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M.E. (Civil-Structural Engineering) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

(Paper – I) THEORY OF ELASTICITY AND PLASTICITY

Day and Date : Friday. 22-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Solve any two questions from each Section.

2) Use of non-programmable calculators are allowed.

SECTION – I

1. a) By ignoring, is the following state of stress is possible :

σ x = 20 x2yz, σ y = xy3z, σ z = 3 x3 + y3 – 5yz
τ xz = 0, τ xy = – 3 xy2z, τ yz = – 12 z2xy2 + 14 x2
If Not, what body forces will satisfy the equilibrium equations ? 11

b) Discuss plain stress and plain strain problems with suitable examples. 6

2. a) Write generalized stress strain relation for problem in elasticity. 5

b) Derive differential equations of equilibrium for 3-D problem in rectangular
coordinate system. 12

3. a) Find values of ki for following Airy’s stress function to satisfy equilibrium

equation : 9

φ = K1x4 + 2xy (K2x2 + 3K3xy + K4y2) + K5y4

b) Derive six strain compatibility equations for in Cartesian coordinate for 3-D
problem in elasticity. 9

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SECTION – II

4. Find a Collapse load for a clamped circular plate subjected to U.D.L. on entire
area. Use Tresca criterion. 17

5. Write note on : (3×6=18)

a) Drucker’s Postulate

b) Prandtl-Reuss relations

c) Idealized material behaviour in plasticity

6. a) Find yield stress in unidirectional tension using Mises criterion for a material
with following state of stress : 8

σ x = 100 MPa, σ y = 83 MPa, τ xy = 45 MPa

b) Find collapse load for a simply supported isotropic circular plate loaded with
point load at centre. 9

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M.E. (Civil-Structure) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – VIII : EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING
Day and Date : Monday, 1-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) Solve any two questions from each Section.
2) Use of IS 1893:2002 is permitted.
3) Figures to right indicate full marks.
4) Assume suitable data if necessary and state it clearly.

SECTION – I
1. a) Explain in detail the general effects produced by an earthquake. 7
b) What do you understand by tectonic causes of an earthquake ? Explain various
theories related to tectonic causes. 10
2. a) State and explain the concept of response spectrum and various types of
response spectra. 10
b) What is combined spectrum ? What are its characteristics ? 7
3. Derive expression for maximum displacement, velocity and acceleration response
of SDOF system subjected to earthquake ground motion. From these expressions
explain the concept of pseudo velocity and pseudo acceleration spectra. 18

SECTION – II
4. A four storey R.C.C. office building is of 5m × 5m size in plan. This building with
brick infill is located in very severe earthquake zone having medium soil. The
building is supported on raft foundation. The lumped weight due to dead load is
12 kN/m2 on floors and 12 kN/m2 on the roof. The live load is 3 kN/m2 on floors
and 1.5 kN/m2 on the roof. The height of each floor is 3.2 m. Determine the
lateral forces and storey shear. 18
5. What is confining reinforcement ? Explain in detail with neat sketches where and
how the confining reinforcement is provided ? 17
6. a) Define a soft storey. What are the IS provisions for soft storey ? 10
b) Explain the concept of structural health monitoring. 7

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M.E. (Mechanical Engineering) Semester – I Examination, 2015

Paper – IV : DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS AND RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY

Day and Date : Tuesday, 26-05-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Solve any three questions from each Section.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data wherever necessary and state it clearly.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain objectives and significance of research. 6

b) Describe the technique involved in defining a research problem. 5

2. a) Explain the criteria of good research. 6

b) Explain modeling with ordinary differential equations and graph. 6

3. a) What do you mean by simulation ? Explain various types of simulation. 6

b) Explain the terms dependent and independent variables. 5

4. Write short notes on any 3 of the following. 12

a) Importance of literature review in research.
b) Statistical Process Control.
c) Types of research.
d) Controllable and Uncontrollable variables.
e) Classification of mathematical models.

SECTION – II

5. a) Explain the guidelines for the design of experiments. 6

b) What is creativity ? Explain. 5
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6. a) Explain the need of writing abstract in report. 6

b) Explain the difference between convergent and divergent thinking. 6

7. a) Explain response surface method. 6

b) Comment on creativity and intelligence. 5

8. Write short notes on any 3 of the following. 12

a) Descriptive and inferential data.
b) Types of reports.
c) Importance e and parameters of review paper.
d) Normal Distribution.
e) Regression analysis.

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M.E. (Mechanical Engg.) (Part – I, Semester – I) Examination, 2015

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD (Elective – I) (Paper – V)
Day and Date : Wednesday, 27-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Answer any three questions from each Section.

2) Figures to the right indicates full marks.
3) Make suitable assumptions if necessary.
4) Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain different softwares in use of FEM. 6

b) Explain in details discretization of element. 6

2. a) Explain with the help of suitable examples plane stress and plane strain. 6
b) Explain different types of element. 5

3. a) Explain steps of FEM. 6

b) Explain type meshing and its effect on accuracy of result. 5

4. Write shorts notes (any three). (4×3 = 12)

a) 3D elements
b) Simplification through symmetry
c) Superparametric element
d) Stiffness matrix.

SECTION – II

5. a) Explain convergence requirement of shape functions. 6

b) Explain harmonic response analysis using FEM. 6

6. a) Explain model checking. 6

b) Explain model validity and accuracy. 5

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7. a) Integrate the following using loan integration formula. 6

i) ∫L Ni Nj dx

ii) ∫L Ni2 dx.

b) Explain isoparametric solid elements. 5

8. Write shorts notes (any three). (4×3 = 12)

a) Herimite’s interpolation formula.
b) Role of different softwares in the use of FEM.
c) Shell elements.
d) Modal analysis using FEM.

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M.E. (Mechanical Engineering) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

DESIGN ENGINEERING (Paper – VI)

Day and Date : Thursday, 28-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Solve any three questions from each Section.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume necessary suitable data, if required.

SECTION – I

1. a) Importance of SVAJ diagram. 4

b) Plot the SVAJ diagram for 3-4-5 polynomial cam
Dwell zero displacement for 90°
Rise at 20 mm displacement for 90°
Dwell at 20 mm displacement for 90°
Fall at 20 mm displacement for 90°
Angular velocity of cam = 2 π rad/sec. 7

2. a) Explain significance of thermal stresses. 5

b) Explain in detail addition of thermal and working stresses. 7

3. a) Explain design of variable drives. 4

b) What are the types of electric motors used as drives ? Discuss the
important factors affecting the selection of electric motors. 7

4. Write short note on any three of the following : (4×3=12)

i) Fracture mechanics approach in design
ii) Creep in materials
iii) Form design
iv) Polydyne cam.

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SECTION – II

5. a) Explain residual stresses in plastic bending. 4

b) Discuss the discontinuity stresses developed in cylindrical pressure vessels
with hemispherical end covers. 7

6. a) Explain significance of Bath tube curve. 5

b) With usual notations derive the expressions for Z(t), R(t), f(t), in reliability. 7

7. a) Explain the terms shape factor and spring back. 4

b) In the test involving continuous satisfactory performance of elastic instrument
under excessive vibratory conditions following failure frequencies are observed.
Find :
i) MTTF
ii) R(t)
iii) Z(t)

Time
0–1 1–2 2–3 3–4 4–5 5–6 6–7 7–8
interval
No. of 7
3 16 22 42 11 9 4 3
failures

8. Write short note on any three of the following : (4×3=12)

i) Rayleigh distribution
ii) Weibull distribution
iii) Cumulative damage in fatigue
iv) Systems reliability.

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M.E. (Mechanical Engineering) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

THEORY AND ANALYSIS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS (Paper – VII)

Day and Date : Saturday, 30-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Note : 1) Answer any five full questions.

2) Draw meaningful sketches wherever necessary in pencil only.
3) Figures to right indicate full marks.
4) Make suitable assumptions, if required and state them clearly.
1. a) What is the difference between the thermosets and thermoplastics ? Give
some examples of both. 7
b) Write a note on types of ceramic fibers and particulate composites. 7
2. a) Explain in detail the applications of composites. 7
b) What are prepregs ? Explain Prepreg Manufacturing. 7
3. a) Reduce the monoclinic stress-strain relationships to those of an orthotropic
material. 7
b) Find the following for a 60° angle lamina (Figure) of graphite/epoxy. 7
1) Transformed compliance matrix.
2) Transformed reduced stiffness matrix.
σ1 = 2MPa, σ 2 = −3MPa, τ12 = 4MPa .
Engineering elastic constants of the unidirectional graphite/epoxy lamina are
E1 = 181 GPa, E2 = 10.3 GPa
v12 = 0.28, G12 = 7.17 GPa.

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4. a) Explain the Tsai-Hill failure criteria for biaxial orthotropic materials. 7

b) A glass/epoxy lamina consists of a 70% fiber volume fraction. Use the following
properties of glass and epoxy, to determine the
1) Density of lamina
2) Mass fractions of the glass and epoxy
3) Volume of composite lamina if the mass of the lamina is 4 kg
4) Volume and mass of glass and epoxy in part (3). 7

5. a) Derive the resultant forces and moments in terms of the midplane strains and
curvatures for laminate. 7
b) Write short note on :
• Inter-laminar Stresses
• Strength of Laminate. 7

6. a) Derive the governing Bending equilibrium equation for laminated plates. 7

b) Explain the transverse shear effects on cylindrical bending of an infinitely
long cross-ply strip. 7

7. a) Explain the application of fracture mechanics to composite materials. 7

b) Explain the effect of material properties on stresses at the edge of a circular
hole in a orthotropic plate under principal stress applied :
• Along the fiber orientation
• At an angle to the fiber orientation. 7

8. a) Explain in detail the configuration selection in structural design. 7

b) Write short note on stiffeners and stiffeners design parameters. 7

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M.E. (Mechanical Engg.) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – VIII : MECHATRONICS SYSTEM DESIGN
Day and Date : Monday, 1-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Note : 1) Answer any five full questions.
2) Draw meaningful sketches wherever necessary in pencil
only.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Make suitable assumptions, if required and state them
clearly.
1. a) Comment on traditional design and mechatronic design approach using
suitable examples. 7
b) Explain the performance terminology of measurement systems. 7
2. a) Write a note on Piezo-electric sensors. 7
b) Explain Signal Conditioning Process and explain Operational Amplifiers. 7
3. a) Explain briefly pneumatic actuation systems. 7
b) With suitable example explain ladder programming. 7
4. Write short notes on the following : 14
i) Timers in PLC
ii) Mechatronic system modeling
iii) Temperature sensors.
5. a) Explain counters in PLC. 7
b) Draw and Explain Pin configurations of 8051. 7
6. Explain, in details, any one automation application of PLC. 14
7. Explain, in details, how real time interfacing can be done for stepper motor control
system. 14
8. Write notes on the following : 14
i) Mechatronic on-line quality monitoring system.
ii) Artificial intelligence in mechatronics.
iii) Fuzzy control.
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M.E. (Mechanical Engineering) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – X : INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT DESIGN

Day and Date : Wednesday. 3-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : i) Attempt any five questions from the following.

ii) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
iii) Support the answers by neat sketches wherever
necessary.

1. a) Explain the concept of industrial design. 7

b) Explain the design and development process of industrial products. 7

2. a) Discuss the ergonomic aspect of design of machine tools. 7

b) Explain the process of setting specifications of a product. 7

3. a) Explain the importance of balance and proportion in case of consumer product. 7

b) Explain the standard and legal requirements of consumer products. 7

4. a) Explain the concept of unity and order with variety. 7

b) Explain the influence of line and form in the aesthetics of a product. 7

5. a) Explain the maintenance aspects of a product design. 7

b) Write a note on ‘Drawing office procedure’. 7

6. a) Explain significance and use of creativity in product design. 7

b) Discuss mechanics of seeing. 7

7. a) Write a note on modeling technique used in product design. 7

b) Write a note on use of standardization in cost reduction. 7

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M.E. (Mechanical Engineering) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT DESIGN (Elective – II)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Answer any three questions from Section I and any three
questions from Section II.
2) Make suitable assumptions if required and state them
clearly.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Draw neat sketches, block diagram, flow charts etc.
wherever necessary.

SECTION – I

1. a) Discuss the basic principles of material handling. 6

b) Explain classification of material handling equipment. 5

2. Discuss types, design considerations for various types of industrial power trucks
used in material handling. 12

3. Discuss construction, working and below mentioned parameters for

a) Screw conveyors
b) Gravity roller conveyor.
parameters to be covered - sizes, power requirement, speed, capacity, advantages
and limitations. 12

4. a) Explain System design and Economics in Material Handling. 6

b) Explain the relation of packaging and storage of material with material handling. 5

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SECTION – II

5. Give detailed design steps for following elements (any four) of belt conveyors.
Assume suitable material and its properties and other parameters.
a) Driver motor power
b) No. of idler roller
c) Design of belt for strength
d) Design of drive rollers
e) Design of support structure. 12

6. a) Explain steps for solving material handling problem. 6

b) Explain the parameters affecting performance of material handling system. 5

7. a) Assuming suitable capacity, height and travel on cross beam and other required
data, give the design steps of following elements of EOT crane.
I) Hook design
II) Wire rope design. 6

b) Discuss failure analysis of material handling systems. 5

8. Write note on (4 marks each) : 12

a) Chains and Sheaves
b) Material handling and plant layout
c) Sprockets and drums.

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M.E. Mechanical Engineering (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

ROBOTICS (Elective – II) (Paper – X)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Note : 1) Answer any five full questions.

2) Draw meaningful sketches wherever necessary in pencil only.
3) Figures to right indicate full marks.
4) Make suitable assumptions, if required and state them clearly.

1. a) What is a robot ? With the help of sketch describe pitch, yaw and roll motions
of a robot wrist. 7

b) Explain the origin and various generations of robots. Sketch and explain the
work envelope of a cylindrical robot. 7

2. a) Describe the textual robot language structure. 7

b) What are the four main types of motion control used in robot programming ?
Which provides the best control ? Explain briefly. 7

3. Discuss the advantages of using pneumatic drives in the robots. Discuss the
different types of pneumatic drives used in the robots with the help of neat
sketches. 14

4. Explain the applications and working principle of : 14

i) Range sensors

ii) Tactile sensors.

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5. a) What are the different types of actuators used for robots ? Explain the working
of a hydraulic actuator system. 7
b) Classify the robot end-effector from the view point of control. Sketch and
explain a cam actuated gripper used for robots. 7

6. What is inverse kinematics problem ? Explain the solution to the inverse kinematics
problem with an example. 14

7. Write short notes on the following : 14

a) Spray painting robot.
b) Inspection robot.

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M.E. (Civil-Structures) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – IX : ADVANCED DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES

Day and Date : Wednesday, 3-6-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Instructions : i) Answer any two questions from each Section.

ii) Use of IS 800, steel table, calculator, IS 811 allowed.
iii) Assume suitable data if necessary.
iv) Draw neat sketches wherever necessary.

SECTION – I

1. The effective span of a through type girder railway bridge is 50 m for a single
lane B.G. track. The cross girders a speed at 5.5 m apart. The stringers are
spaced at 2.8 m between centre line. The weight of stock and check rails are
0.5 kN/m and 0.4 kN/m. Sleepers are placed 0.45 m c/c. Weight of P.S.C. sleepers
is 25 kN/m3. The main girders are provided at 6.2 m apart, determine the design
forces in top, bottom, vertical and diagonal members of central panel. Design the
bottom member and vertical member. The bridges is to carry a equivalent U.D.L.
line load of 4200 kN for B.M. and 4500 for shear force. 18

2. Determine the shears and moments in columns and beams of a building frame
with moment resisting joints in figure 1, by cantilever method. Assume the area
of bottom storey column as 2A and the area of top storey column as A. 17

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3. a) Write on design procedure for light gauge beams. 5
b) Write on high rise tabular frames. 5
c) Find moment of resistance of the hot section 100 mm × 150 mm × 4 mm with
lip 56 mm. 7

SECTION – II

4. a) Explain different collapse mechanisms. 5

b) A fixed beam of span 5 m carries a uniform distributed load 5.2 kN/m on the
right hand 4.2 m portion of the beam. The load factor is 1.75 and the shape
factor is 1.15. The yield stress is 250 MPa. Calculate the section modulus of
the beam and locate the position of plastic hinges. 12

5. a) Design a composite foot bridge having clear width of 3 m and effective span
of 12 m. The bridge is to be designed foe live load of 4 kN/m2. Assume kerb
45 cm × 35 cm and two steel girders at 2 m c/c are provided. 9

b) Design a cased column to carry a load of 1150 kN. The effective length
of column is 4.2 m. 9

6. a) Write the design procedure of composite beams. 5

b) Determine the values of fully plastic moment of the frame, when loaded upto
portal collapse. The portal frame has vertical layer AB = 2.4 m, CD = 5 m and
horizontal portion BC = 5.5 m. The end A is fixed and is also fixed. A horizontal
load of 35 kN towards B is acting at B and a vertical load of 45 kN acting
downwards is a 2 m from B on BC portion. The plastic moment of the frame is
uniform through out. Draw BMD also. 12

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M.E. (Mechanical – Manufacturing Process) (Semester – I)

Examination, 2015
(Paper – I) ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES
Day and Date : Friday, 22-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory from each Section.

2) Figure to right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if required and state clearly.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain with neat sketch ECD. 5

b) Explain with neat sketch WJM. 5

2. a) Explain in detail explosive welding. 5

b) Explain with neat sketch ECG. 5

3. Write short note on : (5×3=15)

i) AFM.
ii) Welding defects and measurement.
iii) Under water welding.

SECTION – II

4. a) Explain precision fine blanking process. 5

b) Explain CVD. 5

5. a) Explain with neat sketch FDM. 5

b) Explain plasma spraying. 5

6. Write short note on : (5×3=15)

i) Electro less coating technology.
ii) Prevention of corrosion and erosion wear.
iii) SLS.
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M.E. (Mech. Manufacturing Process Engg.) (Semester – I)

Examination, 2015
(Paper – II) : ELECTRO PHYSICAL PROCESSES

Day and Date : Saturday, 23-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Note : 1) Answer any five full questions.

2) Draw meaningful sketches wherever necessary in pencil
only.
3) Figures to right indicate full marks.
4) Make suitable assumptions , if required and state them
clearly.

1. a) Make a comparison of Modern Machining Processes as per their process

capabilities. 7
b) Enlist and explain various applications of Modern Machining Processes. 7

2. Derive the MRR relation in USM as suggested by Cook. 14

3. a) Explain electrochemical discharge machining with a neat sketch stating its principle. 9
b) What are the functions and characteristics of an electrolyte used in ECM process ? 5

4. a) Comment on future trends of Spark Machining. 7

b) Explain electrode feed control used in EDM. 7

5. a) In EDM, employing R-C realization circuit, discuss the effect of :

i) Charging resistance

ii) Gap setting

iii) Capacitance on MRR. 7

b) Discuss the process capabilities and limitations of LBM. 7

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6. a) Explain various applications, advantages and limitations of AJM. 8

b) Write a short note on design of nozzle in AJM. 6

7. Write short note on (any three) : 14

a) Process capabilities of EBM
b) Application of LASER in micromachining
c) Wire EDM
d) Stray cutting in EDM.

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M.E. (Mech. Manufacturing Process) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

Paper – III : COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING

Day and Date : Monday, 25-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Note : 1) Answer any five full questions.

2) Draw meaningful sketches wherever necessary in pencil
only.
3) Figures to right indicate full marks.
4) Make suitable assumptions, if required and state them
clearly.

1. a) Explain parts classification and coding system. 7

b) Explain FMS types and explain FMS flexibilities. 7

2. a) Explain how GT cell is different from Process Layout. 7

b) Explain the role of AS/RS and AGV in a manufacturing system. 7

3. a) With appropriate example, discuss Process Capability Index. 7

b) What is Concurrent Engineering Approach ? Explain briefly. 7

4. a) What is the importance of Group Technology in CAPP ? Explain. 7

b) Explain objectives of Cellular Manufacturing and explain composite part
concept. 7

5. a) Differentiate MRP and ERP. 7

b) What is SFC ? Explain. 7

6. a) Explain Production Flow Analysis. 7

b) Discuss e-manufacturing. 7

7. a) What is canned cycle ? Explain any two drilling canned cycles with their
syntax. 7
b) Differentiate the NC and CNC machines. 7

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M.E. – Mechanical (Mfg. Process Engg.) (Sem. – I) Examination, 2015

(Paper – IV) RELIABILITY AND TEROTECHNOLOGY

Day and Date : Tuesday, 26-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Note : 1) Answer any five full questions.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Use of nonprogrammable calculator is allowed.
4) Make suitable assumptions whenever necessary and
state it clearly.

1. a) What is the bath-tub curve ? Explain important features of this curve. 6

b) The following short sample refers to an accelerated lie testing of a system. 8

F a i l u r e N o . 1 2 3 4 5 6

O p e r a t i n g H o u r s 2 6 1 0 2 1 . 5 1 5 . 5 3 5 3 2

Plot the variation of reliability against time by :

i) Mean and

ii) Median Ranking Method.

2. a) Explain MTTF MTBF and MTTR. 6

b) Following table shows the results of life tests carried out on 500 components
simultaneously. Evaluate hazards rate, failure density function and reliability
of these functions. 8


O p e r a t i n g T i m e Y e a r s   ! " #

N u m b e r o f S u r v i v i n g C o m p o n e n t s #   " #  "  ! "  %   & 

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3. a) Discuss the method of allocations of reliabilities of various components of
a system using ARNIC method. State the assumptions used. 6
b) A logical gate diagram for FMEA study has been shown in fig. 1. The basic
failure modes of P, Q, R and S have failure rates 0.003, 0.004, 0.003 and
0.005 per hour respectively. Find out the failure rate of T0. Assume mission
time of 100 hrs. 8

4. a) Explain the meaning and significance of terotechnology referring its various

objectives and techniques involved. 6
b) Calculate the reliability for the system shown in the fig. 2 8

5. a) How Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) is used to make the decisions for
organization ? 8
b) Discuss condition based maintenance. 6
6. Write short notes on the following (any two) : (2×7=14)
a) Preventive maintenance Vs Condition based maintenance
b) Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
c) Availability and Maintainability.
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M.E. Mechanical (Mfg. Process) Engg (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING (Elective – I) (Paper – V)
Day and Date : Wednesday, 27-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Answer any five full questions.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Use of nonprogrammable calculator is allowed.
4) Make suitable assumptions whenever necessary and
state it clearly.

1. Explain in detail seven key steps in product development process. 14

2. Explain in detail Morphology of design. 14

3. With suitable examples and neat sketches explain any five DFA guidelines. 14

4. Explain the design process. And explain the steps involved in problem solving
methodology. 14

5. With neat sketches explain the design for machining. 14

6. Write short notes on any two : (2×7=14)

a) Design For Environment (DFE).

b) Product design review and Design review.

c) Explain the difference between concurrent engineering and sequential

engineering.

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M.E. Mechanical (Manufacturing Process Engg.) (Part – I) (Sem – I)

Examination, 2015
Elective – I : MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY (Paper – V)

Day and Date : Wednesday, 27-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions: 1) Attempt any five questions.

2) Assume suitable data wherever necessary and state it
clearly.
3) Draw appropriate sketches wherever required.
4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

1. Explain process innovation with models, sources and strategies. 14

2. Explain the concept of technology road-mapping in technology forecast with

example of computing technology. 14

3. Explain the hype cycle with respect to technology management. State its uses
with examples. 14

4. Describe Metcalf’s law in technology transfer and S-curve in technology

adoption. 14

5. What is MoT ? Illustrate factors affecting MoT. 14

6. Describe Actor-Network theory related to technology management. 14

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M.E. Mechanical (Manufacturing Process) (Semester – II)

Examination, 2015
Paper – VI : ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES – II

Day and Date : Thursday, 28-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Q. No. 4 and Q. No. 8 are compulsory. Solve any two

questions from remaining three questions from each Section.
2) Figure to right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if required and state clearly.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain continuous casting process. 5

b) Discuss different types of remedies in casting defect. 5

2. a) What are the features of investment casting ? 5

b) Explain honing process. 5

3. a) Write importance of deburring of casting. 5

b) Explain one process of inspection of casting. 5

4. Write short note on : (5×3=15)

a) Lapping.

b) Super finishing process.

c) Shell molding.

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SECTION – II

5. a) Explain magnetic forming process. 5

b) Discuss solid explosion forming process. 5

6. a) Explain one powder manufacturing process. 5

b) What is significance of powder metallurgy in manufacturing ? Explain powder

metallurgy process. 5

7. a) Explain injection moulding process in plastic. 5

b) Explain blow moulding in plastic. 5

8. Write short note on : (5×3=15)

a) HERF.

b) Expansion moulding.

c) Sintering.

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M.E. Mechanical (Semester – II) (Manufacturing Process)

Examination, 2015
ROBOTICS AND ROBOT APPLICATIONS (Paper – VII)
Day and Date : Saturday, 30-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Note : 1) Answer any five full questions.

2) Draw meaningful sketches wherever necessary in pencil only.
3) Figures to right indicate full marks.
4) Make suitable assumptions, if required and state them clearly.

1. a) Define a robot. With the help of sketch describe pitch, yaw and roll motions of
a robot wrist. 7
b) Discuss the origin and various generations of robots. Sketch and explain the
work envelope of a cylindrical Robot. 7
2. a) Discuss the textural robot language structure. 7
b) What are the four main types of motion control used in robot programming ?
Which provides the best control ? Explain briefly. 7
3. What are the advantages of using pneumatic drives in the robots ? Discuss the
different types of pneumatic drives used in the robots with the help of neat
sketches. 14
4. Discuss the applications and working principle of : 14
i) Range sensors ii) Tactile sensors.
5. a) What are the different types of actuators used for robots ? Explain the working
of a hydraulic actuator system. 7
b) Classify the robot end-effector from the view point of control. Sketch and
explain a cam actuated gripper used for robots. 7
6. What is inverse kinematics problem ? Explain the solution to the inverse kinematics
problem with an example. 14
7. Write short notes on the following : 14
a) Spray painting Robot b) Inspection Robot.

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M.E. (Civil – Structures) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Elective – II : DESIGN OF RCC BRIDGES (Paper – X)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

N.B. : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicates full marks.
3) Assume suitable data of necessary and mention it clearly.

SECTION – I

1. Answer any three of following : (3×3=9)

A) With a neat sketch show the components of bridges.

B) Describe the effective width method of analysis of deck slab.

C) What is economic span of bridge ? How it is calculated ?

D) How the water current forces are calculated ? Discuss.

E) Explain the investigations required for the selection of bridge site.

2. Design a solid deck slab for following data : 13

a) Clear span = 8 m

b) Wearing coat = 80 mm

c) Curb = 600 mm wide, 250 mm thick

d) Loading = 1RC class A (Two lane)

e) Use M-25 core, Fe – 415 steel.

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3. Find load factors for all girders as shown in fig. 3.1. Design the exterior girder.
Take 1RC class AA tracked loading. Consider M-25, Fe-415. 13

Fig. 3.1

Span = 16 m, five cross girder.

Remaining necessary data if required assume and mention.

SECTION – II

4. Answer any three of following : (3×3=9)

A) Write about different forces acting on Bridge Pier.

B) Explain different types of bearings with their suitability.

C) Explain various types of expansion joints.

D) Write about inspection of bridges.

E) Explain different erection methods for bridges.

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5. Check the adequacy of abutment investigate FOS against sliding and overturning
for the abutment as shown in fig. 5.1. 13

Fig. 5.1

6. A) Write a note on : (3×2=6)

i) Reinforced earth abutment
ii) Forces on Piers.
B) Design a neoprene unreinforced bearing pad for following data : 7
1) Vertical load (sustained) = 192 kN
2) Vertical load (Dynamic) = 65 kN
3) Horizontal force = 60 kN
4) Coeff. of friction = 0.3
5) Modulus of rigidity of elastomer = 1N/mm2.

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M.E. – Mechanical (Mfg. Process) Engg. (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

MANUFACTURING PROCESS MODELLING (Paper – VIII)

Day and Date : Monday, 1-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Note : i) Answer any five full questions.

ii) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
iii) Use of nonprogrammable calculator is allowed.
iv) Make suitable assumptions whenever necessary and state
it clearly.

1. a) What is role of performance modeling in automated modeling system. 8

b) Explain Flexible manufacturing system. 6

2. a) Carry out the closest insertion method for the travelling sales man problem
for the complete weighted graph shown below from vertex “a”. 7

b) Use Dijkstra’s algorithm on connected weighted graph shown below to find

length of shortest paths from the vertex “f” to each of other vertices. 7

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3. a) Difference between deterministic Vs. Stochastic simulation model. 8

b) Write note on Boltzman learning and encoding scheme. 6

4. a) Explain the multiple correlation analysis. 6

b) Find out regression coefficients bxy and byx, if ∑ x = 50,

X = 5, Σ y = 60, Y = 6, Σ xy = 350, o′x = 5 and o′y = 8 . 8

5. a) Explain components of generic algorithm in detail. 10

b) Write note on Single layer network. 4

6. a) Differentiate between competitive learning and steepest learning. 8

b) Write short notes of the following : 6
i) Recurrent network
ii) Multilayer network.

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M.E. Mechanical (Manufacturing Process) (Semester – II)

Examination, 2015
Paper – IX : MACHINE TOOL ENGINEERING

Day and Date : Wednesday, 3-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Attempt any five full questions

2) Assume suitable data wherever necessary and
state it clearly.

1. a) Describe the following :

1) Epi-cyclic drive in machine tool.
2) Frictions in slide ways. 7
b) What is maintenance of machine tools ? Describe the procedure for acceptance
test. 7

2. a) Discuss the trends towards development of new metal cutting processes with
one example. 7
b) Discuss briefly the economics of metal cutting processes and obtain optimum
cutting speed corresponding to maximum tool life. 7

3. a) Discuss use of system approach in analyzing problems connected with

tribological behaviour of material and parts used in machine tool. 7
b) What are the points to be considered while designing slideways ? Explain
briefly any three. 7

4. a) Explain stepped and stepless drive. How is it obtained ? 7

b) Explain the following : 7
1) Ray diagram
2) Speed spectrum in geometric progression.

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5. a) Explain the difference between FMC and FMS. Why is FMS’s acceptance by
industry slow ? 7
b) Name the basic features of a machine tool. Briefly explain any three. 7

6. a) Explain the phenomenon of stick-slip vibration of machine tool and the concept
of positional displacement error due to discontinuity of velocity. 7
b) Explain with neat sketch the limit constraint adaptive control system
(Block diagram). 7

7. Write short notes on (any two) : 14

a) Torso variator
b) Mechanical and electrical automatic control systems
c) Forced and self-excited vibrations.

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M.E. Mechanical (Mfg Process) Engineering (Semester – II)

Examination, 2015
Paper – X : TOTAL QUALITY CONTROL (Elective – II)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Note : i) Answer any five full questions.

ii) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
iii) Use of non programmable calculator is allowed.
iv) Make suitable assumptions whenever necessary and state it
clearly.

1. a) Compare six-sigma with specification limits. 8

b) Explain quality cost in detail. 6

2. a) Discuss Ishikawa’s concept of quality with a suitable example. 7

b) Discuss the TQM philosophies by Crossby and Conway in brief. 7

3. a) Discuss type-I and type-II error in detail. 6

b) What is the role of QFD in maintaining the quality ? Explain the methods of
capturing the customer’s requirements. 8

4. a) Discuss the procedure of ISO documentation in detail. 6

b) Explain the dimensions of Quality in detail. 8

5. Discuss the case study on IBM in quality control point of view. 14

6. Write short notes of the following (any two) : 14

i) Quality Audit
ii) House of Quality
iii) Deming prize criteria.

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M.E. (Mech. – Mfg. Process) (Sem. – II) Examination, 2015

COMPUTATIONAL TECHNIQUES (Paper – X) (Elective – II)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

N.B. : 1) Attempt any two questions from each Section.

2) Figures to the right indicates full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly.
4) Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed.

