Mechanical Handling Equipment Rr420301

Set No. 1

Code No: RR420301

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, Apr/May 2007 MECHANICAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT ( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Production Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ 1. Explain in detail about the classification and characteristics of materials that are looked out before selecting equipment for handling. [16] 2. Name the various idlers used in belt conveyor. With a neat diagram explain them. [16] 3. Explain the working of a gravity- roll conveyor.

[16]

4. (a) Explain the salient features of one, two and three wheeled hand trucks. (b) Distinguish between hand operated and power operated hand trucks.

[8+8]

5. (a) Discuss the importance of auxiliary equipments attached with material handling equipments. (b) Explain various types of gates attached with roller conveyors.

[8+8]

6. Explain different types of mechanical feeders used in material handling.

[16]

7. Explain how is the hourly capacity of hoisting machines estimated.

[16]

8. (a) Discuss the salient features of motor driven grab bucket (b) Explain the methods for designing grab buckets. ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆

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[8+8]

Set No. 2

Code No: RR420301

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, Apr/May 2007 MECHANICAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT ( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Production Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ 1. Describe the various types of hoisting equipment that are used in engineering industries. [16] 2. (a) Explain the working principle of conveying equipment. (b) How do you classify conveyors?

[8+8]

3. (a) How roller conveyor can be used to handle unit loads? (b) What are the differences between roller conveyor and belt conveyor?

[8+8]

4. (a) How do attachments extend the usefulness of industrial lift trucks. (b) Explain the salient feature of tractors and trailers used in industrial applications. [8+8] 5. What is a gate? Explain different mechanisms used in controlling the flow of materials through gates. [16] 6. What are the applications of vibrating feeders? Describe the different circumstances in which vibrating feeders are used. [16] 7. Explain how is the hourly capacity of hoisting machines estimated.

[16]

8. (a) How are the cages balanced with counter weights? (b) Give an account on safety devices incorporated in elevators. ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆

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[8+8]

Set No. 3

Code No: RR420301

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, Apr/May 2007 MECHANICAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT ( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Production Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ 1. Discuss the applications of using hydraulic hand lift trucks.

[16]

2. (a) Write down the salient features of belt conveyors with a neat sketch. (b) Explain the fabrication of belts using different materials. What types of joint are suggested for the endless belt? [8+8] 3. (a) Describe the construction of a screw conveyors. (b) Write about inclined (screw) conveyor and the capacity of screw conveyors. [8+8] 4. (a) Explain the salient features of one, two and three wheeled hand trucks. (b) Distinguish between hand operated and power operated hand trucks.

[8+8]

5. With the help of a sketch explain the working of belt feeders.

[16]

6. Explain different types of mechanical feeders used in material handling.

[16]

7. Give the classification of hoisting equipment. What are the features of each? [16] 8. (a) How are the cages balanced with counter weights? (b) Give an account on safety devices incorporated in elevators. ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆

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[8+8]

Set No. 4

Code No: RR420301

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, Apr/May 2007 MECHANICAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT ( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Production Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ 1. (a) Enumerate the factors affecting the selection of material handling equipment in a production shop. [8] (b) What are the symptoms of bad material handling?

[8]

2. (a) Write down the salient features of belt conveyors with a neat sketch. (b) Explain the fabrication of belts using different materials. What types of joint are suggested for the endless belt? [8+8] 3. What are the different layouts used for theoretical analysis of pneumatic conveyors? Explain with diagrams. [16] 4. (a) What is meant by wheel barrows? How it is useful? (b) Explain self propelled trucks.

[8+8]

5. Write a note on manually-operated and mechanically operated types of hopper gates. [16] 6. Explain different types of mechanical feeders used in material handling.

[16]

7. Explain the following wire ropes (a) Non spinning (b) Flattened strands and (c) locked coil rope

[5+5+6]

8. (a) Distinguish between a conventional jack and traveling screw jack. (b) Sketch and explain a hydraulic jack. ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆

1 of 1

[8+8]