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Transmission System Design (TSD) SPPU Endsem Question Paper May 2023

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

Subject code
302051
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
May 2023
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
II
Paper code
[6003]-428

Printed for: T.E. (Mechanical)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Answer four questions from the following.
  2. Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
  3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
  4. Use of non programmable electronic calculator is permitted.
  5. Assume suitable/standard data if necessary.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Compare Hydrodynamic bearing with hydrostatic bearing?

      [5]
    2. b)

      Derive the stribecks equation for basic static capacity of bearings. State the assumption made.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.

      [6]
  2. Q2

    1. a)

      Explain with neat sketch hydrodynamic bearing. State the advantages, limitations and applications of the same. 2

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [5]
    2. b)

      Derive the Petroff’s equation for hydrodynamic bearing. Also state its limitation?

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      State the assumptions and write the Reynold’s equation for 2-D flow and explain the significance of each term in it?

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [6]
  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Explain Differential band brake with neat sketch. Find the effort applied at the end of lever for Differential band brake.

      Also asked:Nov 2025

      [4]
    2. b)

      What is the condition of self-locking in differential band brake? Why should it be avoided in speed-control brakes? Explain self-energizing block brake and self-locking block brake.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      Draw a figure for is internal expanding shoe brake and write the assumptions on which its analysis depends? State the observations made when the vehicle will be travelling in ‘reverse’ for anti - clockwise rotation of brake drum?

      [7]
  4. Q4

    1. a)

      Why is the semi-cone angle of a cone clutch made 12.5º?

      [4]
    2. b)

      What are the characteristics for material used for brake lining ? Name the materials used?

      Also asked:May 2024

      [6]
    3. c)

      Draw neat sketch diagram of centrifugal clutch and explain construction and working. What are the advantages, disadvantages and applications of centrifugal clutch?

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [7]
  5. Q5

    1. a)

      What is structural formula? Write any three structural formulae for twelve speed gear box.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [4]
    2. b)

      Differentiate between arithmetic, geometric and Harmonic progressions in case of design of gear box. 3

      Also asked:May 2024

      [6]
    3. c)

      ) Draw structural diagrams for the following structural formulae and iden- tify the optimum structural formula out of them. i) 2(1) 3(2) ii) 2(3)3(1) iii) 3(2) 2(1) iv) 3(1) 2(3)

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2025

      [8]
  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Explain the terms. i) Range ratio with reference to machine tool gear box design. ii) Transmission range with reference to machine tool gear box.

      Also asked:May 2024

      [5]
    2. b)

      Explain significance of geometric progression ratio.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [5]
    3. c)

      Read the structure diagram given below and answer the following questions: i) What is geometric progression ratio and range ratio of this gear box? ii) Write structure formula for this gear box; iii) What is the speed of input shaft of the gear box? iv) Draw schematic layout diagram of the gearbox and calculate num- ber of teeth on each gear by assuming 20 teeth on smallest gear of each stage. 4

      [8]
  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Explain any six components of Hybrid Electric Vehicles?

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain Power Split Device with neat sketch?

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2025 ·Nov 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain the basic modes of operations used of Hybrid Electric Vehicles? Define Degree of Hybridization.

      Also asked:May 2024

      [6]
  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Explain the sizing performance for HEV Components? Explain the optimal sizing in HEV components?

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      What are the advantages and disadvantages of Hybrid Electric Vehicles?

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2025 ·May 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      xplain the power Management for HEV system? Draw the flow chart for sizing methodology of powertrain? … … …

      [6]