual pipes
4. the Reynolds number for each pipe is the same

1. lower temperature should be lowerd, keeping the

To improve the work capacity of energy transfer as heat
temperature difference same
from high temperature to low temperature,
2. temperature difference should be increased
3. higher temperature should be increased keeping the
Ans- 2. temperature difference should be increased
difference same
4. temperature difference should be decreased
 1.
time between pouring and
Total solidification time is defined as which one of the
complete solidification
following:
2. time between pouring and cooling to room
Ans- 1 time between pouring and
temperature
complete solidification
3. time between solidification and cooling to room
temperature
4. time to give up the heat of fusion

Two identical ball bearings P and Q are operating at

loads 30 kN and 45 kN respectively. The ratio of the life 1. 81/16
of bearing P to the life of bearing Q is 2. 27/8
3. 9/4
2. 27/8 4. 3/2

Two plates spaced 150 mm apart are maintained at

1000°C and 70°C. The heat transfer will take place 1. Convection
mainly by 2. Forced convection
3. Radiation
3. Radiation 4. Free convection

1. Only diameter of the shafts is same

Two shafts in torsion will have equal strength if
2. Only material of the shaft is same
3. Only angle of twist of the shaft is same
4. Only torque transmitting capacity of the shaft is same
4. Only torque transmitting capacity of the shaft is same

Two shafts under pure torsion are of identical length and

identical weight and are made of same material. The 1. shaft B is better than shaft A
shaft A is solid and the shaft B is hollow. We can say that 2. both the shafts are equally good
3. shaft A is better than shaft B
1. shaft B is better than shaft A 4. non of others, uncomparable

U238 will undergo fission by,

1. High energy (fast) neutrons alone
2. Either fast or slow neutrons
1. High energy (fast) neutrons alone
3. Low energy (slow) neutrons alone
4. Medium energy neutrons

Uniform flow in an open channel exists when the flow is 1. channel is non-prismatic
steady and the 2. channel is prismatic
3. channel is frictionless
4. channel is prismatic and the depth of flow is constant 4. channel is prismatic and the depth of flow is constant
along the channel along the channel

1. m²/hr
Unit of thermal diffusivity is
2. m²/hr °C
3. kcal/m² hr
4. kcal/m. hr °C
4. kcal/m. hr °C
 1. Added insulation will increase heat loss
Upto the critical radius of insulation,
2. Convective heat loss will be less than conductive heat
loss
1. Added insulation will increase heat loss
3. Added insulation will decrease heat loss
4. Heat flux will decrease

vessel of 4 m3 contains oil which weighs 30 kN. The

1. 4.5 kN/m3
specific weight of the oil is
2. 10 kN/m3
3. 7.5 kN/m3
3. 7.5 kN/m3
4. 6 kN/m3

Voltage during the arc-striking compared to the voltage

1. same
during welding in electric arc welding is
2. more
3. less
2. more
4. unpredictable

Water hammer is developed in a, 1. Draft tube

2. Turbine
3. Penstock 3. Penstock
4. Surge tank

1. Carbon and hydrogen

What are the combustible elements in the fuel?
2. Carbon, hydrogen and ash
3. Carbon and ash
4. Carbon, hydrogen and sulphur
4. Carbon, hydrogen and sulphur

What is gear ratio? 1. raito of speed of pinion and gear only

2. both a and b
2. both a and b 3. raito of teeth number of pinion and gear only
4. non of these

1. Unbalance radial force

What is the draw back of using single helical gear?
2. Unbalance tangential force
3. Unbalance axial force
3. Unbalance axial force
4. Unbalance contact force

What is the function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor? 1. It serves as a coolant

2. It serves as a neutron absorber
3. It serves as a moderator 3. It serves as a moderator
4. It serves as a coolant as well as a moderator

What is the head of water available at turbine inlet in

hydro-electric power plant called?
1. Tail race
3. Net head 2. Gross head
3. Net head
4. Head race
What is the minimum value of radiation to be considered 1. 150W/m2
for measuring day length? 2. 300W/m2
3. 50W/m2
4. 100W/m2 4. 100W/m2

What is the ratio of hoop stresses in a spherical vs

cylindrical shell of same diameter, thickness and under 1. 4:1
same pressure? 2. 2:1
3. 1:2
3. 1:2 4. 1:4

What mass of He gas occupies 8.5 liters at 0°C and 1

1. 10.5 g
atmosphere? (The molar mass of He = 4.00 g/mol.)
2. 1.52 g
3. 0.38 g
2. 1.52 g
4. 2.6 g

