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Transmission System Design (TSD) SPPU Endsem Question Paper Nov 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
Nov 2023
Max. marks
70
Time
3Hours
Semester
II
Paper code
[6180]-186

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 jf necessary.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      State the Advantages and limitations of Hydrodynamic Bearing?

      Also asked:May 2023

      [4]
    2. b)

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

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·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)

      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 ·May 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

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

      Also asked:May 2023

      [4]
    3. c)

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

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2024 ·May 2023

      [7]
  3. Q3

    1. a)

      State different types of brakes and give at least one practical application of each. What are the advantages and disadvantages of band brake?

      [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:May 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? 2

      [7]
  4. Q4

    1. a)

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

      Also asked:May 2024 ·May 2023

      [4]
    2. b)

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

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2024

      [6]
    3. c)

      Draw neat sketch diagram of Centrifugal plate clutch and explain con- struction and working. State the advantages, disadvantages and practical applications of Centrifugal clutch?

      [7]
  5. Q5

    1. a)

      State and Explain Basic Considerations in design of multi-speed gear box?

      [6]
    2. b)

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

      Also asked:May 2024 ·May 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      Find the RPM values and Diameter range served by each rpm in Geomet- ric, Harmonic and Arithmetic Progressions and compare them on the following conditions: Maximum Speed = 385 rpm Minimum speed = 30 rpm Number of speed steps = 12 Cutting speed 20m/min

      [6]
  6. Q6

    1. a)

      What are the various laws for stepped regulation of speeds in multi- speed gear boxes? State the advantages and disadvantages for them.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain the significance of geometric progression ratio.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·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)

      What is hybrid Vehicle? What are the advantages and disadvantages of Hybrid Vehicles?

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

      [6]
    2. b)

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

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2024

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain Power Split Device with neat sketch?

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2025 ·May 2023

      [6]
  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Explain the Sizing performance for HEV Components? Explain the optimalsizing in HEV components?

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2024 ·May 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain Series Configuration of Hybrid Electric Vehicles with the help of Block diagram?

      [6]
    3. c)

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

      [6]