UNIT 1 – MACHINERIES

PART –A

1. Define a boiler.

2. Distinguish between fire tube boiler and water tube boiler.

3. How does fusible plug work in a boiler?

4. Distinguish between lifts and escalators.

5. What is a buffer and a bumper in lift terminologies.

6. What is a holdback in a conveyor?

7. State the purpose of a vibrator and concrete mixers.

8. List the different types of vibrators.

9. What is a batch mixer? What are its types?

10. State Flemings left hand rule and right hand rule.

11. State faradays law of Electromagnetic Induction.

12.Differentiate between a motor and a generator.

13. What is the difference between A.C. and D.C. supply.

14. How do you find faults in pole core and armature windings?

15. Mention at least two advantages of hydro electric power plants.

16. Explain the concept of flow of wind on earth.

PART B

1. Explain with a neat sketch the working principles of hot water boilers.

2. Explain DC and AC motors.

3. How will you strategically plan lifts and escalators for different types of buildings.

4. Explain the following

i)Concrete mixers ii) Vibrators iii) Conveyors

5. Given an account on construction and working of A.C. and D.C. generators.

6. Write short notes on

i)Water and electricity ii) Gas and electricity iii) Air and electricity
 UNIT 2 – ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN BUILDINGS

PART –A

1. Distribution of main power supply is very essential in building. Why?

2. What is switch gear and a relay circuit?

3. What is the major role of circuit breakers?

4. What is a voltage? What are the classification of voltages?

5. What is a current? What are the classification of current?

6. What is a power? What are the classification of power?

7. State ohm’s law

8. Explain Kirchoff’s law of voltage and current with a suitable example.

9. What is the purpose of main board and distribution board.

10. Define wiring system

11. Mention any two locations in residential building where two way switch is frequently used.

12. What is the principle on which the transformer works?

13. Differentiate conductance and resistance.

14. Define earthing in an electrical wiring.

15. List any two applications of transformers.

16. Differentiate pull switch and push switch.

PART –B

1. Explain single phase and three phase system in electrical distribution.

2. Explain in detail the protective devices in electrical installation.

3. Explain a) transformer, b) switch gears

4. Explain a) BIS for wire, b) wiring systems.

5. Discuss the advantages of modern protective devices in electrical installations.

6. Discuss the steps involved in the electrical wiring design in buildings.

7. Why is earthing important for any building? Explain in detail the various methods of earthing.

8. What are the various features that have to be ensured in locating a substation as per NBC?
 UNIT 3 – PRINCIPLES OF ILLUMINATION AND DESIGN

PART –A

1. Differentiate ‘luminance ‘ and ‘ Illuminance ’

2. Explain the term ‘ luminous efficiency ‘

3. What is a visual task? What are the types of visual task?

4. Define glare? What are the types of glare?

5. What are the drawbacks of corpuscular theory?

6. Explain how the propagation of light is perceived in modern theory.

7. What is calorimetry?

8. What is called as spectrum?

9. Define the relationship between frequency and wavelength.

10. Differentiate between additive and subtractive colour.

11. Define the following terms

i)Luminous flux, ii) Candela , iii) Solid angle illumination , iv) MSCP, v) MHCP,

vi) Luminous efficiency , vii) Colour temperature , viii) Colour rendering

12.Differentiate Utilization factor and Depreciation factor.

13.What is the function of starter in the fluorescent lamp?

14.Distinguish between down lighters and up lighters.

PART –B

1. Write short notes on the following

i) Additive and subtractive synthesis of colour

ii) Lighting classification

2. Write short notes on the following

3. i) Utilisation factor ii) Depreciation factor

4. Explain in detail

i) Artificial light source ii) Luminous efficiency

5. Explain lighting strategies and also explain the requirement of lighting for various activities.

6. Explain the laws of illumination.

7. State and explain the factors affecting visual tasks.

8. What are the special features to be considered in lighting for physically handicapped and elderly
people?

9. Write short notes on synthesis of light.

10. Give a detailed account of modern theory of light and colour.

UNIT 4 – REFRIGERATION PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS

PART – A

1. Write the concept of an air conditioner and air cooler.

2. Define refrigeration. What is the principle of refrigeration?

3. State the function of a compressor in refrigeration.

4. Explain the laws of thermodynamics.

5. What are the various modes of heat transfer?

6. What is the use of starter in refrigeration?

7. Differentiate condenser and evaporator.

8. What is cooling load?

9. Define cooling towers.

10. Why is air conditioning in hospital more significant.

PART –B

1. Discuss briefly air handling units and mention its merits and demerits.

2. Explain the factors governing the selection of air conditioning systems for different types of
buildings.

3. Explain the design of air conditioning for different kinds of buildings.

4. Explain the characteristics of heating gases.

5. Explain the following

i) Packaged air conditioners

ii) Chilled water plant for centralized air conditioning systems.

iii) Fan coil systems.

iv) Cooling towers.

6. Explain the operation of vapour compression refrigeration system.

7. Explain about water piping systems.

8. Define temperature. Explain in detail about its measurements.

9. Explain the construction and working of a refrigerator.

10. Give a detailed account on electric motors and starters.

UNIT 5 – FIRE SAFETY INSTALLATION

PART –A

1. List the significant toxic gases that are produced during fire.

2. State some of the causes of fire.

3. Name some of the non – combustible materials used during construction.

4. Mention some of the fire escape elements in buildings.

5. What is a smoke detector? Mention its types.

6. What is a heat detector?

7. Explain the following terms

a) Fire alarm system, b) Dry risers , c) Wet risers.

PART -B

1. Describe in detail the causes and effects of fire.

2. List out the various recommendations of National Building Code with respect to fire safety.

3. Describe the characteristics of various non – combustible materials used in construction with
respect to fire safety.

4. Write short notes on

5. Fire lifts , Lobbies , Air conditioning systems , Fire escape elements , Snorkel ladder.

6. Give a detailed account on the special features required for physically challenged and senior
citizens with respect to fire safety.
7. Write short notes on

• Heat detectors

• Smoke detectors

• Fire alarm systems

• Fire lightings.

• Water storage and pumps.

8. Explain in detail about the automatic sprinklers.