When a body is subjected to a direct tensile stress (σx) in

1. (1/2) × √(σx² + 4 τ²xy)
one plane accompanied by a simple shear stress (τxy),
2. (σx/2) + (1/2) × √(σx² - 4 τ²xy)
the minimum normal stress is
3. (σx/2) - (1/2) × √(σx² + 4 τ²xy)
4.
3. (σx/2) - (1/2) × √(σx² + 4 τ²xy)
(σx/2) + (1/2) × √(σx² + 4 τ²xy)

When a rectangular cantilever beam is loaded

transversely, the maximum compressive stress is 1. middle layer
developed on the 2. top layer
3. bottom layer
3. bottom layer 4. every cross-section

When a shear stress is applied to a substance it is found

1. liquid
to resist it by elastic deformation. The substance is
2. solid
3. gas
4. fluid
4. fluid

1. to rise a little
When a ship enters sea from a river one can expect it
2. to sink a little
3. to remain at the same level of draft
1. to rise a little
4. to rise or fall depending on whether it is of wood or
steel

When inspection doors on the walls of boilers are 1. These holes are small
opened, flame does not leap out because 2. Flame travels always in the direction of flow
3. Pressure inside is negative
2. Flame travels always in the direction of flow 4. These holes are located beyond the furnace
When pressure is raised in an isentropic process, the
1. Remains same
enthalpy of the substance
2. Increases
3. decreases
1. Remains same
4. First increases and then decreases

When tensile stress is applied axially on a circular rod its

i. diameter increases
ii. length decreases 1. Only i
iii. volume decreases 2. i & ii
Which of the above are true? 3. Only ii
4. All of these
2. i & ii

1. Economiser
Which among the following is the boiler mounting?
2. Blow off cock
3. Superheater
2. Blow off cock
4. Feed pump

Which auxiliary of a gas turbine consumes most of the 1. Burner

power? 2. Fuel pump
3. Turbine
4. Compressor 4. Compressor

Which bearing is best for space constraint? 1. journal bearing

2. needle bearing
3. roller bearing 3. roller bearing
4. thrust bearing

Which does not constitute the theoretical cycle for the 1. Otto cycle
working of a practical I.C engine? 2. Dual cycle
3. Diesel cycle
1. Otto cycle 4. Ericsson cycle

Which gear gives highest speed reduction in single

1. Bevel gear
stage?
2. Worm gear
3. Spur gear
2. Worm gear
4. Helical gear

1. Bearing failure
Which is most predominant type of failure in a thin shell?
2. Compression failure
3. Crushing failure
4. None of these
4. None of these
 1. 20 degreee pressure angle teeth
Which is weaker teeth
2. 25 degreee pressure angle teeth
3. 30 degreee pressure angle teeth
4. 14.5 degreee pressure angle teeth
4. 14.5 degreee pressure angle teeth

1. Space requirement for diesel power plant in more than

Which of following statement is true?
that for a conventional steam power plant.
2. The specific fuel consumption of a diesel power than
plant decrease with the decrease in load.
3. A two strokes engine develops more power for the
same speed and piston development.
4. Diesel Power plants employ only four stokes engine.

Which of the following components of reaction turbine

increases the head on the turbine by an amount equal to 1. Guide vanes
the height of runner outlet above the tail race? 2. Moving vanes
3. Draft tube
3. Draft tube 4. Scroll casing

Which of the following curve has a negative slope for

1. Fusion curve
water as working fluid in the P-T phase diagram
2. triple point line
3. evaporation curve
1. Fusion curve
4. sublimation curve.

Which of the following does not give velocity ratio of

1. N1/N2
gears?
2. T1/T2
3. ¿2/¿1
2. T1/T2
4. D1/D2

Which of the following is a reaction turbine? 1. Pelton turbine and Francis turbine
2. Kaplan and Pelton turbine
3. Francis turbine and Kaplan turbine 3. Francis turbine and Kaplan turbine
4. Pelton and Propeller Turbine

1. In torsion equation, we use mean torque

Which of the following is incorrect?
2. Many shafts are designed under combined bending
and torsion load
1. In torsion equation, we use mean torque
3. In torsion equation, we use maximum torque
4. Shafts are also designed for torsional rigidity

Which of the following is more appropriate for a 1. Accelerates neutrons

moderator? One which 2. Absorbs neutrons
3. Eats up neutrons
4. Does not absorb neutrons 4. Does not absorb neutrons

