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APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
07 THRISSUR CLUSTER
THIRD SEMESTER M.TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC 2017
Mechanical Engineering Department
Production Engineering
07ME7251 PLANT MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
Time:3 hours Max.marks: 60
Answer all six questions. Part of each question is compulsory.
Answer either part or part of each question
Module 1
Marks
1a. Lists the types of maintenance and explain any one in detail 4
Answer b or c
b. What are the different types of condition monitoring techniques used in
current scenario? Explain in detail
5
c. Demonstrate any one contaminant monitoring technique used in industry
with suitable case study.
5
Module 2
2a. Give your understanding of vibration signature and its significance
4
Answer b or c
b. Explain the procedure of condition monitoring of roller bearings using SPM
with suitable examples
5
c. Distinguish between Vibration analyzer and Real time analyzer
5
Module 3
3a. Define corrosion and explain its significance in the present industrial
scenario
4
Answer b or c
b. Give general classification of corrosion monitoring techniques and explain
briefly any one with reference to any process industry.
5
c. Describe the various types of lubrication systems used in practice. 5
Module 4
4a. Explain the terms MTTF and MTTR. Discuss its importance in reliability
estimation
4
Answer b or c
b. Briefly explain FTA with the help of a suitable example 5
c.
A manufacturer has two standby machines available in case any machine
breaks down. The machine in use has a reliability of 0.94 and the backup
have reliabilities of 0.90 and 0.80. In the incident of a breakdown, a backup
machine is brought into service. If this machine also fails, the other back up
is used. Draw the block diagram and calculate the reliability of the
production unit system.
5
Module 5
5a. What are the major provisions in the Factory Act and discuss its objectives. 5
Answer b or c
b. Describe work permit system related with industrial operations. Explain any
two work permit system used in industry with examples.
7
c. Briefly explain the duties and responsibilities of a factory inspector. 7
Module 6
6a. List down the various hazard assessment techniques and explain any one in
detail.
5
Answer b or c
b. Discuss the different types of industrial hazards 7
c. Write a short note on Emergency planning and preparedness based on the
assumption of a toxic gas release.
7