FLUID POWER
Third year, Second semester
(6th SEM)
Full Marks: 70
1. A) Fill in the blanks: (Answer any ten) 1x10
i) There are three basic methods of transmitting power: electrical, mechanical and ________. (Fluid power)
ii) Non positive displacement pumps are primarily ________type units that have a ________ clearance between
rotating and stationary parts. (velocity, large)
iii) In a screw pump, there are no pulsations at ________ speed; it is very quiet operating pump. (higher)
iv) A relief valve is similar to a ________ in an electrical system. (Fuse)
v) ________ is used to maintain a back pressure on a vertical cylinder to prevent it from falling due to gravity.
(counterbalance)
vi) A valve is device that receives an external signal to release, ________ the fluid that flows through it.
(stop/redirect)
vii) The 4/3 DCV, for open neutral, the pressure port and the outlets are both connected to the ________. (tank)
viii) _________ valve is responsible for controlling the speed of actuator.(Flow control)
ix) Intensifier used in a pneumatic systems output pressure __________.(more than input pressure)
x) ________ circuits represent the scheme of operation of hydraulic system. (hydraulic)
xi) Creating back pressure is some hydraulic circuits are often required to resist ________ loads. (negative)
xii) Check valve ________ instantaneously, against reverse flow. (shuts off)
xiii) One difference from hydraulic circuit is that ________ lines are used in pneumatic circuit. (no return)
xiv) ________ of operation means that an operator must be protected by the use of built in emergency stop features.
(safety)
xv) Preload is the condition just after the gas has been introduced into the ________ accumulator. (top)
B) State whether following statements are true or false. (Answer any ten) 1x10
i) Hydraulic lines can burst and pose serious problems. (True)
ii) Hydraulic power is especially useful when performing heavy work. (True)
iii) Pneumatic system is not free from fire hazards. (False)
iv) Power losses and leakages are less in pneumatic systems. (True)
v) The sole purpose of pump is to create pressure. (False)
vi) An unloading valve requires electric signals. (False)
vii) A pilot operated pressure relief valve cannot be operated using a remote. (False)
viii) Sequence valves are similar to pressure relief valves. (True)
ix) A shuttle valve allows two alternate flow sources to be connected in one branch circuit. (True)
x) A pilot operated check valve always permits flow in one direction only. (False)
xi) A semi-rotary actuator allows only a partial revolution. (True)
xii) The force a cylinder must produce equals the load the cylinder is required to overcome. (True)
xiii) The rod ends are usually threaded in cylinder mountings. (True)
xiv) Hoses are used to absorb vibration. (True)
xv) In material handling application, a vacuum cup is used to establish the force capability to lift a flat sheet. (True)
GROUP-A
(Answer any 5) 5x10
2. a) Define the term fluid power.
b) Differentiate between hydraulics and pneumatics.
c) List the six basic components used in a hydraulic system.
3. a) With the help of neat sketch explain the working of a balanced vane pump.
b) How balanced vane pump is balanced one?
4. a) What is pump cavitation and what are its causes?
b) Why a gear pump cannot be used as a variable displacement pump?
c) What are the two ways of expressing a pump size?
5. a) Explain the function of pressure control valves in hydraulic power systems.
b) What is the function of a pressure relief valve in fluid power system?
6. a) State various types of hydraulic valves.
b) What is a direction control valve?
c) Why it is needed in hydraulic system?
7. a) Explain with a neat sketch the working of a gear motor.
b) List the advantages of external gear motors.
8. a) Give a short description of hydraulic cylinder operating features.
b) Cushioning of hydraulic cylinder-short note.
c) What do you understand by cylinder creep?
9. a) What are the two types of synchronization circuits?
b) Which of the two are more suitable for synchronization and why?
c) What are the conditions for synchronization?
10. a) Name three types of air compressor.
b) How do pneumatic actuators differ from hydraulic actuators?
c) Merits and demerits of air as a pneumatic fluid.
11. a) Name four important considerations that must be taken into account, when analysing or designing a pneumatic circuit.
b) What undesirable consequences occur, when components of a pneumatic system, such as pipe and valves are oversized?
c) Name three applications of pneumatic vacuum system.
12. a)Draw a circuit showing meter –out speed control of a pneumatic cylinder.
b)What are the different components and accessories required in a pneumatic system? Discuss briefly with symbol.