SECTION – I

1. a) A circular shaft one meter length has varying radius ‘r’ as follows : 9
x (m) : 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1
r (m) : 1.0 0.9896 0.9589 0.9089 0.8415
An axial pull of 300 kN is applied at one end of the shaft whose modulus of
elasticity is 200 × 109 N/m2. The axial elongation of shaft ( Δ x) is given by,
P 11
Δx = ∫ dx where A = cross sectional area of shaft.
E 0A
rd
Determine elongation of shaft over the entire length by Simpson’s 1 rule.
3

b) From the following table, obtain f (x) as a poly-nomial in power of (x – 5) : 8

x: 0 2 3 4 5 6
f (x) : 4 26 58 112 466 922
Using Newton’s divided method.

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2. a) Figure shows an arrangement of 4 springs in series being compressed with a

force of F = 2000 N. At equilibrium force balance equations can be developed
defining the interrelationship between the springs : 10

K2 (x2 – x1) = K1x1

K3 (x3 – x2) = K2 (x2 –x1)
K4 (x4 – x3) = K3 (x3 – x2)
F = K4 (x4 – x3)
Where ‘K’ are the spring constants if K1 through K4 are 150, 50, 100 and
200 N/mm. Find x1, x2, x3, x4 by Gauss elimination method ?
b) Fit a curve T = at2 + bt + c where T = temp. °C and t = time in second for the
given data : 8
t (sec.) : 0 1 2 3
T (°C) : 0 5 8 14

3. a) A closed system, undergoes a frictionless process according to the law

⎡ 4.5 ⎤
P=⎢ + 2 ⎥ where P = pressure (N/m2)
⎣ V ⎦
V = Volume (m3/kg).
During this process volume changes from 0.04 m3/kg to 0.12 m3/kg with
change in internal energy (ΔU) = 94.43 J/kg. Find the heat transfer per kg
th
3
using Simpson’s rule. Take h = 0.013 m3/kg. According to first law of
8
v2
thermodynamics, heat transfer (Q) is given as Q = Δ U + W and W = ∫ Pdv
v1

where W = work done. 10

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b) If x = 3.4327, find the values of absolute and relative errors if : 7

i) x is truncated to three decimal places
ii) x is rounded off to three decimal places.

SECTION – II

4. A) Consider a ruled surface formed by linearly blending the curve P (0, w) and P
(1, w). Determine the point on the surface Q (u, w) at u = w = 0.5 10
B) Consider the line segment with end points P1 [1 1 0] and P2 [62 0] lying in the
xy plane. Rotating the line about the x-axis yields a conical surface. Determine
the point on this surface at t = 0.5, φ = 60°. 8

5. A) Generate an ellipse with semi major axis a = 4 and semi minor axis b = 1
inclined 30° to the horizontal with centre at (2, 2). 10
B) For the cube with the corner cut off, determine the diametric projection for a for
shortening factor along the Z axis of 12 . 7

6. A) Explain parametric representation of hyperbola. 7

B) Generate the parabolic segment in the first quadrant for 1 ≤ x ≤ 4 for the
parabola given by x = aθ2 y = 2aθ for a = 1. 10

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M.E. (Mech./Thermal Engineering) (Sem. I) Examination, 2015

Paper – I : ADVANCED FLUID MECHANICS AND CFD

Day and Date : Friday, 22-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Attempt any two questions from each Section.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary.
4) Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain the Prandtl’s mixing length theory for turbulent shear stress. 9
b) Prove that the maximum velocity in a circular pipe for viscous flow is equal to
two times the average velocity of the flow. 8

2. a) Find the expression for boundary layer thickness, shear stress, average
coefficient of drag in terms of Reynols number for the following velocity profile
for laminar boundary layer given as.

μ /U = y / δ 10

b) Explain Prandtl’s mixing length theory. 8

3. Write note on the following.

a) Measurement of turbulent flow. 5
b) Separation of boundary layer. 6
c) Reynolds theory for turbulent flow. 6

SECTION – II

4. a) What is computational fluid dyanamics ? Explain how it can be used as a

design tool. 8

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b) Air flows isentropically around a submerged object. At section 1 in the

approaching stream the pressure P1 = 101.043 KN/M2, the density ρ1 = 1.226
kg/m3 and the velocity V1 = 125 m/s. At point 2 near the object, the pressure
P2 is to be 39.24 KN/M2. Calculate the temperature ratio between these two
points and the Mach number at each point. Take γ = 1 .4 and R = 287 J/Kg K. 9

5. a) State the physical principle of momentum equation and derive the Navier-
stokes equations in conservation forms space. 9
b) Explain the Relaxation Technique. 9

6. a) Write short note on parabolic equation. 6

b) Write short note on different plots of computer graphics. 5
c) Physical boundary conditions in CFD. 6

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M.E. (Mech./Thermal Engineering) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

Paper – II : MEASUREMENT IN THERMAL SYSTEMS

Day and Date : Saturday, 23-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Attempt any two questions from each Section.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary.
4) Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain different types of thermocouples. How thermocouples are selected

with reference to fixed points ? Write about significance of calibration. 8

b) Explain how pyrometers are used to measure high temperatures. 9

2. a) A thermocouple in a fixed-point bath yields the following replicate data in

terms of deviates Xi from the standard reference table :

N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Xi 0.061 0.061 0.061 0.062 0.062 0.050 0.059 0.056 0.058

Find the mean value, the range the precision index and the 95% confidence
interval by both range and precision index estimates for the individual readings. 9
b) Define :
a) Resolution
b) Range
c) Random error
d) Systematic error

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e) Uncertainty
f) Coefficient of correlation
g) Sensitivity
h) Accuracy. 8

3. Write note on the following :

a) Different mounting methods of thermocouple. 6
b) Chauvenet’s criteria for rejection of data. 6
c) Errors caused by conduction, convection and radiation in temperature
measurement. 6

SECTION – II

4. a) With neat sketches explain how strain gauges are used for pressure
measurement. 8

b) Draw neat sketch of measurement of air velocity with the help of Pitot tube
and explain. 9

5. a) A Mcleodguage has volume of bulb and measuring capillary V = 100 × 10–6m3

and measuring capillary diameter of 1 mm. Calculate the pressure indicated
when the rading of measuring capillary is 30 mm in case approximate formula
is used. What is the error if the exact formula is used for measurement of
pressure. 8

b) Explain significance of coefficient of discharge. Derive the relation for

estimation of coefficient of discharge for orificemeter. 9

6. a) Different Tap geometry for measurement of velocity of moving fluid. 6

b) Explain Ultrasonic type of flowmeter. 5

c) How heat transfer coefficient is estimated ? 7

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M.E. Mechanical (Thermal Engineering) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

Paper – III : ADVANCED HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

Day and Date : Monday, 25-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Answer any two questions from each section.

2) Assume suitable data if necessary.
3) Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed.
4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I

1. a) What is Critical Radius of Insulation and derive an equation for the critical
radius for a cylindrical pipe. 8
b) A Nicrome wire of resistivity 1 m is to dissipate a power of 10 Kw into


surrounding fluid which is at 60°C. If maximum operating temperature of wire

is 900°C, find diameter of wire. Take h = 900 W/m2°C and K = 60W/mk. 9

2. a) Compare thermal conductivity of solids, liquids and gases and its variation
with temperature. 9
b) During manufacturing of plastic sheet 10 cm thick, the sheet are brought to a
uniform temperature of 175°C and then allowed to cool to a surface temperature
of 52°C in air at 38°C before further processing. How long a cooling period
will be required if natural convection cooling is employed with average surface
coefficient of 39.2 kJ/m2-hr-deg ? Also determine the temperature at the
center of plastic sheet when surface temperature has reached 52°C. Properties
of plastic material are : density = 1280 kg/m3, Specific heat c = 1.6 kJ/kgK,

thermal conductivity k = 0.98 kJ/m hr K. 9

3. a) Derive the differential equation of continuity. 8

b) Derive Navier Stokes equation. 9

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SECTION – II

4. a) Determine the heat exchange by radiation between two finite black surfaces. 6
at temperature T1 and T2 separated by non-participating material.
b) Write note on radiation shield. 6
c) Explain radiation heat transfer coefficient. 6

5. a) What is fouling factor, what are the reasons for occurring fouling. Derive an
expression for overall heat transfer co-efficient for heat exchanger with fouling
factor. 9
b) A tubular heat exchanger is to be designed for cooling oil from a temperature
of 80°C. to 30°C by a stagnant water which may be assumed to remain
constant at a temperature of 20°C. The heat transfer surface consists of 30 m
long straight tube of 20 mm inside diameter. The oil (specific heat = 2.5 kJ/kgK
and specific gravity = 0.8) flow through the cylindrical tube with an average
velocity of 50 cm/s. Calculate the overall heat transfer coefficient for the oil
cooler. 8

6. Write short note on :

a) Pool boiling curve. 4
b) Drop wise condensation and promoters for the same. 4
c) Diffusion in solids, gas and liquids. 5
d) Fick’s law of diffusion. 4

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M.E. (Mechanical) Thermal Engineering (Semester – I)

Examination, 2015
DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (Paper – IV)
Day and Date : Tuesday, 26-5-2015 Total Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) Attempt any two questions from each Section.
2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary.
4) Draw neat sketches, flow diagrams wherever required.
5) Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed.

SECTION – I
1. a) What are the types of research describe in detail. 9
b) Explain how sample design can be determined. 9
2. a) Explain factorial design. 8
b) Explain state variable and system parameters. 9
3. a) What is descrete or continous system. 8
b) A plant has four machines. Each one is capable of producing three variations
of a product. The profit per hour when producing three variations on respective
machine is given table (III-b1) and production rate per hour is given in table
(III-b2) when producing three variations of product. The demand for the three
variations during the next month is expected 700, 500, 400 units for variation
1, 2 and 3 respectively. The maximum available hours to produce the three
variations during next production period on the four machines are 90, 75, 90,
85 hours respectively. Determine how many of each variation product to be
produced on the different machines. 9
M a c h i n e s

V a r i a t i o n

 ! "

 # $ " !

# " # "

! $ % &

Table III-b1
(Profit per hour for each variation on a machine)
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M a c h i n e s

V a r i a t i o n

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 & " '

% $ $ !

! " & #

Table III-b2
(Production rate per hour for each machine and variation)

SECTION – II
4. a) Explain methods for setting up analysis of variable table. 9
b) Describe briefly the techniques of analysis of variance for one way
classification. 9
5. a) Describe different steps in writting report. 8
b) What are the guidelines for reviewing research proposals ? 9
6. a) Explain typing instructions to be considered for landscape design. 8
b) Describe in brief the layout of research report covering all relevant points. 9

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M.E. Mechanical (Thermal Engineering) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

Elective – I : ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS (Paper – V)
Day and Date : Wednesday, 27-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) Answer any two questions from each Section.
2) Assume suitable data if necessary.
3) Use of non programmable calculator is allowed.
4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I

1. a) With usual notation, show that for Van der Waal’s equation.

6
 

 

2 H
! 8 H   
! 6 H

 

 

b) Derive : [Link] = Cv. dT + dv. 6

T

c) Explain thermal death of universe. 6

2. a) State third law of thermodynamics and discuss its importance. Also state
the important corollaries of third law. 5
b) Air is flowing steadily in an insulated duct. The pressure and temperature
measurement of air at two station A and B are given below. Establish direction
of flow of air in the duct. Assume that for air, specific heat Cp is constant
1.005 KJ/Kg K, h = Cp.T and where, P in Kpa, v in m3/Kg, T in K.
v 0 . 2 8 7

T p

S e c t i o n A S e c t i o n B

7
P r e s s u r e 1 3 0 K p a 1 0 0 K p a

T e m p e r a t u r e 5 0 C 1 3 C

c) What is entropy and concept of lost work. 5

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3. a) Consider a steady heat transfer through 5 m × 7 m brick wall of house of
thickness 30 cm. On a day when the temperature of outdoor is 0°C, the house
is maintained at 27°C. The temperature of inner and outer surface of brick
wall are measured to be 20°C and 5°C respectively. Determine rate of total
entropy generation associated with this heat transfer process, also find total
entropy
generation. 8
b) Show that for ideal gas, the slop of constant volume line on the T-S diagram
is more than that of constant pressure line. 5
c) Explain compressibility factor, law of corresponding states and Boyles
isotherms. 4
SECTION – II

4. a) Percentage composition by weight of sample of fuel reads as :

Carbon=90%,
Hydrogen=3.5%
Oxygen=3%,
Sulpher=1%.,
Determine :
i) Stoichiometric air required for 1 kg of fuel
ii) Analysis of flue gasses by percentage weight. 9
b) Explain term heat of reaction and heating value of fuel. 8

5. a) By burning a fuel the rate of heat release is 500 Kw at 2000 K. What would be
the first law and second law efficiency if :
a) Energy is absorbed in metallurgical furnace at the rate of 480 Kw at 1000 K
b) Energy is absorbed at rate of 450 Kw for generation of steam at 500 K
c) Energy is absorbed in chemical process at rate of 300 Kw at 320 K. Take
T0 = 300 K
d) Had the energy absorbed rate been equal to 450 Kw in all these three
cases, what would have been should law efficiency ? 7
b) What is Gravimetric and volumetric analysis in detail, also state application
of this ? 5
c) Explain in detail Van’t hoff equilibrium box. 5

6. Write short note on :

a) FD, BE and MB stastics 6
b) Survival equation 6
c) Importance of quantum effect. 6
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M.E. (Mechanical) (Thermal Engineering) (Semester – II)

Examination, 2015
DESIGN OF THERMAL SYSTEMS (Paper – VI)

Day and Date : Thursday, 28-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

N. B. : 1) Question No. 1 is compulsory and solve any two

questions from each Section.
2) Use of non programmable calculator is allowed.
3) Assume suitable data wherever necessary.
4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I

1. Design a air conditioning system for a room of size 3m × 3m situated in Solapur

district where the outdoor conditions are 45°C DBP and 10% relative humidity.
Assume suitable data and enlist the design parameter such as TOR of cooling
system, fan specifications, compressor specifications and condenser, evaporator
specifications. Justify the selection of appropriate refrigerant. 18

2. a) A counter flow heat exchanger cools 5 kg/sec. of oil, Cp = 2.4 kJ/(kg. k), with
water that has flow rate of 7.5 kg/sec. The specific heat of water is 4.19 kJ/kg.k.
Under the original operating conditions the oil is cooled from 75 to 40°C when
water enters at 25°C. To what temperature will the oil be cooled if it enters at
65°C and if there is no change in the entering water temperature.
The flow rates of either fluid, or the heat transfer coefficient. 10
b) Select any three thermal elements and model it and explain the method of
modelling. 7

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3. a) Steam boilers sometimes use a continuous blow down of water to control the
amount of impurities in the water. This high temperature water is capable of
heating the feed water as shown in figure. A flow rate of 0.2 kg/sec. at a
temperature of 340°C is blown down from the boiler. The flow rate of the feed
water to the heater is 3 kg/sec and its entering temperature is 80°C. The UA
value of the feed water heater is 10kW/K. Equations for the enthalpy of
saturated liquid and vapor are respectively, hf = 4.19 t and hs = 2530 + 0.4t
where t is the temperature in °C. The system is to be simulated and the
following variables computed : t2, t0, WA and WB.

a) Construct an information flow diagram

b) Using successive substitution, compute the values of the variables. 12
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SECTION – II

4. a) A steel framework, as shown in figure is to be constructed at a minimum

cost. The cost in dollars of all the horizontal members in one orientation is
200x1 and in the other horizontal orientation 300 x2. The cost in dollars of all
vertical members is 500 x3. The frame must enclose a total volume of 900 m3.
i) Set up the objective function for total function cost and the constraints in
terms of x1, x2 and x3.
ii) Using the method of Lagrange multiplier for constrained optimization.
Determine optimal value of the dimensions and the minimum cost. 12

b) Write a short note on methods of optimization. 5

5. a) A minimum cost pipeline is to be constructed between points A and E, passing

successively through one node of each B, C and D as shown in figure. The
costs from A to B, and from D to E are shown in figure and the costs between
B and C and between C and D are given in table. Mark the shortest path of
pipeline. Write all the steps of solving this problem. 12

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b) Explain different methods of simulation. 5

6. a) How thermometers responds to the disturbances which is function of time ?

Mathematically model the thermometer. Draw the block diagram for the model.
Write the equation for the transfer function. Draw the response for the test
signals. 10
b) Explain the scope of design of thermal systems. 7

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M.E. (Mechanical – Thermal Engg.) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – VII : COMPUTATIONAL TECHNIQUES IN
THERMAL ENGINEERING

Day and Date : Saturday, 30-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

N. B. : 1) Answer any two questions from each Section.

2) Assume suitable data if necessary.
3) Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed.
4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I

1. a) Apply Gauss Jordan method to solve the equations 9

X+Y+Z=9
2X – 3Y + 4Z = 13
3X + 4Y + 5Z = 40
b) Using bisection method, find the negative root of the equation. 8
X3 – 4X + 9 = 0

2. a) What are methods to obtain solution of linear algebraic equation and

compare direct and iterative method ? 9
1
dx
b) Evaluate ∫ 1+ x 2
using Gauss formula for n = 2 and n = 3. 8
−1

3. a) Using Eulers method, find an approximate value of y corresponding to y = 1,

dy
given that = x + y and y = 1 when x = 0. 10
dx
b) Fit a power law curve to the following data : 8

X 6 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 10
Y 5 5 4 5 4 3 4 3 3
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SECTION – II

4. a) Explain how forward and central difference scheme can be applied to a

thermal systems for interpolated value. 8

( )
b) If y = a(3)x + b(–2)x and h = 1, prove that Δ2 + Δ − 6 y = 0 . 9

5. a) Explain how finite difference method can be applied to solve conduction through
tapered fin having length L and cross section area at root = a1 and tip cross
section area = a2. Assume insulated tip condition. 10
b) Using finite difference method find the temperature at the centre of the lamina
shown in fig. assuming negligible thickness. 8

6. Write short notes on any three of the following : 18

a) Displacement function, element stiffness and load matrices.
b) Application of FEM.
c) Shape function.
d) Difference between FDM and control volume method of FEM.

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M.E. Mechanical (Thermal Engineering) (Sem. – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – VIII : THEORY AND DESIGN OF I.C. ENGINE
Day and Date : Monday, 1-6-2015 Total Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) Answer any two questions from each Section.
2) Assume suitable data if necessary.
3) Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed.
4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain construction and working of sterling engine with figure. 9

b) A single cylinder four stroke cast iron diesel engine has following data :
Cylinder bore = 300 mm
Length of stroke = 450mm
Speed = 300 rpm
Indicated mean effective pressure = 0.85 Mpa
Maximum gas pressure = 5 MPa
Fuel consumption = 0.30 kg per BP per hr
Higher calorific value of fuel = 44000 kJ/kg
Permissible tensile stress = 40 N/mm2
Mechanical Efficiency = 80%
Ratio of heat absorbed by piston to the total heat developed = 0.05
Temperature difference Tc – Te = 220°C
Thermal conductivity factor k for cast iron = 46.6 W/m/°C
Number of radial ribs = 4
Determine :
i) Thickness of piston head by strength and thermal consideration,
ii) Thickness of rib,
iii) State whether cup is required, if yes determine cup radius. 9

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2. a) Explain principle of combustion chamber design of SI engine. 8
b) Design a center crankshaft for single cylinder vertical engine considering
case of the crank is at top dead center position and subjected to maximum
bending moment
Cylinder bore = 150 mm,
L/r ration = 4.75
Maximum gas pressure = 4 Mpa,
Length of stroke = 200 mm,
Weight of flywheel cum belt pulley = 3.5 kN,
Total belt pull = 1.8 kN,
Allowable bending stress = 75 N/mm2
Allowable compressive stress = 75 N/mm2
Allowable shear stress = 40 N/mm2
Allowable bearing pressure = 10 N/mm2
The main bearing is 350 mm apart and the third bearing is 400 mm apart from
the main bearing on its side. The belts are in horizontal direction, assume
I/d ratio = 1 for crank pin. 9

3. a) Explain in detail various effects of knocking in IC Engine. 8

b) The cylinder of four stroke diesel engine has following specifications :
Brake power = 7.5 Kw
Speed = 1400 rpm
Indicated mean effective pressure = 0.35 MPa
Mechanical efficiency = 80%
Maximum gas pressure = 3.5 MPa
The cylinder liner and head are made of gray cast iron FG 260 (Sut = 260 N/mm2
and μ = 0.25). The studs are made of plain carbon steel 40C8 (Syt = 380 N/mm2).
The factor of safety for all parts is 6. Calculate :
i) Bore and length of cylinder the cylinder liner
ii) Thickness of cylinder liner
iii) Thickness of the cylinder head. 9
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SECTION – II

4. a) List various recent advances in pollution control and explain catalytic convertor
with figure. 8
b) Design exhaust value for a horizontal diesel engine using the following data :
Cylinder bore = 250 mm,
Length of stroke = 300 mm,
Engine speed = 600 rpm,
Maximum gas pressure = 4 MPa
Seat angle = 45°
Mean velocity of gas through port = 50 m/s
Allowable bending stress for valve = 50 N/mm2
K for steel valve = 0.42
Calculate :
i) Diameter of valve port
ii) Diameter of the valve head
iii) Thickness of the valve head
iv) Diameter of valve stem
v) Maximum lift of valve. 9

5. a) Why balancing of IC engine is important ? Explain procedure adopted for

balancing of IC engine. 8
b) Determine the dimension of small and big end bearings of the connecting rod
for a diesel engine with the following data :
Cylinder bore = 100 mm
Maximum gas pressure = 4 MPa
(l/d) ratio for piston pin bearing = 2
(l/d) ratio for crank pin bearing = 1.3
Allowable bearing pressure for piston pin bearing = 12 MPa
Allowable bearing pressure for crank pin bearing = 7.5 MPa. 9
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6. a) Explain need of cooling system in IC Engine. What are various coolant used
in IC engine ? Explain “Splash lubrication with oil pump”. 9
b) The following data is given for the cap and bolt of the big end of connecting
rod :
Engine speed = 1800 rpm
Length of connecting rod = 350 mm
Length of stroke = 175 mm
Mass of reciprocating parts = 2.5 Kg
Length of crank pin = 76 mm
Diameter of crank pin = 58 mm
Thickness of bearing bush = 3 mm
Permissible tensile stress for bolt = 60 N/mm2
Permissible bending stress for cap = 80 N/mm2
Calculate the nominal diameter of bolts and thickness of cap for the big end. 9

Data for solving problems

• Reboring allowance for I.C. Engine cylinder

D 75 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
C 1.5 2.4 4.0 6.3 8.0 9.5 11.0 12.5 12.5 12.5
Note : D and C are in mm

• Allowable mean velocities of the gas (vp)

Mean velocity of gas (m/s)

Types of Engine
Inlet Valve Exhaust Valve

Low speed engine 33 − 40 40 − 50

Medium speed engine 35 − 45 50 − 60

High speed engine 80 − 90 90 − 100

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M.E. (Mech./Thermal Engineering) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – IX : DESIGN OF REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM
Day and Date : Wednesday, 3-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Attempt any two questions from each Section.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary.
4) Use of steam tables, psychrometric chart, refrigeration
property charts is allowed.
5) Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed.

SECTION – I

1. a) A cascade refrigeration system is design to supply 10 TR at an evaporator

temperature of – 60°C and a condenser temperature of 25°C. The load at
–60°C is absorbed by a unit using R-22 as the refrigerant and is rejected to a
cascade condenser at – 20°C. The cascade condenser is cooled by a unit
using R-12 as the refrigerant and operating between –30°C evaporating
temperature and 25°C condenser temperature. The refrigerant leaving the
R-12 condenser is subcooled to 20°C but there is no subcooling of R-22
refrigerant. The gas leaving both the evaporators is dry and saturated and the
compressions are isentropic. Neglecting losses, determine
1) Compression ratio of each unit.
2) Quantity of refrigerant circulated per minute for each unit.
3) C.O.P. for each unit.
4) C.O.P. of the whole system.
5) Theoretical power required to run the system. 12

b) Explain centrifugal compressor. 6

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2. a) The readings from a sling psychrometer are as follows DBT = 30°C,

WBT = 20°C, Barometric reading = 740 mm of Hg, Determine

1) Dew point temperature

2) Relative humidity

3) Specific humidity

4) Degree of saturation

5) Vapour density

6) Enthalpy of mixture per kg of dry air. 9

b) Explain mass transfer by molecular diffusion and convection. 8

3. Write note on the following.

a) Applications of air conditioning 6

b) Expansion devices 6

c) Comfort scales. 5

SECTION – II

4. a) Explain Electrolux refrigeration system. 8

b) Explain in detail methods of duct design. 9

5. a) Given for the air conditioning of a room.

Indoor conditions : 26°C DBT and 19°C WBT

Outside conditions : 35°C DBT and 27°C WBT

Room latent heat gain = 3.9 kW

Room sensible heat gain = 11.1 kW

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The conditioned air supplied to the room is 50 CMM and 25% fresh air and
75% recalculated air determine :

i) The DBT and WBT of supply air

ii) The DBT and WBT of mixed air before entering the cooling coil
iii) The ADP and BPF of the coil
iv) The refrigeration load on the cooling coil. 12

b) Explain Enthalpy – concentration diagram for binary mixture. 6

6. a) Design of cooling and dehumidifying coils. 9

b) Explain dehumidification and humidification equipment. 8

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M.E. (Mechanical) (Thermal Engineering) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

POWER PLANT ENGINEERING (Elective – II) (Paper – X)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions from each Section are compulsory.

2) Neat diagrams must be drawn whenever necessary.
3) Make suitable assumptions if necessary and mention
them clearly.
4) Figures to right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I

1. Solve any two : (8 marks each)

1) It is proposed to utilize the energy of the monsoon stream by constructing a
dam across it. The stream discharge during the monsoon season of four months
(June to September) is 20 m3/sec and for the remaining year, it should be
taken as 2.5 m3/sec. Find : a) the minimum capacity required of reservoir on
the upstream side in day-sec-meter. b) If the head loss in the pipe is 3% of
the actual head and overall efficiency of generation is 90%. Find output of the
station. Take mean level of water in reservoir above the tail race level as
80 meter. Take monsoon period from 1st June to 30th September and take the
year of 365 days.
2) a) Steam is the working fluid in an ideal Rankine cycle. Saturated vapour
enters the turbine at 8.0 MPa and saturated liquid exits the condenser at a
pressure of 0.008 MPa. The net power output of the cycle is 100 MW.
Determine for cycle-thermal efficiency and mass flow rate of steam in kg/h.

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b) Reconsider the cycle, but include in the analysis that turbine and pump
each have an isentropic efficiency of 85%. Determine for cycle-thermal
efficiency and mass flow rate of steam in Kg/h.

Enthalpy (KJ/Kg) Entropy (KJ/Kg K)

Pressure 3
Vf(m /Kg)
(MPa)
hf hfg hg sf sfg sg

8 – – – 2758.0 5.7432

0.008 0.0010084 173.88 2403.1 0.5926 7.6361 8.2287

3) Explain desirable properties of moderator used in nuclear power plant. Also

list out types of moderator commonly in use.

2. Solve any three :

1) Describe different safety protections provided in nuclear power plant. 6
2) Explain working of pumped storage hydro-electric power plant with neat sketch. 6
3) Explain working of cyclone burner with neat sketch. 6
4) Explain the principle of overfeed stocker. And explain spreader stocker with
neat sketch. 7

3. Solve any two : (8 marks each)

1) In combined gas turbine (GT) – steam turbine (ST) plant, the exhaust gas
from open cycle gas turbine is the supply gas to the steam generator of stem
cycle at which additional fuel is burned in the gas. The pressure ratio for the
GT is 7.5, the air inlet temperature is 15°C and the maximum cycle temperature
is 750°C.
Combustion of additional fuel raises the gas temperature to 750°C and the
gas leaves the steam generator at 100°C. The steam is supplied to the turbine
at 50 bar, 600 C and the condenser pressure is 0.1 bar. The total power
output of plant is 200 MW. The Calorific value of fuel is 43.4 MJ/Kg. Neglecting
the effect of mass flow rate of fuel on air flow, determine
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a) Flow rates of air and steam required

b) Power output of GT and ST
c) Thermal efficiency of combined plant
d) A : F ratio.
Take Cp = 1.11 KJ/Kg K and γ = 1.33 for combustion gases and Cp = 1.005 KJ/Kg K
and γ = 1.4 for air. Neglect pump work. Draw T-S diagram. Property table for
steam :

Pressure
Enthalpy KJ/Kg Entropy KJ/Kg K Vf m3/Kg
Bar
At At
hf hg sf sg
600oC 600oC

50 3670

0.1 192 2583.9 – 0.6492 8.1488 0.001010

Take Enthalpy of steam at inlet of condenser = 2305 KJ/kg for steam turbine
plant.
2) The following data relate to a 10 MW power station :
Cost of plant = Rs. 1,200 per kW
Interest, insurance and taxes = 5% per annum
Depreciation = 5%
Cost of primary distribution = Rs. 5,00,000
Interest, insurance taxes and depreciation = 5%
Cost of coal including transportation = Rs. 4.4 per KN
Operating cost = Rs. 5,00,000
Plant maintenance cost
i) Fixed = Rs. 20,000 per annum
ii) Variable = Rs. 30,000 per annum
Installed plant capacity = 10000 KW
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Max demand = 9000 KW

Annual load factor = 0.6
Consumption of coal = 255000 KN
Determine :
i) Cost of power generation per KW per year
ii) Cost per kWh generated
iii) Total cost of generation per kWh.
Transmission or primary distribution chargeable to generation.
3) Explain F. W. Bergbau regenerative system with neat sketch. 8

4. Solve any three :

1) Explain the functions of switch gear and explain auxiliary switches. 6
2) Explain electromagnetic transducer with neat sketch. 6
3) Write note on ‘‘Economic load sharing’’. 6
4) Write note on – Pollution from Nuclear power plant. Elaborate – Radioactive
pollution, waste from reactor (solid, liquid, gases). 7

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M.E. (E and TC – Digital Electronics and Communication Systems)

(Sem. – I) Examination, 2015
Paper – I : COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
Day and Date : Friday, 22-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) Figure to right indicates full marks.
2) All questions are compulsory.

SECTION – I
1. a) What is RARP ? Explain it in brief. 8
b) Draw and explain ICMP. 10
OR
b) Explain different domain names used in internet and also name space used.
2. Attempt any two : 12
a) Explain IP datagram format.
b) What is datagram and explain in brief.
c) What is TCP ? Explain.
3. Attempt any one : 5
a) Explain Name address resolution used in internet (DNS).
b) Explain UDP in detail.

SECTION – II
4. a) Draw and explain ATM cell header format. 10
b) Explain Gigabit Ethernet architecture. 10
OR
b) Explain B-ISDN with structure in brief.
5. Attempt any two : 15
a) Explain RSVP message format
b) Explain Physical layer of Gigabit Ethernet.
c) Explain MPLS in details.
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M.E. (E & TC) (Digital Electronics and Communication System)

(Semester – I) Examination, 2015
CMOS VLSI DESIGN

Day and Date : Saturday, 23-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Attempt any three questions from each Section.

2) Figures to right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I

1. a) Give physical structure of NMOS Transistor. 6

b) Draw and explain accumulation, depletion and Inversion modes of operation

of MOS transistor. 5

2. a) Explain analytically when and why the output transition in region C of the
inverter characteristics is steep. 6

b) Draw and explain static CMOS inverter and Switch model of CMOS inverter. 5

3. a) Draw and explain pass transistor logic. 6

b) Compare static and dynamic designs in CMOS. 6

4. Write notes on any three of the following : (4×3=12)

a) Technology scaling

b) Dynamic behavior of CMOS inverter

c) Speed and power dissipation in CMOS

d) Issues in dynamic design.

