Exam Details
| Subject | Nuclear Power Engineering | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DMEVI)& B.Tech. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 1-4 (BTMEVI) | |
| Department | School of Engineering & Technology (SOET) | |
| Organization | indira gandhi national open university | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | June, 2016 | |
| City, State | new delhi, |
Question Paper
No. ofPrinted Pages: 2 IBIMEE-OI71
B.Tech. -VlEP -MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(BTMEVI)
Term-End Examination
June, 2016
00706
BIMEE-017 NUCLEAR POWER ENGINEERING
Time hours Maximum Marks: 70
Note: Attempt any five guestions. All questions carry equal marks. Use of scientific calculator is permitted.
1. What is meant by nuclear fission Discuss the conditions necessary for nuclear fission. 7
Explain the nuclear reaction with a neat sketch. 7
2. What do you understand by natural radioactivity? Describe the various types of radioactive emissions. 7
Briefly explain CANDU type reactor with its merits and demerits. 7
3. What are the desirable properties of a good moderator? Explain. 7
Why is cladding necessary? What are the requirements for a good cladding material? 7
4. Explain clearly the difference between 'fast neutrons' and 'thermal neutrons'. Explain clearly why thermal neutrons can cause fission of 92U235 but not of 92U238. 7
What do you understand by breeding Discuss the factors responsible for controlling the breeding. 7
5. What factors are considered in selecting an economical site for a nuclear power plant? 7
Why is shielding of a reactor necessary What do you understand by thermal shielding? 7
6. What are the different types of nuclear wastes Which are more dangerous and why? 7
Explain the working of electrostatic precipitator with a neat sketch. 7
7. Write short notes on the following: 4x3
Radioactive Decay
Electromagnetic Pumps
Liquid Metal Techniques
Effect of Delayed Neutrons
B.Tech. -VlEP -MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(BTMEVI)
Term-End Examination
June, 2016
00706
BIMEE-017 NUCLEAR POWER ENGINEERING
Time hours Maximum Marks: 70
Note: Attempt any five guestions. All questions carry equal marks. Use of scientific calculator is permitted.
1. What is meant by nuclear fission Discuss the conditions necessary for nuclear fission. 7
Explain the nuclear reaction with a neat sketch. 7
2. What do you understand by natural radioactivity? Describe the various types of radioactive emissions. 7
Briefly explain CANDU type reactor with its merits and demerits. 7
3. What are the desirable properties of a good moderator? Explain. 7
Why is cladding necessary? What are the requirements for a good cladding material? 7
4. Explain clearly the difference between 'fast neutrons' and 'thermal neutrons'. Explain clearly why thermal neutrons can cause fission of 92U235 but not of 92U238. 7
What do you understand by breeding Discuss the factors responsible for controlling the breeding. 7
5. What factors are considered in selecting an economical site for a nuclear power plant? 7
Why is shielding of a reactor necessary What do you understand by thermal shielding? 7
6. What are the different types of nuclear wastes Which are more dangerous and why? 7
Explain the working of electrostatic precipitator with a neat sketch. 7
7. Write short notes on the following: 4x3
Radioactive Decay
Electromagnetic Pumps
Liquid Metal Techniques
Effect of Delayed Neutrons
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- Advanced Dynamics Of Machine
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- Computer Aided Manufacturing
- Computing Aided Design
- Design of Machine Elements
- Engineering Metallurgy
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- Production Technology - Ii
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- Refrigeration System
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- Thermal Engineering - I
- Thermofluid Engineering
- Total Quality Management (Tqm)
- Tribology
- Turbo Machines
- Unconventional Manufacturing Processes
- Welding Engg.