Which of the following is not a basic type of strain? 1. Shear strain

2. Volume strain
4. Area strain 3. Compressive strain
 4. Area strain

Which of the following is not a feature of the free 1. irreversible process

expansion process? 2. non-quasistatic process
3. there is transfer of energy to the system
3. there is transfer of energy to the system 4. pressure and volume are not related through the
equation of state

Which of the following materials require largest shrinkage

1. Plain Carbon steel
allowance while making a pattern for a casting?
2. Aluminum
3. Brass
2. Aluminum
4. Cast Iron

Which of the following processes is not associated with

1. constant volume
Diesel cycle?
2. constant pressure
3. isothermal
1. constant volume
4. adiabatic

1. At absolute zero all translational motion of the

Which of the following statements about absolute zero particles ceases.
temperature is true? 2. Absolute zero is defined at -273.15°C.
3. At absolute zero all rotational motion of the particles
4. All the above. ceases.
4. All the above.

Which of the following type of gear has inclined teeth? 1. Spur gear
2. Helical gear
2. Helical gear 3. Spiral gear
4. All of these

Which of the followings are the demerits of single impulse

stage 1. 1 and 2 only
1. Requirement of C-D nozzle 2. 1 and 3 only
2. Enhanced shock associated losses 3. 2 and 3 only
3. More boundary layer associated losses in comparison 4. 1,2 and 3
with single reaction stage

Which of the followings are the demerits of single impulse

stage 1. 1 and 2 only
1. Requirement of C-D nozzle 2. 2 and 3 only
2. Enhanced shock associated losses 3. 1,2 and 3
3. More boundary layer associated losses in comparison 4. 1 and 3 only
with single reaction stage

Which one is specification of Stub teeth? 1. Addendum 1 m, dedendum 1.25 m

2. Addendum 0.8 m, dedendum 1 m
3. both A and B 3. both A and B
4. none of these
Which one of the following helps in avoiding cavitation in
1. Low suction pressure
centrifugal pumps?
2. High suction pressure
3. Low delivery pressure
2. High suction pressure
4. High delivery pressure

Which one of the following is correct?

When a real gas undergoes Joule-Thomson expansion, 1. may remain constant.
the temperature 2. always increases.
3. may increase or decrease
3. may increase or decrease 4. always decreases.

Which one of the following is part of air standard Braytion

1. Polytropic compression
cycle?
2. Isochoric heat addition
3. Isobaric heat addition
3. Isobaric heat addition
4. Isochoric and isobaric heat addition

Which one of the following is the extensive property of a

1. Volume
thermodynamic system?
2. Pressure
3. Temperature
1. Volume
4. Density

1. Structure of metallic materials consists of atoms

having valence of 5, 6 or 7
Which one of the following is true?
2. Ceramic materials have long range electron matrix
bond
3. Polymers are composed of long chain of repeating
3. Polymers are composed of long chain of repeating
molecules
molecules
4. Ceramics are weaker than metals because of weak
electrostatic bond

Which one of the following is used to bring down the 1. A gear box
speed of an impulse steam turbine to practical limits? 2. A centrifugal governor
3. A large flywheel
4. Compounding of the turbine 4. Compounding of the turbine

Which one of the following numbers represents the ratio

1. Gashoff number
of kinematic viscosity to the thermal diffusivity?
2. Prandtl number
3. Mach number
2. Prandtl number
4. Nusselt number

Which one of the following phenomena occurs when gas

in a piston-in-cylinder assembly expands reversibiliy at 1. Heat is added to the gas
constant pressure? 2. Gas does work from its own stored energy
3. Heat is removed from the gas
1. Heat is added to the gas 4. Gas undergoes adiabatic expansion
Which one of the following relationships defines Gibb's
1. G=H + TS
free energy G?
2. G= U+ TS
3. G=H-TS
3. G=H-TS
4. G= U-TS

Which one of the following sets of constituents is

expected in equilibrium cooling of a hypereutectoid steel 1. Ferrite and pearlite
from austenitic state? 2. Cementite and pearlite
3. Ferrite and bainite
2. Cementite and pearlite 4. Cementite and martensite

1. In a multi-stage turbine, overall eefficiency is less than

the stage eefficiency
2. Preheat factor does not affect the multi-stage
compressor performance
Which one of the following statements is true?
3. Preheat factor for a multi-stage compressor is greater
than one
4. In a multi-stage compressor, overall efficiency is less
than stage efficiency