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SECTION – II

5. a) Draw and explain Master-slave edge triggered resister. Write the timing
properties of multiplexer based master-slave registers. 6

b) Draw and explain NOR based and NAND based SR flip-flop and Ratioed
CMOS SR latch. 5

6. a) Explain clock synthesis and synchronization using a phase locked loop. 6

b) Explain any two timing classification methods of digital systems. 5

7. a) Explain with necessary diagram the synchronous timing basics i.e. clock
skew, clock jitter. 6

b) Explain designing of SRAMS. 6

8. Write notes on any three of the following : (4×3=12)

a) True Single Phase Clocked Register (TSPCR)

b) Static latches and registers-The bistability principle

c) Designing fast adders

d) Synchronizers and arbiters.

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M.E. (E&TC – Digital Electronics and Communication System)

(Semester – I) Examination, 2015
MODERN DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (Paper – III)

Day and Date : Monday, 25-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if required.

SECTION – I

1. Attempt any one of the following : (10×1=10)

a) Design an ideal high pass filter with a frequency response

−π
Hd (e jω ) = 1 for ≤ω≤ π
4
= 0 for ω ≤ π
4

Find values of h(n) for N = 11. Also find H(z).

b) Explain Levinson Durbin algorithm for computation of LPC’s.

2. a) Design an ideal differentiator with frequency response H(ejω ) = jω − π ≤ ω ≤ π

using Hamming window with N = 7. 7

b) Explain with block diagram forward and backward predictor. 7

3. a) Explain relationship between auto-correlation and model parameters in detail. 5

b) Derive the expression for energy density function for signal using Fourier
transform. 5
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SECTION – II

4. Attempt the following : (10×1=10)

s + 0 .1
Convert analog filter with system function Ha (s) = into a digital
(s + 0 .1)2 + 16
IIR filter by means of a bilinear transformation. The digital filter is to have resonant
frequency of ωr = π 2 .

5. a) Explain pade approximation method for design of digital filter. 7

b) Explain any four identities used in scaling of discrete time signals. 6

6. a) Derive the fundamental equations for the discrete time implementation of

sampling rate conversion. Draw the diagram for timing relations for sampling
rate conversion. 7

b) How Haar wavelet function is defined ? Give its scaling function. 6

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M.E. (E and TC) (Digital Electronics and Communication Systems)

(Semester – I) Examination, 2015
PROBABILITY AND RANDOM PROCESS (Paper – IV)

Day and Date : Tuesday, 26-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

SECTION – I

1. a) What is CDF and PDF for single and joint variables with examples ? 6

b) For a sample Space ‘S’ explain different Axioms of Probability with examples. 6

OR

b) A certain Auditorium has 30 rows of seat row 1 and 11 seat while row 2 has
12, rows 3 has 13 seats and so on to the back of auditorium where row 30 has
40 seats. A Door prize is to be given away by randomly selecting a row and
randomly selecting seat within row.

i) Find the probability that seat 15 was selected given 10 was selected.

ii) Find the probability that row 10 was selected given seat 15 was selected. 7

2. a) A Random variable has the following Exponential PDF. 6

⎧⎪a −bx, x≤0

FX (X) = f(x) = ⎨
⎪⎩0 , otherwise

Where ‘a’ and ‘b’ are constant

i) Determine the relationship between ‘a’ and ‘b’.

ii) Determine the corresponding PDF.

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b) Suppose Mr. ‘X’ is a good archer. He can regularly hit a target having 3-ft
diameter and often hit the bull’s eye, which is 0.5 ft in diameter, from 50 ft
away suppose the miss is measured as the radial distance from the centre of
the target and further, that the radial miss distance is a Rayleigh random
variable with constant is Rayleigh constant being σ2 = 4(sq ft).
i) Determine the probability of Mr. ‘X’ hitting target.
ii) Determine the probability of Mr. ‘X’ hitting the Bull’s eye given the target. 6
OR
c) Prove the properties of Gamma functions. 6
i) Γ(n) = (b − 1) ! for n = 1, 2, 3 ....
ii) Γ(x + 1) = x Γ(n) .

3. a) Calculate the mean value second moment and variance of following : 5

⎛ n⎞
i) Binomial PX (K ) = ⎜ ⎟ PK (1 − P )n − k Where K = 0, 1, 2, 3, ..... n.
⎜ ⎟
⎝k⎠

1 ⎛ | X |⎞
ii) Laplace FX (X) = exp⎜ − ⎟.
2b ⎝ b ⎠
b) Write a note on source coding. 5

SECTION – II

4. a) Let X and Y be independent zero mean unit variance Gaussian random variable.
Consider forming new random variable U and V according to
U = Xcos θ – Ysin θ
V = Xin θ – Ysin θ . 7
OR
b) A certain pair of random variable has a joint PDF given by
2abc
Fx,y ( x, y) = u( x) u(y ) .
(ax + by + c )3
For positive a, b, c find the FX(X), FY(Y), FX/Y (X, Y). 7

c) Let X and Y be independent and both exponentially distributed with

Fx(V) = Fy(V) = be −bν u(V) find PDF of Z = X – Y. 6
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5. a) Let X1, X2 and X3 be a set of three zero mean Gaussian random variable with
⎡ 1 ρ ρ⎤
⎢ ⎥
a covariance matrix of form C = ⎢ρ 1 ρ⎥ find the following expected
⎢ ⎥
⎢⎣ρ ρ 1⎥⎦
values.
i) E[X 1 / X 2 = x 2 , X 3 = x 3 ]
ii) E[X 1X 2 / X 3 = x 3 ] . 6

b) Explain the difference between Poisson process and Gaussian processes. 6

OR

c) Write a note on following : 6

i) Complex random variable.

ii) Correlated and non correlated variable with examples.

6. a) Write a note on telephone networks and its relation with probability. 5

b) Explain a stationary and non stationary processes. 5

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M.E. (E & TC – Digital Electronics and Communication System)

(Sem.– I) Examination, 2015
Elective – I : OPTICAL COMMUNICATION NETWORK (Paper – V)

Day and Date : Wednesday, 27-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

SECTION – I

1. Write a short note on (any two) : (5×2=10)

1) LED transmitter
2) Optical Communication system
3) Difference between WDM and TDM.

2. A) What are the different modulation techniques used for optical communication ? 6
OR
B) Explain subcarrier multiplexing in detail.
C) An SOA operating at a signal wavelength of 1.55 μ m produces a gain of 30 dB
with an optical bandwidth of 1 THz. The device has a spontaneous emission
factor of 4 and the mode number is equal to 2.2 when the net gain coefficient
over the the length of amplifier is 200. Determine
a) the length of the device ;
b) the ASE noise noise signal power at the output of the amplifier. 7

3. A) Explain erbium doped amplifier in detail. 6

B) Explain the gain mechanism in EDF and derive the expression for small signal
gain in steady state. 6
OR
C) Explain different types of transmitters with their characteristics. 6

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SECTION – II

4. Write a short note on (any two) : (2×5=10)

1) Frequency domain dispersion measurement
2) Noise effect on performance
3) Comparison of SONET and SDH.

5. A) Measurements are made using a calorimeter and thermocouple experimental

arrangement as shown in Figure 14.5 in order to determine the absorption
loss of an optical fiber sample. Initially a high absorption fiber is utilized to
obtain a plot of ( T∞ − Tt ) on a logarithmic scale against t. It is found from the
plot that the readings of ( T∞ − Tt) . The test fiber is then inserted in the
calorimeter and gives a maximum temperature rise of 4.3 × 10-4°C with a
constant measured optical power of 98 mW at a wavelength of 0.75 μm . The
thermal capacity per kilometer of the silica capillary and fluid is a calculated
to be 1.64 × 104 J°C–1. Determine the absorption loss in dB km–1, at a
wavelength of 0.75 μm for the fiber under test. 6
B) Explain Storage area network, broadcast and next generation networks. 6
OR
C) Explain OTDR in detail. 6

6. A) Pulse dispersion measurements are taken over a 1.2 km length of partially

graded multimode fiber. The 3 dB widths of the optical input pulses are 300 ps,
and the corresponding 3 dB widths for the output pulses are found to be 12.6 ns.
Assuming the pulse shapes and fiber impulse response are Gaussian calculate :
a) the 3 dB pulse broadening for the fiber in ns km–1 ;
b) the fiber bandwidth – length product. 6
OR
B) Explain point to point link consideration with power budget. 6
C) Explain FDDI network in detail. 7

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N o .

M.E. (E and CT – Digital Electronics and Communication System)

(Sem. – II) Examination, 2015
Paper – VI : RF AND MICROWAVE CIRCUIT DESIGN

Day and Date : Thursday, 28-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Figure to right indicates full marks.

2) All questions are compulsory.

SECTION – I
1. Attempt any two : 20
a) Derive the plane wave equation in air and conducting medium.
b) State and explain Maxwell’s equation in free space and time harmonic field.
c) What are the transmission lines parameters ? Derive and explain them in
brief.
2. Attempt any two : 15
a) Explain point contact diode.
b) Explain scattering matrix for multi port network.
c) Explain microwave bipolar junction transistor with its characteristics.

SECTION – II
3. Attempt any two : 20
a) Explain JFET for microwave in details with characteristics curve. Also enlist
the advantages of JFET over BJT for microwave application.
b) Explain MMIC manufacturing with layout for MMIC in brief.
c) Explain Gunn oscillator with negative resistance region.
4. Attempt any two : 15
a) Explain noise figure circle for microwave amplifier.
b) Give the classes of operation of microwave amplifiers.
c) Draw and explain MESFET.
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M.E. (E and TC) (Digital Electronics and Communication System)

(Semester – II) Examination, 2015
HIGH SPEED DIGITAL DESIGN (Paper – VII)

Day and Date : Saturday, 30-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Attempt any three questions from each Section.

2) Figures to right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I

1. a) What is transmission line ? Explain Infinitesimal and lumped models of a

transmission line and derivation of line impedance. 6

b) Explain in detail electrical properties of wire. 5

2. a) What is the use of series regulators ? Explain with neat circuit diagram
power supply network using local regulation. 6

b) What is IR drops ? Explain with neat sketch an on chip power distribution

network for a chip with peripheral bonding. 5

3. a) Explain signaling over lumped transmission media. 6

b) Draw and explain the different noise sources in digital system. 6

4. Write short note on any three of the following : (4×3=12)

a) Balanced or symmetric transmission line

b) Frequency, time, distance related to high speed digital design.

c) On chip bypass capacitors.
d) Signaling modes for transmission line.
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SECTION – II

5. a) Explain prototyping circuits in high speed electronics. 6

b) Explain simulation tools in high speed electronics. 5

6. a) What is RFI ? What is the effect of RFI on analog circuits ? Explain

the techniques that can be used to protect analog circuit from RFI. 6
b) Explain power supply conditioning with low dropout references. 5

7. a) Explain with neat diagram quantization noise and dynamic performance

analysis of an ideal N.B/T ADC. 6
b) What is sampling and Nyquest bandwidth ? Explain effect of antialiasing
filters on system dynamic range. 6

8. Write notes on any three of the following : (4×3=12)

a) Grounding in High speed digital systems.
b) Shielding concepts related to power supply.

c) AD9220 12 bit ADC.

d) Direct IF to digital conversion related to ADCs.

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M.E. (E&TC) (Digital Electronics and Communication Systems)

(Semester – II) Examination, 2015
Paper – VIII : ADVANCED EMBEDDED SYSTEMS
Day and Date : Monday, 1-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

N.B. : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data wherever necessary.

SECTION – I

1. a) Define embedded system. Explain common architecture of embedded system. 6

b) Explain the function of following units in a general purpose processor .

i) Instruction register ii) Program counter
iii) Instruction queue iv) Control unit. 6

2. a) Explain common memory types in detail. 7

b) Write short note on ASSP. 7

3. a) What is interrupt latency ? 4

b) Explain conditional statements and conditional loops in ‘C’. 5

SECTION – II

4. a) What is task ? Give syntax of task. 4

b) What is real time system ? Explain two examples of real time system. 5

5. a) Explain basic ARM memory interface. 6

b) Explain ARM processor core organisation. 6

6. a) Write short note on ARM instruction set. 7

b) Which are the key features of ARM 9 processor ? 7

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No.

M.E. (E & TC – Digital Electronics and Communication Systems)

(Semester – II) Examination, 2015
Paper – IX : WIRELESS AND MOBILE NETWORKS

Day and Date : Wednesday, 3-6-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1)Figure to the right indicates full marks.

2) All questions are compulsory.

SECTION – I

1. Attempt any two. 20

a) 1) Explain the factors influences on small scale fading.
2) Explain Doppler shift in multipath propagation.

b) Explain the impulse response model for multipath channel.

c) Consider a transmitter which radiates a sinusoidal carrier frequency of 1850 MHz.

For a vehicle moving 60 mph, compute the received carrier frequency in
mobile is moving
a) directly toward the transmitter,
b) directly away from the transmitter and
c) in a direction which is perpendicular to the direction of arrival of transmitted
signal.

2. Attempt any two. 15

a) Explain Rayleigh’s fading.

b) Explain RAKE receiver in brief.

c) Explain the properties of Block code. Also give the examples of block codes.

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SECTION – II

3. Attempt any two. 20

a) Draw and explain DHCP in brief.

b) Explain 802.11 protocol stack.

c) Explain TCP segment format for mobile communication.

4. Attempt any two. 15

a) Explain MAC protocol frame format for 802.11.

b) Explain Mobile IP in brief.

c) Explain Wireless Application Protocol.

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No.

M.E. (E & TC) Digital Electronics & Communication Systems (Semester – II)
Examination, 2015
Paper – X : IMAGE AND VIDEO PROCESSING AND BROADCASTING
(Elective – II)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

N.B. : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Assume suitable data if required.

SECTION – I

1. a) Write a short note on temporal properties of vision. 6

b) What are the practical limitations in sampling and reconstruction ? 6

OR

b) Explain the difference between filtering and restoration.

2. a) Explain DWT with its properties. 5

b) Explain SVD and discuss its properties. 5

OR

b) Explain Bayesian methods.

( ) , show that this is an ARMA model and find its order.
4.25 − z + z −1
2.5 − (z + z −1)
3. a) If S(z) = 7

OR

a) Explain Least square filters in detail.

b) Explain in detail color coordinate systems. 6

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SECTION – II

4. Write short note on any two : (5×2=10)

1) Fan beam reconstruction

2) SVC
3) Coding of two tone images.

5. a) Explain the importance of projection in medical imaging. 7

b) Discuss the various techniques for boundary representation. 6

OR
b) What are the different image analysis methods ? Discuss Scene matching and
detection in detail.

6. Answer any two :

a) Explain reconstruction of MRI using Fourier reconstruction. 6

b) Explain interframe coding. 6

c) Explain video over IP. 6

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No.

M.E. (Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering : Digital

Electronics and Communication System) (Semester – III)
Examination, 2015
(Self Learning Subject)
MODELING AND SIMULATION OF COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (Paper – I)

Day and Date : Sunday, 24-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if required.

SECTION – I

1. Solve any two questions : (5×2=10)

a) Explain deterministic and stochastic simulation.
b) Explain system and random process modeling.
c) Explain errors in system and device modeling.

2. Solve any one question : (7×1=7)

a) Explain link budget and system level specification process in the design of
communication system.
b) Explain the process for validation and also explain validating of devices.

3. Attempt any three questions : (6×3=18)

a) Explain the process for simulation sampling frequency.
b) Write a note on fixed point arithmetic format.
c) Write features of software environment for simulation of communication system.
d) Write note on role of simulation in communication engineering system.

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SECTION – II

4. Solve any two questions : (5×2=10)

a) Explain practical consideration in modeling of low pass equivalents for
simulation.
b) Describe the concept of Uniform Random Number Generators in brief.
c) Derive equation for correlation coefficient relating to X and Z.

5. Solve any one question : (7×1=7)

a) Explain Multiplicative Algorithm with prime and non-prime modules.
b) Explain PN sequence generator.

6. Attempt any three questions : (6×3=18)

a) Explain how Monte Carlo technique is used to estimate the value of pie.
b) Write a note on Monte Carlo integration.

c) Explain Monte Carlo simulation of a communication system.

d) Write a note on properties of system.

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No.

M.E. (Electrical Engineering) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

(Paper – I) : POWER ELECTRONICS

Day and Date : Friday, 22-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
SECTION – I
Attempt all questions :

1. What is a power electronic converter system ? Draw the block diagram and
mention any four applications of such a system. 9

2. Draw the input and output characteristics of four of the following devices : 9
i) Power Diode ii) GTO
iii) DIAC iv) TRIAC

3. Explain single half wave uncontrolled rectifier with R and R-L load. Derive the
expression for the 9
i) Average value output voltage and current
ii) RMS value of load voltage and current.

4. Explain three phase full bridge rectifier with a resistive load. 8

SECTION – II

5. Show the circuit diagram of single phase semi converter and explain the operation,
assuming constant load current. Sketch waveforms of output voltage and current
in one SCR for a firing angle is 45°. 9

6. Explaining the concepts of chopper controlled buck or boost regulator, describe

the operation of a thyristorised buck-boost regulator. 9

7. Classify the three phase bridge inverters ? Explain any one in detail. 9

8. Describe the operation of single phase half wave a.c. voltage regulator with
loads R and R-L and draw the voltage and current waveforms. 8
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M.E. (Electrical) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

Paper – II : POWER SYSTEM DYNAMICS AND CONTROL

Day and Date : Saturday, 23-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

SECTION – I

1. Explain the stability problem faced by power system in detail : 18

a) Voltage instability
b) Frequency instability
c) Loss of synchronisation of synchronous generator
d) Mechanical-electrical system interaction instability.

2. a) Explain the concept of equilibrium with suitable example. 8

OR
a) Using Euler’s method find an approximate value of ‘y’ corresponding to x = 1,
dy
given that = x + y and y = 1 when x = 0.
dx
b) Give the assumption for synchronous machine modelling and write the stator
and rotor flux linkage equation. 9

SECTION – II

3. a) Explain the excitation control system and its protective circuit. 9

b) Write the advantage of the unit-exciter scheme over the common exciter bus
scheme. 8

4. a) Explain the modelling of induction machine. 9

b) Explain the effect of change in prime mover input on synchronous generator
connected to infinite bus bar by keeping field excitation constant. 9

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M.E. (Electrical Engineering) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

Paper – III : DC DRIVES
Day and Date : Monday, 25-5-2015 Total. Marks : 70
Time :11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

SECTION – I

1. Attempt all.

a) Why speed torque characteristics of motor are consider for speed control. 8
b) Explain various braking method for separately exited dc shunt motor. 9
OR

Compare the performance of single phase converter fed dc drive with 3-

phase converter fed dc drive.

2. Solve any two questions from the following. (2×9=18)

a) A drive has following equation for motor and load torque

T = (1 + 2 ωm ) and T1 = 3 ωm

Obtain the equilibrium point and determine their steady state stability.
b) Draw and explain speed torque characteristics single phase full wave full
control converter fed dc drive in continues and discontinues mode for various
value of firing angle.
c) Draw the source current waveform of three phase six pulse converter fed dc
drive with continuous conduction for following firing angle α = 30 and α = 120 .

SECTION – II

3. Attempt all.
a) How braking torque is controlled in 4 quadrant dc drive. 8
b) Explain with neat circuit diagram operation of four quadrant chopper fed dc drive.
9
OR
Explain with block diagram how starting current of motor is controlled in closed
loop speed control drive ?
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4. Solve any two questions from the following. (2×9=18)

a) Compare the chopper fed dc drive with converter fed dc drive in following
point.
i) Supply power factor
ii) Ripple current frequency
iii) Motor torque and Armature cu loss.

b) A 220 V, 24 A, 100 rpm, separately excited dc motor has an armature resistance

of 2 ohm. Motor is controlled by a chopper with frequency of 500 Hz and
source voltage of 230 V. Calculate the duty ratio for 1.2 times rated torque
and 500 rpm.

c) Draw the block diagram closed loop speed control drive operate in Constant
torque and Constant HP region.

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No.

M.E. Electrical (I Semester) Examination, 2015

Paper – IV :CONTROL ENGINEERING
Day and Date : Tuesday, 26-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

SECTION – I

1. Attempt any four. (4×6=24)

a) Obtain the transfer function E0(s)/Ei(s) for the electrical system.

C2 e0
C1
ei R
L1 L2

b) Explain the effect of feedback on disturbance rejection in control systems.

c) Explain the characteristics of the integral controller.
d) Derive an expression for the transfer function of a field controlled dc servo
motor.
e) Explain with neat sketch, the construction and operation of electro pneumatic
control valve.

2. Attempt any one. (1×11=11)

a) In designing control systems, the following aspects must be taken into account.
i) stability
ii) noise filtering
iii) sensitivity and robustness
iv) disturbance rejection
Explain the significance of each.
b) Derive the transfer function model of thermal systems without carrier fluids
and with carrier fluids.
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SECTION – II

3. Attempt any four. (4×6=24)

a) State space representation of positional positional control system.
b) Explain the performance specifications in time domain.
c) Diagonalize the following system shown.

⎡ 0 1 0 ⎤ ⎡ 1⎤
X=⎢ 3 0 2 X + ⎢0 ⎥ U
⎥
⎢ ⎥ ⎢ ⎥ Y= [1 0 0] X

⎢⎣− 12 −7 ⎥
− 6⎦ ⎢⎣2 ⎥⎦

d) Write the correlation between time domain and frequency domain .

e) A unity feedback system is characterized by the open loop transfer function
1
G(s ) =
s(0. 5s + 1)(0.2 s + 1)
i) Determine the steady state errors to unit step, unit ramp and unit parabolic
inputs.
ii) Determine the rise time, peak time, peak overshoot and settling time of the
unit step response of the system.

4. Attempt any one. (1×11=11)

a) The forwards path transfer function of a certain unity feedback control system
is given by G(s) = K/s (s+2) (s+8). Design a suitable lag compensator so
that the system meets the following specifications.
i) Percentage overshoot ≤ 16% for unit step input .
ii) Steady state error ≤ 0.125 for unit ramp input.

b) A linear time invariant system is characterized by the state equation.

⎡ x1⎤ ⎡1 0 ⎤ ⎡ x1⎤ ⎡0 ⎤
⎢ x2 ⎥ = ⎢1 1⎥ ⎢x 2 ⎥ + ⎢ 1⎥u

⎣ ⎦ ⎣

⎦ ⎣ ⎦ ⎣ ⎦

Where u is a unit step function. Compute the solution of these equations

⎡ 1⎤
assuming initial condition X 0 = ⎢ ⎥ . Use inverse Laplace transform technique.
⎣0 ⎦

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M.E. (Electrical Engineering) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

Paper – V : EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
(Elective – I)

Day and Date : Wednesday, 27-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

SECTION – I
1. Attempt all :
a) What are the important and useful conclusions can be drawn for preliminary
understanding of trends relating to power-handling capacity of a.c. transmission
lines and line losses. 8
b) Inductance and capacitance calculations for single and multi-conductor line
for calculation of Maxwell’s potential coefficients. 9
OR
Derive surface voltage Gradient on conductors under Maximum Surface Voltage
Gradients for N ≥ 3.

2. Solve any two questions from the following : (2×9=18)

a) A power of 12000 MW is required to be transmitted over a distance of 1000 km.
At voltage levels of 400 kv, 750kv, 1000kv, and 1200 kv determine.
iv) Possible no. of circuits required with equal magnitudes for sending and
receiving end voltages with 30° phase difference.
v) The currents transmitted and
vi) The total line losses.
b) What are the different modes of propagation in EHV-AC lines ?
c) Describe the charge-potential relations of a transmission line with n conductors
on a tower.

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SECTION – II
3. Attempt all :
a) Explain the clear difference between Travelling and standing wave theory. 8
b) Explain the lightning stroke mechanism. 9
OR
What is the purpose and significance of power circle diagram and its uses
and also explain in detail the receiving end circle diagram for calculating
reactive compensation for voltage control buses.

4. Solve any two questions from the following : (2×9=18)

a) Derive the differential expression and their solutions for a transmission line
with distributed inductance and capacitance.
b) What are the general principles of the lightning protection problem ?
c) Derive the generalized constants of a distributed parameter transmission line.

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No.

M.E. (Mech. Design Engg.) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

COMPUTATIONAL TECHNIQUES IN DESIGN ENGG.

Day and Date : Friday, 22-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

N.B. : 1) Attempt any two questions from each Section.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Use of calculator is allowed.
4) Assume suitable data if necessary.

SECTION – I

1. a) If P is the pull required to lift a load W by means of a pully block, find the
linear law of the form P = C + mW, connecting P and W, using the following data. 6
P : 12 15 21 25
W : 50 70 100 120
Where P and W are takening Kg-Wt. Compute P when W = 150 Kg.
0.6 rd
− x2 1
b) Evaluate ∫e dx by taking seven ordinate, using Simpson’s
3
rule. 6
0

c) Solve by Jacobi’s iteration method, the equations 6

20x + y – 2z = 17, 3x + 20y – z = –18, 2x – 3y + 20z = 25.

2. a) The velocity V(km/min) of a moped which starts from rest, is given at fixed
interval of time t(min) as follows. 7
t : 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
v : 0 10 18 25 29 32 20 11 5 2 0
Estimate approximately the distance covered in 20 minutes; using Simpson’s
rd
1
rule.
3
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b) Solve the following equations by factorization method. 10

3x + 2y + 7z = 4
2x + 3y + z = 5
3x + 4y + z = 7

3. a) Apply Bessel’s formula to find the value of f(27.5) from the table. 8
x : 25 26 27 28 29 30
f (x) : 4 3.846 3.704 3.571 3.448 3.333
b) Fit a curve of the form y = aebx to the following data : 9
x : 0 1 2 3
y : 1.05 2.10 3.85 8.30

SECTION – II

4. a) Use Runge-Kutta method of order 4 find y for x = 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 given that
dy
= xy + y 2 , y(0) = 1. Continue the solution at x = 0.4 using Milne’s method. 12
dx

dy ⎛ x ⎞
b) Using modified Euler’s method, find y(20.2) and y(20.4), given = log10 ⎜⎜ ⎟⎟ ,
dx ⎝ y ⎠
with y(20) = 5 taking h = 0.2. 6

5. a) Find the largest eigen value and the corresponding eigen vector of the matrix
⎡ 25 1 2 ⎤
⎢ ⎥
A = ⎢ 1 3 0 ⎥ , by Power method. 7
⎢ 2 0 −4⎥
⎣ ⎦

d 2y dy
b) Solve the boundary value problem +x + y = 3 x 2 + 2 , y(0) = 0, y(1) = 1,
dx 2 dx
by finite difference method. 10
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6. a) Solve the Laplace equation uxx + uyy = 0 for the following square mesh with
boundary values as shown in fig.
[carryout three iterations] 12

1 4 9
0 16

u1 u2 u3
0 14

u4 u5 u6
0 12

u7 u8 u9
0 10

0
0.5 2 4.5 8

b) Explain Mathematical Modelling through linear diff. equation. 5

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No.

M.E. (Electrical Engineering) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

POWER ELECTRONICS APPLICATIONS TO POWER SYSTEM
(Paper – VI)
Day and Date : Thursday, 28-5-2015 Total Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

SECTION – I

1. Attempt all :
a) Explain power flow and dynamic stability consideration of a transmission
interconnection. 8
b) Explain static VAR compensation and advanced static VAR compensation in
detail. 9
OR
Explain the principle of series compensation in detail.

2. Solve any two questions from the following : (2×9=18)

a) Explain basic types of facts controller and their relative importance in brief.
b) Explain thyristorised controlled reactor in detail.
c) Explain Thyristorized Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC) in detail.

SECTION – II

3. Attempt all :
a) Explain IPFC in detail. 8
b) Explain the principle of phase compensation in detail. 9
OR
Compare shunt compensation, series compensation and phase angle
compensation in detail.

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4. Solve any two questions from the following : (2×9=18)

a) Explain UPFC in detail.

b) The particulars of a series compensated with a TCSC are V = 480 V,

F = 60 HZ, X = 16 ohm and Pp = 96 kw. The particulars of the TCSC are δ = 80° ,
C = 25 μF and L = 0.4 mh. Find :
i) The compensated capacitance reactance
ii) The degree of compensation

iii) The line current

iv) The reactive power
v) The delay angle α of the TCSC if the effective capacitive reactance is
Xt = – 40 ohm.

c) Explain load compensation in details.

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M.E. (Electrical Engineering) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

POWER QUALITY (Paper – VII)

Day and Date : Saturday, 30-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

SECTION – I

1. Explain the various types of power quality disturbances and their impacts power
quality. 18

2. a) What is an interruption ? Clearly differentiate ‘Failure’, ‘Outage’ and

‘Interruption’. 8
b) Discuss about the Computer Business Equipment Manufacture Associations
(CBEMA) curve. Explain about the events described in the curve. 9

SECTION – II

3. a) Explain briefly about the phenomena of how current distortion affects the
voltage distortion under the presence of harmonics. 9
b) How will you find the harmonic sources from point of common coupling ? 9

4. a) Describe the operation of a combined shunt and series controller. 9

b) What is the advantage of three phase converter ? What is the disadvantage
of 12 pulse drive ? 8
OR
b) Explain schematic and working of unified power conditioner.

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M.E. (Electrical Engineering) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – VIII : AC DRIVES

Day and Date : Monday, 1-6-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

SECTION – I

1. Attempt all :

a) Draw torque slip characteristic of a three-phase induction motor. Also draw

motor current on the same characteristic. Explain the shape of torque slip
characteristic. 8

b) Prove that under E/f control, for a given load torque fall in speed from
synchronous to actual motor speed is same for any value of frequency of
stator voltage. 9

OR

Draw and explain torque and power capability curves for a three phase
induction motor. Hence explain constant torque and constant power regions
of its operation.

2. Solve any two questions from the following : (2×9=18)

a) Explain philosophy of speed control of a three phase induction motor using

stator voltage control. Comment on T/I ratio under this control strategy.

b) Explain with neat diagram, shift of operating point from initial frequency “f” to
a new frequency “0.7 f” under E/f control strategy.

c) With a neat block schematic, explain open loop control scheme for V/f control
of a three phase induction motor.
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SECTION – II

3. Attempt all :
a) What is closed loop slip control scheme ? With neat block diagram, explain
closed loop control of three phase induction motor speed using slip control. 8
b) What are advantages of wound rotor induction motor over squirrel cage
induction motor ? Draw schematic diagram of circuit arrangement used for
changing resistance in rotor circuit of this motor. Write expression for effective
resistance in rotor circuit using above circuit arrangement. 9
OR
What is purpose of using damper windings in three phase synchronous
motor ? Why these windings are not necessary in inverter fed synchronous
motors ?

4. Solve any two questions from the following : (2×9=18)

a) Draw and explain typical power circuit configuration used for three phase
induction motor speed control. Explain need of dynamic braking resistance in
this configuration.
b) With neat circuit schematic explain static Scherbius drive. State basic
philosophy used for operating induction motor in variable speed mode in this
drive.
c) With neat block diagram explain in detail “Self control” mode of synchronous
motor drive.

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M.E. Electrical (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – IX : ADVANCED CONTROL ENGINEERING
Day and Date : Wednesday, 3-6-2015 Total Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

SECTION – I

1. Attempt all. (2×9=18)

a) How to identify the dynamics models of plant in time – domain based
identification ?
b) Explain relay control systems for off-line and on-line identification in detail.
OR
1
Determine the unknown plant dynamics be G(s ) = . A symmetrical
(s + 1)5
relay with height h = 1 produces a sustained symmetrical process output
with A = 0.474 and Pu = 8.732. Assuming the steady state gain to be K = 1.

2. Explain the drawbacks of off-line identification relay test. How to overcome these
drawbacks ? (1×8=8)

3. What information is obtained from time-domain and frequency-domain measures ?

(1×9=9)
OR
2
Design the PI-PD controller for SISO process model G(s ) = 2
and PI-PD
s −4
⎛ 1 ⎞
controller Gc1(s) = K p ⎜ 1 + ⎟ and Gc2 (s) = Kb + Tds . Given model parameters :
⎝ Tis ) ⎠

k = 2; α 1= 0 and α 0= –4. Using plot for the optimised coefficients

c1 = 0.5 -----> d2 = 1.595 and d1 = 2.12

Estimate the PI-PD controller parameters controller design for SISO process.
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SECTION – II

1. Attempt all. (2×9=18)

a) How to identify the SOPDT T.F. model with pole multiplicity is

k( T0s + 1)
G(s ) = ?
( T1s + 1)2

b) The output waveform is as shown below. Identify the system model.

