University Of Pune Question Paper
F.E. (Semester – II) Examination, 2014
APPLIED SCIENCE – II (Chemistry)
(Old) (2008 Course)
Time : 2 Hours Max. Marks : 50
Instructions : 1) Solve Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6.
2) Neat diagram must be drawn wherever necessary.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Assume suitable data, if necessary.
1. A) Define calorific value of fuel. How it can be determined using Bomb Calorimeter ? 7
B) Write a note on Bio-diesel, mentioning its preparation reaction, merits and demerits. 6
C) One gram coal sample was burnt in oxygen. Carbon dioxide was absorbed in KOH and
water-vapour in CaCl2. The increase in weight of KOH and CaCl2 was 2.05 and 0.55 gm
respectively. Determine the % C and % H in the sample. 4
OR
2. A) Explain the process of refining of petroleum with diagram. Give composition, boiling range
and use of any three fractions obtained. 7
B) Define the term knocking. Explain octane number and cetane number of fuel. 6
C) Volumetric analysis of producer gas is H2 = 25%, CO = 20%, N2 = 40%, CH4 = 2%, CO2 = 13%
.
Find the volume of air required for complete combustion of 1m3 of gas. 4
3. A) What is electrochemical corrosion ? Explain its mechanism by hydrogen evolution and
oxygen absorption. 7
B) Describe cathodic protection methods to prevent corrosion. 6
C) What is metallic coating ? Which coating is better anodic or cathodic ? Explain. 4
OR
4. A) Define corrosion. Explain dry corrosion due to oxygen. Explain with examples how nature
of oxide film affects corrosion. 7
B) Discuss various factors affecting the rate of corrosion, w.r.t. nature of metal and
environment. 6
C) Write a note on electroplating. 4
5. A) What are scale and sludges ? Give their formation, disadvantage and preventive
measures in boiler. 6
B) State Gibb’s phase rule. Define the terms involved in it with examples. 6
C) 100 ml of water sample requires 4 ml of N/50 H2SO4 up to phenolphthalein end point and
20 ml for complete neutralization. Find the type and amount of alkalinity in the water
sample. 4
OR
6. A) Draw and explain phase diagram of water system with respect to areas, curves and
triple point. 6
B) Explain the Zeolite method of water softening with figure, process, reaction and
advantages. 6
C) Write a note on caustic embrittlement. 4
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