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Code No: RR420301 Set No. 1

IV B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, May 2008
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

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1. Discuss about the Driverless trains and wire-guided pallet trucks. [16]

2. (a) Explain the working principle of conveying equipment.

(b) How do you classify conveyors? [8+8]

3. (a) Discuss appron conveyor giving specific details about conveyor length, speed,
capacity, construction method and applications.
(b) Explain the various resistances that are to be overcome during appron drive.
[10+6]

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. What is meant by a hopper? Explain its uses in feeding equipments. [16]

6. (a) Explain various types of feeders as auxiliary equipments and their application
in material handling.

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(b) Distinguish between slides and chutes. Enumerate their application. [8+8]

7. (a) Discuss the methods of fastening wire ropes.

(b) How the strength of a tapered wire rope socket is estimated. [8+8]

8. What is a grab bucket? Explain its working. [16]

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Code No: RR420301 Set No. 2

IV B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, May 2008
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

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1. Discuss the applications of using hydraulic hand lift trucks. [16]

2. Give the types of belt cleaners in belt conveyor. With sketches describe them.[16]

3. Explain the working of a gravity- roll conveyor. [16]

4. (a) Discuss the advantage and limitations of IC Engine and electric powered
trucks.
(b) What are the different types of forks used with industrial lift trucks. [8+8]

5. (a) Discuss the importance of auxiliary equipments attached with material han-
dling equipments.
(b) Explain various types of gates attached with roller conveyors. [8+8]

6. What is a vibrating feeder? Explain its working principle. [16]

7. Explain the following wire ropes

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(a) Non spinning
(b) Flattened strands and
(c) locked coil rope [5+5+6]

8. (a) Discuss the salient features of motor driven grab bucket

(b) Explain the methods for designing grab buckets. [8+8]

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Code No: RR420301 Set No. 3

IV B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, May 2008
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

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1. Discuss the different types of pallet containers that are used in industries. [16]

2. (a) Explain the working principle of conveying equipment.

(b) How do you classify conveyors? [8+8]

3. (a) Explain the salient features of screw conveyors indicating applications.

(b) Discuss screw construction and types of screw flights. [8+8]

4. (a) Explain the various factors to be considered in selection of tractors.

(b) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of wheel type tractors. [8+8]

5. (a) Discuss the importance of auxiliary equipments attached with material han-
dling equipments.
(b) Explain various types of gates attached with roller conveyors. [8+8]

6. (a) Explain various types of feeders as auxiliary equipments and their application
in material handling.

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(b) Distinguish between slides and chutes. Enumerate their application. [8+8]

7. Explain the following types of aerial transport systems

(a) Cable ways

(b) Rope ways. [8+8]

8. (a) What are the application of cranes in processing industries?

(b) How are crane hooks manufactured? Discuss the calculation leading to hook
dimensions. [8+8]

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Code No: RR420301 Set No. 4

IV B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, May 2008
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

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1. Explain the salient features of two-wheel hand trucks and its types with neat
sketches. [16]

2. (a) Explain the working principle of conveying equipment.

(b) How do you classify conveyors? [8+8]

3. (a) Distinguish between gravity roller and power driven roller conveyors.
(b) How are rolls fitted? What types of rollers are suitable for transporting logs
of wood or paper rolls. [8+8]

4. Write short notes on the following

(a) Tractors & Trailers

(b) Crane truck skids and
(c) Monorail. [6+5+5]

5. What is meant by a hopper? Explain its uses in feeding equipments. [16]

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6. Explain different types of mechanical feeders used in material handling. [16]

7. Explain the following types of aerial transport systems

(a) Cable ways

(b) Rope ways. [8+8]

8. (a) Discuss the salient features of motor driven grab bucket

(b) Explain the methods for designing grab buckets. [8+8]

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