OR
How to measure the critical parameters of a limit cycle output signal by
using wavelet transform ?

2. Obtain the analytical expressions for the SOPDT transfer function model.
(1×8=8)

ke −θs
3. Estimate the parameters of the dynamics of the plant G(s ) = and the
Ts ± 1

⎛ 1 ⎞
dynamics of the controller Gc (s ) = K c ⎜ 1 + + TdS ⎟ by using DF based on-line
⎝ Tis ⎠
identification process. (1×9=9)

OR
What are the conditions for sustained oscillatory output of FOPDT transfer function
model ?

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M.E. (Electrical Engineering) Semester – II Examination, 2015

HIGH VOLTAGE DC TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS (Elective – II)(Paper – X)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

SECTION – I
1. Attempt all
a) With neat sketches explain the different kinds of D.C. links available. 8
b) What is meant by Peak Inverse Voltage (PIV), pulse number, valve rating and
transformer rating ? Show that rating of the valve used in Graetz circuit is
2.094 Pd, where Pd is d.c power transmitted. 9
OR
Describe about starting and stopping of DC link
2. Solve any two questions from the following. (2×9=18)
a) Write differences between HVAC and HVDC and write applications of HVDC
system.
b) Explain the working of working basic power controller using VDCOL (Voltage
Dependent Current Order Limiter).
c) Draw the schematic circuit diagram of a 6-pulse Graetz’s circuit and explain
its principle of operation.

SECTION – II
3. Attempt all.
a) What are the causes of over voltages and explain type of over voltages in a
converter station in details. 8
b) Write a note on the following sources of reactive power
i) Synchronous condensers
ii) Static VAR system. 9
OR

What are the types of MTDC systems and explain each in detail ?
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4. Solve any two questions from the following. (2×9=18)

a) Discuss the various faults exist in converter station. Explain.
b) Give a detailed account of design aspects of the following filters
i) Single tuned filter
ii) Double tuned filter
c) Explain the following current control methods of MTDC system :
i) Current margin method
ii) Two ACR method

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M.E. (Electrical Engineering) (Semester – III) Examination, 2015

(Paper – I) SELF LEANING SUBJECT : SMART GRID

Day and Date : Sunday, 24-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

SECTION – I

1. Explain the following terms related to Smart Grid.

i) Objectives
ii) Functions
iii) Challenges. 11

2. Explain the concept Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. 8

3. Explain Thyristor-controlled phase shifting transformer. 8

4. Explain phase measurement unit and its importance in smart grid. 8

SECTION – II

5. Explain concept of microgrid and its need and application. What are the key
differences between a Microgrid and a conventional power plant ? 11

6. Explain “micro turbine”. 8

7. Write down the Challenges and disadvantages of Microgrid development. 8

8. Explain Web based power quality monitoring and objectives of monitoring. 8

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M.E. (Mech. Manufacturing Engineering) (Semester – I)

Examination, 2015
Paper – I : MATERIAL REMOVAL PROCESSES

Day and Date : Friday, 22-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Solve any three questions from Q. 1 to Q. 4.

2) Q. 5 is compulsory.
3) Draw sketches, diagrams, flow charts, etc., wherever
necessary.
4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
5) Make suitable assumptions if required and state them
clearly.

1. a) Determine the three components of the machining force when shaping a cast
iron block with depth of cut = 4 mm, feed = 0.25 mm/stroke, normal rake
angle of tool = 100, principal cutting edge angle 300, coefficient of friction
between the chip and tool 0.6 and ultimate shear stress of cast
iron = 340 N/mm2. 10

b) Explain in brief heat generation in metal cutting and its effect on machining. 8

2. a) During an orthogonal machining operation on mild steel the results obtained

are, t1 = 0.25 mm, t2 = 0.75 mm, w = 2.5 mm, oe = 0°, FC = 950 N, FT = 475 N. 10

i) Determine the coefficient of friction between the tool and the chip
ii) Determine the ultimate shear stress of the work material.

b) Explain in detail forces acting on the cutting tool and their measurement. 8

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3. a) Write note on Tool Life and Tool wear. 10

b) Explain in brief factors influencing selection of cutting fluids. 8

4. a) Write in detail effect of grinding conditions on wheel behaviour. 8

b) Write short note on the determination of the density of active grains. 10

5. Write short note on (any two) : (8×2=16)

a) Ultrasonic machining

b) Water-jet machining
c) Abrasive-jet machining.

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M.E. (Mechanical – Design Engg.) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

(Paper – II) MACHINE DYNAMICS

Day and Date : Saturday, 23-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Que. No.1 from section I and Que. No.5 from section II
are compulsory.
2) Solve any two questions from section I and any two
questions from section II.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Assume additional data if necessary and state it clearly.

SECTION – I

1. Explain the terms – generalized coordinates, principle coordinates, normal modes

in context of multi degree of freedom vibrating system. 11

2. Derive equation of motion of vibratory system as shown in figure. Determine

natural frequency of vibration. K1 = 98 KN/m, m1 = 196 kg, K2 = 19.6 KN/m,
m2 = 49kg. 12

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3. Set up differential equation of motion for double pendulum having masses of
bobs and length of springs equal. Assuming small amplitudes determine the
natural frequencies and corresponding mode shapes. 12

4. Write short notes on (each 6 marks) : 12

a) Rayleigh’s method for natural frequency
b) Vibration isolators.

SECTION – II

5. What is jump phenomena ? 11

6. a) Explain torsional vibrations of circular shafts. 6

b) What is meant by non linear vibrations ? Explain with examples. 6

7. Find natural frequency of the following system. When 12

a) K =

b) m2 = 0 c) I = 0 d) k = 0

8. Write short notes on self excited and parametrically excited vibrations. 12

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M.E. (Manufacturing Mechanical) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

CNC AND ADAPTIVE CONTROL (Paper – II)

Day and Date : Saturday, 23-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Solve any two questions from each Section.

2) Figures to right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly.

SECTION – I

1. a) What is the purpose of feedback system in a CNC system ? Discuss the

different types of control loop systems in CNC. 10
b) Discuss the advanced features of a CNC system. 7

2. a) Discuss the functions of interpolators ? Explain in detail different types of

interpolation. 11
b) Explain the significance of automatic tool changer in a CNC system. 6

3. Write short note on (any three) : (3×6=18)

1) Types of CNC systems

2) Drives for CNC
3) CNC turret punch press

4) Optical encoders.

SECTION – II

4. a) Explain the part programming procedure in detail. 11

b) How will you verify a CNC program ? 6

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5. a) What is adaptive control ? Discuss the situation where it can be used ?
Explain with a suitable example. 10
b) Explain the Computer assisted part programming. 7

6. Write short note on (any three) : (3×6=18)

1) Maintenance and installation of a CNC system
2) Post Processors

3) Conversational and graphics based software

4) Role of CNC machine in CIM environment.

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M.E. Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Semester – I)

Examination, 2015
Paper – III : ADVANCED JOINING TECHNOLOGY

Day and Date : Monday, 25-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Solve any three questions from Q. 1 to Q. 4.

2) Q. 5 is compulsory.
3) Draw sketches, diagrams, flow charts, etc., wherever
necessary.
4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
5) Make suitable assumptions if required and state them clearly.

1. a) Write short note on DC Rectifier. 8

b) Explain Resistance welding with advantages, disadvantages and applications. 10

2. a) Explain different methods used for welding of Plastics. 10

b) Explain USW process with the help of neat sketch and applications. 8

3. a) Explain various heat treatments carried on welded component. 8

b) Explain EBW with it’s principle, advantages, disadvantages and applications. 10

4. a) What are the different welding defects ? Give their reasons and suggest the
remedies. 10
b) Explain in brief “Testing and Inspection of welded joints” ? 8

5. Write short note on (any four) : (4×4=16)

a) Adhesive bonding
b) Soldering
c) Stress relief methods in welded component
d) Solidification mechanism infusion of weldments
e) Brazing and Braze welding.

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M.E. (Mech-Manufacturing Engineering) (Semester – I)

Examination, 2015
MACHINE TOOL DESIGN (Elective – I)

Day and Date : Tuesday, 26-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Note : 1) Answer any two full questions in each Section.

2) Draw meaningful sketches wherever necessary in pencil
only.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain kinematics requirements of machine tools. 5

b) Explain in detail the criteria for the selection of operating capacity and design
parameters. 12

2. a) Explain the general requirements machine tool drives in detail. 8

b) Explain in detail the stepped and step-less drive. 10

3. a) Explain in detail the design criteria of slide-ways. 7

b) Derive an expression for deflection of spindle axis due to compliance of spindle
support. 10

SECTION – II

4. a) Explain design of beds. 8

b) State and explain various column sections with their application. Explain
design of columns. 10

5. What are Micro-feeding mechanisms ? Enlist the different Micro-feeding

mechanisms. Explain in detail any two Micro-feeding mechanisms. 17

6. a) Write a note on the CAD techniques used for machine tool design. 8
b) Explain machine tool conditioning procedure in details. 10

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M.E. (Mechanical – Design Engineering) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

Paper – III : SOLID MECHANICS

Day and Date : Monday, 25-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Solve any three questions from each Section.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume necessary suitable data, if required.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain the components of strain with usual notations. 3

b) Derive the equation of compatibility for plane stress problem in polar

co-ordinates. 8

2. a) State and explain the St. Venant’s principle. 3

b) Investigate what problem is solved by the stress function Ø where

⎡ 3 3 2⎤
Ø = A ⎢xy − xyh ⎥ for the region included by y = ± c and 0 ≤ x ≤ 1. 8
⎣ 4 ⎦

3. a) Derive the stresses induced in the rotating disc having central hole. 6
b) Derive the stresses induced in the thick cylinder subjected to the internal and
external pressure. 6

4 a) Explain the membrane analogy. 6

b) Derive the expression for torque and angle of twist of prismatic bar of elliptical
cross section. 6

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SECTION – II

5. a) State and explain the basic assumptions made in theory of contact stresses. 3
b) Derive the expression for area of contact and pressure distribution case of
contact between two spherical bodies subjected to compressive load. 8

6. a) Locate a shear centre for a structural cross section (as shown in fig.) of
uniform thickness of 5 mm. 8

b) Determine the static load rating of ball bearing based on Hertz contact
stresses. 4

7. a) Derive the expression for torsion and angle of twist in case of non circular
prismatic bar. 6
b) Find the membrane stresses in case of cylindrical vessel with conical bottom
end and filled with liquid. 6

8. Write a note on the following :

i) Torsion of rolled profiles 6
ii) Shell of uniform strength 5

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M.E. (Mechanical) (Manufacturing Engineering) (Semester – I)

Examination, 2015
Paper – V : MANUFACTURING PLANNING AND CONTROL (Elective – II)

Day and Date : Wednesday, 27-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions: 1) Solve any five question.

2) Neat diagrams must be drawn whenever necessary.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Assume suitable data if necessary.
5) Use of logarithmic tables, slide rules, Mollier charts,
electronic pocket calculator and steam table is allowed.

1. a) What is continuous production system ? Discuss production planning and

control for continuous production system. 7

b) Compare Make to stock production with Make to order production. 7

2. a) Explain the concept of cellular manufacturing. 7

b) Explain different layouts in FMS. 7

3. a) Explain the different methods of part classification in GT. 7

b) Discuss - task, cycle time, work station, predecessor task, task time, station

time, balance delay in line balance. 7

4. a) Explain any two manufacturing module of MRP-II. 8

b) Explain how the Queuing model is used for maximum utilisation of machine

tool. 6

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5. a) Discuss different ways of reducing scheduling problems. 7

b) State and explain the approaches which should be considered in order to

optimise the overall efficiency and effectiveness of FMS. 7

6. a) Discuss various steps to be followed to get quality planning. 7

b) Discuss relation between-cost and value, cost and quality. 7

7. Write short note on following.

a) Heuristic method for line balance. 7
b) State factors favouring overcapacity and under capacity. 7

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M.E. (Mechanical – Manufacturing Engg.) (Semester – II)

Examination, 2015
METAL FORMING PROCESSES (Paper – VI)

Day and Date : Thursday, 28-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Note : 1) Answer any five full questions.

2) Figures to right indicate full marks.
3) Make suitable assumptions, if required and state them
clearly.

1. A) Explain the Von Mises criteria for isotropic materials with assumptions. 7
B) Explain the properties of Hot forming with advantages and limitations. 7

2. A) State the upper bound theorem and explain the various terms associated with it. 7
B) What are velocity relationships along slip lines, derive that relationship. 7

3. A) What is cold forming ? Explain with suitable example. 7

B) Explain the classification of metal forming processes in detail. 7

4. A) Explain the Roll pass for billet rolling. 7

B) What is isothermal forging, explain its significance. 7

5. A) Write a note on Near Net shape manufacturing. 7

B) In detail explain the Hydrostatic Extrusion process. 7

6. A) How elastic deformation affects cold rolling processes ? 7

B) Explain the term barreling and bulging in connection with forging of non circular
shapes between two flat dies. 7
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M.E. (Mechanical-Manufacturing Engineering) (Semester – II)

Examination, 2015
FINITE ELEMENT METHODS (Paper – VII)

Day and Date : Saturday, 30-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Attempt any three questions from each Section.

2) Make suitable assumptions if necessary and state them
clearly.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain steps involved in finite element method. 6

b) Compare finite element method and exact solution. 6

2. a) Find the approximate solution of differential equation of cantilever beam

subjected to uniform axial load using weighted residual method. 6

b) Explain software used in FEM. 5

3. a) Using potential energy method to derive the element stiffness matrix and
element equation for a simple bar element. 6

b) Distinguish between Galerkin and Ritz method. 5

4. Write short note on (attempt any two) : 12

a) Collocation method.
b) Discritization of finite element problem.
c) Characteristics of shape function.

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SECTION – II

5. a) Using Lagrangian polynomial find shape function for two noded and three
noded bar element. Plot the variation of shape function. 6

b) Explain local, global and natural coordinate system. 6

6. a) Discuss in brief dynamic analysis in finite element method. 6

b) Describe 1-D, 2-D and 3-D elements. 5

7. a) Explain modeling procedure of drilling operations in manufacturing using finite

element method along with its application. 6
b) Explain different types of elements used in FEM and how to select them for
different applications. 5

8. Write short note on (attempt any two) : 12

a) Structural beam, plate and shell element.
b) Applications of FEM in axisymmetric field problems.
c) Formulation of isoparametric elements.

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M.E. (Mechanical) Design Engineering (Sem. – I) Examination, 2015

Paper – IV : DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS AND RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
Day and Date : Tuesday, 26-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : i) Solve any five questions.

ii) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

1. a) Discuss the problems encountered by researchers in our country. 7

b) Explain development of creativity. 7

2. a) What is research proposal ? Explain sponsoring agent’s requirements and

importance. 7
b) What is research design ? Explain research design process. 7
3. a) What is system simulation ? Explain its importance and various methods of
simulation. 7
b) List and explain the guidelines for designing experiments. 7
4. a) Explain group problem solving techniques for idea generation. 7
b) What is scope of optimization techniques in experiments ? Discuss various
methods. 7
5. a) Define report. Discuss importance of good report writing skills. Comment on
various elements of structure of report. 7
b) What is experiment ? What do you mean by factorial experiments, explain
with example. 7
6. a) Explain stages in model building. 7
b) Explain importance of oral presentation in research. 7

7. Write short notes on any two : 14

a) Field study for research
b) Numerical Simulation or physical simulation
c) Analysis of Co-variance (ANOCOVA)
d) Dissertation and thesis.
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M.E. (Mechanical) (Manufacturing Engineering) (Semester – II)

Examination, 2015
Elective – III : FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM (Paper – VIII)

Day and Date : Monday 1-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Solve any two questions from each Section.

2) Figures to right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly.

SECTION – I
1. a) What is FMS ? Give its significance in today’s manufacturing scenario. 9
b) Classify FMS and discuss the scope. 8
2. a) Discuss the significance of distributed numerical control in FMS. 9
b) Explain different configuration of FMS layout and discuss their significance. 8
3. Write short notes on (any three) : (3×6=18)
1) FMS Vc FMC
2) FMS software
3) FMS layout
4) Benefits and limitations of FMS.

SECTION – II
4. a) Justify economic considerations of FMS. 9
b) Discuss palletising in FMS. 8
5. a) What are various measures used to assess the performance of storage system ? 9
b) Explain the ASRS. 8
6. Write short notes on (any three) : (3×6=18)
1) Simulation of FMS.
2) Tool monitoring of FMS.
3) Tool specification in FMS.
4) ATC.

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M.E. (Mech. Manufacturing Engg.) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – IX : QUALITY CONTROL AND RELIABILITY (Elective – IV)

Day and Date : Wednesday, 3-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Attempt any three questions from each Section.

2) Make suitable assumptions if necessary and state them clearly.

SECTION – I

1. a) Enumerate the quality documents and systems needed in T.Q.M. 6

b) Explain briefly about optimum quality with neat sketch. 6

2. a) Describe briefly about Deming’s fourteen points for managements. 6

b) What do you know about Juran’s Trilogy and developing a habit of quality ? 6

3. a) What is innovations how it is differ from KAIZEN’S explain it with at least one
example. 6
b) Describe briefly Crosby’s the fourteen steps of quality improvement. 6

4. Write a short note on any 2 :

a) KAIZEN and Deming.
b) Crosby’s quality vaccine.
c) T.Q.M. objectives. 12

SECTION – II

5. a) Define control charts and write formula for central line and upper and lower
control limit of various types of charts. 6
b) Describe in briefly about process capabilities and tolerance. 4

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6. a) What do you understand by frequency distribution ? What are the common

probability distributions and their applications in S.Q.C ? 6
b) What are the statistical quality control tools are available ? 4

7. a) Explain the following terms clearly bring out difference between them
Q.C.-Q.A.-T.Q.C.-T.Q.M 8
b) Explain the function of reliability analyst in an organization. 4

8. Write short note on any two :

a) Reliability of single and multi component system.
b) Quality Functions Development (QFD).
c) Taguchi’s recommended design techniques. 12

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M.E. (Civil Structures) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

Paper – II : MECHANICS OF STRUCTURES

Day and Date : Saturday, 23-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

N.B. : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicates full mark.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly.

SECTION – I

1. Draw ILD for BM at C and shear force at C of continuous beam as shown in Fig. 1. 12

Fig. 1
OR
1. Draw ILD for RA, MA and MB of frame as shown in Fig. 2. 12

Fig. 2

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2. A semicircular beam curved in plan is supported on 3 columns as shown in

Fig. 3. Draw SFD, BMD and TMD if beam is subjected to udl of ‘w’ throughout its
circumference. 12

Fig. 3

3. Draw SFD, BMD and pressure diagram for the following infinite beam on elastic
foundation refer Fig. 4. 11

Fig. 4
SECTION – II
4. A propped cantilever beam-column is subjected to an anticlockwise moment
‘Mo’ at its propped end and an axial compressive force ‘P’ at both ends. Derive
expression for slope at the propped end and the fixed end moment at other end. 12

5. Draw BMD of continuous beam as shown in Fig. 5 by stiffness method. 12

Fig. 5
OR
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5. Draw BMD of portal frame as shown in Fig. 6 by stiffness method. 12

Fig. 6

6. Find forces in all members of a pin jointed truss as shown in Fig. 7 by using
member oriented stiffness method. 11
Axial rigidity (AE) and length (l) for all members are tabulated below

Fig. 7

Member AE (MN) l (cm)

AD, CD 300 300

BD 259.8 259.8

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M.E. (Mech.) Design Eng. (Sem. – I) Examination, 2015

Paper – V : SYNTHESIS AND ANALYSIS OF MECHANISMS AND
MACHINES (Elective – I)

Day and Date : Wednesday, 27-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Answer any three questions from each Sections.

2) Figures to the right indicates full marks.
3) Assume necessary data if required.
4) Use of calculator is permitted.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain Kutzbach and Grubbler crifsion. 4

1
b) A 4-bar linkage is to generate the function y = over the interval 1 ≤ x ≤ 2 .
x
The ranges of variation are to be Δφ = 90 and Δψ = 90 with three accuracy

point
having Chebychew spacing. 8

2. a) Explain mechanical error is four bar linkages. 5

b) Derive Frudensteins equation. 7

3. a) Explain Crank and follower synthesis of five accuracy point. 5

b) Explain Robert-Chebychev theorem. 6

4. Write notes on the following : 11

a) Kinematic pairs
b) 4-bar linkage synthesis for five prescribed positions of a link.

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SECTION – II

5. a) Explain the symmetrical coupler curve. 6

b) Explain algebraic method of synthesis using complex number. 6

6. a) Explain two position synthesis of four bar mechanism. 6

b) Discuss the analysis of spatial linkages by matrix method. 6

7. a) Explain Eulerian rotation transformation and Eulerian angle for spatial

mechanism. 5
b) Derive the Equation of coupler curve for a four bar linkage by Samueal Robert
method. 6

8. Write notes on the followings : 11

a) Dynamic analysis of mechanism.
b) Return circle.

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M.E. (Electronics) (Semester – II) (Old) Examination, 2015

EMBEDDED SYSTEM DESIGN (Paper – VII)
Day and Date : Saturday, 30-5-2015 Max. Marks : 100
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

N.B. : i) All questions are compulsory.

ii) Figures to right indicate full marks.
iii) Assume suitable data if necessary.

SECTION – I

1. Attempt any two : 16

a) Explain CPU register of PIC – 16F877.
b) What is PWM mode ? Explain its applications.
c) Explain addressing modes of PIC-16F877.

2. a) List CPU code features and peripheral features of 16F877. 8

b) Explain AD module with its associated registers. 8

3. a) Explain compare/capture mode with its applications. 9

b) Explain in detail I2C bus in PIC microcontroller. 9

SECTION – II

4. a) Explain Round-Robin with interrupts architecture. 8

b) Explain rules for interrupt routines in RTOS. 8

5. a) Explain selection of a particular embedded software architecture. 8

b) Explain the use of queues, mail boxes and pipes for data sharing. 8

6. Attempt any three : 18

a) Linker for embedded software
b) Debugging techniques
c) Host and Target machines
d) Semaphores and shared data.
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M.E. (Electronics) Semester – II (Old) Examination, 2015

Paper – VIII : ADVANCED PROCESS CONTROLLER

Day and Date : Monday, 1-6-2015 Max. Marks :100

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

SECTION – I
1. Answer any two : (8×2=16)

a) Explain process reaction curve method and write its advantages.

b) What is feed forward control ? Develop feed forward control design for any
process control system.

c) Explain parallel structure of system.

2. Answer any two : (8×2=16)

a) Explain effect of digital control on stability, tuning and performance of feedback

control system.

b) What do you mean by degree of freedom (D-O-F) in process control and

explain ?

c) What is mathematical modeling ? Explain following steps of modelling

procedure : i) Defining goal and ii) Preparing information.

3. Answer any three : (6×3=18)

a) Explain cascaded control design criteria.

b) Ziegler-Nichols method.

c) Empirical model building procedure.

d) Explain the dynamic behaviour of first order system.

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SECTION – II
4. Answer any two : (8×2=16)

a) Where and why are internal model control is used ? How are they used ?

b) What is Shewhart Chart ? Where and how it is used ?

c) Explain different binary logic diagrams used for process operations in PLC.

5. Answer any two : (8×2=16)

a) Explain ladder diagram development with respect to particular application of

PLC.

b) Explain the Dynamic Matrix Control (DMC) approach for single variable control.
What are implementation issues ?

c) Explain relative gain array with a neat diagram and write its advantages.

6. Write short notes on any three of the following : (6×3=18)

a) Communication networking using PLC

b) Multi Loop Control
c) Automatic Processes Control (APC)
d) Smith predictor.

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M.E. (Electronics Engineering) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

MOBILE COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING (Paper – IX)
(Elective – II) (Old)

Day and Date : Wednesday, 3-6-2015 Max. Marks : 100

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

N. B. : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain Fresnel zone geometry and all possible knife edge diffraction geometry. 9
b) If a 1 mw transmitter at 6 GHz is fed into transmitting horn antenna then the
line of sight transmission link limits the separation of transmitter and receiver
at about 40 km. The transmitting and receiving antenna has effective area of
4.6 cm × 3.5 cm.
i) Calculate the free space path loss.
ii) Find the received signal power at these distance.
iii) Calculate the rms voltage induced across these terminals by the
transmitted signal, if the receiving antenna terminals are matched to a
50 Ω impedance. 9

2. a) Compute the rms delay spread for the following power delay profile. 8

i) Calculate the rms delay spread for the given figure.

ii) If BPSK modulation is used what is the maximum bit rate that can be sent
through the channel without needing an equalizer.
b) Explain methods of determining the small scale fading effects. 8

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3. Answer any two : 16
a) Determine the equation showing the relationship between bandwidth and
received power of multipath channel.
b) Derive and explain the free space propagation model to determine the received
power at a distance ‘d’ and relate this power to electric field.
c) Explain basic modulation techniques used for mobile communication.

SECTION – II

4. a) Explain signal processing in GSM in detail. 8

b) Explain following space diversity : 8
i) Selection diversity
ii) Scanning diversity.

5. a) Explain GSM architecture. Discuss various interfaces used in GSM. 9

b) Explain the features of TDMA. 9
A normal GSM has 3 start bits and 3 stop bits, 26 training bits for allowing
adaptive equalization, 8.25 guard bits and 2 bursts of 58 bits of encrypted
data which is transmitted at 270.833 kbps in the channel. Find
i) Number of overhead bits per frame
ii) Total number of bits/frame
iii) Frame rate
iv) Time duration of slot.

6. Answer any two : 16

a) With block diagram explain PAC system architecture and its frame structure.
b) Write a note on North American TDMA.
c) Why pulse shaping is required ? Explain pulse shaping techniques used in
mobile communication.

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M.E. (Electronics) (Semester – II) (Old) Examination, 2015

DISTRIBUTED DATABASE SYSTEM (Elective – II) (Paper – IX)

Day and Date : Wednesday, 3-6-2015 Total Marks : 100

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary.

SECTION – I

1. Solve following :

A) Explain in detail types of data fragmentation. 10

B) Explain distributed database access primitives. 8
OR

How to design vertical fragmentation for distributed database systems ? 8

2. Solve following :
A) Explain distributed grouping and aggregate functions. 10

B) Explain integrity constraints in distributed databases. 6

3. Solve following :
A) Explain equivalence rules for transformation of relational expressions. 10

B) Explain mixed fragmentation. 6

OR
Explain 2PC with failure analysis. 6

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SECTION – II

4. Solve following :
A) Explain commitment protocols and network partitions. 10
B) Explain catalog management in distributed databases. 8
OR
Explain object identifier management in catalog. 8

5. Solve following :
A) Explain special query optimization in MULTIBASE. 10
B) Explain checkpoints and cold restart. 6

6. Solve following :
A) Explain reliability and concurrency control. 10
B) Explain object naming and catalog management with site autonomy. 6
OR

Explain adaptex. 6

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M.E. (Electronics Engineering) (Sem. – II) (Old) Examination, 2015

Paper – X : BROADBAND COMMUNICATION (Elective – III)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Max. Marks : 100

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

2) Assume suitable data if necessary.

SECTION – I

1. Solve any two : (2×8=16)

1) What is connectionless and connection oriented data transfer ? Compare
between packet and circuit switching. Which different control signaling methods
are adopted by circuit networks ?
2) Draw and explain ISDN architecture in detail. Discuss addressing structure
related to ISDN.
3) Explain error and flow control policy adopted in X. 25 packet communication.

2. Solve any two : (2×8=16)

1) Explain in detail different traffic parameters arrival rate, blocking holding time,
blocking traffice and offered traffic.
2) Discuss in detail video traffic characterization.
3) What is multi-framing in case of ISDN ? Discuss is multi-framing in detail.

3. Solve any two : (2×9=18)

1) Explain the concept of rate adaption and multiplexing in case of ISDN.
2) Draw and explain LAPD frame formates.
3) Draw and explain various access configurations in case of ISDN.

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SECTION – II

4. Solve any two : (2×8=16)

1) What is synchronous and asynchronous multiplexing ? Compare synchronous
and asynchronous multiplexing. Explain VCC, VPC, VPI and VCI related to
ATM.
2) Explain various broadband services.
3) Draw and explain B-ISDN protocol reference model and explain.

5. Solve any two : (2×8=16)

1) Draw and explain SONET frame structure used for communication.
2) Which service categories are supported in ATM ? Discuss AAL-1 protocol in
detail.
3) Explain generic flow control and cell delineation in case of ATM.

6. Solve any two : (2×9=18)

1) What is end to end traffic and deterministic and stochastic bounds in ATM ?
Discuss ATM congestion control method.
2) Draw and explain ATM switch element. How ATM cell is processed in ATM
switches ?
3) Draw UNI and NNI ATM cell format and explain each field.

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II Semester M.E. (Electronics) (Old) Examination, 2015

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (Paper – X) (Elective – III)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Max. Marks : 100

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

1. Solve any four : (5×4=20)

a) Explain module level concepts.
b) Define software. Justify your answer on software is developed/engineered, it
is not manufactured in classical sense.
c) List prescriptive process models. Explain any one with strengths and
weakness.
d) What characteristics of incremental model make them amenable to modern
software projects ?
e) List formal techniques available for assessing software process.

2. Solve the following : (3×10=30)

a) What are software myths ? Explain in detail.
b) Explain capability Maturity Model (CMM)
c) Explain Rational Unified process’s phases and workflow.
OR
c) Define RISK. Explain RISK planning.

3. Solve any four : (5×4=20)

a) Discuss objectives of software testing.
b) Discuss objectives of software quality assurance.
c) Draw DFD for “Safe Home” security function.
d) Draw sequence diagram for login to gmail system.
e) Write a note on CASE.
4. Solve the following : (3×10=30)
a) Understand ATM withdrawal transaction. Draw sequence diagram for the same.
b) Discuss taxanomy of CASE tools.
c) Define software testing. Explain levels of testing in detail.
OR
c) Discuss manual testing and automatic testing.
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M.E. (Electronics Engineering) (Semester – II) (Old) Examination, 2015

Paper – VI : ADVANCED COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
Day and Date : Saturday, 6-6-2015 Max. Marks : 100
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.
2) Figures to the right indicates full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary.

SECTION – I
1. a) Explain basic pipeline scheduling and loop unrolling. 8
b) Explain data, name and control dependencies. 10
OR
c) Explain dynamic scheduling with scoreboard. 10
2. a) What are problems in implementing pipelines ? 8
b) How to reduce pipeline branch penalties ? 8
3. a) Explain types of exceptions and requirements. 10
b) Discuss first three cycles of DLX instructions. 6
OR
c) Explain different ways to classify instruction set. 6

SECTION – II
4. a) Discuss how to enhance vector performance. 10
b) Explain effectiveness of compiler vectorization. 8
OR
c) Explain vector length control. 8
5. a) Explain spin lock with exponential back off. 8
b) Explain relaxed models for memory consistency. 8
6. a) Explain multiprocessor cache coherence. 8
b) Explain directory protocol. 8
OR
c) Explain implementation of locks using coherence. 8
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M.E. (Computer Science and Engineering) (Semester – II) (Old)

Examination, 2015
ADVANCED DATABASE DESIGN (Paper – VII)

Day and Date : Saturday, 30-5-2015 Total Marks : 100

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Question 1 and 5 are compulsory.

2) Attempt any two questions from Question 2 to 4 from
Section – I.
3) Attempt any two questions from question 6 to 8 from
Section – II.
4) Figures to the right indicate marks to a question.
5) Assume suitable data wherever necessary.