Which one of the following thermodynamic relations is

1. T.dS = du + p.dv
incorrect
2. dH = T.dS + v.dp
3. T.dS = dh + v.dp
3. T.dS = dh + v.dp
4. dG = Vdp - S.dT

Which one of the following types of nuclear reactor DOES

1. Boiling water
NOT require a heat exchanger?
2. Gas-cooled
3. Pressurized water
1. Boiling water
4. Sodium-cooled

Which stress is the least in a thin shell 1. Longitudinal stress

2. Hoop stress
3. Radial stress 3. Radial stress
4. None of these

1. Rankine's theory
Which theory is related with fatigue failure?
2. Gerber theory
3. Mohr's theory
4. Haigh's theory
4. Haigh's theory

Whose theory is related with column design? 1. Euler theory

2. Secand theory
1. Euler theory 3. both theory
4. none of these

Why crossed helical gear drive is not used for power 1. Point contact
transmission? 2. Line contact
 3. Rectanular contact
4. Iregular contact 4. Iregular contact

Why is Rankine cycle considered as most practical
cycle?
1. Saturation steam enters the turbine
1. Saturation steam enters the turbine
2. Pump handle water vapour mixture
3. Complete condensation of steam in the condenser
4. Complete condensation of steam in the low pressure
turbine

Work done in a free expansion process is 1. Zero

2. Positive
1. Zero 3. Negative
4. Maximum

Yield stress is 1. stress corresponding to proportional limit

2. stress causing materials to break
3. stress causing a specific permanent deformation 3. stress causing a specific permanent deformation
usually 0.1% or 0.2% usually 0.1% or 0.2%
4. not related with engineering

Zeroth law of thermodynamics forms the basis of

1. pressure
______________ measurement
2. work
3. temperature
3. temperature
4. heat exchange

An ideal gas undergoes a cyclic process in which total

(positive) work W is done by the gas. What total heat is 1. W
added to the gas in one cycle? 2. - W
3. zero
2. - W 4. 2W

1.
18% stainless, 8% chromium
18/8 stainless steel contains 2.
18% chromium, 8% nickel
18% chromium, 8% nickel 3.
18% tungsten, 8% nickel
4.
18% tungsten, 8% chromium

A chemical fuel is a substance which

releases____________on combustion. 1.magnetic energy. 2.chemical energy 3.sound energy
4.heat energy
4.heat energy

A laminar composite is composed of 1.

one-dimensional sheets or panels
2. two-dimensional sheets or panels 2.
two-dimensional sheets or panels
 3.
three-dimensional sheets or panels
4.
none of the above

1.
depth of penetration of indenter
A measure of Rockwell hardness is the 2.
surface area of indentation
1. depth of penetration of indenter 3.
projected area of indentation
4.
height of rebound

A multistage compressor is to be designed for a given 1.

flow rate and pressure ratio. If the compressor consists of
axial flow stages followed by centrifugal instead of only
axial flow stages, then the
1.overall diameter would be increased
overall diameter would be increased
2.
axial length of the compressor would be increased
3.
overall diameter would be decreased
4.
axial length of the compressor would be decreased

1.
A single stage impulse turbine with a diameter of 1.2 m 79 m/s
runs at 3000 r.p.m. If the blade speed ratio is 0.42, then 2.
the inlet velocity of steam will be 188 m/s
3.
3.449 m/s 449 m/s
4.
900 m/s

1.
0
According to Gibbs' phase rule, the number of degrees of
2.
freedom of an eutectic point in a binary system is
1
3.
1
2
4.
3

1.
100% martensitic structure
Austempering is employed to obtain: 2.
100% bainitic structure
2. 100% bainitic structure 3.
50% martensitic and 50% bainitic structure
4.
100% pearlitic structure
 1.
parallel to dislocation line
Burger’s vector of an edge dislocation is 2.
perpendicular to dislocation line
1. parallel to dislocation line 3.
at any angle with dislocation line including 0 and 90°
4.
none of the above

1.
raises the yield point of the material
Carburized machine components have high endurance 2.
limit because carburization produces a better surface finish
3.
3. introduces a compressive layer on the surface introduces a compressive layer on the surface
4.
suppresses any stress concentration produced in the
component.

