Set No.

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Code No: R42036 R10
IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April - 2015
NON - DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION
(Mechanical Engineering)

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
*****
1. Describe the principle, scope and applicability of magnetic partial inspection to
electrical impedance.

2. a) Compare X-ray and gamma ray radiography.

b) Discuss the various factors governing exposure in X-ray radiography.

3. What are the sensitometric characteristics of X-ray film?

4. a) What are forms of waves depending upon the motion of particles?

b) Enumerate the salient characteristics of normal probes and dual crystal probes.

5. a) Explain A-Scan, C-Scan and P-Scan modde pulse echo methods.

b) Discuss about radioactive Isotopes. Mention the precautions against Gamma rays.

6. a) How the subsurface defects can be detected acoustically?

b) Explain the various factors of photo acastic imaging technique.

7. Discuss the flow defects in pipes of guided waves in the longitudinal direction.

8. Explain the visual, dimensional and sound test to indicate defects in castings.

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 Set No. 2
Code No: R42036 R10
IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April - 2015
NON - DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION
(Mechanical Engineering)

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
*****
1. What are the principles of eddy current testing? What kind of defects can be detected
by this method?

2. a) What are the effects of various important variables on radiography?

b) Write down the general considerations for automated film processing.

3. a) Discuss the characteristics feature of photographic latent image.

b) What are the safety precautions taken when radiography tests are conducted?

4. Differentiate straight beam, direct contact type and angular beam ultrasonic probes.

5. Explain the AVG amplitude, transmission & TOFD used in flow sizing in ultrasonic
inspection.

6. a) Explain the electron beam holograph techniques.

b) Explain the role of Doppler flow meters in ultrasonic flow testing.

7. Discuss the flow defects in pipes of guided waves in the circumferential direction.

8. a) How the welding operation can be tested for leakages.

b) How liquid dye penetrant can be used to inspect weld joints.

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 Set No. 3
Code No: R42036 R10
IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April - 2015
NON - DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION
(Mechanical Engineering)

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
*****
1. Explain the flaw is detected using eddy current.

2. a) Discuss about the arithmetic exposure and radiographic image equality.

b) List the various effects of Lead foil screens in Radiography.

3. What are the special processing techniques and the corresponding process control?

4. Briefly explain about the type of transducers used in ultrasonic testing.

5. a) How the signals are processed in ultrasonic NDT.

b) Explain the zonal method using focused beam.

6. a) Explain the principles of optical holography.

b) Discuss the applications of electron holography using field-emission electron
microscope.

7. a) Discuss the flaw defection analysis in the pressure vessels.

b) How do you inspect a pipe weld by x-ray inspection? Explain.

8. Differentiate between destruction and non destruction test for casting and welding
operation.

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 Set No. 4
Code No: R42036 R10
IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April - 2015
NON - DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION
(Mechanical Engineering)

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
*****
1. Describe the various dye penetrant tests used for detecting discontinuities that are
open to surface.

2. Discuss the geometric principles and factors governing exposure and scattered
radiation.

3. a) Discuss about the film graininess signal to noise ratio in radiograph.

b) Explain the step by step procedure for manual processing in x-ray radiography.

4. Explain the following

i). Near and far field acoustics
ii). Acoustic coupling

5. a) What are various flow location methods in ultrasonic tests?

b) Explain how piezoelectric transducers play role in ultrasonic flow testing.

6. a) Explain the principles of microwave and x-ray techniques.

b) Discuss the various measuring parameters in acoustical holography techniques.

7. How to determine the crack location by analyzing the flow analysis of pipe.

8. Explain the magnetic particles inspection method to detect any defects in casting and
welding operation.

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