SECTION – I

1. a) Discuss in detail various design strategies and fragment allocation strategies

in distributed database. 15
b) Explain reference architecture for distributed database. 5

2. a) Explain how query processing strategy is selected. 8

b) Explain canonical expression of a fragment query with example. 7

3. a) Explain reference model of distributed transaction recovery. 8

b) Explain basic timestamp Mechanism w.r.t. concurrency control. 7

4. a) Explain cold checkpoints and cold restart in distributed database. 8

b) How the catalogs are allocated in distributed database ? 7
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SECTION – II

5. a) Draw and describe architecture of a multimedia database management system. 10

b) Draw and describe mobile database system architecture. 10

6. a) Explain deep and shallow equality with suitable example. 8

b) What do you mean by structured data types ? What kind of operations

should be provided for structured data types ? 7

7. a) What are the benefits of XML ? 5

b) What is SOAP and how it is important ? 5

c) Give the guidelines for designing web interface. 5

8. a) What are the design issues in object database management systems ? 8

b) Explain R-tree with example. 7

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M.E. (Computer Sci. & Engg.) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – VIII : ADVANCED COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE (OLD)

Day and Date : Monday, 1-6-2015 Total Marks : 100

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Q. No. 4 and Q. No. 8 are compulsory. Answer any two

questions from Q. No. 1 to Q. No. 3 and any two from
Q. No. 5 to Q. No. 7.
2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume data if necessary.

SECTION – I

1. A) Distinguish between true and artificial data dependency. What is the resolution
method used to get over true data dependency ? 8
B) What are the main steps followed, while creating a process ? 8

2. A) Discuss the different phases involved in evolution of ILP processors. 8

B) Compare between VLIM and superscalar processor. 8

3. A) Discuss the key aspects of general layout of pipeline. 8

B) What is the difference in thread and process ? State applications of thread
and process separately. Why thread is known as a light weight process ?
Draw and explain the cycle of scheduling of process. 8

4. Write notes on any two : 18

a) Concurrent and parallel programming language.
b) Bypassing of data in pipeline.
c) Flynn’s classification scheme.

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SECTION – II

5. A) With a layout, explain briefly specific tasks of superscalar processor. 8

B) Why shelving is necessary in superscalar processor ? 8

6. A) Draw 6-stage CISC pipeline. Show what stages are used for executing. 8
i) Reg-reg instruction
ii) Load instruction.
B) What is master pipeline ? What are its advantages and disadvantages ? 8

7. A) Explain basic principle of VLIW. 8

B) Explain ROB used in superscalar architecture. 8

8. Write notes on any two : 18

a) Preserving sequential consistency

b) Micro architecture of power PC 620
c) Micro architecture of R10000.
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M.E. – Mech. (Design Engineering) Semester – I Examination, 2015

Paper – V INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATION (Elective – I)

Day and Date : Wednesday, 27-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Solve any three questions from each section.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary.
4) Assume additional suitable data if necessary and state it
clearly.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain basic auxiliary functional elements of a measurement system. 7

b) Explain general procedure of calibration. 5

2. a) Describe types of dynamic inputs with examples. 6

b) Explain accuracy, precision and resolution parameters of static performance. 6

3. a) Derive expression for output voltage of Wheatstone bridge network. Explain

temperature compensation. 7
b) Explain Piezo-electric transducer. 4

4. a) Explain absorption type dynamometer. 6

b) Write a note on pneumatic load cell. 5

SECTION – II

5. a) Explain LVDT type and capacitance type pressure transducer. 7

b) Explain total radiation pyrometer with neat sketch. 5
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6. a) Describe Pitot tube. Give its advantages and disadvantages. 5

b) Explain principle of working of thermocouple. What are advantages and

limitations of thermocouples. 6

7. a) Explain system analysis by harmonic testing. 5

b) Describe wear behavior monitoring. 6

8. Write short notes on any four of the following : 12

a) Frequency analysis.

b) Thermistors.

c) Data acquisition system.

d) Sound level meter.

e) Importance of computers in instrumentation system.

f) Time compression analyser.

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M.E. (Computer Science and Engineering) (Semester – II)

Examination, 2015
Elective : III : WEB TECHNOLOGY (Old) (Paper – IX)

Day and Date : Wednesday, 3-6-2015 Total Marks : 100

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Questions 1 and 8 are compulsory.

2) Solve any five questions from each Section.
Each question carries eight marks.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I

1. Design a HTML login page for the student to login into Solapur University’s
online examination portal. Use proper validation and security. 10

2. Explain various XML schema data types used. 8

3. Explain 8 CSS text properties. 8

4. What is function ? Explain how parameters are passed in Java script. 8

5. Explain Apache web server and its components. 8

6. Write a program to show content of cookie. 8

7. Write note on secure server, server features and DHTML. 8

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SECTION – II

8. Write a servlet program to display the waiting list status, given the PNR number
of train. Create a JSP to display the information at the client end. 10

9. Explain servlet life cycle and methods. 8

10. List and explain server side risks with examples. 8

11. Describe various security issues of web servers. 8

12. Write short note on Mashup and Wiki. 8

13. List methods in JSP request and response objects. 8

14. State and explain the JSP elements in detail. 8

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No.

M.E. (Computer Science & Engineering) (Semester – II) (Old)

Examination, 2015
Elective – IV : NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING (Paper – X)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Total Marks : 100

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data where necessary.

SECTION – I

1. Answer briefly : 18

a) Mention the steps in creating a Paradigm table.

b) How is a Karaka Chart drawn ?

c) What are Parsargs ? Give examples.

d) Translate the sentence in an Indian language and perform morphological

analysis - ‘I need a strong comb to comb my hair’.

e) Generate a Word form table.

f) What are the goals of natural Language processing ?

2. Attempt any two : 16

a) What are Karaka relations ? Explain the concerned structures.

b) Illustrate the working of Anusaraka system.

c) Give the steps involved in Morphological analysis using a sorted reverse

suffix table.
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3. Attempt any two : 16

a) What are the phases involved in the analysis of sentences using the Panninian
approach ? Give illustrations of each.
b) Illustrate the formation of Kriya-Rupa charts.
c) Illustrate Word forms in Panninian Theory.

SECTION – II

4. Answer briefly : 18
a) What are the problems with respect to machine translation ?
b) Illustrate the use of TAM labels.
c) Compare TAG and TSG.
d) Give the language bridges in Hindi.
e) List the components of the Anusaraka System.
f) What are the features of Dakshin hindi ?

5. Attempt any two : 16

a) Illustrate the formation of Kriya Rupa charts.
b) State the basic levels in GB. How do they co-relate with each other ?
c) Compare GB with PG.

6. Attempt any two : 16

a) State and explain the basic properties of LFG.
b) Compare GB and LFG. Under what situations are each of them used ?
c) Draw a neat block diagram of a Anusaraka language accessor. Explain its
components.

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No.

M.E. (CSE) (Semester – II) (Old) Examination, 2015

COMPUTER NETWORK ADMINISTRATION (Paper – VI)

Day and Date : Saturday, 6-6-2015 Total Marks : 100

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) From Section – I write answer to any two questions out of

Q. 1 to Q. 3 and Q. 4 is compulsory.
2) From Section – II write answer to any two questions out of
Q. 5 to Q. 7 and Q. 8 is compulsory.
3) Assume suitable data if needed.
4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I

1. a) What is the goal of network management ? Describe the functions of network

management. 8
b) With neat diagram Internet Fabric Model. 8

2. a) What are the network management standards ? List the salient points of each
standard. 8
b) What is ASN.1 ? Explain in detail terminology, symbols, keywords and data
type conventions of ASN.1. 8

3. a) With neat diagram explain in detail SNMP network management architecture. 8

b) With neat diagram explain MIB Module Structure, Internet MIB-II group. 8

4. Write short note on any three : 18

a) Basic communication architecture for communication between end systems
via an intermediate system.
b) TLV encoding structure.
c) Two-tier organization model of SNMP management.
d) System group of Internet standard MIB.

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SECTION – II

5. a) What is SNMP community ? Draw the diagram for SNMP community profile
and access policy and explain how communication takes place. 8
b) With suitable timeline diagram explain Get-Request Operation and
Get-Next-Request SNMP operations for a System Group. 8

6. a) Write a case study on Internet Traffic using RMON. 8

b) What is the relationship between Control and Data Tables of RMON1 MIB. 8

7. a) Describe the usage of the basic tools for network status-monitoring, network
traffic-monitoring, network route-monitoring. 8
b) What are the functional requirements for designing NMS server for a large
telecom/enterprise network ? Draw a diagram depicting a typical architecture
of an NMS server. 8

8. Write short note on any three : 18

a) Encapsulated SNMP Message.
b) Major changes in SNMPv2.
c) RMON1 Groups and Functions.
d) The protocol analyzer.

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No.

M.E. Mechanical (Design Engineering) (Part – I) (Semester – I)

Examination, 2015
Elective – I : MECHANICAL SYSTEM DESIGN

Day and Date : Wednesday, 27-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Qu. 1 and Qu. 5 are compulsory.

2) Solve any two questions from the remaining questions
in Section – I and Section – II.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Use of Non-Programmable calculator is allowed.
5) Assume suitable data if necessary.

SECTION – I
1. Solve any four : (5×4=20)
a) What is the role of engineer in mechanical system design ?
b) Explain need statement and nature of engineering problem.
c) Explain design process approach and state theory approach.
d) Discuss different types of models, used commonly for mechanical system
design. Illustrate your answer suitably.
e) Briefly explain network flow problems with suitable example.

2. Following data is given for a rope pulley transmitting 24 KW : Diameter of pulley

40 mm; speed = 110 rpm; Angle of groove = 45°, Angle of lap on smaller
pulley = 160°, coefficient of friction = 0.28; Number of ropes = 10; Mass in Kg/m
length of ropes = 53C2 and working tension is limited to 122C2 KN, where C is
the girth of rope in meter. Determine initial tension and diameter of rope. 8

3. Explain a case study of compound bar system model. 7

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4. A truck delivers concrete from the ready mix plant to the construction site. The
network in fig. IV represents the available routes between the plant and the site.
The distance from node to node is given along the route line in km. What is the
best route from plant to site. 7

SECTION – II
5. Solve any four : (5×4=20)
a) Explain goal, objective and criteria in the technique of optimization concept.
b) Explain planning horizon with suitable example.
c) Explain the model with two decision variable with no constraint.
d) Explain what is meant by EMV and utility value.
e) List different advantages and disadvantages of simulation process.

6. a) Find the present value of Rs. 10,000 due in 5 years at 8% interest

compounded semi annually. 4
b) Find the amount of annuity for Rs. 200 payable monthly for 10 years at 8%. 4

7. A 10 mm cable is to be laid in atmosphere of 20°C, (h0 = 8.5 W/m2K). The

surface temperature of the cable is likely to be 65°C due to heat generated within.
Discuss the effect of insulating the cable with rubber having K = 0.155 W/mK. 7

8. A speaks truth in 75% cases and B in 80% cases. In what percent of cases are
they likely to contradict each other in narrating the same incident. 7

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M.E. (Mech. – Design) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – VI : ADVANCED DESIGN ENGINEERING

Day and Date : Thursday, 28-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions: 1) Solve any three questions from each Section.

2) Figures to the right indicates full marks.
3) Assume necessary data, if required.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain SVAJ diagram for cycloidal com. 5

b) Synthesize a double dwell 3 – 4 – 5 cam for following data. 6

Dwell at zero displacement for 90°
Rise of 25 mm in 90°
Dwell at 25 mm for 90°
Fall by 25 mm for 90°
Cam velocity is 2 π rad/sec.

2. a) What is friction ? List various theories of friction and explain any one theory
in detail. 5
b) Derive from basic principles the two dimensional Reynolds equation for
hydrodynamic lubrication. 6

3. a) The following data is given for a 360° hydrodynamic bearing. 8

Radial load = 3.2 KN
Journal diameter = 50 mm
Bearing length = 50 mm
Journal speed = 1490 rpm
Radial clearance = 50 microns
Viscosity of lubricant = 25 Cp
Density of lubricant = 860 kg/m3
Sp. heat of lubricant = 1.76 kj/kg °c
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Assuming that the total heat generated in the bearing is carried by the total oil
flow in the bearing. Calculate
i) the minimum oil film thickness
ii) the coefficient of friction
iii) power lost in friction
iv) the total flow rate of lubricant in lit/min. Dimensionless parameters for full
journal bearings.

l
d
h0
c E S ( rc) f Q Qs
[Link].l Q
1 0.4 0.6 0.121 3.22 4.33 0.68

b) State the advantages and limitations of hydrostatic bearings. What are the
applications of hydrostatic bearings ? 4

4. a) A vertical shaft carrying 0.5 MN load on step bearing support having 600 mm
diameter with a recess of 400 mm diameter. Viscosity of oil film - 50 Cp, film
thickness – 0.2 mm. Calculate supply pressure with quantity. What is power
loss if rpm-600 ? 8

b) What is wear ? Explain different types of major wear. 4

SECTION – II

F(t )
5. a) Derive the expression Z ( t ) = 7
R(t )
b) In a life test on a sample of 10 bulbs it is found that they fail at the following
test hours. Determine MTTF at bulbs.
Failure hours : 802, 852, 901, 940, 993, 1060, 1105, 1137, 1182, 1202. 4
6. a) Explain the methods of reducing thermal stresses. 6
b) Write a note on form constraints and contiguity constraints. 5
7. a) What are major principles in the design of casting ? 6
b) Explain the following terms used in reliability analysis. 6
i) Reliability ii) Failure density iii) Hazard rate
8. Write short note on any three of the following. 12
1) Bath tub curve
2) Design for manufacturing and assembly
3) Weibull distribution
4) Elastohydrodynamic bearings.
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M.E. (Mech. Design Engg.) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS (Paper – VII)
Day and Date : Saturday, 30-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Attempt any three questions from each Section.

2) Make suitable assumptions if necessary and state them
clearly.
3) Figure to right indicate full marks.
4) Use of non programmable calculator is allowed.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain the procedure involved in finite element analysis. 5

b) Explain weighted residual approach applied to finite element analysis. 6

2. a) Explain principal of minimum potential energy approach. 6

b) Compare finite element method and exact solution. 5

3. Using finite element method calculate the nodal displacement and stresses of
given bar as shown figure – I. 12

P = 10 kN, A1 = 20 mm2; A2 = 10 mm2; A3 = 40 mm2; E = 200 Gpa.

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4. Write short note on (attempt any two) : 12

a) Characteristics of shape function
b) Advantages of variational formulation
c) Galerkin method.

SECTION – II

5. a) Explain higher order elements and lower order elements. 6

b) Explain Mesh design and Mesh refinement. 5

6. a) Explain convergence requirement of Isoparametric elements. 6

b) Explain plane stress, plain strain and axis symmetric elements. 5

7. An axial load P = 300 kN is applied at 20°C to the rod as shown in figure – II. The
temperature is raised to 60°C. 12
a) Assemble the stiffness matrix (K) and Load Vector (F).
b) Determine nodal displacement and element stresses.

E1 = 70 × 109 N/m2 ; E2 = 200 × 109 N/m2

A1 = 900 mm2; A2 = 1200 mm2
α 1 = 23 × 10–6 per°C; α 1 = 11.7 × 10–6 per°C.

8. Write short note on (attempt any two) : 12

a) Structural beam, plate and shell element
b) Applications of FEM in axis-symmetric field problems
c) Fatigue analysis.

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M.E. (Mechanical – Design Engineering) (Semester – II)

Examination, 2015
Paper – VIII : EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS

Day and Date : Monday, 1-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Answer any three questions from each Section.

2) Make necessary assumptions, if required and
mention it clearly.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Use of non programmable calculator is allowed.

SECTION – I
1. a) The following readings of strain were obtained on a specimen mounted with
delta rosette for E = 200 GPa, μ = 0.285. Ca = – 845 μ m/m, Cb = 1220 μ m/m,
Cc = 710 μ m/m. Determine principal strains, Principal strain directions,
principal stresses and maximum shear stress. 8
b) Discuss commonly used strain gauge grid materials. 4

2. a) Explain birefringent coating. 5

b) Discuss use of strain gauge for measurement of pressure and vibration. 6

3. a) Discuss advantages and limitations of various ESA techniques. 5

b) Derive the expression for output voltage of two arm sensitive Wheatstone
bridge for
I) Two strains equal in magnitude and opposite in nature.
II) Two strains equal in magnitude and same in nature. 6

4. a) Derive expression to calculate the error due to cross sensitivity. 6

b) Discuss temperature compensation in Wheatstone bridge. 6

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SECTION – II
5. a) Derive expression for light intensity observed through analyser when
stressed model is kept in plane polariscope. 8
b) Distinguish between monochromatic light and white light. 4

6. a) Derive stress optic law. 5

b) Discuss oblique incidence method. 6

7. a) Discuss Moire Fringe method. 6

b) A loaded two diamensional photoelastic model of 6 mm thickness is observed
in circular polariscope. The isochromatic fringe pattern revealed that the point
of interest lies between 4th and 5th order fringe. On rotation of analyser through
30°, the 4th order fringe passed through the point of interest. Calculate the
fractional fringe order and maximum shear stress if material fringe value
is 14.5 N/mm. 6

8. a) Derive the relation for calibration of photoelastic material by using disc

under diametral compression. 6
b) Discuss holographic set up. 5

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M.E. (Mechanical – Design Engineering) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – IX : INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT DESIGN

Day and Date : Wednesday, 3-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : i) Attempt any five questions from the following.

ii) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
iii) Support the answers by neat sketches wherever
necessary.

1. a) Explain the importance of industrial design. 7

b) Explain maintainability considerations in product design. 7

2. a) Discuss the ergonomic aspect of design of machine tools. 7

b) Write a note on manufacturing aspects of industrial designs. 7

3. a) Discuss effect of colour with reference to ergonomics of consumer products. 7

b) Explain standard and legal requirements of a consumer product. 7

4. a) Explain the concept of style and environment with reference to aesthetics. 7

b) Explain influence of line and form with reference to aesthetics of a product. 7

5. a) Explain value analysis and cost reduction. 7

b) Write a note on ‘Standardization’. 7

6. a) Explain use of creativity in product design. 7

b) Write a note on selection of material. 7

7. a) Write a note on components of style. 7

b) Write a note on prototype designs. 7

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M.E. (Mechanical) (Design Engineering) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – X : INDUSTRIAL TRIBOLOGY (Elective – II)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Question 1 and Question 5 are compulsory. Solve any two

questions each from Sec. I and Sec. II out of remaining.
2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume necessary data, if required.

SECTION – I

1. a) What are the applications of Journal Bearing ? Explain with sketch different
positions of a journal inside the bearing as it starts from rest and attains full
speed. 8
b) Write a note on Petroff’s equation. 5

2. a) Explain Thrust oil bearings. 5

b) Derive the Reynolds equation for two dimensional flow in hydrodynamic bearings. 6

3. a) Explain pressure development mechanism in hydrodynamic bearings. 6

b) What is significance of Sommerfield number ? 5

4. Write a short note on :

a) Discuss the tribological properties of materials and lubricants. 4
b) Describe the mechanism of adhesive wear. 4

c) Discuss the factors that affect the boundary friction. 3

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SECTION – II

5. a) Derive an equation for the load carrying capacity of a squeeze film under a
circular plate approaching a flat surface. 8

b) Explain the tilting pad bearing and porous bearing. 5

6. a) Explain the pressure-viscosity in terms of Reynolds equation. 6

b) Explain the elasto hydrodynamic lubrication. 5

7. a) Discuss the tyre road contacts and explain skidding while 6

i) Travelling along a straight line
ii) Taking turn.
b) Explain Tribological aspects of metal rolling. 5

8. Write short notes on :

a) Piston pin lubrication. 3
b) Squeeze film lubrication. 4

c) Air lubricated hydrostatic and hydrodynamic bearings. 4

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M.E. (Mechanical Design Engineering) (Semester – II)

Examination, 2015
ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS (Elective – II) (Paper – X)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m

Instructions : 1) Attempt any two questions from each Section.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Use of Scientific calculator is allowed.
4) Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly.

SECTION – I

1. a) Enlist stress intensity factor for different problem geometries. 7

b) Determine the critical energy release rate of a DCB specimen loaded in a
tensile testing machine. The thickness of the DCB specimen is 30 mm depth
of each cantilever 12 mm and crack length 50 mm. It is made of hardened
steel with the modulus of 207 GPa and crack is about to propagate at 15405 N
pulling load. 10

2. a) What are the mechanisms of fracture ? Explain any two with neat sketches. 7
b) A steel plate with yield stress 350 MPa of width 80 mm and thickness 5 mm
has centre crack 2a = 40 mm length. If the far field stress is 150 MPa
determine the SIF and length of effective crack using Irwin’s correction. 10

3. Write short note on following (any three) : 18

i) Resistance curve
ii) Irwin’s Fracture criterion
iii) Compliance method for evaluating fracture toughness
iv) Crack closure.

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SECTION – II

4. a) What is difference between safe design and damage tolerance design

methodology to predict crack growth life. 7
b) A large centre-cracked plate containing an initial crack of length 2a0 = 10 mm
is subjected to constant amplitude cyclic tensile stress ranging between a
minimum value of 100 MPa and maximum value of 180 MPa. Assuming fatigue
da
crack growth rate is governed by equation = 0 .42 × 10 −11(Δk )3 (m/cycle)
dN
i) calculate crack growth rate when crack length has the following
values 2a = 8mm, 10 mm. 10

5. a) Explain S-N diagram related with fatigue mechanics. 7

b) Estimate the failure load under the uni-axial tension for a centre cracked
panel of aluminum alloy of width W = 500 mm and thickness B = 6 mm for the
following values of crack length 2a = 20 mm and 2a = 10 mm. Yield stress
σ y = 350 MPa and fracture toughness KIC = 80 MPa m . 10

6. Write short note on following (any three) : 18

i) Paris law
ii) Types of creep
iii) J integral
iv) Load displacement test to measure CMOD.

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M.E. (Civil-Structures) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

Paper – III : ADVANCED DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES
Day and Date : Monday, 25-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Answer any two questions from each Section.

2) Assume suitable data if necessary.
3) Use of calculator and IS 456, IS 3370 Part IV
are allowed.
4) Neat sketch should be drawn wherever necessary.

SECTION – I
1. Design a circular slab and sketch the reinforcement details by using following
data; Diameter of slab 5.6 m; superimposed load 4 kN/m2; support condition partially
fixed; material used M 20 and concrete and Fe 500 steel. 17
2. Design a combined rectangular footing for columns C1 and C2 located at distance
of 4.2 m center to center. Column C1 is 400 mm × 400 mm in size and carries a
load of 700 kN. Column C2 is 450 mm × 450 mm in size and carries a load of 850 kN,
the safe bearing capacity of the soil is 150 kN/m2. Use M 20 concrete and Fe 500
steel. 18
3. Design a circular tank of capacity 12 lakh litres. The depth of water tank including
free board is restricted to 3.5 m. The joint between floor and wall of the tank is
rigid . I.S. code method of design. Use M 25 concrete and Fe 500 steel. 17
SECTION – II

4. a) A PSC beam provided with parabolic profile tendon has a simply supported
span of 6.25 m. The beam has a rectangular cross section of 230 mm × 600 mm.
The total external load on the beam is 42 kN/m on whole span and the tendon
carries a prestressing force of 1300 kN. The parabolic tendon has 130 mm
eccentricity at mid span. Calculate the extreme fibre stresses for mid span
section using stress concept, strength concept and load balancing
concept. 11

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b) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of prestressed concrete over

reinforced concrete. 6

5. a) A rectangular P.S.C. beam has a span of 15 m, bears a live load of 15 kN/m

excluding self weight. Given the permissible stresses in concrete and steel
as 14 N/mm2 and 1100 N/mm2, design the beam using 6 mm tendon. 9
b) The end block of a port tensioned member is 250 mm wide and 600 mm deep
is subjected to an axial pretress force 1200 kN. Design the end block by
Guyon’s method. 8

6. a) Design a past tentioned continuous beam consisting of two span each 19 m

long. The external loading other dead load of beam is 25 kN/m2. 14

b) Explain the partial prestressing. 4

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M.E. (Mech. - Design Engineering) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – X : THEORY AND ANALYSIS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(Elective – II)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Note : 1) Answer any five full questions.

2) Draw meaningful sketches wherever necessary in pencil
only.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Make suitable assumptions, if required and state them
clearly.

1. a) What are the matrix and Fiber factors that contribute to the mechanical
performance of composites ? Explain. 7

b) Enumerate six primary material selection parameters that are used in

evaluating the use of a particular composite material. 7

2. a) With the help of neat sketch explain the Resin Transfer Molding technique for
composite manufacturing. 7

b) What is Filament winding ? With a neat sketch explain the process. What are
the limitations of lament winding ? 7

3. a) Show that for an orthotropic material Q11 ≠ C11. Explain why. Also, show
Q66 = C 66. Explain why. 7

b) Find the following for a 60° angle lamina (Figure) of graphite/epoxy. 7

1) Transformed compliance matrix
2) Transformed reduced stiffness matrix

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σ1 = 2MPa, σ2 = − 3MPa, τ12 = 4MPa

Engineering elastic constants of the unidirectional graphite/epoxy lamina are

E1 = 181 GPa, E2 = 10.3 GPa, ν 12 = 0.28, G12 = 7.17 Gpa.

4. a) Explain the Tsai-Wu tensor theory failure criteria for biaxial orthotropic
materials. 7

b) Find the elastic moduli of a glass/epoxy unidirectional lamina with 40% fiber
volume fraction. For glass/epoxy unidirectional lamina

Ef = 85 GPa, Em = 3.4 GPa, ϑ f = 0.2, ϑm = 0.3,

Gf = 35.42 GPa & Gm = 1.308 Gpa. 7

5. a) Explain the assumptions made in the classical lamination theory and Kirchoff
hypothesis. 6

b) Write short note on :

• Special cases of laminates
• Inter-laminar stresses. 8
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6. a) Derive the governing vibration equilibrium equation for laminated plates. 7

b) Explain the restriction, assumptions and consequences in deriving the

governing equations for buckling of laminated plates. 7

7. a) Explain the basic principles of fracture mechanics. 7

b) Explain in detail the effect of discontinuity in Laminates. 7

8. a) Explain in detail the material selection factors in structural design. 7

b) Explain in detail the steps in the structural design process. 7

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M.E. (Mechanical – Design Engineering) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

ENGINEERING DESIGN OPTIMIZATION (Elective – II) (Paper – X)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Attempt any three questions from Section – I and Section – II.
2) Figures to the right indicates full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary and state it clearly.
4) Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed.

SECTION – I

1. a) What is optimization ? Give engineering applications of optimization. 5

b) Explain with suitable examples design constraints and objective function. 6

2. a) A beam of uniform rectangular cross-section is to be cut from a log having a

circular cross section of diameter 2a. The beam has to be used as a cantilever
beam (the length is fixed) to carry a concentrated load at the free end. Find
the dimensions of the beam that correspond to the maximum tensile stress
carrying capacity. 8
b) Define a saddle point and indicate its significance. 3

3. a) Explain applications of linear programming. 6

b) Define the following : 6
i) Point in n-dimensional space.
ii) Line segment in n-Dimensions
iii) Hyperplane.

4. a) Explain unrestricted search method. 6

b) Explain Golden section method. 6

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SECTION – II

5. a) State the necessary and sufficient conditions for the unconstrained minimum
of a function and give the reasons why the study of unconstrained minimization
methods is important. 6

b) Explain random walk method. 5

6. a) Explain the characteristics of constrained problem. 5

b) Explain the algorithm of SLP method. 6

7. a) Explain what is the purpose and applications of optimum design. 6

b) What are the characteristics of mechanical systems ? 6

8. a) Explain the principle on which Genetic Algorithms are based and how Genetic
Algorithms differ from the traditional methods of optimization. 6

b) Explain the procedure of weighted sum method. 6

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M.E. (Electronics) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

(Paper – I) CMOS VLSI DESIGN

Day and Date : Friday, 22-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

N.B. : 1) Q. 1 and Q. 5 are compulsory.

2) Solve any two questions from Q. 2 and Q. 4 for Section I.
3) Solve any two questions from Q. 6 and Q. 8 for Section II.
4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I
1. a) Draw physical structure of NMOS transistor and explain accumulation, depletion
and inversion modes. 6
b) What is technology scaling for MOS transistor ? 5
2. a) Draw and explain VTC of CMOS inverter. 6
b) Explain dynamic power dissipation of CMOS inverter. 6
3. a) What is CMOS logic ? 4
b) Design full adder using CMOS logic. 8
4. a) Explain basic principle of dynamic CMOS logic. 4
b) Design universal gates using pass transistor logic. 8

SECTION – II
5. a) Explain Master-slave Edge triggered register. 6
b) Explain static SR flip flop. 5
6. a) Explain dynamic transmission gate edge triggered Registers. 6
b) Explain timing classification of digital systems. 6
7. a) What is clock skew and clock jitter ? 6
b) What are sources of clock skew and jitter ? 6
8. a) Explain designing of fast adders. 6
b) Explain designing of ROMS. 6

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M.E. (Electronics Engg.) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

(Paper – II) ADVANCED DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING

Day and Date : Saturday, 23-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if required.

SECTION – I

1. 1) Explain the Levinson Durbin algorithm for computation of LPC’s. 6

2) Draw the block diagram of backward linear predictor. Derive the equation for
backward prediction error. 6

2. 1) Explain the relationship between auto correlation and model parameter interms
of variance. 6
2) Explain the auto regressive (AR) process. Derive the equation MA (q). 5

3. 1) Derive the equation for Type I and Type II symmetrical Linear phase FIR
filters. 6
2) Explain the design of linear phase FIR filters by using frequency sampling
method with Type I design. 6

SECTION – II

4. 1) What is Harr wavelet transform ? Discuss at least two properties of Harr

wavelet transform. 5
2) Explain the use scaling function in wavelet transform. 6

5. 1) Explain the method of sampling rate conversion by a factor I/D. Explain the
design of interpolator and decimator filter. 6
2) Explain polyphone structures in detail. 6

6. 1) Explain digital IIR filter design in time domain using pade approximation method. 6
2) Explain with equation frequency transformation in designing IIR filters. 6

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M.E. (Electronics Engineering) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

ADVANCED NETWORK ENGINEERING (Paper – III)

Day and Date : Monday, 25-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

2) Assume suitable data if necessary.

SECTION – I

1. Answer following questions : (3×4=12)

1) What is CIDR notation ? Explain extension header in case of IPv6.
2) What is TCP connection ? Explain transmission policy in case of TCP.
3) Discuss terms MSS, fragmentation and TTL. Define all the TCP timers.

2. Answer any two from following questions : (2×6=12)

1) Draw RARP frame and explain neatly.
2) What is encapsulation of ICMP packet ? Draw and explain message formats
of redirection and source quench.
3) What are different cryptography components ? Discuss symmetrical key
cryptography.

3. Answer following questions :

1) Draw and explain IPsec authentication header. 5
2) What is the concept of manager and agent in SNMP ? Specify SNMP message
format. 6

OR
2) What are different MIB categories and MIB variables ? Specify various MIB
variables and categories. 6

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SECTION – II

4. Answer following questions : (3×4=12)

1) What is streaming audio ? What are different audio compression techniques ?
Explain the concept of voice over IP in brief.
2) Explain CIF video format in brief. What is GOP related to MPEG ?
3) What is DVMRP ? Explain physical and tunnel interface in DVMRP.

5. Answer any two from following questions : (2×6=12)

1) What are the video specifications of MPEG-4 ? Explain visual decoding and
de-multiplexing in MEG-4.
2) Explain digital video service over IP.
3) Why MPEG-21 standard is proposed ? Discuss MPEG-21 frame work in detail.

6. Answer following questions :

1) What is video buffer ? Draw and explain RTP header format and explain it. 6
2) What is network QoS and application QoS ? Discuss RSVP. 5

OR
3) Explain spatial and temporal scalability of MPEG-4. 5

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M.E. (Electronics Engineering) (Sem. – I) Examination, 2015

RANDOM SIGNALS AND PROCESSES (Paper – IV)
Day and Date : Tuesday, 26-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Assume suitable data if necessary.