Cavitation in a centrifugal pump is likely to occur at the

1.involute casing 2.diffuser exit 3.impeller inlet4.impeller
exit
3.impeller inlet

1.
lower energy than those in the grains
Chemicals attack atoms within grain boundaries
2.
preferentially because they have
higher energy than those in the grains
3.
2.higher energy than those in the grains
higher number of atoms than in the grains
4.
lower number of atoms than in the grains

Consider the following statements about FCC and HCP

1.
crystal structure: (a) Both have same coordination
ab
number and atomic packing fraction, (b) Both represent
2.
closely packed crystal structures, (c) Both structures are
bc
generated by stacking of close packed plants on top of
3.
one another, but only the stacking sequence is different.
abc
Which of the statements given above are correct?
4.
ac
4. a c

1.
Consider the following statements about medium carbon ab
steel: (a) It can be quench-hardened but not case- 2.
hardened, (b) It cannot be quench-hardened but case- bc
hardening can be done,(c) It exhibits distinct yield point 3.
under tension test. Which of the following statements ac
given above are correct? 4.
abc
Consider the following statements regarding the axial
flow in an air compressor:
1. Surging is a local phenomenon while stalling affects
the entire compressor.
2. Stalling is a local phenomenon while surging affects
1.1 and 3 are correct 2.1, 2 and 3 are correct 3.2 and 3
the entire compressor.
are correct 4.1 and 2 are correct
3. The pressure ratio of an axial compressor stage is
smaller than that of a centrifugal compressor stage.
Of these statements

2 and 3 are correct

Consider the following temperature ranges: (a) Room

temperature (b) 0 to 910 degree C (c) 910 degree C
1.
to 1400 degree C (d) 1400 degree C to below melting
abd
point
2.
In which of the above temperature ranges ferrite with
bcd
body centered cubic (BCC) structure is
3.
indicated in the Fe-Fe3C phase diagram?
ac
4.
1. a b d
bc

1.
it is a perfect crystal.
Copper is ductile, because 2.
it contains a very high density of dislocations.
4. the stress to move a dislocation in it is low. 3.
it has glassy structure.
4. the stress to move a dislocation in it is low.

1.
increases yield strength and corrosion resistance.
2.
Decreasing grain size in a polycrystalline material decreases yield strength and corrosion resistance
3.
4. increases yield strength but decreases corrosion decreases yield strength but increases corrosion
resistance resistance
4.
increases yield strength but decreases corrosion
resistance

1.
martensite, fine pearlite, coarse pearlite, spherodite
During heat treatment of steel, the hardness of various
2.
structures in increasing order is
fine pearlite, coarse pearlite, spherodite, martensite
3.
4. spherodite, coarse pearlite, fine pearlite, martensite
martensite, coarse pearlite, fine pearlite, spherodite
4. spherodite, coarse pearlite, fine pearlite, martensite
 1.
dislocations in ionic crystals
Frenkel and Schottky defects are:
2.
grain boundaries in covalent crystals
3.point defects in ionic crystals
3.point defects in ionic crystals
4.
dislocations in ionic crystals

1.
alumina
Glass products are based primarily on which one of the 2.
following minerals: corundum
3.
4. silica kaolinite
4.
silica

1.
Normalizing
Globular form of cementite in the structure of steel is
2.
obtained through
Malleabilising
3.
2. Spheroidizing
Spheroidizing
4.
Carbonizing

1.
Heating the hypo eutectoid steels to 30 degC above the
Full Annealing
upper critical temperature line, soaking at that
2.
temperature and then cooling slowly to room temperature
Process Annealing
to form a coarse pearlite and ferrite structure, is known as
3.
Spherodizing
1. Full Annealing
4.
Normalizing

Ideal expansion in a single stage turbine having stage

efficiency 70% produces a total enthalpy drop of 50
1.35 kJ/kg 2.35 KJ 3.71.4 kJ/kg 4.71.4 kJ
kJ/kg. The actual specific work output from the turbine
will be:

1.
In a centrifugal compressor assuming the same overall
Forward curved blades
dimensions, blade inlet angle and rotational speeds,
2.
which of the following bladings will given the maximum
Backward curved blades.
pressure rise?
3.
Radial blades
1. Forward curved blades
4.
All three types of bladings have the same pressure rise.
In a centrifugal pump, water enters
1.Axially but leaves radially 2.At an angle but leaves
Axially axially 3.Axially and leaves axially4.Radially but leaves
axially
4.Radially but leaves axially

1.
insoluble in liquid state
In a eutectic system, two elements are completely
2.
insoluble in solid and liquid states
3. soluble in liquid state
3. soluble in liquid state
4.
soluble in solid state

1.No heat drop in moving blades

In a reaction turbine when the degree of reaction is zero, 2.
then there is no heat drop in fixed blades
3.
1.No heat drop in moving blades maximum heat drop in moving blades
4.
minimum heat drop in fixed blades

1.Total pressure increases but total temperature

decreases 2.Total pressure and total temperature
In a steady, reversible adiabatic, perfect gas flow with
increase 3.Total pressure and total temperature
work done on gas;
decrease 4.Total pressure decreases but total
temperature increases

1.Lower yield stress 2.Upper yield stress 3.

