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EndsemNov 20242019 patternBE Mech

Process Equipment Design (PED) SPPU Endsem Question Paper Nov 2024

All 8 questions from this SPPU endsem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.

Subject code
402051A
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
Nov 2024
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
VIII
Paper code
[6354]-633

Printed for: B.E. (Mechanical)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Answer Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 or Q.8.
  2. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
  3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
  4. Assume suitable data wherever necessary.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      What are the types of vessels and explain classes of vessels.

      [9]
    2. b)

      Explain vessel opening compensation method.

      [8]
  2. Q2

    1. a)

      Determine equivalent stress under combined loading by considering seismic loads and wind loads.

      [10]
    2. b)

      Explain with sketch Pre stressing of thick cylinder.

      [7]
  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Explain with neat sketch design of storage vessels.

      [10]
    2. b)

      Explain with neat sketch design of reaction vessels.

      [8]
  4. Q4

    1. a)

      Explain the selection of pumps and compressors.

      [10]
    2. b)

      Define and explain types of valves used on pipe line.

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      [8]
  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Define processes, process parameters and their correlation.

      [10]
    2. b)

      Explain fundamentals of process measurements. 2

      [7]
  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Explain with sketch control modem control devices.

      [9]
    2. b)

      Explain controls of major unit operation and processes.

      [8]
  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Explain inspection and erection of process equipment like pressure vessels and chimneys.

      [10]
    2. b)

      Explain inspection and erection of process equipment like ducting and heat exchangers.

      [8]
  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Explain planning and manufacture of process equipment like pressure vessels and chimneys.

      [10]
    2. b)

      Explain fuel pumping stations. 

      [8]