SECTION – I

1. Attempt following :
a) State the Axioms of probability :
Prove following for the events A and B using Axioms
Pr( A ∪ B) = Pr( A ) + Pr(B) − Pr( A ∩ B)

Pr(A ) = 1 − Pr(A ). 6
b) A box contains 5 red and 4 white balls. Two balls are drawn successively
from the box without replacement and it is noted that the second is white.
Determine the probability that the first is also white ? 5

2. Attempt any two of the following : (2×6=12)

a) An analog to digital converter samples a continuous random voltage V and
converts it into a discrete random variable X in accordance with the transformation
shown in the following sketch :

If V has an exponential PDF with a mean value of 2. Write the PDF of X and
find the mean value of X.
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b) Define and explain :

i) Gaussian distribution
ii) Exponential
Obtain the mean and variance of these distributions.
c) A certain random variable has a probability density function of the form
fx(x) = ce–3xu(x). Find the following :
i) The constant c
ii) Pr(X > 2)
iii) Pr(X < 1)
iv) Pr(X < 3| X > 2).

3. Attempt any two of the following : (2×6=12)

a) Define and explain the following statistical properties of jointly distributed
random variables :
i) Correlation
ii) Covariance
iii) Correlation coefficient.
Give the significance of correlation coefficient.
b) If X and Y are independent random variables with density functions :
fx(x ) = e − x x ≥ 0
fy( y) = 2e −2 y y ≥ 0
Find the probability density function of Z = X + Y.
c) For positive constants a and b, a pair of random variable has a joint PDF
specified by
fX, Y(x, y) = (ab)e–(ax + by) u(x) (y).
i) Find the joint CDF, FX, Y(x, y).
ii) Find the marginal PDFs, fX(x) and fY(y).
iii) Find Pr(X > Y).
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SECTION – II

4. Attempt any two of the following questions : (2×6=12)

a) What is autocorrelation function of random processes ? Explain in detail along
with its properties.
b) If X( t ) = R cos(ωt + θ) where R and θ are independent random variables and
θ is uniformly distributed in (− π, π) and R has the mean value 1 and variance 4,
then obtain the autocorrelation function.
c) A sample function from an ergodic random process is sampled at 10 widely
separated times with the following results :
{6, 4, 8, 1, 1, 5, 4, 6, 5, 7}
Estimate the mean and the variance of this process.

5. Attempt any two of the following : (2×6=12)

a) Explain estimation of autocorrelation function using frequency domain
techniques.
b) Find the power spectral density for a process for which RXX( τ) = 1 for all τ .
c) For the following functions of ω , state whether it is a valid expression for the
spectral density of a random process. If it is not valid, state the reason :

ω2 + 4
i) 4
ω + 10ω2 + 9

1 − cos 2ω
ii) .
2ω2
6. Attempt following :
a) Explain the properties of a linear system with random process as input. Obtain
the relation for the power spectral density of the output of linear system. 6
b) Define Poisson Process. Obtain the mean and variance of Poisson Process. 5

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M.E. (Electronics Engineering) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

Elective – I : DESIGN OF WIRELESS SYSTEM
(Paper – V)

Day and Date : Wednesday, 27-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicates full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary.

SECTION – I

1. a) Design a wideband feedback RF amplifier with bandwidth of 430 to 930 MHz. 6

b) Design an active loop PLL synthesizer with frequency range 2.4 – 2.5 GHz
(Center frequency 2.45 GHz), Vcc = 5 V, fref = 10 MHz, fcom = 100 KHz,
channel spacing = 100 KHz, filter of third order, loop bandwidth = 2 KHz,
charge pump gain = 1mA, phase margin = 45°, T3/T1 ratio = 100%, PLL IC of
National LMX2326, VCO of RFMD VCO790-2300T. 7

2. a) Explain diplexer filters. 6

b) Explain SAW filters and issues associated with it. 6
OR
c) What are passive mixer distortions ? 6

3. a) Explain how forward S parameters can be measured. 5

b) Design a discrete LC BJT oscillator for 400 MHz. Assume suitable parameters. 5
OR
c) Design a discrete crystal BJT oscillator for 22 MHz. Assume suitable
parameters. 5

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SECTION – II

4. a) Draw and explain dual gate single ended narrow band MOSFET mixer for upto
250 MHz. Discuss design steps. 7
b) Explain how a passive frequency multiplier can be designed using diode.
What are the different types of diodes used ? Comment on its selection. 6

5. a) Draw and explain in brief – a log amplifier, with integrator and buffer amplifier,
used in a receiver’s AGC circuit. 6
b) Draw and explain a full duplex FDD radio. 6
OR
c) Give a brief overview of methodology used for communication system
simulation. 6

6. a) Discuss RF link budget. 5

b) Draw and explain 50 LC power splitter/combiner with 0°. Also design it for

fr = 915 MHz with ZIN = ZOUT = 50 .

5
OR
c) Draw and explain AGC circuit in a receiver’s IF chain. 5

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M.E. Electronics (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

IMAGE AND VIDEO PROCESSING (Paper – V) (Elective – I)

Day and Date : Wednesday, 27-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I

1. Solve the following questions. (2×5=10)

i) What is need of sampling in image processing ? Explain 2-D sampling theory.
ii) Define DCT and Explain its properties.

2. Solve any two. (2×6=12)

i) Explain the singular value decomposition transform. Including its properties
and Application.
ii) Explain details Algorithm of K-L transform.
iii) Explain details image Point Operation.

3. Solve any two. (2×6=12)

i) With reference to following example, Explain histogram equalization.

2 3 3 2
4 2 4 3
3 2 3 5
2 4 2 4

Fig (a) Image 4 × 4 Fig (b) Histogram

ii) Explain inverse and Pseudo-inverse filtering.

iii) Explain 2 × 2 Harr Transform.
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SECTION – II

4. Solve the following questions. (2×6=12)

i) Explain any two method of edge detection.
ii) Explain details chain code for boundary detection.

5. Solve any two. (2×6=12)

i) What is image compression, explain transform coding technique.
ii) Explain Huffman coding for given below example and find out efficiency of
Huffman coding.

5 6 4 3

2 6 4 4
3 3 5 2
2 3 4 4

iii) Explain details JPEG

6. Solve any two. (2×6=12)

i) Explain fundamental concept of video processing.
ii) Explain details MPEG 1, MPEG 2.
iii) Explain video compression technique.

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M.E. (Civil – Structure) (Sem. – I) Examination, 2015

Paper – IV : DYNAMICS OF STRUCTURES

Day and Date : Tuesday, 26-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Solve any two questions from each Section.

2) Figures to right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly.

SECTION – I

1. From the first principle derive the governing differential equation for damped free
vibrations. Obtain the complete solution of differential equation if the system is
under critically damped. 18

2. Derive an expression for force transmitted to foundation by a reciprocating type

of machine exerting an external force F(t) = Fosin ( ft). Plot the graph of

transmissibility vs frequency ratio for the damping ratio R = 2% and 10%. 17

3. A structure modelled as a damped spring mass system with mass 1130 kg,
k = 1548461.81 N/m and C = 17.83 [Link]/mm is subject to a harmonic exciting
force. Determine :
a) The natural frequency
b) The damping ratio
c) The amplitude of the existing force when the amplitude of the vibrating mass
is measured to be 8.398 mm and
d) The amplitude of the existing force when the amplitude measured is at the
peak frequency assumed to be the resonant frequency. 17

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SECTION – II

4. Differentiate between proportional damping and non proportional damping. Further

explain concept of Rayleigh damping. 17

5. What is MDOF system ? Derive generalized equation of motion for MDOF system
for damped forced vibration. 17

6. Write short note on any three :

i) Dunkerly’s Method
ii) Rayleign-Ritz Method
iii) Structural modeling with distributed properties

iv) Model analysis of damped system. 18

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M.E. (Electronics Engineering) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – VI : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Day and Date : Thursday, 28-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicates full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary.

SECTION – I

1. a) Discuss static and dynamic system models. 6

b) Discuss research design. What are its features ? 6

2. a) Discuss Monte Carlo simulation. 5

b) What are the techniques of mathematical modeling ? 5

OR

c) Discuss any five characteristics of mathematical modeling. 5

3. a) With suitable example discuss significance of scope, assumptions and

validation criteria in a typical research synopsis. 7

b) With suitable example explain applied Vs fundamental research. 6

OR

c) With suitable example explain conceptual Vs empirical research. 6

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SECTION – II

4. a) With suitable application explain any three statistical distributions. 6

b) Discuss hypothesis testing used in statistical output analysis. 6

5. a) Discuss confidence interval used in statistical output analysis. 5

b) Discuss virtual lab concept. 5

OR

c) Discuss any five applications of experimental design. 5

6. a) Discuss guidelines for design of experiments. 7

b) Discuss a typical technical project report structure. 6

OR

c) Discuss a typical technical research paper structure. 6

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M.E. (Electronics) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

EMBEDDED SYSTEM DESIGN (Paper – VII)

Day and Date : Saturday, 30-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instruction : All questions are compulsory.

SECTION – I

1. Explain the following instruction (any five) : (5×3=15)

1) CDPEQ p2,5,c1,c2,c3,2
2) MCR p6,0,R4,c5,c6 ;
3) MRCEQ p3,9,R3,c5,c6,2 ;
4) LDR R1,[R2,R3,LSL#2]
5) UMULL R1,R4,R2,R3 ;
6) UMLALS R1,R5,R2,R3

2. Draw diagram for interfacing of LCD display (2 lines and 16 characters) and
display “COLLEGE SOLAPUR” using ARM 9 and write programme in C. 10

3. What are the challenges in embedded computing system design ? 10

OR
Explain serial transmission techniques and standards in ARM 9 architecture. 10

SECTION – II

4. Explain queues and stacks used in C/C++. 10

5. Explain process, deadlocks, memory management, input/output files, security in

real time operating system. 10

6. Explain system design example of data base application in CCD camera. 15

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M.E. (Electronics Engineering) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – VIII : PERIPHERAL SYSTEM DESIGN AND INTERFACING
Day and Date : Monday, 1-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) Figures to the right indicates full marks.
2) Assume necessary data if required.

SECTION – I
1. Answer following questions. (3×4=12)
1) Compare between RS 232, RS 422 and RS 485 standards.
2) What are the functions and performance enhancement provided by EISA over
ISA ? Explain briefly structure of EISA bus.
3) What are the characteristics of GPIB ? Draw and explain briefly structure of
GPIB interface.
2. Answer any two from following questions. (2×6=12)

1) Explain need of proper termination in (balanced mode) RS 485. Show proper

grounding arrangements in case of balanced interconnect cable pair and
explain it in detail.
2) What is ST-100 bus ? Explain different types of signals and their characteristics
in ST-100 bus.
3) What is the purpose of bus expansion ? Draw and explain I/O read and write
operation in case of ISA bus cycle.

3. Answer following questions.

1) Explain transmission modes, message framing format related to MODBUS
for data transmission over RS 485. 6
2) Explain PCI system in detail. Draw and explain typical read transaction over
PCI bus. 5
OR

2) Discuss RS-232 D centronics interface in detail. 5

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SECTION – II

4. Answer following questions. (3×4=12)

1) Describe basic DMA operation in PC.

2) With neat sketch explain construction and working of PLC used in process
control.

3) What are different configurations of data acquisition ?

5. Answer any two from following questions. (2×6=12)

1) Draw block diagram of automatic controller and explain it. Also explain different
modes of control actions used in controllers.

2) What are different methods of sampling used in multiplexed input DAQ ?

Calculate memory size required to store samples of transient signal that
lasts for 10 msec. Assume sampling rate of 100 K samples/sec and output
size of 8 bits.

3) Explain the terms receiver buffer register, transmitter holding register,

divisor latch register, interrupt latch enable register and interrupt enable
identification register in case of universal transmitter/ receiver. Calculate the
16 bit value of divisor to be loaded into latches to communicate at 9600 baud
rate using UART PC 16550D, assume clock input frequency of 1.8432 MHz.

6. Answer following questions.

1) What are the characteristics of physical layer in DeviceNet ? Draw and

explain message format in case of DeviceNet. 6

2) Draw and explain ControlNet message format. Discuss media access in case
of ControlNet. 5
OR

2) Explain Ethernet/IP and high-speed Ethernet foundation field bus. 5

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M.E. (Electronics) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEMS (Paper – IX)

Day and Date : Wednesday, 3-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Figures to the right indicates full marks.

2) Assume suitable data wherever necessary.

SECTION – I
1. Attempt any two : (6×2=12)
a) Discuss the design procedure for designing lead compensator by frequency
response method.
b) Derive the state variable representation of the system with following transfer



function.
; I

I
!


7 I



I
 I

c) Examine the stability of following characteristic equation

P(z) = Z3 – 1.1Z2 – 0.1Z + 0.2

2. Attempt any two : (6×2=12)

a) Determine the contalability and observability properties for following


  
 

 

system : A = 

  

B= 




C = [2 3 1].







    %

 

 

b) Explain properties of Z transform.

c) Explain state space model for R – L – C series circuit with. Give R = 1000

,
L = 1 mH and C = 0.001 Microfarad.

3. a) Obtain Eigen values for following matrix A = . 5

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  #

 

b) Prove that the sequences x1(n) = an u(n) and x2(n) = –an u(–n – 1) have the
same Z-transform and differ only in ROC. Also plot ROC. 6
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SECTION – II
4. Attempt any two : (6×2=12)
a) The negative feedback control system has the forward path transfer function

as . While the feedback path transfers function H(s) is 5.


; I

 


7 I


I I


Determine the sensitivity of the closed loop transfer function with respect to
G to = 1 rad/sec.

b) Explain main requirements in robust control system.

c) Explain role of decoupler in MIMO.

5. Attempt any two : (6×2=12)

a) Consider the system with transfer function . Find matrices


; I

'


7 I

I

'

A, B, C in observable canonical form.

b) Explain pole placement control problem using Ackerman’s equation.
c) Explain robust internal model control system.

6. a) Write short note on Matrics Fraction Descriptions. (MFD’s) 5

b) Explain robust performance and robust stability. 6

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M.E. (Electronics Engineering) (Sem.– II) Examination, 2015

MOBILE TECHNOLOGY (Elective – II) (Paper – X)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data, if necessary.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain GSM protocol interfaces. 7

b) Describe functional groups and its functions of GPRS. 7

2. Answer any two : 12

a) With diagram explain international call setup procedure.

b) Explain a WAP network configuration.

c) Explain GPRS attach and detach procedures.

3. a) Briefly explain any two GPRS interfaces. 5

b) Describe failure restoration for the VLR. 4

OR

b) Explain any two WAP protocols. 4

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SECTION – II

4. a) Explain downlink, scrambling and modulation procedures for the air interface
of UMTS service. 7

b) Describe forward and Reverse link for EVDO. 7

5. Answer any two : 12

a) Explain the architecture of UTRAN.

b) Briefly discuss on the evolution of CDMA 2000.

c) Describe different components of information security.

6. a) Explain the types of attacks observed in mobile computing. 5

b) Briefly explain Iu-PS interface protocol architecture. 4

OR

b) What different types of handover, UMTS supports ? 4

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M.E. (Electronics) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – X : REAL TIME SYSTEMS (Elective – II)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions: 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary.

SECTION – I

1. A) Explain Rate Monotonic Scheduling algorithm. 6

B) Explain focussed addressing and Bidding (FAB) algorithm. 6

2. A) Explain the desired characteristic of Real Time language. 6

B) With respect to programming language explain Hierachical decomposition

reference to blocks, procedure and function. 5

3. A) Explain key tools used in Real Time Support. 6

B) Explain the concept of programming environments. 6

SECTION – II

4. A) Explain adaptive earliest deadline algorithm. 6

B) Explain databases for Hard Real Time Systems. 5

5. A) Explain Round Robin protocol used in Real Time communication. 6

B) Explain in detail fault types in Real Time Systems. 6

6. A) Explain completely connected zero propagation time system. 6

B) Explain in detail Interactive convergence averaging algorithm. (CAI). 6

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M.E. (Electronics) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – X : VLSI IN SIGNAL PROCESSING (Elective – II)
Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

SECTION – I

1. Solve any four : 20

a) Draw the Block diagram, SFG and DFG for y(n) = ax(n) + bx(n – 1) + cx (n – 2).

b) Explain the advantages of pipelining and parallel processing on account of

power consumption and justify the same.

c) Compute the loop bounds for the following loops.

d) Perform the retiming for the following DFG shown in fig.

e) What is retiming of DFG ? Explain properties of retiming.

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2. Solve the following :

a) For DFG shown below find iteration bound using LPM algorithm. 8

b) In the SFG shown in Fig. (a) the computation time for each node is assumed
to be 1 u.t.
i) Calculate critical path computation time.
ii) The critical path has been reduced to 2 u.t by inserting 3 extra delay
element as shown in Fig. (b).
iii) Is this valid pipelining if not obtaining an appropriate pipelining ckt with
critical path of 2 u.t. 7

OR

b) Write a note on retiming for register minimization and retiming for clock
period minimization. 7
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SECTION – II

3. Solve any four : 20

a) Write a note on folding transformations.

b) Mention the step to minimize register in folding architecture.
c) Prove the relationship with suitable example that unfolding preserves number
of delay.
d) State the properties of unfolding.
e) Explain parallel carry ripple array multipliers.

4. Solve the following :

a) Design R1 filter for FIR systolic array. 8
b) Draw the constraint graph and use it to determine if the following system
inequalities have a solution and find the solution if one exists using Floyd-
Warshall algorithm.
r1 – r2 ≤ 0
r3 – r1 ≤ 5
r4 – r1 ≤ 4
r4 – r3 ≤ –1
r3 – r2 ≤ 2 7
OR
b) Draw the circular life time chart for following with period N = 8 :
Variable name Tin
a 0
b 1
c 2
d 3
e 4
f 5
g 6
h 7

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M.E. (Electronics Engineering) (Semester – III) Examination, 2015

Self Learning Module
Paper – I : NETWORK AND INTERNET SECURITY

Day and Date : Sunday, 24-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicates full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain federated identity management. 7

b) Explain biometric techniques for security and identification. 6

2. Solve any two : (2×6=12)

a) Explain wireless transport layer security.
b) Explain WAP end to end security.
c) Explain mobile device security strategy.

3. Solve any two : (2×5=10)

a) Explain IEEE 802 protocol architecture.
b) Explain authentication phase of IEEE 802.11i
c) Explain key management phase of IEEE 802.11i.

SECTION – II

4. a) Explain password protection system. 7

b) Explain taxonomy of Malicious programs. 6

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5. Solve any two : (2×6=12)

a) What are firewall design principles ?

b) Explain data access control.

c) Explain IP security architecture.

6. Solve any two : (2×5=10)

a) Explain SSL record protocol.

b) Explain RFC 5322.

c) Explain DKIM strategy.

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M.E. (Electronics) (Sem. – III) Examination, 2015

SELF-LEARNING SUBJECT
Paper – I : Advanced Signal and Image Processing
(Specialization-Signal Processing)

Day and Date : Sunday, 24-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

SECTION – I

1. Solve any four of the following : 20

a) Explain Biometric system with the help of neat diagram.
b) What are the various security and privacy related issues in Biometric system ?
c) Explain the application of fuzzy logic in image processing.
d) Explain the filters used to reduce the noise in medical images.
e) Explain feature extraction process in medical image processing.

2. Solve the following :

a) Explain the design cycle of Biometric system. Also mention the various types
of system errors. 8
b) Explain biomedical image processing with the help of neat diagram. 7
OR
b) Explain how fuzzy logic is useful in data mining. 7

SECTION – II

3. Solve any four of the following : 20

a) Explain with the help of equations effect of scaling on power consumption.
b) What are the various power reduction techniques ? Explain in brief.
c) Explain how the power is estimated in sequential circuits.
d) Mention the various features of DSP processors.
e) Explain multiplexer based Manchester adder.
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4. Solve the following :

a) Explain with the help of equations effect of scaling on power consumption. 8
b) Explain simulation and non-simulation based approaches in low power
VLSI design. 7
OR
b) Explain the Euclidean GCD algorithm for polynomials. 7

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M.E. (C.S.E.) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

Paper – I : THEORY OF COMPUTATION

Day and Date : Friday, 22-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

SECTION – I

1. Answer any four : 24

a) What is proof by Contradiction ? Prove that 2 is rational.

b) What are decidable languages ? Prove that ADFA is decidable language.
c) Define a relation and an equivalence relation with proper examples.
d) What are enumerators ? Prove that a language is turing recognizable if some
enumerator enumerates it.
e) Illustrate EDFA and EQDFA in decidability and prove that they are decidable
languages.

2. Answer the following : 6

Design a TM for a language of palindromes for Σ = {0, 1} and give its formal
definition with example strings.

3. Answer the following : 5

What is diagonalization ? Prove that R is uncountable where R is a set of real
numbers.

SECTION – II

4. Answer any four : 24

a) If EQTM = {<M1, M2>|M1 and M2 are TMs and L(M1) = L(M2)} then prove
that EQTM is undecidable.

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b) Illustrate PCP problem and prove that PCP is undecidable.

c) State base functions and strategy sets of primitive recursive functions.
d) Explain tractable and intractable problems.
e) What is time complexity ? Brief out the time complexity of a TM.

5. Answer the following : 6

Define mapping reducibility and prove that if A ≤ mB and A is undecidable
then B is undecidable.

6. Answer the following : 5

What is the terminology of a recursion theorem ? Elaborate with its applications.

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M.E. (Civil Structures) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

Elective – I : DESIGN OF FOUNDATIONS (Paper – V)

Day and Date : Wednesday, 27-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Make suitable assumption. If necessary and mention
it clearly.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I

1. A) Explain various types of shear failure of soil ? 4

B) A square footing 2.2 m × 2.2 m is built in a homogenous bed of sand of unit

weight 19.5 kN/m3 and having an angle of shearing resistance of 36°. The
depth of the foundation is 1.6 m below the ground surface. Calculate the safe
load that can carried by a footing with factor of safety of 3 against complete
shear failure. Use Terzaghi’s analysis. 8

2. A) Write note on importance of combined footings. 4

B) A RCC column of size 600 × 600 mm and 500 × 500 mm are carrying axial
load of 1000 kN and 900 kN respectively. These columns are spaced 4 m
apart. The SBC of soil is 220 kN/m2. Use M-20 concrete and Fe-415 Steel.
Design combined rectangular footing. The cantilever portion available from
centre line of column 600 × 600 mm upto property line is 1.3 m. 8

3. A) Explain various considerations in the design of raft foundations. 4

B) With neat sketches describe various types of raft foundations. 7

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SECTION – II

4. A) Explain load carrying capacity of pile using static formulate. 4

B) A column load of 1000 kN is supported by two under-reamed piles of 450 mm

dia. Design suitable pile cap, Spacing of pile is 1.4 m. Assume M-20 concrete
and Fe-415 steel. 8

5. A) Explain various forces acting on well foundation. 6

B) What do you understand by scour depth and grip length ? What is its importance
in well foundation ? 6

6. A) Describe various types of machine foundation. 4

B) Discuss the criteria for satisfactory performance of machine foundation. 3

C) Draw the sketch of block foundation with all 6 degrees of freedom.

(3 translation and 3 rotation) 4

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M.E. (Computer Science & Engg.) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

(Paper – II) ADVANCED OPERATING SYSTEMS

Day and Date : Saturday, 23-5-2015 Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Q. 4 from Section – I and Q. 5 from Section – II are

compulsory.
2) Attempt any 2 from remaining questions from each
Section.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain workstation-server model and processor-pool model of distributed

computing systems and compare them. 6

b) Why distributed computing systems are gaining popularity ? Give any four
reasons. 6

2. a) How do we achieve performance in distributed systems ? Explain the design

principles for achieving it. 6

b) Explain the format of IPC message. 6

3. a) Describe a mechanism for implementing consistent ordering of messages in

each of the following cases. 6

i) One-to-many communication

ii) Many-to-one communication

iii) Many-to-many communication

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b) Suggest whether at-least once or exactly once semantics should be used for
each of the following applications (give reasons for your answer). 6
i) For making a request to a file server to read a file.
ii) For making a request to a file server to append some data to an existing
file.
iii) For making a request to a compilation server to compile a file.
iv) For making a request to a database server to update a bank account.
v) For making a request to a database server to get the current balance of a
bank account.
vi) For making a request to a booking server to cancel an already booked
seat.

4. a) Explain the types or RPC servers based on the time duration for which RPC
servers survive. 6

b) What are the different approaches for structuring the shared-memory space
of a DSM system ? 5

SECTION – II

5. a) What are the different techniques used for process scheduling in a distributed
system ? 6

b) What is a cutset ? Explain with example how it is used to find the optimal
assignment of tasks in task assignment approach. 5

6. a) Explain the dynamic load balancing algorithms and its types. 6

b) What is the concept of slab layer allocation and high level memory mappings ? 6

7. a) Explain thread scheduling techniques. 6

b) Explain message forwarding mechanisms. 6

8. a) Explain the various models for organizing threads. 6

b) Explain the steps of process migration. 6

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M.E. (CSE) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS (Paper – III)

Day and Date : Monday, 25-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

2) Solve any three questions from each Section.

SECTION – I

1. A) Explain asymptotic notations O, Ω and θ . Show that if F(n) = amnm + ... +

a1n + a0, then f(n) = O(nm). 6
n
B) Compare two functions n2 and 2 for various values of n. Determine their
4
behavior. 6

2. A) What is recurrence equation ? Explain the types of recurrence equations. 5

B) Compute all pairs shortest path lengths for the following graph in fig. 1 6

Fig 1

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3. A) Consider the travelling salesperson instance defined by the cost matrix given
bellow. Obtain a reduced cost matrix using branch and bound method. 6

⎡∞ 20 30 10 11⎤
⎢15 ∞ 16 4 2⎥
⎢ ⎥
⎢3 5 ∞ 2 4⎥
⎢19 6 18 ∞ 3⎥
⎢ ⎥
⎣16 4 7 16 ∞⎦

B) Write an algorithm for N-Queen problem and explain algorithm for N = 4. 6

4. A) What is graph coloring problem ? Draw the state space tree for a 4-Nodes
graph with 3-colors. 6

B) Explain flow-shop scheduling with suitable example. 6

SECTION – II

5. A) Prove that Hamiltonian cycle is in NP. 6

B) State and explain Cook’s theorem. 6

6. A) Explain how to compute the convex Hull in MESH. 6

B) Explain fundamental techniques and algorithms with respect to PRAM. 6

7. A) Explain AND/OR graph decision problem (AOG) with example. 6

B) Explain odd-even merge algorithm with example for PRAM. 6

8. Write short note on : 11

A) Point location.
B) Arrangements applications.

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M.E. (Computer Sci. and Engineering) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

(Paper – IV) RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Day and Date : Tuesday, 26-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Q. No. (4) and Q. No. (8) are compulsory.

2) Attempt any two from remaining questions in each Section.
3) Assume suitable data if needed.
4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I

1. a) List types of research and explain descriptive and analytical research with
suitable example. 6
b) List objectives of research and what are the motivations in research. 6

2. a) Describe some of the important research designs used in experimental

hypothesis-testing research study. 6
b) Explain the meaning of the following in context of Research design.
– Extraneous variables
– Confounded relationship. 6

3. a) List methods of collecting primary data and explain any one in detail with
suitable example. 6
b) Explain and illustrate the following research designs
– Two group simple randomized design
– Latin square design. 6

4. Draw Research Process flow Chart and Explain Design Research process in
detail with suitable example. 11

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SECTION – II

5. a) Describe the procedure for Hypothesis Testing along with Flow Diagram. 6

b) Define and explain in short the different types of analysis. 6

6. a) Write a short on Patents and Copyrights. 6

b) Explain the structure of a survey. 6

7. a) Explain which type of technical paper should be considered in the research

process. 6

b) Explain the difference between Journal Paper and Conference Paper. 6

8. List documentation and presentation tools used for report writing and explain any
one in detail with suitable example. 11

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M.E. (Computer Science and Engineering) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

(Paper – V) : DATA MINING (Elective – I)
Day and Date : Wednesday, 27-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Question 1 and 8 are compulsory.

2) Attempt any four questions from remaining questions in
each Section.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Assume suitable data if necessary.

SECTION – I

1. Explain Bayes Theorem. 7

2. Discuss the major distinguishing features between OLAP and OLTP. 7

3. Explain the uses of star and snowflake schema. 7

4. What do you mean by information retrieval ? 7

5. Explain k-means algorithm. 7

6. Explain the various clustering method in Data Mining. 7

SECTION – II

7. Write short note on Temporal mining. 7

8. What do you mean by Web usage mining ? Explain rule with examples. 7

9. What do you mean by “Harvest system” ? 7

10. Explain spatial data mining primitives. 7

11. Give some algorithms used in Web Mining. 7

12. With a suitable example, explain characterization based on data generalization

and summarization. 7
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M.E. (Computer Science and Engg.) (Part – I) (Semester – I)

Examination, 2015
Elective – I : MOBILE COMPUTING (Paper – V)

Day and Date : Wednesday, 27-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instruction : All questions are compulsory.

SECTION – I

1. Solve any two : 12

a) Explain in detail FHSS.
b) What are advantages and disadvantages of cellular systems with small cells ?
c) Draw functional architecture of GSM system and explain radio subsystem.

2. Solve any two : 12

a) Explain DAMA scheme in wireless medium access.
b) Explain GSM handover in detail.
c) Explain MTC and MOC in GSM.

3. How exposed terminals problem can be avoided using MACA ? 6

OR

Why there is a need for specialized MAC in wireless networks ?

4. What is multipath propagation ? Discuss its effects. 5

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SECTION – II

5. Solve any two : 12

a) Explain 802.11b architecture with respect to networking of Bluetooth devices.
b) Write a note on power management in IEEE 802.11 using adhoc networks.
c) Draw frame format of an IEEE 802.11 PHY frame using FHSS and explain
each field.

6. Solve any two : 12

a) Explain agent solicitation and agent advertisement in agent discovery phase.
b) What is HIPERLAN ? How EYNPMA is implemented ?
c) Explain mobile TCP.

7. Describe architecture of Android OS. 6

OR
Write a note on WML script.

8. Explain unicast data transfer in WLAN IEEE 802.11. 5

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Master of Engineering (Part – I) (Semester – II) (CSE) Examination, 2015

INTERNET ROUTING ALGORITHM (Paper – VI)

Day and Date : Thursday, 28-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Wherever required draw appropriate and neat diagrams.
4) If data/network topology is not given then assume suitably.

SECTION – I

1. Write answer to any four questions : (4×5=20)

A) Draw the diagram of IP reference model and briefly explain functions of each
layer.
B) What is TLV ?
C) Write a short note on service architecture of a router.
D) Consider IP address [Link] that is given to be part of a /14 address block.
Determine the IP prefix it belongs to in the CIDR notation.
E) Using mathematical notations write the distance vector algorithm (computed
at node i) and explain the hop-based cost computation in terms of discrete
time windows.
F) What are the main differences between shortest path routing and widest path
routing ?

2. Write answer to any one question : 10

A) Draw the diagram depicting the schematic view of router’s network
management architecture and explain it.
B) Briefly explain the different states in the BGP finite state machine.

3. Draw only a diagram depicting the format of IPv6 packet. 5

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SECTION – II

4. Write answer to any four questions : (4×5=20)

A) Distinguish between pushing and pulling of routing information.
B) What are the sub-protocols of a link state protocol ?
C) What are the possible factors that can cause instability in Internet routing ?
D) Write a short note on allocation of IP prefixes and AS number.
E) Identity issues faced in a distance vector protocol that are addressed by a
path vector protocol.
F) Explain IP header processing operation of fast path functions.

5. Write answer to any one question : 10

A) Describe basic framework of distance vector protocol (node i’s view).
B) List the broad classification of the router architectures. Explain with block
diagram the shared CPU architecture of router, state its main advantages. In
which type of routers this class of architecture is still used ?

6. List the router bottlenecks and its cause. 5

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M.E. (CSE) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

ADVANCED DATABASE CONCEPTS (Paper – VII)

Day and Date : Saturday, 30-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Question No. 4 from Section – I and Question No. 8 from Section – II
are compulsory.
2) Attempt any two remaining questions from each Section.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I

1. A) Explain the types of data fragmentation with suitable examples. 6

B) Explain the framework for query optimization. 6

2. A) Explain the reference model of distributed transaction recovery. 6

B) What are the goals of transaction management ? Explain 2-phase commit

protocol to implement primitive for distributed transaction. 6

3. A) Discuss in detail intraoperation parallelism. 6

B) Explain the approaches for handling of skew due to data partitioning in I/O
parallelism. 6

4. Write short note on : 11

A) Reliability of distributed transaction.

