M. S.

Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

Private University Established in Karnataka State by Act No. 15 of 2013

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Department
Programme
Semester
Course Code
Course Leader

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor of Technology
Batch
V
MEC301A
Course Title
Dr B.S.Dayananda

2014
Applied Thermodynamics-1

Assignment no 2

A1.2
A1.3
A1.4

The factors which affects the engine

performance
Discussion with reference to the performance
curves
I C Engines Pollution
Justification for Stance taken with a relevant
case study

3
3
2
10

B1.1

Thermal efficiency of the engine

B1.2

Compare the performance of two stroke with four

stroke engine

B1.3

Draw the characteristic curve of the engines.

B1.4

Comment on the results obtained

3
10

B2.1

Part-B 1 Max Marks

Thermal efficiency of the engine

B2.2

Draw the characteristic curve of the engines.

Part B 2

Part B 1

Part-A Max Marks

Compare the performance of diesel with gasoline

engine

Part B
3

Comment on the results obtained

10

B3.1

Part-B 2 Max Marks

Pressure ratio, Volumetric efficiency

B3.2

Draw a P-v diagram for the state points

Second
Examiner
Marks

First Examiner
Marks

Marking Scheme

A1.1

Part-A

Register No

Max Marks

Sections

Name of Student

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Part B 4

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B3.3

Comment on the influencing parameters for the

performance

B4.1

Part-B 3 Max Marks

Selection of an application for compressed air

B4.2

List and explain available compressors suitable for

the selected applications

B4.3

Suggest an appropriate compressor with

justifications

2
10
3

Part-B 4 Max Marks

10

Total Assignment Marks

50

Subject Marks Tabulation

Component- CET B
Assignment

First
Examiner

Remarks

Second
Examiner

Remarks

A
B.1
B.2
B.3
B.4
Marks (Max 50 )
Marks (out of 25 )

Signature of First Examiner

Signature of Second Examiner

Please note:
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4.

Documental evidence for all the components/parts of the assessment such as the reports,
photographs, laboratory exam / tool tests are required to be attached to the assignment report
in a proper order.
The First Examiner is required to mark the comments in RED ink and the Second Examiners
comments should be in GREEN ink.
The marks for all the questions of the assignment have to be written only in the Component
CET B: Assignment table.
If the variation between the marks awarded by the first examiner and the second examiner lies
within +/- 3 marks, then the marks allotted by the first examiner is considered to be final. If the
variation is more than +/- 3 marks then both the examiners should resolve the issue in
consultation with the Chairman BoE.

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Private University Established in Karnataka State by Act No. 15 of 2013

Assignment - 2
Instructions to students:
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The assignment consists of 5 questions: Part A 1 Question, Part B- 4 Questions.

Maximum marks is 50.
The assignment has to be neatly word processed as per the prescribed format.
The maximum number of pages should be restricted to20.
Restrict your report for Part-A to 3 pages only.
Restrict your report for Part-B to a maximum of 17 pages.
The printed assignment must be submitted to the subject leader.
Submission Date: 21/11/2016
Submission after the due date is not permitted.
IMPORTANT: It is essential that all the sources used in preparation of the assignment must
be suitably referenced in the text.
11. Marks will be awarded only to the sections and subsections clearly indicated as per the
problem statement/exercise/question
PART A
A1
Engine characteristics serve the developers, designers and users of internal combustion
engines as important aids in designing the fundamental dimensions, assessing engine power
and consumption, and evaluating and comparing different engines. A distinction is made
between engine characteristics such as stroke, bore, piston displacement , compression ratio
and operating characteristics such as power, torque, engine speed, mean pressure,
volumetric efficiency, brake thermal efficiency and fuel consumption.

Performance of an internal combustion engine depends only on Brake

thermal efficiency
With reference to the above debate on the statement with a relevant supporting
data and references considering the following:
1.1 List the factors which affects the engine performance
1.2 Discuss on the above with reference to the performance curves
1.3 I C Engines Pollution
1.4 Justification for Stance taken with a relevant case study

PART B
B.1
Conduct the performance test using the gasoline engine test rig for different parameters and
determine the following
1.1 Thermal efficiency of the engine
1.2 Compare the performance of two stroke with four stroke engine
1.3 Draw the characteristic curve of the engines.
1.4 Comment on the results obtained
(Consult the course leader for different input parameter for testing)
B.2

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Conduct the performance test using the diesel engine test rig for different parameters and
determine the following
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

Thermal efficiency of the engine

Draw the characteristic curve of the engines.
Compare the performance of diesel with gasoline engine
Comment on the results obtained
(Consult the course leader for different input parameter for testing)

B3.
The compressors used for compressing air are called air compressors. Compressors are
invariably used for all applications requiring high pressure air. Compressors are supplied
with low pressure air (or any fluid) at inlet which comes out as high pressure air (or any fluid)
at outlet. Work required for increasing pressure of air is available from the prime mover
driving the compressor. Generally, electric motor, internal combustion engine or steam
engine, turbine etc. are used as prime movers.
Conduct and determine the following for a multi stage air compressor test rig.
3.1 Pressure ratio, Volumetric efficiency
3.2 Draw a P-v diagram for the state points
3.3 Comment on the influencing parameters for the performance
(Consult the Course leader for the data)
B4
Some of popular applications of compressors are, for driving pneumatic tools and air
operated equipment, spray painting, compressed air engine, supercharging, surface
cleaning, refrigeration and air conditioning, chemical industry etc.
4.1 Select an application of compressed air
4.2 List and explain available compressors suitable for the selected applications
4.3 Suggest an appropriate compressor with justifications