In a tensile test, necking starts at
Ultimate tensile stress
4.
2.Upper yield stress
None of the above

1.
velocity remains constant
In a velocity compounded impulse turbine, when steam
2.
flows through the second row of moving blades,
pressure decreases
3.
velocity increases
velocity decreases
4.
velocity decreases

1.
whirl velocity at inlet is equal to that at the outlet
In an ideal impulse turbine, the 2.
absolute velocity at the inlet of moving blade is equal to
relative velocity at the inlet of the moving blade is equal that at the outlet
to that at the outlet 3.
axial velocity at inlet is equal to that at the outlet
4.
 relative velocity at the inlet of the moving blade is equal
to that at the outlet

1.wholly in nozzle
In an impulse turbine, steam expands 2.partly in the nozzle and partly in rotor blades
3.wholly in rotor blades
1.wholly in nozzle
4.none of these

1.
higher than ultimate stress
In brittle material, normally, fracture stress is:
2.
lower than ultimate stress
3.
equals with ultimate stress
equals with ultimate stress
4.
none of the above

1.
graphite flakes
In case carburizing Carbon is introduced to form a high
2.
carbon layer at the surface. The carbon is introduced in
pearlite
the form of
3.
cementite
free carbon
4.
free carbon

1.
strength
Increase of ferrite phase in steel increases: 2.
hardness
strength 3.
brittleness
4.
ductility

1.
carburising process
Induction hardening is basically a 2.
surface hardening process
surface hardening process 3.
core-hardening process
4.
none of the above

1.
Liberty ships in world war II failed by brittle fracture due
going above the ductile-brittle transition temperature
to:
2.
going below the ductile-brittle transition temperature
going below the ductile-brittle transition temperature
3.
 glass superstructure
4.
defective reveting

1.
Glide
2.
Twinning
lower number of atoms than in the grains
3.
Slip
4.
jog

1.
Magnesium crystallizes in HCP structure. If the lattice 0.64 nm
constant is 0.32 nm, the nearest neighbour distance in 2.
magnesium is 0.32 nm
3.
0.32 nm 0.16nm
4.
0.8 nm

1.
matrix
2.
Major load carrier in dispersion-strengthened composites
fiber
3.
matrix
both
4.
cant define

1.
100% bainitic structure
2.
Martempering is employed to obtain:
50% martensitic and 50% bainitic structure
3.
100% martensitic structure
100% pearlitic structure
4.
100% martensitic structure

1.
alpha iron
Martensite is a super-saturated solution of carbon in 2.
beta
alpha iron 3.
gamma
4.
delta
Moment of inertia of a triangular section of base (b) and
height (h) about an axis passing through its C.G. and
parallel to the base, is 1.bh3/4 2.bh3/12 3.bh3/8 4.bh3/36

4.bh3/36

Multi stage centrifugal pumps in parallel connection are

used to 1.Give high discharge 2.Produce high heads 3.All these
options 4.Pump viscous fluids
1.Give high discharge

1.
rate of cooling is greater than the critical cooling rate
On completion of heat treatment, the resulting structure
2.
will have retained Austenite if
rate of cooling is less than the critical cooling rate
3.
3.
martensite formation starting temperature is above the
martensite formation starting temperature is above the
room temperature
room temperature
4.
martensite formation finish temperature is below the
room temperature

1.
6.67% C and 93.33% ferrite
Pearlite consists of 2.
13% Fe and 87% cementite
4. 3.
13% cementite and 87% ferrite 13% C and 87% ferrite
4.
13% cementite and 87% ferrite

1.
alternate layers of martensite and cementite
Pearlite phase in steel is made up of
2.
alternate layers of ferrite and cementite
2.
3.
alternate layers of ferrite and cementite
alternate layers of ferrite and martensite
4.
alternate layers of bainite and cementite

1.
Martensite
Phase formed of diffusionless reaction:
2.
Coarse Pearlite
1.
3.
Martensite
Fine Pearlite
4.
Bainite

Plain carbon steels are designated in the AISI code 1.

system by which of the following: 01XX
 2.
2. 10XX
10XX 3.
11XX
4.
12XX

1.
slip
Plastic deformation results from the following
2.
twinning
3.
3.
both
both
4.
none

1.
ferroelectric material
Quartz is a
2.
ferromagnetic material
3.
3.
piezoelectric material
piezoelectric material
4.
diamagnetic material

