Code No: R194203H R19 Set No.

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IV [Link] II Semester Regular Examinations, April– 2023
NON DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
ONE Question from Each unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****
UNIT I
1 a) Discuss the operational characteristics of X-ray equipment. [7]
b) Give the names of a few visual aids and their uses in NDT. [8]
(OR)
2 a) What are the types of radioactive materials to be used for the production of
X-rays and Gamma rays? [7]
b) Discuss the factors influencing the reliability of NDE. [8]

UNIT II
3 a) Write the applications and limitations of ultrasonic testing. [7]
b) Explain the following in ultrasonic testing: i) Mode conversion
ii) Diffraction and Attenuation [8]
(OR)
4 a) Explain about the guidelines for Acceptance and Rejection of Ultrasonic Testing? [7]
b) Write short notes on the characteristics of ultrasonic transducers. [8]

UNIT III
5 a) What are the requirements of dye penetrant testing materials? [7]
b) Describe about eddy current test system in detail? [8]
(OR)
6 a) What is the principle of eddy current testing? [7]
b) Explain the method of liquid penetrant testing. Which type of jobs are suitable? [8]

UNIT IV
7 a) Which materials are subjected to magnetic particle testing? Discuss them briefly. [7]
b) Which technique is most sensitive in magnetic particle testing? Why? [8]
(OR)
8 a) Explain the magnetic particle test principle with a neat sketch and flow chart. [7]
b) Explain how various defects can be analysed based on the indications in MPT. [8]

UNIT V
9 a) Explain how liquid penetrant test applicable for automotive industries. [7]
b) With a neat diagram, discuss the Nonlinear Harmonic technique in detail. [8]
(OR)
10 a) How NDE is involved in nuclear and non-nuclear applications. [7]
b) Explain about IR imaging in aerospace applications. [8]

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Code No: R194203H R19 Set No. 2
IV [Link] II Semester Regular Examinations, April– 2023
NON DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
ONE Question from Each unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****
UNIT I
1 a) Discussthe working procedure of X-ray image intensifier with neat sketch. [7]
b) Discuss the manufacturing process and defects in metals and composites. [8]
(OR)
2 a) Explain how NDE technology will support at design, manufacturing and life [7]
cycle management stages.
b) What is Radiography? Illustrate about safety aspects of industrial [8]
radiography?
UNIT II
3 a) Write short notes on piezoelectric effect. [7]
b) Explain the principle of wave propagation in ultrasonic testing. [8]
(OR)
4 a) What is an immersion testing technique in ultrasonic testing? List the [7]
advantages and disadvantages.
b) Write a short note on the effectiveness and limitations of ultrasonic testing. [8]
UNIT III
5 a) Explain in detail about the applications of Eddy Current Testing. [7]
b) A crude oil pipe line is to be tested for leakage. What NDT techniqueis to be [8]
used and why? Explain the principle of the technique and the procedure.
(OR)
6 a) How do you measure the effectiveness of eddy current testing? [7]
b) Discuss the different field of application of liquid penetrant test. What are [8]
itslimitations?
UNIT IV
7 a) Name different methods of magnetization. Discuss briefly anyone. [7]
b) Discuss MPT with reference to steps of operation and principle. [8]
(OR)
8 a) Discuss the guidelines for current selection for prod magnetization. [7]
b) Explain the classification of magnetic particle test methods. [8]
UNIT V
9 a) Explain the magnetic particles inspection method to detect any defects in [7]
casting operation.
b) Explain the mechanism of image formation in Holography. [8]
(OR)
10 a) What is the importance of NDE in off shore gas and petroleum projects? [7]
b) Describe about non-contact thermal inspection methods? [8]
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 Code No: R194203H R19 Set No. 3
IV [Link] II Semester Regular Examinations, April– 2023
NON DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
ONE Question from Each unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****
UNIT I
1 a) Explain construction and structure of Industrial X –Ray Film with neat
sketches? [8]
b) What factors to be consider when we apply NDE techniques? [7]
(OR)
2 a) Explain importance of NDT over Destructive Testing methods. [7]
b) What are filters and scenes used in X-ray radiography? Why are they used? [8]

UNIT II
3 a) Explain near zone, far zone and transition zone in Ultrasonic Testing. [7]
b) Draw the neat sketch of Ultrasonic test setup? Explain how the through
transmission technique implemented in the U.T? [8]
(OR)
4 a) Draw the Ultrasonic testing flaw detector architecture? Explain [7]
b) Write about applications and limitations of ultrasonic testing? [8]

UNIT III
5 a) Explain about effectiveness and limitations of Liquid Penetrant Testing? [7]
b) Illustrate about theoretical analysis of eddy-current circuit and effectiveness of
Eddy Current Testing? [8]
(OR)
6 a) Explain the effectiveness and limitations of liquid penetrant testing. [7]
b) Explain Eddy current Testing method. What is sensitivity in ECT? [8]

UNIT IV
7 a) What are the pre-requisites for a material to be tested through magnetic particle
NDT? [7]
b) Explain about Standardization and Calibration of Magnetic Particle Test? [8]
(OR)
8 a) Discuss briefly about the reasons for demagnetization. [7]
b) Explain the characteristics of magnetic materials used in MPT. [8]

UNIT V
9 a) Explain the magnetic particles inspection method to detect any defects in
welding operation. [7]
b) Discuss the fundamental points to be made for Optical Holography. [8]
(OR)
10 a) Discuss how NDT is used in aerospace industries. [7]
b) Explain the various steps in the holography method. [8]

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 Code No: R194203H R19 Set No. 4
IV [Link] II Semester Regular Examinations, April– 2023
NON DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
ONE Question from Each unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****
UNIT I
1 a) Write the properties of X – rays and Gamma rays. [7]
b) List out the differences between destructive and non-destructive testing. [8]
(OR)
2 a) Discuss the effectiveness and limitations of radiography. [7]
b) Discuss various steps involved in radiography. [8]
UNIT II
3 a) Discuss the advantages of using ultrasonic inspection as compared to the
X- ray radiography? [7]
b) Explain different transducers in ultrasonic testing with neat sketch. [8]
(OR)
4 a) Discuss various factors affecting ultrasonic testing. [7]
b) Explain about principle of wave propagation with neat sketches. [8]
UNIT III
5 a) Discuss the factors affecting eddy currents. [7]
b) Describe about liquid penetrant system with neat diagram? [8]
(OR)
6 a) Explain the single frequency and multi frequency eddy current testing. [7]
b) Explain capillary action, contact angle, adhesive force and cohesive force.
Mention limitations of dye penetranttest. [8]
UNIT IV
7 a) Explain various methods of demagnetization commonly practiced in Non-
destructive testing procedure. [7]
b) Explain about effective Applications and Limitations of the Magnetic Particle
Test? [8]
(OR)
8 a) What is impedance diagram? How coupling, crack and magnetic permeability
effects the impedance diagram? [7]
b) How the magnetic particle test procedure is calibrated? What are the basic
properties specimen to qualify for magnetic particle test? [8]
UNIT V
9 a) Write about the importance of NDE in Coal Mining Industry? [7]
b) Explain the significance thermographic testing method? [8]
(OR)
10 a) State the applications of NDE. [7]
b) Explain the principle of Acoustic emission testing with line diagram. [8]
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