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EndsemMay 20242019 patternTE Mech

Transmission System Design (TSD) SPPU Endsem Question Paper May 2024

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 2024
Max. marks
70
Time
3 Hours
Semester
II
Paper code
[6262]-168

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 side indicate full marks.
  4. Use of non programmable electronic calculator is permitted.
  5. Assume Suitable/Standard data if necessary.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Classify the bearings as per direction of force and type of friction?

      [4]
    2. b)

      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 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

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

      [7]
  2. Q2

    1. a)

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

      [6]
    2. b)

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

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [7]
    3. c)

      Two identical ball bearings A and B are used in two different applications. The load on the bearing B is half of that bearing A. The remaining conditions are identical. What will be the expected life of bearing B as compared to bearing A.

      [4]
  3. Q3

    1. a)

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

      Also asked:May 2023

      [4]
    2. b)

      Explain Disc brakes and mention advantages and disadvantages of disc brake.

      [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)

      What are the two theories applied to friction plates? Why clutches are usually designed on the basis of uniform wear?

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2023

      [4]
    2. b)

      What are the desirable properties for good friction material? Name the friction materials used in clutches.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Draw neat sketch diagram of Cone clutch and explain construction and working. State the advantages, disadvantages and practical applications of Cone clutch?

      Also asked:Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [7]
  5. Q5

    1. a)

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

      Also asked:Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

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

      Also asked:May 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

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

      [6]
  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Explain the significance of geometric progression ratio.

      Also asked:Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain the term: Transmission range with reference to machine tool gear box.

      Also asked:May 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

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

      [6]
  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Define Degree of Hybridization. Explain in details Micro Hybrid and Mild Hybrid.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain how the performance analysis carried in Series and parallel of Hybrid Electric Vehicles?

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain the Sizing performance for Hybrid Electric Vehicle Components? Explain the optimal sizing in HEV components?

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [6]
  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Explain Hybrid Electric Vehicle with the help of block diagram? What are the advantages and disadvantages of Hybrid Electric Vehicles?

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

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain The basic modes of operations used Hybrid Electric Vehicle?

      Also asked:May 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

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

      [6]