S.B. Roll No…………………………………….

HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS

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4 Exam/Mech/RAC/Prod/Auto/T&DM/5304/0953/5366/May’16
Duration: 3Hrs. M.Marks=100
SECTION A
Note: SECTION A is compulsory, Do any FIVE from SECTION B and THREE from SECTION C.

SECTION A
Q1(I).Fill in the blanks. 10x1=10
a) Manometer principle is ………………………
b) Density of water at all temperatures is ………………………
c) Laminar flow is also called …………………….
d) An ideal fluid has ………………... viscosity.
e) Chezy’s formula is given as ..……………….
f) When pipe is not running full, it is referred as …………………… flow.
g) Hydraulic press is based on ……………………… law.

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h) Priming is necessary for a …………………… pump.
i) Pelton wheel is a ……………………. Flow turbine.
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j) Lubricators follow the principle of………………...
(II)TRUE/FALSE
a) All values of atmospheric pressures are positive.

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5x1=5

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b) In case of syphon, the pipe line is above the hydraulic gradient line.
c) A foot valve is used in the case of centrifugal pumps.
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d) Hydraulic brakes in automobiles use compressed for their operation..
e) Surface filters are simple screens which are used to clean oil.

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Q2. Do any FIVE
a. Write note on compressibility and Bulk modulus.

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b. Explain with neat sketch Bourden tube pressure gauge. p
5x6=30

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c. Differentiate between Laminar and Turbulent Flow.
d. Write short note on water Hammer in pipes.
e. Discuss briefly the construction of simple Hydraulic Accumulator.

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f. Write note on Cavitation and methods to avoid cavitation.
g. Discuss industrial application of pneumatic system.
h. Explain Hydraulic coupling in brief.

SECTION C 10x3=30
Q3. Do any THREE
i. A differential manometer connected at the two points A and B in a pipe containing an oil of
specific gravity 0.8 shows a difference in mercury levels as 15mm. Determine the difference in
pressure at two points in terms of head of water.
ii. Water is flowing through a non uniform pipe gradually tapering from 0.15m diameter to 0.08
diameter. If the average velocity of water at section 0.15m diameter is found to be equel to
1.5m/s, find out the discharge in litre per second and also the velocity of flow at 0.08m diameter
section?
iii. Give applications of Bernoulli’s theorem.
iv. Explain the working of Hydraulic Press.
v. Explain the construction and working of a Francis turbine with the help of a sketch.