B) Levels of distribution transparency.

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SECTION – II

5. A) Explain in detail following types of spatial data with examples and applications : 6
1) Geometric data
2) CAD data
3) Geographic data.
B) What are the advantages of using structured data types ? Write and explain
the query involving overriding method with suitable example. 6

6. A) What is MDBMS ? Explain the issues involved in the design of multimedia

database. 6
B) Explain the physical storage and retrieval of data in MDBMS. 6

7. A) Explain how to implement arrays and multiset types in SQL with example. 6
B) Explain object-based RDBMS and persistent C++ system. 6

8. Write short note on : 11

A) Space filling curve
B) Temporal database.

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M.E. (Computer Sci. and Engg.) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – VIII : PARALLEL COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE

Day and Date : Monday, 1-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions from Section – I and II are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume data if necessary.

SECTION – I

1. Answer the following questions (any five) : 15

A) What is Instruction Level Parallelism ? How can we exploit ILP ?
B) Give the different types of dependences and explain each with the help of
example.
C) Why are control dependences barriers for extracting more parallelism and
performance ?

D) How can you construct Control Dependency Graph (CDG) explain with example.
E) What is branch predication ? Give impact of branches.
F) What is pipelining ? How the pipelining of array processor is different from
pipelining ?
G) Explain Define – use and load-use dependencies, latencies and delays.

2. Describe in detail Logical layout of FX Pipelines (RISC and CISC pipelines). 10

3. Write in detail the working of Superscalar Instruction Issue. 10

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SECTION – II

4. Answer the following questions (any five) : 15

A) Explain the concepts of superscalar processing and out-of-order execution ?
B) What is the fundamental difference between dependencies through registers
and dependencies through memory ?
C) Provide three reasons why a VLIW micro architecture is simpler than a
same-width superscalar micro architecture.
D) Give examples of two different types of speculative execution.
E) Explain why delayed branch may give a performance benefit in a pipelined
system and why delayed branch does not give the same benefit in a
superscalar system.
F) List main features of the R10000.
G) Draw the layout of the rename buffers. List the types of rename buffers.

5. Describe in detail core part of the micro architecture of the PentiumPro and draw
layout of the FX and load pipelines of the PentiumPro. 10

6. Write in detail about the Memory Consistency Models. 10

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M.E. (Civil Structures) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

ADVANCES IN CONCRETE COMPOSITES (Elective – I)
(Paper – V)
Day and Date : Wednesday, 27-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Note : Answer any two questions from each Section.

SECTION – I

1. a) State and explain the factors affecting Workability of Ferro cement concrete. 9
b) Explain the behaviour of FRC under tensile load. 9

2. a) Name the different non-steel fibers that are used in FRC ?

b) Why should FRC be used only with regular reinforcement ?
c) What are differences between FRC and RCC ? (6×3)

3. State and explain :

a) Properties of freshly mixed FRC.
b) Advantages and disadvantages of open mould method of construction of Ferro
cement construction. (9×2)

SECTION – II

4. a) Explain the Silica Fume Concrete with respect to durability of concrete. 5

b) State the applications of Silica Fume Concrete. 6
c) Explain the reaction mechanism of Silica Fume Concrete. 6

5. a) State the influence of Silica Fume on properties of Concrete. 9

b) Explain the comparison of important properties of normal concrete with those
of polymer concrete. 8

6. a) What are the applications of polymer impregnated concrete and polymer

concrete ? 9
b) Briefly explain the following : (4×2)
i) Classification of Polymer Concrete
ii) Advantages of Silica Fume Concrete.
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Master of Engineering (Part – I) (Semester – II) (CSE) Examination, 2015

Elective – II : GRID COMPUTING (Paper – IX)

Day and Date : Wednesday, 3-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. t0 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to right indicate full marks.
3) Wherever required draw appropriate and neat diagrams.
4) If data/network topology is not given then assume suitably.

SECTION – I

1. Write answer to any four questions : (4×5=20)

A) Compare an electrical power grid with computing grid.
B) Write a short note on key risk factors and vulnerabilities of Grid Computing
deployments.
C) What is the Worldwide LHC Computing Grid ?
D) Summarize and write critique on some alternative Grid perspectives.
E) Compare Grid Computing and Cloud Computing environments.
F) Write a short note on service-oriented view of the Semantic Grid.

2. Write answer to any one question : 10

A) Write a note on Open Grid Services Architecture (OGSA).
B) What is Semantic Grid ? What are the functionalities and issues addressed at
the knowledge layer of Semantic Grid ?

3. List the key research issues that remain for exploiting knowledge services in the
Semantic Grid. 5

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SECTION – II

4. Write answer to any four questions : (4×5=20)

A) Write a short note on applications of GARUDA Grid.
B) Write a short note on semantic web of astronomical data.
C) Write a short note on VOTable.
D) What are the challenges of the grid from the perspective of bioinformatics
researchers ?
E) How security in GARUDA Grid is facilitated ?
F) Outline the data processing by pipeline of applications in Encyclopedia of Life
(EOL) project.

5. Write answer to any one question : 10

A) What is a GARUDA Grid computing system ? Describe its architecture with
core components.
B) Explain the schematic three-layered architecture adopted at San Diego
Supercomputer Center (SDSC) in developing next generation Grid portals.

6. Write a short note on parallel computing technique used for image stretching
(resampling) in virtual sky application of Grid computing. 5

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M.E. (CSE) (Part – I) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Elective – II
REAL TIME OPERATING SYSTEM (Paper – IX)

Day and Date : Wednesday, 3-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
N. B. : 1) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
2) Q. 1 from Section – I and Q. 5 from Section – II are
compulsory.
3) Attempt any two questions from Q. 2 to Q. 4 for Section – I
and any two from Q. 6 to Q. 8 for Section – II.

SECTION – I
1. What is real-time system ? Describe with examples. Describe concept of events
and determinism. 7
2. A) Explain non-temporal transitions in the software life cycle, with the help of
diagram. 7
B) Describe Warnier-orr notation for patient monitoring system. 7
3. A) Describe polled-loop systems in detail. 7
B) Explain the use of mailboxes by describing mailbox implementation,
operations on mailboxes and queues. 7
4. A) Describe process stack management in detail. 7
B) Describe MFT and MVT dynamic allocation methods. 7

SECTION – II
5. How response-time is calculated for polled loops, coroutine/phase-driven code
and interrupt systems ? Explain. 7
6. A) Write a note on – Reducing memory – Loading. 7
B) Describe basic buffer size calculations in dueueing models. 7
7. A) List and explain different techniques used for calculating system reliability. 7
B) Describe unit-level testing, system-level testing and clean room testing. 7
8. A) Describe the software Heisenberg uncertainty principle. 7
B) Write a note on – Real-time image processing. 7

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M.E. (Computer Science and Engineering) (Semester – II)

Examination, 2015
Elective – II : NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING (Paper – IX)

Day and Date : Wednesday, 3-6-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data where necessary.

SECTION – I

1. Answer briefly : 15
a) How is Karaka sharing dealt with ?
b) Generate a word form table.
c) Compare between Chart parser and link parser.
d) Comment on free word order and Vibhakti.
e) Translate a sentence in English into an Indian Language and analyze it.

2. Attempt any two : 10

a) Explain the semantic model of Panninian framework.
b) What is an Augmented Transition Network ? How does it work ?
c) Demonstrate Constraint Parser working with an illustration.

3. Attempt any two : 10

a) How is a default Karaka chart drawn ?
b) Illustrate the formation of Kriya Rupa charts.
c) How is Vibhakti essential in Indian Languages ?

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SECTION – II

4. Answer briefly : 15
a) Give the language bridges in Hindi.
b) Compare GB with PG.
c) Define the term locality and illustrate.
d) Give the components of Anusaraka system.
e) Why is machine translation difficult ?

5. Attempt any two : 10

a) Give the basic properties of LFG.
b) How does LFG handle Wh movements in questions ?
c) Compare TAG and TSG.

6. Attempt any two : 10

a) What is the Theta Theory ? How is it different from the Case theory ?
b) PG performs better than TAG. Justify.
c) Give the characteristics of Indian languages. How do they become candidates
for PG representation ?

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M.E. (Computer Science and Engineering) (Sem. – II) Examination, 2015

Elective – IV : WEB TECHNOLOGY (Paper – X)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Attempt any five questions from each Section.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary.

SECTION – I
1. Write an ASP code to display different image each time user visits a page. 7
2. How is XML defined ? Write down the XML syntax and structure rules. What is
DTD, XPATH and schema. Discuss its application. 7
3. Explain clinet side scripting and server side scripting. 7
4. Explain ADO. Net architecture with diagram. 7
5. Explain Apache Web server and its components. 7
6. Explain e-commerce business model and e-marketing. 7

SECTION – II
7. Create JSP web application for login form with login and extend that with password
(password should be minimum 5 characters). 7
8. Explain servelet operation in detail with sample servlet program. 7
9. What is session and how client state is maintained using session ? Explain
session tracking and management. 7
10. Describe the servlet architecture and the various interfaces invoked by the servlet
container. 7
11. Write a short note on RSS and Blog. 7
12. Explain difference between web 2.0 and web 3.0 with examples. 7

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M.E. (CSE) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Elective – III : BUSINESS INTELLIGENT SYSTEM (Paper – X)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions from Section – I and II are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume data if necessary.

SECTION – I

1. Answer the following questions (any five) : 15

A) Define Business Performance Management (BPM). And compare BPM and BI.
B) Explain the Framework of BI.
C) Explain Balanced Scorecard (BSC).
D) Which are the different text mining tools ?
E) What is BIS ? Explain Architecture of BI.
F) Enlist the methods of text mining ? And explain in detail.
G) Explain six sigma.

2. Enlist and describe the major tools and techniques of Business Intelligence. 10

3. Describe in detail Business Performance Management (BPM) cycle. 10

SECTION – II

4. Answer the following questions (any five) : 15

A) Explain On-Demand BI.
B) How to connect BI Systems to Databases in business ? Explain it.
C) Which are the forecasting methods in business ? Explain it.

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D) Write a note on Explanatory versus Predictive modeling.

E) Which are the issues related to BI Implementation ?
F) Which are the combining methods and Time series components ?

G) Explain reality mining.

5. Explain Social Networks and BI ? What is Collaborative Decision making ? 10

6. Explain in detail the BI Implementation factors. 10

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M.E. (Computer Science and Engineering) (Semester – II)

Examination, 2015
Elective – III : Object Oriented Software Engineering and
Design Patterns (Paper – X)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Question 1 and 5 are compulsory.

2) Answer any three questions in each Section.
3) Make suitable assumptions if necessary and state them
clearly.

SECTION – I

1. Answer briefly : 15
a) List and explain the different software architectures.
b) Explain the need of common language.
c) Explain the life cycle of domain object.

2. a) Explain the Software Architecture and its relationships to other disciplines. 5

b) Write a short note on Architectural Styles. 5

3. a) Illustrate the overall software life cycle with a case study of ATM. 5

b) When are Sequence diagrams used ? 5

4. Draw a use case and activity diagram related to a Banking system. 10

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SECTION – II

5. Write a short note on : 15

a) Conceptual Architecture View.
b) Code Architecture View
c) Execution Architecture View.

6. a) Explain IS2000 : The Advanced Imaging Solution. 5

b) What is the Literate Modeling ? 5

7. a) What is Customer Relationship Management (CRM) archetype pattern ? 5

b) Explain allocation view type and styles. 5

8. What are frameworks ? How they are related to different design patterns ? 10

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No.

M.E. (Semester – II) (Computer Science and Engineering) Examination, 2015

(Elective – III) (WIRELESS AD-HOC NETWORK) Paper – X
Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Question 1 and 5 are compulsory.

2) Answer any two questions from remaining Section.
3) Figures to right indicates marks.

SECTION – I

1. A) Explain following characteristics of Channel . 5

i) Path Loss ii) Fading

B) Explain in details IEEE 802 11 DCF and RTS-CTS mechanism. 6

2. A) What is Packet Radio Network ? Explain the Technical Challenges. 6

B) Draw schematic diagram of ad-hoc wireless internet and discuss its major
issues. 6

3. A) Differentiate between Cellular Network and Ad-Hoc WLAN. 6

B) What is wireless sensor network ? Explain different issues involved in WSN. 5

4. A) Explain Optimization incorporated in Basic DSR and what are the advantages ?
6
B) Give the classification of routing protocol and also list the characteristics of
ideal routing protocol in WAN. 6

SECTION – II

5. A) What are the performance challenges for TCP in Ad-hoc WANs ? 5

B) Give the comparison of various TCP solutions for ad-hoc wireless networks. 6

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6. A) Explain with diagram the routing layer and it module in Multicast routing
Reference model. 6
B) Explain issues in secure routing in ad-hoc wireless networks. 6

7. A) Explain key management for Cryptography algorithms in ad-hoc wireless

networks. 6

B) Explain with diagram tree initialization, maintenance and route optimization

phases in BEMRP. 6

8. A) Explain in details Dynamic Core-Based Multicast Routing Protocol (Mesh

Based). 6
B) Compare tree based and mesh based multicast routing protocols. 6

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No.

M.E. (Computer Sci. and Engg.) (Semester – III) Examination, 2015

(Paper – I) : SELF LEARNING
(COMPUTER NETWORK ADMINISTRATION)

Day and Date : Sunday, 24-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Q. 1 from Section – I and Q. 5 from Section – II are

compulsory.
2) Attempt any two questions from Q. 2 to Q. 4 for Section – I
and any two questions from Q. 6 to Q. 8 for Section – II
3) Figures to right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I

1. With suitable diagram, explain TCP/IP based Internet and Intranet. 7

2. A) Describe Distributed Computing Environment with suitable diagrams. 7

B) How and why NMS are used ? Explain data and telecommunication Networks
with neat diagram. 7

3. A) What is ASN.1 ? Explain encoding structures used in ASN.1. 7

B) What are the Network Management standards ? List the salient points of
each standard. 7

4. A) Describe Two-Tier Organisation model of SNMP with diagram. 7

B) Describe elements of system group in MIB. 7

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SECTION – II

5. Describe SNMP GetRequest PDU and GetNextRequest PDU Operations for

System Group. 7

6. A) Describe Functional model of SNMP v1 network management. 7

B) Describe major changes in SNMP v2. 7

7. A) What is Remote Monitoring ? Explain with diagram. 7

B) Explain ATM Remote monitoring with help of ATM RMON MIB. 7

8. A) Describe Traffic Load Monitoring. 7

B) Explain any two Enterprise Management Solutions. 7

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No.

M.E. (Computer Science and Engineering) (Semester – III)

Examination, 2015
(Paper – I) SELF LEARNING : BIG DATA

Day and Date : Sunday, 24-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time: 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Solve any five questions from each Section. Each

question carried seven marks.
2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I
1. What are Big Data types ? How are they managed in Big Data Ecosystem ? 7
2. Explain creating manageable data structure. 7
3. What are the peculiar characteristics of cloud, which make it is technology
foundation for Big Data ? Explain with examples. 7
4. Define unstructured data. 7
5. Explain the importance of virtualisation to Big Data. 7
6. Explain NEO4J graph database. 7

SECTION – II
7. Explain MapReduce. 7
8. Explain computing selections by MapReduce. 7
9. Explain how business processes with the help of big data analytic. 7
10. Explain four elements of Big data ethics : 7
i) identity ii) privacy iii) ownership and iv) deputation
11. Explain alignment methodology framework for ethics. 7
12. Explain basic fundamentals of MapReduce and state techniques to reliability. 7

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No.

M.E. (Electronics and Telecommunication Engg.) (Semester – I)

Examination, 2015
(Paper – I) ADVANCED LIGHT WAVE COMMUNICATION

Day and Date : Friday, 22-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if required.

SECTION – I

1. Solve any one question : (7×1=7)

a) Explain different scattering losses in optical fiber.
b) Explain different types of optical fibers.

2. Solve any two questions : (5×2=10)

a) State the different types of LED. Explain any one type.
b) With neat diagram explain semiconductor injection LASER.
c) Explain the mechanism of transmission of light through optical fiber with the
help of ray theory of light.

3. Write a short note (any three) : (6×3=18)

a) Optical amplifiers
b) Dispersion in fiber
c) Working principle of LASER
d) Power budget calculation in optical fiber.

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SECTION – II

4. Attempt the following (any one) : (7×1=7)

a) Explain with suitable diagram how can WDM wavelength spectrum be
generated by tunable sources.
b) Discuss design consideration for long haul high bandwidth system.

5. Attempt the following (any two) : (5×2=10)

a) Explain different passive components required in WDM system.
b) State important characteristics of a photo detector. With a neat schematic
explain the physical principle of PIN photo detector.
c) Explain the design considerations for long haul, high bandwidth system.

6. Write a note on (any three) : (6×3=18)

a) PIN photo detector
b) Optical LAN
c) Hybrid and Planar waveguide devices
d) Soliton system
e) BER and Cut-off wavelength.

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No.

M.E. (Electronics and Telecommunication) (Semester – I)

Examination, 2015
(Paper – II) LINEAR ALGEBRA AND ERROR CONTROL TECHNIQUES

Day and Date : Saturday, 23-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Assume suitable data if necessary.

SECTION – I

1. Attempt any two : 15

a) Prove that there exists a basis for each finite dimensional vector space.
b) Define linear dependence and linear independence of vectors prove that
i) If the set { α 1, α 2, .... α n} of vectors of V(F) is linearly independent then none
of the vectors α 1, α 2, .... α n can be a zero vector.
ii) If two vectors are linearly dependent then one of them is a scalar multiple of
other.
c) Define basis of vector space. Show that the vectors (1, 2, 1), (2, 1, 0) (1, – 1, 2)
form a basis for R3.

2. Attempt any two : 10

a) Let U and V be vector spaces over the field F and let T is a linear transformation
from U into V. Suppose that U is finite dimensional, then prove that rank
(T) + nullify(T) = dim U.

b) Consider the basis S = { α 1, α 2, α 3} of R3 where α 1 = (1, 1, 1), α 2 = (1, 1, 0),

α 3 = (1, 0, 0). Express (2, 3, –5) in terms of basis α 1, α 2, α 3.

c) If W1 and W2 are subspaces of a vector space V(F), then prove that W1 + W2

is subspace of a vector space V(F).

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3. Attempt any two : 10

a) Define an inner-product space. Show that if α = {a1, a2, .... an}, β = {b1, b2,
.... bn} ∈ Vn (C) then (α, β) = a1b1 + a 2 b2 + ... + an bn defines an inner product on Vn (C).

b) Prove Schwarz’s inequality (α, β) ≤ α ⋅ β Hence prove that α + β ≤ α + β

c) The function f(t) is defined as
f(t ) = 1 for 0 ≤ t ≤ π

− 1 for π ≤ t ≤ 2 π
Show that above function is orthogonal to signals cost, cos2t, .....
cosnt for all non zero integer values of n over the interval 0 to 2 π .

SECTION – II

4. Attempt any two : 15

1
a) For a convolutional encoder, rate = , generator sequences are g1 = 111 and
2
g2 = 110.
i) Draw state diagram.
ii) Draw encoder trellis diagram.
iii) Draw the disjoint cells which would be implemented in ACS algorithm.
b) The generator polynomial for a (15, 7) cyclic code is g(x) = 1 + x4 + x6 + x7 + x8.
Find code vector for message polynomial D(x) = x2 + x3 + x4 in systematic
form. Assume that first and last bits of this code vector corrupted. Find the
syndrome.
c) The parity check matrix for (7, 4) block code is given by

⎡1 0 1 1 1 0 0⎤
H = ⎢1 1 0 1 0 1 0⎥
⎢ ⎥
⎢⎣1 1 1 0 0 0 1⎥⎦

Decode the following received codewords :

i) 1011111
ii) 1010101
iii) 1111111
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5. Attempt any two : 10

a) The received polynomial for R-S code is
r(x ) = α 0 + α 2 x + α 4 x 2 + α 0 x 3 + α 6 x 4 + α 3 x 5 + α 5 x 6 . Check whether it contains
error or [Link] primitive polynomial as f(x) = 1 + x + x3.
b) If minimal polynomial of BCH code are

Φ1( x ) = 1 + x + x 4 , Φ 3 (x ) = 1 + x + x 2 + x 3 + x 4 , Φ 5 (x ) = 1 + x + x 2
Find the generator polynomial for triple error correcting BCH code.
c) For convolutional encoder, whose generator sequences are g1 = 111,
g2 = 101
i) Draw state diagram representing starting state and ending state separately.
ii) Write state equations.

6. Attempt any two : 10

a) Check the given polynomial f(x) = 1 + x + x3 is primitive or not.
b) Explain decoding used in Reed Muller codes. The message is encoded using
R(1, 3). If received message is 10111100, find original message.
c) Explain Viterbi decoding algorithm used in convolutional codes.

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No.

M.E. (E and TC) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

Paper – III : ADVANCED NETWORK SYSTEM

Day and Date : Monday, 25-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m..

Instruction : All questions are compulsory.

1. Attempt any two : 10

a) What is DHCP ? Draw and explain packet format.
b) What is address resolution problem ? How is it resolved through dynamic
mapping ?
c) Draw and explain three way handshaking and four way handshaking used in
TCP.

2. Attempt any two : 10

a) What is FTP ? Explain FTP process model.
b) Draw TCP segment format and explain the fields.
c) Explain recursive and iterative domain name resolution. Comment on caching.

3. Write short notes on (any three) : 15

a) MIME
b) UDP
c) SMTP
d) IPv6.

4. Attempt any two : 10

a) What are different functions of ATM layer ? Explain.
b) What is firewall ? What are its types ? Explain packet filtering firewall.
c) Draw and explain Gigabit Ethernet architecture.

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5. Write short notes on (any three) : 10

a) With respect to internet security explain :
i) Benefits of IP security
ii) IP security applications.
b) What is PNNI ? Explain PNNI ATM network.
c) Explain MPLS in detail.

6. Write short notes on (any three) : 15

a) ATM cell format
b) RSVP
c) IEEE802.3z standard
d) ATM signaling.

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N o .

M.E. (E and TC) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

RANDOM PROCESSES (Paper – IV)
Day and Date : Tuesday, 26-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) Q. 1 is compulsory.
2) Solve any four questions out of Q. 2 to Q. 6.
3) Figures to right indicate full marks.
4) Assume suitable data wherever necessary.
5) Normal probability density function table allowed.

1. Attempt the following :

a) A manufacturer of inexpensive stereo amplifiers buys Integrated Circuits
(IC) units from three different suppliers. One IC unit is used in each amplifier.
10% of the units from supplier A are bad, 5% of those from supplier B and 1%
of those from supplier C are bad. The manufacturer obtains 50% of all units
from A, 30% from B and 20% from C.
i) What is the probability that a randomly selected amplifier will contain a faulty IC ?
ii) If an amplifier is found to have a faulty IC, what is the probability that it
was obtained from supplier C. 5
b) Given that P(A) = 0.9, P(B) = 0.8 and P(A

B) = 0.75, find :
a) P(A B);

b) P( )
B); and

e) P( )

).

*
5
c) Show that the mean and variance of Poisson random variable X are same. 4

2. a) Consider the switching network shown in the Fig. 1. It is equally likely that a
switch will or will not work. Find the probability that a closed path will exist
between terminals a and b. 7

Fig. 1
b) Let X be a continuous random variable with PDF fx(x) =
k x 0  x  1

0 o t h e r w i s e

Find the mean and variance of the r.v.X. 7

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3. a) The joint pdf of a bivariate random variable (X, Y) is given by

fxy(x, y) =
k
x  y  0  x  2 , 0  y  2

0 o t h e r w i s e

Where k is constant.
i) Find the value of k
ii) Find the marginal pdf’s of X and Y
iii) Are X and Y are independent ? 7
b) Let X and Y be defined by X = cos

Y = sin

Where is a random variable uniformly distributed over (0, 2 ).

i) Show that X and Y are uncorrelated

ii) Show that X and Y are not independent. 7

4. a) Define cross spectral density between two random process. Explain the
properties of cross spectral density. 7
b) Consider a random process X(t) defined by
X(t) = A cos ( t +

) –

<t<+

Where A and are constants and

is a uniform random variable over
(– , ). Show that X(t) is WSS.


7

5. a) Two random processes X(t) and Y(t) are given by

X(t) = A cos( t +

) Y(t) = A sin( t +

)
Where A and are constants and is a uniform r.v. over (0, 2 ). Find the

cross-correlation function of X(t) and Y(t) and verify Rxy( ) = Rxy ( ). 

7

b) Explain the transition probability matrix and transition diagram in case of

Markov chains with the help of a suitable example. 7

6. a) Customers arrive at the express checkout lane in a supermarket in a Poisson

process with a rate of 15 per hour. The time to check out a customer is an
exponential r.v. with mean of 2 minutes.
i) Find the average number of customers present.
ii) What is the expected idle delay time experienced by a customer ?
iii) What is the expected time for a customer to clear a system ? 7
b) For M/M/1/ queuing system find the steady state probability for number of

customers presents in to the system (Pn) and probability that no customer

present in to the system (Po). Also derive the expression for average waiting
of customer in to the system (Ws). 7
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No.

M.E. (Electronics and Telecommunication Engg.) (Semester – I)

Examination, 2015
Elective – I : DIGITAL DATA COMPRESSION (Paper – V)

Day and Date : Wednesday, 27-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I

1. Attempt any one : 8

a) Compare Shano-Fano algorithm with Huffman algorithm with the help of one
example.
b) State approaches of modeling. Explain probability model and Markov model.

2. Attempt any one : 9

a) Apply adaptive Huffman coding to code English lowercase alphabet message
(b b m d a).
b) Explain higher order modeling, finite context modeling and adaptive modeling.

3. Attempt any two : 18

a) Give count array for zero order, first order and second order context for a
particular example in prediction with partial match algorithm of context based
compression.
b) Explain compression ratio, entropy, relative data redundancy.
c) Explain how tag is generated in Arithmetic coding.

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SECTION – II

4. Attempt any one : 8

a) With reference to compression of sound, explain Lossy compression and
Silence compression.
b) Explain motion compensation with one example.

5. Attempt any one : 9

a) Explain rate distortion theory. How it is utilized for coding ?
b) Explain channel vocoder with reference to speech compression.

6. Attempt any two : 18

a) With the help of block diagram explain H.261 encoder used for video
compression.
b) With the help of block diagram explain MPEG audio coding algorithm. Also
explain Layer II coding.
c) Explain fractal compression with one example.

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No.

M.E. (Electronics and Telecommunication. Engg.) (Semester – II)

Examination, 2015
Paper – VI : RF AND MICROWAVE CIRCUIT DESIGN

Day and Date : Thursday, 28-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if required.

SECTION – I
1. Solve any two questions. (5×2=10)
a) Derive the equation for transmission line with the help of uniformly distributed
circuit theory in case of lossy and lossless lines.
b) ZL = (75 + j50) Ω connected to a transmission line with Characteristic
impedance of 50 Ω . Find the corresponding reflection coefficients and
transmission coefficients.
c) Explain the construction and characteristics of GaAs MESFET.
2. Solve any one question. (7×1=7)
a) Explain the construction of smith chart with resistance and reactance circles.
b) Explain the different types of interconnecting networks.
3. Attempt any three questions. (6×3=18)
a) Derive expressions for the input impedance of short circuit transmission line.
Express the input impedance of short circuit transmission line as a function
of frequency.
b) A GaAs MESFET with a gold gate fabricated to be 1.0 μm in length and
200 μm in width and d = 0.5 μm in depth. the following electric characteristics
are known ∈r = 13.1, ND = 1016 cm-3 and μ n = 8500 cm2/ [Link] the cut-off
frequency at room temperature.
c) Discuss in brief about RF filters configurations and design parameters.
d) Write a note on linear and non-linear mixer operation.
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SECTION – II

4. Solve any two questions. (5×2=10)

a) Derive expression for conversion between S parameters and Z parameters.
b) Explain about active and passive phase shifters.
c) Write short notes on constant VSWR circles in case of microwave amplifiers.

5. Solve any one questions. (7×1=7)

a) Write a note on oscillator design by using the small signal scattering matrix
parameters.
b) Prove kuroda’s third identity stated below with the help of ABCD parameters
calculate the value of N.

Unit Unit
element
element
Z1
NZ1

6. Attempt any three questions. (6×3=18)

a) Write a note on Frequency transformation.
b) Explain Class A RF transistor amplifier design.
c) Discuss in brief about RF filter configuarations and design parameters.
d) Design a T-type matching network that transforms load impedance
ZL = (60-j30) Ω into a Zin = (10 + j 20) Ω input impedance and that has
maximum nodal quality factor of 3. Compute the values for the matching
network components, assuming that the Matching is required at f = 1 GHz.

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No.

M.E. (Electronics and Telecommunication Engg.) (Semester – II)

Examination, 2015
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION (Paper – VII)

Day and Date : Saturday, 30-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions: 1) Q.1 is compulsory.

2) Solve any four questions from Q. 2 to Q. 6.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. Attempt the following.

a) Explain impulse response model of a multipath fading channel. 5
b) Explain basic propagation mechanism in mobile radio propagation. 5
c) Compute the BER of a wireless communication system at SNR 20dB. 4
2. a) Explain co-channel interference and adjuscent channel interference and their
effect on cellular mobile communication. 7
b) An automobile moves with velocity v(t) show in fig. a. The received mobile
signal experiences multipath Rayleigh fading on a 900 MHz CW carrier. What
is the average crossing rate and fade duration over the 100 second interval ?
Assume p = 0.1 and ignore large scale fading effect. 7

fig. a
3. a) What is small scale fading ? Enlist the factors influencing small scale fading. 7
b) Enumerate upgrade options for GSM and explain EDGE. 7

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4. a) Determine the maximum throughput that can be achieved by using ALOHA

and slotted ALOHA protocols. 7
b) In an unslotted ALOHA system the packet arrival times form a Poisson process
having a rate of 103 packets/sec. If the bit rate is 10 Mbps and there are 1000
bits/packet, find. 7
i) the normalized throughput of the system, and
ii) the number of bits per packet that will maximize the throughput.

5. a) Discuss the traffic routing mechanism in wireless networks. 7

b) Explain Digital European Cordless Telephone (DECT) architecture. 7

6. a) Explain in detail Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS). 7

b) Explain the multiple access techniques for wireless communication. 7

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No.

M.E. (Electronics and Telecommunication) (Semester – II)

Examination, 2015
ADAPTIVE SIGNAL PROCESSING (Paper – VIII)

Day and Date : Monday, 1-6-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. Solve any two : 15

a) Define correlation matrix. State and prove properties of correlation matrix.
b) Explain different stochastic models.
c) Derive performance function and draw performance surface for adaptive linear
combiner.

2. Solve any two : 10

a) Explain properties of eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
b) Find circular convolution of
x(n) = { 2, 1, 3, 4}
y(n) = {1, 2, 1, 3, 6}
Use concentric circle method.
c) Explain WOLD decomposition theorem.

3. Solve any two : 10

a) Explain in detail gradient search algorithm by Newton’s method.
b) Explain Gaussian moment factoring theorem.
c) State different characteristics of adaptive signal processing.

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4. Solve any two : 15

a) With the help of signal flow graph explain RLS algorithm.
b) Explain in detail Laguerre transversal filters.
c) Explain self orthogonalised adaptive filters for LMS algorithm.

5. Solve any two : 10

a) Define matrix inversion lemma. How it is useful in RLS algorithm ?
b) Explain IIR filters used for system identification using output error method.
c) Explain upper bounds on step size parameter for various scenarios in LMS
algorithm.

6. Solve any two : 10

a) Find relation between :

i) φ xx ( z ) and φyy (z)

ii) φ xx ( z ) and φ xy (z) .

b) Explain application of adaptive signal processing in inverse adaptive modelling.
c) Define the problem statement used for linear optimum filtering.

