Introduction
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Subject Information
| Detail | Value |
| Subject | Basic Thermodynamics |
| Subject Code | BME304,21ME34 |
| Scheme | CBCS Scheme |
| Papers Analyzed | 11 |
| Years | 2022 To 2026 |
Most Repeated Questions
Module 1
| Questions | Times asked | Module | Marks | Importance | Rating score |
| State and explain the zeroth law of thermodynamics | 9 | 1 | 10/5 | High | 5 |
| Evaluvate the temprature corresponding reading calculation(Thermometric based problem) | 3 | 1 | 10 | Moderate | 4 |
| Evaluvate the temprature between two thermometes with different media condtions(themometer based problem) | 4 | 1 | 10 | Moderate | 4 |
| Define Thermodynmic work and Compare Heat and work | 3 | 1 | 6 | Low | 3 |
| Derive and expression for displacement of work 1. Iso thermal process 2.Isentropic process 3.Isobaric process 4.Isochronic process | 7 | 1 | 10 | High | 5 |
| Explain path and point function with PV diagram | 4 | 1 | 6 | Low | 3 |
| Work done, volume and pressure calulation problems | 10 | 1 | 10 | High | 5 |
Module-2
| Questions | Times Asked | Module | Marks | Importance | Rating Score |
| Joule’s experiment | 2 | 2 | 10 | Low | 2 |
| Derive the steady flow energy equation(SFEE) | 5 | 2 | 10 | High | 5 |
| Explain First law for a closed and open system executing cycle with neat sketch | 4 | 2 | 10 | Moderate | 4 |
| Show internal energy and entropy is property of system | 4 | 2 | 5 | Moderate | 4 |
| Turbine related problem | 3 | 2 | 10 | Moderate | 3 |
| Compressor power required and work done problems | 3 | 2 | 10 | Moderate | 4 |
| Fluid Flow rate finding problems | 2 | 2 | 10 | Low | 2 |
Module-3
| Questions | Times Asked | Module | Marks | Importance | Rating Score |
| Establish the equivalence of Kelvin-Planck | 2 | 3 | 10 | Moderate | 3 |
| State and explain clausius inequality | 7 | 3 | 10 | High | 5 |
| State and explain clausius Kelvin-Planck and Clausius statements of second law of thermodynamics | 9 | 3 | 10 | High | 5 |
| Define entropy and prove that it’s property of the system | 6 | 3 | 6 | High | 5 |
| Heat engine realted problems | 7 | 3 | 10 | High | 5 |
Module-4
| Questions | Times Asked | Module | Marks | Importance | Rating Score |
| Explain the concept of available and unavailable energy | 4 | 4 | 10 | Moderate | 4 |
| With neat sketch, explain the method of measurement of fraction of steam using separating throttling colorimeter. | 6 | 4 | 10 | High | 5 |
| A vessel problems to find temprature,pressure. | 4 | 4 | 10 | Moderate | 4 |
Module-5
| Questions | Times Asked | Module | Marks | Importance | Rating Score |
| State and explain Dalton’s law of partial pressure and Amagat’s law of additive volumes. | 5 | 5 | 8 | High | 5 |
| Distinguish between ideal and real gases. | 2 | 5 | 6 | Low | 2 |
| Derive:(i)Maxwell’s equations, (ii)The first and second TDS equations | 2 | 5 | 10 | Low | 2 |
| Ideal gas and vander walls equation problems | 1 | 5 | 8 | Low | 1 |
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Disclaimer
We have covered the most frequently repeated questions that are likely to be important for the upcoming examination. This is not a final list of questions. Students must also follow their faculty’s suggestions and prepare the entire syllabus.
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