1.velocity compounded turbine

Rateau turbine is
2.
simple reaction turbine
3.
3.
pressure compounded turbine
pressure compounded turbine
4.pressure-velocity compounded turbine

Roots blower is an example of 1.Rotary (positive displacement)

compressor2.Centrifugal compressor 3.Reciprocating
1.Rotary (positive displacement) compressor2 (positive displacement) compressor 4.Axial compressor

1.
martensite at low temperatures
Tempering is a process of annealing
2.
martensite at higher temperatures
1.
3.
martensite at low temperatures
bainite at low temperatures
4.
v

Tempering of quenched martensitic steel is necessary to 1.

improve the hardness of the metal
2.
4. surface texture or the metal
ductility or the metal 3.
corrosion resistance of the metal
4.
ductility or the metal

1.
14
The ASTM grain size number of a material which has 64 2.
grains per sq. in. at a magnification 50 X is about 7
3.
5 6
4.
5

1.
Slip
The B.C.C. and H.C.P. metals undergo plastic
2.
deformation by:
Twinning
3.
4.
Edge dislocation
Twinning in combination with slip
4.
Twinning in combination with slip

1.
The complete phase recrystallization and fine grain
Process annealing
structure is obtained in casting, forging and rolled parts
2.
by:
Normalizing
3.
1.
Spheroidizing
Process annealing
4.
Austenising

1.
The correct order of coordination number in BCC, FCC 12, 8, 6
and HCP unit cells is 2.
8, 12, 12
2. 3.
8, 12, 12 6, 8, 12
4.
6, 8, 12

1.
increase
The ductility of a material with work hardening
2.
decrease
2.
3.
decrease
remains unaffected
4.
unpredictable
 1.
equal to its yield strength
The fatigue strength of mild steel is
2.
lower than its yield strength
2.
3.
lower than its yield strength
equal to its tensile strength
4.
lower than its tensile strength

The flow through a nozzle is regarded as

1.isothermal flow 2.isentropic flow 3.constant volume
flow 4.constant pressure flow
2.isentropic flow

1.
The highest percentage of chromium that can be added 25
to steel is usually 2.
18
2. 3.
18 15
4.
15

1.
cooling rate
The Jominy end-quench test is designed to indicate
2.
which one of the following:
ductility
3.
4.
cooling rate
hardness
4.
hardness

1.ratio of the actual power produced by the turbine to the

The mechanical efficiency of an impulse turbine is energy actually supplied by the turbine 2.ratio of the
ratio of the actual work available at the turbine to the actual work available at the turbine to the energy
energy imparted to the wheel imparted to the wheel 3.ratio of the Work done on the
wheel to the energy of the jet 4.none of these options

1.
The metals which do not form adherent oxide film on Gold and Silver
surface are 2.
Iron and Steel
1. 3.
Gold and Silver Copper and Aluminium
4.
Nickel and Titanium

The number of atoms present in the unit cell of face 1.

centered cubic (FCC) structure is 2
2.
2. 4
4 3.
 6
4.
8

1.
The number of atoms present on (100) plane in the unit Chemical affinity
cell of face centered cubic (FCC) structure is: 2.
Valency factor
3. 3.
Crystal structure factor Crystal structure factor
4.
Relative size factor

1.
The percentage of carbon in gray cast iron is in the range 0.25 to 0.75 percent
of 2.
1.25 to 1.75 percent
3. 3.
3 to 4 percent 3 to 4 percent
4.
8 to 10 percent

1.
The reaction that on heating one solid phase yields
peritectic
another solid phase together with one liquid phase is
2.
termed
peritectoid
3.
1.
eutectic
peritectic
4.
eutectoid

1.
eutectic
The reaction that yields two solid phases on cooling a
2.
single solid phase is called
peritectoid
3.
4.
eutectic
eutectoid
4.
eutectoid

The steam leaves the nozzle at a 1.high pressure and a high velocity 2.low pressure and a
low velocity 3.high pressure and a low velocit 4.low
4.low pressure and a high velocity pressure and a high velocity

1.
The treatment in which the brittleness of martensite is annealing
reduced is called which one of the following 2.
austenitizing
4. 3.
tempering normalizing
4.
 tempering

1.
Point defects
Thermodynamically stable defects
2.
line defects
1.
3.
Point defects
Surface defects
4.
volume defects

1.
Cementite
2.
TT diagram indicates time and temperature Pearlite
transformation of 3.
Ferrite
4.
Austenite

1.
thermosets alone
2.
thermoplastics alone
Weldable type plastic(s) include (s)
3.
both thermosets and thermoplastics
4.
neither thermosets and thermoplast