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No.

M.E. (E and TC) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – IX : CRYPTOGRAPHY AND NETWORK SECURITY (Elective – II)
Day and Date : Wednesday, 3-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instruction : All questions are compulsory.

1. Attempt any two : 12

a) Explain what is network security attack. Discuss types.

b) Discuss with suitable example substitution technique of cryptography.

c) Draw and explain DES and triple DES.

2. Attempt any two : 12

a) Explain linear and differential cryptanalysis.

b) Discuss various techniques of random number generation.

c) Illustrate diagrammatically basic uses of hash function to encrypt.

3. Attempt any two : 12

a) Compare block versus stream cipher.

b) Discuss on rotor machines.

c) Compare conventional encryption with public key encryption.

4. Attempt any two : 12

a) Discuss various public key distribution techniques.

b) Write a note on virus related threats.

c) List IP security application and services.

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5. Attempt any two : 12

a) Draw and explain x.509 certificate format.

b) Explain with diagram Kerberos.

c) Draw public key encryption for authentication and signature.

6. Attempt any two : 10

a) Draw and explain general format of PGP messages.

b) Write a note on malicious software.

c) Draw and explain X.509 certificate and certificate revocation list.

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No.

M.E. (Civil Structures) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – VI :THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS

Day and Date : Thursday, 28-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Solve any two questions from each Section.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data, if required and mention it clearly.
4) Use of non programmable calculators is allowed.

SECTION – I

1. a) Give significance of study of Theory of Plates. 5

b) Derive relation between bending moments and Curvature in Pure bending of

rectangular Plates. 12

2. a) Obtain Fourth order Governing Differential Equation for the deflection surface
of a laterally loaded rectangular plates. 12

b) Describe Navier’s solution for analysis of rectangular plates. 6

3. a) Obtain differential equation for symmetrical bending of laterally loaded circular

plates. 12

b) Differentiate between rectangular and circular plates in terms of :

i) stresses and strains produced

ii) boundary conditions. 6

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SECTION – II

4. a) i) Define Shell. Give classification of shells. 6

ii) Differentiate between behavior of plates and shells under external loading. 5

b) Enlist the advantages due to which shell structures are widely used in engineering. 7

5. a) Obtain the equations for different stress resultants for thin shells without
bending. 7

b) Using Pucher stress function calculate Membrane forces of shells. 10

6. Write notes on any two : 17

a) General theory of cylindrical shells

b) Finsterwalder’s theory

c) Membrane theory.

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M.E. (E & TC) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

MOBILE COMPUTING (Elective – III) (Paper – X)
Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

N.B. : All questions are compulsory.

SECTION – I

1. Solve any three : (8×3=24)

a) Explain IS-95 architecture model of CDMA.
b) Explain route establishment and route maintenance in dynamic source routing.
c) With the help of figure, explain location management in IBM proposal.
d) Draw I-TCP connection setup and explain I-TCP protocol.

2. a) Draw GSM system hierarchy diagram. 3

b) Draw and explain location management in Columbia Mobile IP proposal. 8
OR
b) With one example, explain zone routing protocol. 8

SECTION – II

3. Solve any three : (8×3=24)

a) Explain quality of service support mechanism of IEEE 802.11e.
b) What is symmetric key Cryptography ?
c) Explain security models.
d) Explain applications for symbian.

4. a) What is non-repudiation ? 3
b) Explain security protocols with the help of figure for secure communication. 8
OR
b) Explain security architecture of symbian OS. 8
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M.E. (Electronics and Telecommunication Engg.) (Semester – II)

Examination, 2015
Elective – III : COMMUNICATION SYSTEM DESIGN (Paper – X)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Q. 1 is compulsory.
2) Solve any four questions from Q. 2 to Q. 6.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. a) Derive an expression for probability of error for BPSK. 5

b) Explain the lumped parameter and the distributed parameter design approaches
of a Low Noise Amplifier. 5

c) Explain the concept of a switched capacitor filter. 4

2. a) Write a note on harmonic distortion due to non-linearity. 7

b) Derive an expression for the low frequency small signal voltage gain of
wideband core amplifier. Comment on the trans-conductances of the devices
used in the amplifier. 7

3. a) Prove that the input impedance of narrowband Low Noise Amplifier is

given as 7
gmL 2
Rs = .
c
b) Derive an expression for the output of the unbalanced mixer. What is the
drawback of the unbalanced mixer ? 7

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4. a) Assume that a Gillbert Mixer operates under the following conditions : 7

YGS – VT = 0.387 V

ARF = AInterference = 0.316 V

= OdBm

Evaluate the following for the Gillbert Mixer :

i) third order harmonic distortion
ii) third order intermodulation distortion
iii) third order input intercept point.
b) Derive an expression for the rms noise power of second order Sigma Delta
modulator in terms of Over Sampling Rate (OSR). 7

5. a) Prove that third order intermodulation distortion is related to third order

harmonic distortion as IM3 = 3 HD3. 7
b) Derive an expression for the noise transfer function and the signal transfer
function of a first order Sigma Delta modulator. Also plot the frequency spectra
of the transfer functions and comment on them. 7

6. a) Two non-linear stages are cascaded as shown below. Derive an expression

for the third order intercept point of the cascaded system. 7

b) For a Gillbert Mixer derive an expression for third order harmonic distortion. 7

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No.

M.E. (Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering)

(Semester – III) Examination, 2015
SELF LEARNING SUBJECT
Paper – I : Modeling and Simulation of Communication System

Day and Date : Sunday, 24-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Figures to right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if required.

SECTION – I
1. Solve any two questions : (5×2=10)

a) Explain multi-disciplinary aspects of simulation.

b) What is performance estimation ?
c) Explain methodology problems solving for simulation.

2. Solve any one question : (7×1=7)

a) Explain basic concepts of modeling in detail.
b) Explain classification of system properties for performance evaluation
technique.

3. Attempt any three questions : (6×3=18)

a) Write a note on validation process.

b) Explain the role of simulation in communication engineering system.

c) Explain the process of quantization.
d) With block diagram explain models for the FM modulation process.
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SECTION – II
4. Solve any two questions : (5×2=10)
a) Explain seed numbers and vectors.

b) Explain minimum standard algorithm.

c) Explain continuous time and discrete time signals with examples.

5. Solve any one question : (7×1=7)

a) Define linear congruence and explain mixed congruence algorithm.

b) Explain frequency domain representations of periodic continuous signals.

6. Attempt any three questions : (6×3=18)

a) Explain block diagram representation of systems.

b) Describe about base band signals.
c) Explain relative frequency.

d) Write a note on Monte Carlo estimation.

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No.

M.E. Mechanical (CAD/CAM) Semester – I Examination, 2015

(Paper – I) ADVANCED MACHINE DESIGN

Day and Date : Friday, 22-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Question 1 and question 5 are compulsory. Solve any two

questions each from Section I and Section II out of
remaining.
2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume necessary data, if required.

SECTION – I

1. For the given stress matrix, determine the principal stresses. 13

⎡18 0 24 ⎤
⎢ ⎥
[ ]
Tij = ⎢ 0 − 50 0⎥
⎢ ⎥
⎢⎣24 0 32 ⎥⎦

2. The displacement field for body is given by

ux = pxy, uy = pxy, uz = 2p(x + y)z ; where p is constant for small deformation.

1
Determine strain matrix and find out strain in the direction nx = n y = n z = . 11
3

3. a) Write a note on :
i) State of stress at a point ii) State of strain at a point 6

b) Explain the Mohr’s circle for three dimensional state of stress. 5

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4. a) Explain the relationship between various elastic constants in the terms of

rectangular stress-strain components. 5
b) Compute the Lame’s coefficients for the material with modulus of elasticity
104×106 Kpa and poisons ratio equal to 0.3. 6

SECTION – II

5. A composite is made by inserting material ‘B’ between two plates of material ‘M’.
Neglecting friction, if material ‘B’ is subjected to compressive stresses in X and
Y direction, determine the stress in Z direction and strains in all directions in the
terms of poison ratio ν . 13

6. a) What is endurance limit ? Explain the significance of modified Goodman

diagram in the analysis. 6

b) Explain the significance of Notch sensitivity in the design. 5

7. a) Explain the concept of thin walled and thick walled cylinder. 6

b) Explain the theory of strain energy due to pure shear stresses. 5

8. Which one of the below three blocks will yield first according to maximum stress
theory, maximum strain theory and maximum shear stress theory.
(Ref. Figure a, b & c) 11

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M.E. (Mechanical-CAD/CAM) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

Paper – II : COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING

Day and Date : Saturday, 23-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions: 1) Q. No. 4 and Q. No. 8 are compulsory. Solve any two

questions from remaining three questions from each
Section.
2) Figure to right indicate full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if required and state clearly.

SECTION – I
1. a) Explain with the help of sketch principle of operation of CNC system. 5
b) Explain tool and work holding features of CNC machining center. 5
2. a) Explain thermal aspects of metal cutting. 5
b) Explain role of cutting fluid. 5
3. a) Explain routine and canned cycle with example. 5
b) Explain cutter compensation and tool length compensation. 5
[Link] short note on : (5×3=15)
a) ISO nomenclature of tools.
b) Cutting tool material.
c) Effect of heat treatment on machining operations.
SECTION – II
5. a) Explain working principle of wire cut EDM. 5
b) Discuss different types of chip in metal cutting. 5
6. a) How straightness and hardness are measured on CMM ? 5
b) Explain the term ‘Design for assembly’. 5
7. a) Explain process planning with suitable example. 5
b) Explain the use of pallets in CNC machining. 5
8. Write short note on : (5×3=15)
a) Importance of various types of fits.
b) Abrasive water jet machining.
c) Tool path generation.
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M.E. (Mechanical) (CAD/CAM) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

Paper – III : FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

Day and Date : Monday, 25-5-2015aturday, 26-4-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m..00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Attempt any three questions from each Section.

2) Make suitable assumptions if necessary and state them
clearly.
3) Figure to right indicate full marks.
4) Use of non programmable calculator is allowed.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain CST and LST elements. 6

b) Explain Hermite shape function of beam elements. 5

2. a) Explain weighted residual approach applied to finite element analysis. 6

b) Explain general procedure for finite element analysis. 5

3. a) Explain principal of minimum potential energy approach. 6

b) Explain in brief consistence and lumped mass formulation. 6

4. Write short note on : 12

a) Principal of virtual work
b) Formulation of Isoparametric elements.

SECTION – II

5. a) Explain refinement in finite element solution. 6

b) Explain Model validity and Model accuracy using approximation of geometry

and material property. 5

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6. Using finite element method determine the temperature distribution in the wall as
shown in figure-I and calculate the heat flow through composite wall thickness;
where A : steel and B : Insulation

KA = 55×10 –3 W/mm°c KB = 0.1×10–3 W/mm°c A = 1 mm2. 12

7. a) Discuss in brief dynamic analysis in finite element method. 6

b) Explain plane stress, plain strain and axis symmetric elements. 5

8. Write short note on : 12

a) Software used in FEM

b) Transient Response Analysis.

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No.

M.E. (Mechanical) (CAD/CAM) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS AND RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY (Paper – IV)

Day and Date : Tuesday, 26-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Solve any two questions from each Section.

2) Figures to right indicate full marks.
3) Make suitable assumptions if required.

SECTION – I
1. a) What is research ? Explain in detail the steps involved in research with
flow chart. 9
b) Explain sponsoring agent’s requirements for a research proposal. 8
2. a) What is literature review in research ? Explain its importance and methods. 8
b) Explain research problem formulation with suitable example. 9
3. Write short notes on (any three) : (3×6=18)
1) Field study to research.
2) Selection of samples.
3) Creativity.
4) Process of simulation.

SECTION – II

4. a) Explain concept of robust design with suitable example. 9

b) What is modelling ? Explain principles of modelling. 8
5. a) What is Two factor factorial design ? Explain with suitable examples. 9
b) Explain writing research paper for publication. 8
6. Write short note on (any three) : (3×6=18)
1) Formats of report writing.
2) Parametric and non-parametric tests.
3) Use of computational tools and soft wares.
4) Concept of design of experiments.

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No.

M.E. (Civil-Structures) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – VII : FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

Day and Date : Saturday, 30-5-2015 Total Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Solve any two questions from Section – I.

2) Q. No. 4 is compulsory, of remaining two questions
from Section – II solve any one.
3) Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed.
4) Assume suitable data if required and mention clearly.

SECTION – I

1. For a spring assemble shown in figure 1. K1 = 980 N/mm, K2 = 1080 N/mm and
K3 = 2940 N/mm, A point load of 800 N (rightward) is acting at node 3, obtain :
i) Assemble the stiffness matrix
ii) Displacement of node 2 and 3
iii) The reaction forces at node 1 and 4
iv) The forces in each spring

18

Figure 1

2. a) Write a note on variational principle. 7

b) Develop a shape function for three noded prismatic bar having nodes
⎛ 3l ⎞ ⎛ −l ⎞ ⎛1 ⎞
1 ⎜ − ,0 ⎟ , 2 ⎜ − ,0 ⎟ 3⎜ ,0 ⎟, Find the element K , K and K of element
⎝ 2 ⎠ ⎝ 2 ⎠ ⎝2 ⎠ 11 22 33

stiffness matrix. 10

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3. a) Derive stiffness matrix for a 2-noded bar element with its diameter varying
form 300 mm at one end to 100 mm at other end. Consider the length of bar
as 2 m, E = 210 GPa. 9
b) Explain the terms : 8
i) Local co-ordinates
ii) Global co-ordinates
iii) Natural co-ordinates
iv) Area co-ordinates.

SECTION – II

4. The four noded rectangular element has base 400 mm and height 300 mm, find
numerically element K11 and K22 of the stiffness matrix at sampling point
⎛ 1 1 ⎞
⎜− , ⎟ of 2 × @ 2 rule, take thickness of element 200 mm, E = 200 GPa,
⎝ 3 3⎠
v = 0.25. 18

5. a) Discuss about discrete krichoff triangle element for plate bending problem. 6
b) What are the convergence criteria of the displacement function ? 6
c) Explain patch test for plate bending element. 5

6. a) Discuss any one shell element used in FEM. 6

b) What do you mean by lumped mass and consistent mass matrices ?How do you
obtain the same ? Discuss their merits and demerits. 6
c) Explain triangular element for axi-symmetric analysis. 5

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No.

M.E. (Mech. – CAD/CAM) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

Elective – I : ADVANCED MATERIALS AND PROCESSING (Paper – V)
Day and Date : Wednesday, 27-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Attend any three questions from each Section.

2) Draw neat sketches wherever necessary.

SECTION – I

1. A) What is Heat Treatment ? Explain the objectives of Normalizing heat

treatment. 6
B) Give classification of materials and compare ferrous and non ferrous alloys. 5

2. Answer the following questions (any three) : 12

a) What are the applications of Thermosets and thermoplasts ?
b) Write a note on Semi conductors and super conductors.
c) Compare between smart materials and shape memory alloys.
d) What are the advantages of composite over other materials ? Enlist few
applications.
e) Write a note on Polymers.

3. A) What are the important techniques used for manufacturing of fibers and
foams ? 6
B) Explain the different types of composite materials with their use. 5

4. A) Explain any one case study in detail with respect to selection of material in
automobile application. 6
B) Explain in detail properties of Nano materials and bio materials. 6

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SECTION – II

5. A) What are the merits and demerits of nontraditional manufacturing techniques

over conventional processes ? 6
B) Discuss any one case study with respect to micro machining of automobile
components. 6

6. Write short notes on any three : 12

a) Types of Prototypes
b) Electochemical machining
c) Physical vapour deposition technique
d) Stereolithography
e) Advanced Rolling mills.

7. A) What is the principle of Non conventional machining ? Explain advantages

and disadvantages and applications of Ultrasonic Machining. 6
B) What are the advantages, limitations and applications of EDM process ? 5

8. A) Explain the principle of operation of magnetic abrasive machining operation. 6

B) What is significance of MRR ? Explain the principle of Theory of Material
removal rate. 5

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No.

M.E. (Mechanical CAD-CAM) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

MANUFACTURING SYSTEM DESIGN (Paper – VI)

Day and Date : Thursday, 28-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

N.B. : 1) Question 4 and question 8 are compulsory.

2) Answer two questions from each Section.
3) Figure to right indicate full marks.
4) Assume suitable data if required.

SECTION – I

1. a) Discuss the types of systems in manufacturing environment with suitable

examples. 5
b) Explain the rational decision making process and the types of decision. 5

2. a) Explain the concept of product life cycle and the system for planning a new
product. 5
b) Explain the importance of design cost. Discuss concurrent engineering and
value analysis. 5

3. a) Derive the expression for unit production time, production rate, unit production
cost, unit profit and profit rate in single stage manufacturing. 5
b) The figure shows the alternative process routes for a part. Using shortest
path method (network technique) find the critical path. 5

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4. Write short note on any three : 15

a) Project scheduling – PERT and CPM
b) General procedure of MRP
c) Industrial cost estimation practices
d) Product diversification.

SECTION – II

5. a) Explain the various data structures in database system. Discuss how the
relational database can be useful for monitoring the production status on the
shop floor. 5
b) Discuss shop floor data collection. 5

6. a) What is MRP ? Explain general procedure of MRP. 5

b) Write types of simulation model and what is mean by simulation validity. 5

7. a) Discuss the phases in general framework of manufacturing system design

and explain evaluation and decision in process of manufacturing system design. 5
b) Explain following principles of agile manufacturing : 5
i) Leverage the impact of people and information
ii) Enrich the customer.

8. Write notes on any three : 15

a) Flexible manufacturing system
b) Just in time technique
c) On line and off line data collection method
d) Reorganising the manufacturing system for agility.

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No.

M.E. Mech. (CAD/CAM) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT (Paper – VII)

Day and Date : Saturday, 30-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Question No. 1 from Section – I is compulsory. Solve

any two questions out of remaining three questions from
Section – I.
2) Solve any three questions from Section – II.
3) Make suitable assumptions, if necessary.
4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION – I

1. Assume any suitable product assembly of your choice with minimum three
components and discuss in detail the following product development phases :
i) Product concept
ii) Product Engineering
iii) Product Manufacturing
iv) Time and Cost Estimations.
Make suitable assumptions like product demand, process time and cost, etc. for
your working. 13

2. a) Discuss in details the elements of PLM. 6

b) With the help of block diagram, compare PLM with ERP. 5

3. a) Elaborate in brief the importance of PLM in dynamic business conditions. 6

b) Brief about Product Structure. Explain with the help of neat block diagram the
product structure of a rotating wheel chair. 5

4. a) Discuss how modular design helps to enhance production rate. 6

b) Interpret the term “product and process systemisation”. 5

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SECTION – II

5. a) Define product Modeling. Discuss various types of product models. 6

b) Elaborate how model standardisation increases the customer satisfaction. 5

6. a) Discuss the various reasons for implementing a PDM system. 6

b) Explain the concept and benefits of PDM. 5

7. With the help of neat diagram explain the application of Technique of QFD for a
suitable product having at least seven customer voices and six technical
requirements. 13

8. a) Discuss the concept of knowledge based product and process model. 6

b) Elaborate upon the “Advanced Database Design for Integrated Manufacturing. 5

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M.E. (Mech.) (CAD/CAM) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Paper – VIII : INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS

Day and Date : Monday, 1-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Answer any three questions from each Sections.

2) Answers to both the Sections are to be written in a
single answer book.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Assuming missing data if any, suitable and state if
clearly.
5) Draw neat sketches / figures wherever necessary.

SECTION – I

1. a) Discuss the basic elements of an automated system. Also briefly explain the
levels of automation. 6

b) What are the reasons for automation ? Explain fixed, flexible and programmable
automation. 6

2. a) Explain in-line, segmented in-line, rotary configurations of automated production

lines in details. 6

b) With the help of neat block diagrams explain the in-line, segmented and rotary,
configuration of automated production lines and their application. 6

3. a) With the help of schematic sketches, explain the various robot configurations
and the types of joints used in each of them. 6

b) Derive the expression for ideal and realistics cycle times and uptime efficiency
for a single station assembly machine. 5

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4. Write a short notes : 11

a) Configuration of automated assembly lines.

b) Application of industrial robots.

c) Product design for assembly.

SECTION – II

5. a) Explain consideration in grippes selection and design. 6

b) With the help of neat sketches explain the micro-switches 6

i) Limit switches
ii) Read switches
iii) Pressure switches with Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC)
configuration.

6. a) What is robotic compliance ? Explain active and passive compliance with the
help of neat sketches. 6

b) Explain the types of motion and path control for robots. 6

7. a) Explain various drives used in robots. 6

b) Explain motion interpolation and its type in robots. 5

8. Write short notes : 11

1) Process tool as end effecter of robots.

2) Slip sensor and force sensors for robots.

3) Robot programming method.

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M.E. (Mechanical Engineering-CAD/CAM) (Semester – II)

Examination, 2015
Paper – IX : OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES
Day and Date : Wednesday, 3-6-2015 Total Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.
2) Figures to right indicate full marks.
3) Draw neat sketches wherever necessary.
4) Make suitable assumptions if required and state them
clearly.

SECTION – I

1. Solve any three. 15

i) Write standard form of optimization problem and give five applications.
ii) Write details of necessary and sufficient conditions.
iii) Explain Hessian Matrix.
iv) Find the maxima and minima, if any, of the function f(x) = 4x3 – 18x2 + 27x – 7.

2. Solve any two. 10

i) Explain Dichotomous Search Method.
ii) Explain Quasi-Newton Method.
iii) Find the minimum of f = x(x –1.5) in the interval (0.0, 1.00) to within 10% of
the exact value using exhaustive search method.

3. Solve any two. 10

i) Explain Pattern Search Method.
ii) Explain Davidon-Fletcher-Powell Method.
iii) Explain Steepest Descent Method.
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SECTION – II

4. a) Write detailed note on Interior and Exterior Penalty Function Methods. 10

b) Write Five Focusing Steps. 5

5. Solve any one. 10

i) Write Detailed Note on Genetic Algorithm
ii) Write Detailed Note on Simulated Annealing.

6. Solve any two. 10

i) Explain theory of constraints.
ii) Explain nine principles of optimized production technology.
iii) Explain Artificial Neural Network for optimization.

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M.E. (Mech.) (CAD/CAM) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

AUTOMATIC CONTROL ENGG. (Paper – X) (Elective – II)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

N. B. : i) Answer any five full questions.

ii) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
iii) Make suitable assumptions, if required and state them
clearly.
iv) Use of Non-programmable calculator is allowed.

1. a) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of pneumatic system. 4

b) Considering small deviation from steady state operation, draw a block diagram
of the air heating system show in fig. Assume that heat loss to the surrounding
and heat capacitance of the metal ports of the heats are negligible. 10

Q0 + Q0
H+h
Qi + Q j

2. a) Describe PI, PD, PID control action in details. 8

b) Explain the effect of feedback on control system. 6

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3. a) Explain hydraulic servo motor and draw the block diagram for the same. 7
b) Explain disturbance in the forward path. 7

4. Write short notes : 14

a) Optimal control system

b) Thermal system
c) Electro-hydraulic valves.

5. a) What are the advantages of root locus and bode plots ? State practical
application for both system. 6

K(s + 1)
b) Draw the root-locus for G(s) × H(s) = . Also comment on system
6(s + 2) (s + 6)
stability. 8

6. a) Write short note on angle condition and magnitude condition of root locus. 6
b) For bode plot, define the following terms : 8
a) Gain margin
b) Phase margin
c) Gain cross over frequency
d) Phase cross over frequency.

7. a) Explain characteristics of lag compensator. 7

b) Explain any four theorem of z-transforms. 7

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M.E. (Mechanical) (CAD-CAM) (Semester – II) Examination, 2015

Elective – II : CAD/CAM/CAE PRACTICES IN METAL FORMING
(Paper – X)

Day and Date : Friday, 5-6-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

N. B. : 1) Write any three question from each Sections.

2) Question No. 4 and Question No. 8 are compulsory.
3) Assume suitable data if required.

SECTION – I
1. A) Explain metal forming in FEM. 5
B) With block diagram explain process modelling. 5

2. A) Explain spinning operation. 5

B) Explain objectives of forging analysis of metal forming process. 5

3. A) Explain Hill’s general method of analysis in metal forming. 5

B) Explain Yield criteria for metal forming. 5

4. Write short note on (solve any three) : (5×3=15)

A) Basic steps of FEM
B) Rotary tube piercing
C) Equilibrium and virtual work-rate principle
D) Defects in sheet metal forming
E) Hot extrusion of rod and sheet.

SECTION – II

5. A) Explain boundary conditions in FEM analysis in metal forming. 5

B) Explain closed die forging with flash. 5

6. A) Explain sheet rolling and plate bending. 5

B) Ring compression and FEM. 5

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7. A) Explain bar extrusion in FEM analysis. 5

B) Explain free form design procedure in axially symmetric forging. 5

8. Write short note on (solve any three) : (5×3=15)

A) Forging and cavvagging process

B) Components of good gating system

C) Direct extrusion

D) Strip rolling

E) Rolling process defects.

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M.E. (Mechanical Engg.) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

COMPUTATIONAL TECHNIQUES IN DESIGN ENGINEERING
(Paper – I)
Day and Date : Friday, 22-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m to 2.00 p.m.
N.B. : 1) Attempt any two questions from each Section.
2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed.
4) Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly.

SECTION – I
1. a) For the given values of x and y find the value of sin (4.6) using cubic spline
interpolation. 9
x : 4 5 6
y = sin(x) : 0.069 0.087 0.10
b) The temp ‘ ’ of a vessel of cooling water and time ‘t’ in minutes since the

beginning of observation are connected by the law of the form   = A

> J

+
.
The corresponding values of and t are given by

t : 0 1 2 3 5 7 10 15 20


: 52.2 48.8 46 43.5 39.7 36.5 33 28.7 26
Find the best values of a, b, c. 9
2. a) In a spring mass system, three blocks are supported by three springs. When
they are released, the blocks gets displaced downwards. Find out the
displacement of each block by Gauss-Seidel iterative method. The governing
eqns are
3k1x1 – 2k2x2 = w1
– 2k1x1 + 3k2x2 – k3x3 = w2
– k2x2 + k3x3 = w3
where k1, k2, k3 = stiffness of springs in N/mm
x1, x2, x3 = displacement in mm
w1, w2, w3 = weight of block in N
Consider w1 = 20 N, w2 = 30N and w3 = 25N
k1 = k2 = k3 = 10N/mm. 9
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b) Gas is expanded according to law PV1.3 = C from pressure of 10 N/m2.

Assuming initial volume of gas is 1m3 and final volume 7 m3. Calculate work
done suing Simpson’s 

!
rule. Divide volume in 6 equal strips. The work
8

done is given as

2 @ 8

. 8
8

3. a) The table below gives the results of an observation. ‘ ’ is the observed

temperature in degrees centigrade of a vessel of cooling water, ‘t’ is time in

minutes from the beginning of observation :
“t” : 1 3 5 7 9
“ ” : 85.3 74.5 67 60.5 54.3

Find the approximate rate of cooling at t = 3 and t = 3.5. 9

 

 

b) Find eigen values and eigen vectors of by using Jacobi method. 8



)   





 

 

SECTION – II
4. a) The temp. of slab at one end is 1000°C. The ambient temp. is 45°C heat flow
from one end to other end of the slab is 20.4 kW for area of 1m2. The thermal
conductivity of slab is given by K = 0.8 [1 + 0.025T] where T = temp. at other
end. If thickness of slab is 40 mm, find the temp. at other end ? Use Euler’s

method. Take h = 0.01 mm. The heat flow through slab is given as
d T

q 
K A

d x

where q = heat flow, k = thermal conductivity, A = area. 9

"

b) The deflection of beam is governed by the equation where

@ O

 &  O 
 N 

"

@ N

 N 
is given by table


x : 1

! !

( x ) : 8 1 1 6 2 2 4 3

and boundary condition . Also, . Evaluate the O   
O



  
O
 

  
 O
  

  


deflection at the pivoted points of the beam using three sub-intervals. 9

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5. a) The population growth based on assumption that the rate of change of population

‘P’ is proportional to the existing population at time ‘t’ is given by

d p

K P

d t

where
k = growth rate per year. From a certain date at time t = 6 years a population
of village is 8000 for the next 3 years population is
Time (years) : 7 8 9
Papulation (average) : 8410.16 8841.36 9294.67
If k = 0.05/year, calculate the population at t = 10 years using Adams Bashforth
method with step size of 1 year. 9
b) Explain steps used in FEM and applications of FEM. 8

6. a) Write short note on mathematical modeling. 6

b) Using Crank-Nicholson’s parabolic equation, solve uxx = 16ut, 0 < x < 1, t > 0
given that u(x, 0), = 0, u (0, t) = 0, u (1, t) = 100t. Compute u for one step in ‘t’
direction taking h = 

"
. 6

c) Explain Rayleigh-Ritz method. 5

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M.E. (Mechanical Engineering) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

Paper – II : INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATION

Day and Date : Saturday, 23-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Attempt any three questions from Section – I and Section – II.
2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Draw neat sketches wherever necessary.

SECTION – I

1. Define the following :

i) Accuracy
ii) Precision
iii) Hysteresis
iv) Time lag
v) Dead zone
vi) Repeatability. 12

2. a) What are the advantages of microprocessor based instrumentation system. 6

b) Explain with neat sketch bonded and unbounded strain gauges. 6

3. a) Explain with neat sketch Mc Leod gauge. 6

b) Explain with neat sketch Ultrasonic Flow Meter. 5

4. a) Explain with neat sketch Belt-Transmission Dynamometer. 6

b) Explain with neat sketch Galvanometric Recorders. 5

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SECTION – II

5. a) Explain advantages an disadvantages of Thermocouple Sensors. 6

b) Draw a neat sketch of typical values of sound power levels of common sounds
with reference to sound pressure of 0.002 micro bar. 6

6. a) Explain Time Compression Analyser with neat sketch. 6

b) Explain seismic instrument with neat sketch. 5

7. a) Explain frequency system analysis by harmonic testing. 6

b) Explain emission spectrometer with neat sketch. 5

8. Write short notes on : 12

a) Electromagnetic Microphone

b) Data display and storage

c) Loudness.

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M.E. (Mechanical Engineering) (Semester – I) Examination, 2015

SOLID MECHANICS (Paper – III)

Day and Date : Monday, 25-5-2015 Max. Marks : 70

Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Solve any three questions from each Section.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Assume necessary suitable data, if required.

SECTION – I

1. a) Explain the plane stress and plane strain with suitable practical examples. 4
b) Derive the equation of compatibility for plane stress problem in Cartesian
co-ordinates. 7

2. a) Prove that, the Airy’s stress function φ′ satisfies the equilibrium equations as
well the compatibility equations for plane stress problems. 6
b) Derive the equation of equilibrium for plane stress problem in polar
co-ordinates. 6

3. a) Derive the stresses in solid rotating disk of uniform thickness. 6

b) A hollow circular disk of uniform thickness has inner and outer radii of 50 mm
and 200 mm respectively. It is rotated at an angular speed of 30 radians per
second. Determine the maximum circumferential and radial stresses. Also
sketch the stress variation along the radius. Assume Poisson’s ratio = 0.3
and density of material as 7800 Kg/m3. 5

4. Write a note on any two of the following : 12

i) Torsion of rolled profiles
ii) Shell of uniform strength
iii) Bending of curved bar.

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SECTION – II

5. a) Write a note on hydrodynamic analogy. 4

b) Derive the expression for torsion and angle of twist for elliptical cross section
of prismatic bar. 8

6. a) Define the shear centre and explain its practical importance. 3

b) Locate the shear centre for the ‘C’ channel having uniform thickness of 5 mm.
Width of flanges = 50 mm
Total height = 100. 8

7. a) Derive the equation for cylindrical rollers for area of contact and pressure
distribution over the contact surfaces. 6
b) Find the membrane stresses for cylindrical pressure vessel partially filled
with liquid and having conical ends. 5

8. a) Explain the membrane analogy used in solving torsion problems. 6

b) Derive the expression for the stresses in thick cylinder. 6

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