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VELTECH Dr. RR & Dr SR TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

M.TECH CYCLE TEST-I, SEPTEMBER-2015
YEAR/SEM FIRST YEAR/ISEM DURATION:1HR 30MINS
BRANCH(ES) AUTOMOBILE ENGG(CIRT) MAX MARKS:50
SUBJECT CODE/TITLE FUELS AND EMISSIONS P1AUIC05

EXECUTION PLAN
S.NO ACTIVITIES TIME IN
MINUTES
1 TO STUDY THE QUESTION PAPER AND TO CHOOSE THOSE TO ATTEMPT 3
2 PART- A 3MINUTES *4QUESTIONS 12
3 PART- B10MINUTES *4QUESTIONS 40
4 PART- C 16MINUTES *2QUESTIONS 32
5 QUICK REVISION & WINDING UP 3
6 TOTAL 90

PART- A 4 2=8 MARKS] (ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS)

1. List out non-conventional energy sources.
2. Why alternate fuels are essential?
3. List out four important properties of alternate fuel.
4. Indicate various constituents of CNG.

PART- B 4 6=24 MARKS] (ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS)

5. (a) How biodiesel is produced? Explain and its usage in automobile.
(OR)
(b) Give a detailed study of the properties of the following two alternative fuels used for I.C. Engines
a) Biodiesel b) BIOGAS

6. (a) Write short notes on production methods of Biogas.

(OR)
(b) Explain the major components of a simple petrol / LPG system

7. (a) Describe the different methods of using Vegetable oils and Biodiesel in C.I. engines
(OR)
(b) Discuss the engine performance and emission characteristics of LPG.

8. (a) Discuss important properties of bio-diesel in detail.

(OR)
(b) Discuss the advantages and technical issues of CNG as a fuel for I.C. Engines.

PART- C [ 2 9=18 MARKS] (ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS)

9. (a) Describe world energy scenario.
(OR)
(b) Explain the performance and emission characteristics of SI engine while using CNG as fuel.

10. (a) Discuss the modifications required in SI engine to use CNG as fuel.
(OR)

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(b) Explain different production methods for converting vegetable oil to suitable engine fuel.