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Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
(BESCK104D)
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS OF MODULE 1
1. What is Mechanical Engineering? Explain the role of ME in industries and society? (10 M, 23-VTU) 2. Briefly explain the emerging trends and technologies in a) Energy sector b) Manufacturing sector
c) Automotive sector d) Aerospace & marine sector
3. Write a short note on
a) Internet of energy b) Block chain technology 4. Write a short note on a) Global warming b) Ozone layer depletion 5. What is renewable energy? List any 5 renewable energy sources 6. List any 5 major advantages, disadvantages & applications of renewable energy sources 7. What are Non-renewable energy sources? Give any 5 major differences b/w renewable & non renewable energy sources? 8. With a neat sketch, explain the working principle of Solar photovoltaic cells? 9. With a neat sketch, explain the working principle of Hydel power? 10.With a neat sketch, explain the working principle of Solar pond? 11.Describe the construction & working of a wind power plant with a neat Schematic diagram? 12.Explain the utilization of solar energy using a flat blade collector with a neat Schematic diagram? 13.Explain the working principle of a Nuclear power plant with a neat Schematic diagram? 14.What are Biofeuls? & briefly explain the classification of biofuels? 15.Write a short note on a)Bioethanol b)Biodiesel & emissions of biofuels? 16.List any 5 major differences b/w petroleum based fuels & biofuels? 17.Explain the different types of fossil fuels & bio fuels with applications?
18.Outline the following a)Environmental issues b)Biofuels