1.
Homogeneous materials
2.
What are the materials which show direction dependent Viscoelastic materials
properties, called? 3.
Isotropic materials
4.
Anisotropic materials

1.Superheating 2.Reheating 3.Supersaturation4.Blade

What is the cause of reheat factor in a steam turbine
friction

1. 100 KWh/year
What is the per captia electrical energy consumption of 2.175 KWh/year
India for the year 2015-16? 3. 1500 KWh/year
4.1075 KWh/year

1.
Which hardness method can measure hardness of a
Knoop
grain?
2.
 Vicker
3.
Brinel
4.
Rockwell

1.
ab
Which of the folloacwing factors influence in a plain 2.
carbon steel? (a) Percentage carbon, (b) Quenching ac
media, (c) Work size. 3.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: bc
4.
abc

1.
Line defects are thermodynamically stable
2.
Dislocation can end inside a crystal without forming loop
Which of the following is false?
3.
ABC ABC ABC…is stacking sequence for HCP crystal
4.
All

1.
Which of the followings are the demerits of single impulse 1 and 2 only
stage 2.
1. Requirement of C-D nozzle 1 and 3 only
2. Enhanced shock associated losses 3.
3. More boundary layer associated losses in comparison 1,2 and 3
with single reaction stage 4.
2 and 3 only

1.
Solid solution hardening
2.
Which one among the following is the most effective Strain hardening
strengthening mechanism of non-ferrous metal? 3.
Grain size refinement
4.
Precipitation hardening

1.
Martensite has a BCC structure
2.
α-ferrite has BCC structure
Which one of the following is not correct
3.
alternate layers of bainite and cementite
4.
α-ferrite has BCC structure
 1.
Simple cubic – Face centred cubic – Body centred cubic
Which one of the following is the correct ascending order 2.
of packing density for the given crystal structures of Body centred cubic - Simple cubic - Face centred cubic
metals? 3.
Simple cubic - Body centred cubic - Face centred cubic
4.
Face centred cubic - Body centred cubic - Simple cubic -

1.
the stress encountered when the stress strain curve
transforms from elastic to plastic behavior
2.
Which one of the following is the correct definition of
the maximum load divided by the final area of the
ultimate tensile strength, as derived from the results of a
specimen
tensile test on a metal specimen:
3.
the maximum load divided by the original area of the
specimen
4.
the stress observed when the specimen finally fails

Which one of the following is the correct statement? 1.is equal to zero 2.is greater than zero 3.is less than
The degree of reaction of an impulse turbine: zero 4.increases with steam velocity at the inlet

1.
is equal to zero
2.
Which one of the following is the correct statement? The increases with steam velocity at the inlet
degree of reaction of an impulse turbine: 3.
is greater than zero
4.
is less than zero

1.
Structure of metallic materials consists of atoms having
valence of 5, 6 or 7
2.
Ceramic materials have long range electron matrix bond
Which one of the following is true? 3.
Polymers are composed of long chain of repeating
molecules
4.
Ceramics are weaker than metals because of weak
electrostatic bond

1.
Ferrite and pearlite
Which one of the following sets of constituents is
2.
expected in equilibrium cooling of a hypereutectoid steel
Cementite and pearlite
from austenitic state?
3.
Ferrite and bainite
 4.
Ferrite and pearlite

1.
wear
2.
Which phenomenon is not used in the measurment of fracture
hardness? 3.
scratch
4.
Indentation

1.
very thin steel wires
2.
very thin copper wires
Whiskers are
3.
very thin single crystals
4.
none of the above

1.
Pb (327 degC)
2.
With melting points given in brackets, tick the material Fe (1538 degC)
which will creep significantly at 180 degC 3.
Cu (1084 degC)
4.
W (3410 degC)

1.
carbon atom occupy the vacancy line just below the
dislocation and anchor dislocation by reducing
its energy.
2.
Yield point in mild steel occurs because slip is promoted by carbon atoms to take place in several
parallel plans simultaneously
3.
carbon atoms form iron carbide with iron
4.
none of the above

1.
stress corresponding to proportional limit
2.
stress causing materials to break
Yield stress is 3.
stress causing a specific permanent deformation usually
0.1% or 0.2%
4.
not related with engineering
 1.74% of volume of unit cell 2.
80 of volume of unit cell
α-iron has BCC structure. In a unit cell of α-iron, the iron 3.
atoms occupy 68 of volume of unit cell
4.
90 of volume of unit cell