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PAPER I (subject code 1041)

1. Mechanics :

• 1.1 Mechanics of Rigid Bodies :

Equations of equilibrium in space and its application; first and second moments of area; simple problems on friction; kinematics of particles for plane motion; elementary particle dynamics.

• 1.2 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies :

Generalized Hooke’s law and its application; design problems on axial stress, shear stress and bearing stress; material properties for dynamic loading; bending shear and stresses in beams

2. Engineering Materials :

Basic concepts on structure of solids, common ferrous and non-ferrous materials and their applications; heat-treatment of steels

3. Theory of Machines :

Kinematic and dynamic analysis of plane mechanisms. Cams, Gears and epicyclic gear trains, flywheels, governors, balancing of rigid rotors, balancing of single and multicy- linder engines

4. Manufacturing Science :

• 4.1 Manufacturing Process:

Machine tool engineering - Merchant's force analysis: Taylor’s tool life equation; conventional machining; NC and CNC machining process; jigs and fixtures. Non-conventional machining-EDM, ECM Forming and welding processes-standard processes. Metrology-concept of fits and tolerances;

• 4.2 Manufacturing Management :

System design: factory location—simple OR models; plant layout-methods based; applications of engineering economic analysis and break-even analysis for product selection, process selection and capacity planning; predetermined time standards

PAPER II (subject code 1042)

1. Thermodynamics, Gas Dynamics Turbine :

1.1 Basic concept of First-law and Second law of Thermodynamics; concept of entropy and reversibility; availability and unavailability and irreversibility

1.2 Classification and properties of fluids; incompressible and compressible fluids flows;

1.3 Flow through fans, blowers and compressors; axial and centrifugal flow configuration;

2. Heat Transfer :

2.1 Conduction heat transfer—general conduction equation-Laplace, Poisson and Fourier equations;

2.2 Convection heat transfer—Newton’s law of convection; free and forced convection;

2.3 Black body radiation—basic radiation laws such as Stefan-boltzman, Planck distribution, Wein’s displacement etc.

2.4 Basic heat exchanger analysis; classification of heat exchangers. 

3. Engines :

3.1 Classification, thermodynamic cycles of operation; determination of break power

3.2 Combustion in SI and CI engines, normal and abnormal combustion; effect of working parameters on knocking

3.3 Different systems of IC engines-fuels; lubricating; cooling and transmission systems.

4. Steam Engineering :

4.1 Steam generation—modified Rankine cycle analysis; Modern steam boilers; steam at critical and supercritical pressures

4.2 Steam nozzles—flow of steam in convergent and divergent nozzle pressure at throat for maximum discharge with different initial steam conditions such as wet,

4.3 Rankine cycle with internal and external irreversibility; reheat factor; reheating and regeneration, methods of governing; back pressure and pass out turbines.

4.4 Steam power plants—combined cycle power generation; heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) fired and unfired, co-generation plants.

5. Refrigeration and Air‐conditioning :

5.1 Vapour compression refrigeration cycle—cycle on p-H & T-s diagrams; eco friendly refrigerants—R 134a. 123;

5.2 Psychrometry—properties; processes; charts; sensible heating and cooling; humidification and dehumidification; effective temperature; air-conditioning load calculation; simple duct design.

Paper I (Compulsory)

200

Two Hours

Degree

Marathi 

&

English

ObjectiveType

Paper II (Qualifying)

200

Two Hours

Topic No.(1) to (5) Degree level 

Topic No.(6) class X level 

Topic No. (7) class X/XII level

Paper 1 (Code -1001)

Marathi

300

Matriculation

Marathi

3 hours 

(Qualifying with 25% marks)

Paper 2 (Code -1002)

English

300

Matriculation

English

3 hours 

Papers to be counted for Merit

Paper 3 (Code -1003)

Essay

250

Graduate

Marathi/English

3 hours 

Mandatory

Paper 4 (Code -1004)

General Studies -1

250

Graduate

Marathi/English

3 hours 

Paper 5 (Code -1005)

General Studies -2

250

Graduate

Marathi/English

3 hours

Paper 6 (Code -1006)

General Studies -3

250

Graduate

Marathi/English

3 hours

Paper 7 (Code -1007)

General Studies -4

250

Graduate

Marathi/English

3 hours

Paper 8 

Optional Subject Paper No.- 1

250

Graduate

Marathi/English

3 hours

Paper 9 

Optional Subject Paper No. -2

250

Graduate

Marathi/English

3 hours

(1)

Written Examination

1750 Marks (Number of Question Papers - 9)

(2)

Interview and Personality Test

275 Marks

Total Marks

2025 Marks

Year

Paper I

Paper II

2014

MPSC Mechanical Engineering Paper - I

MPSC Mechanical Engineering Paper - II

2015

MPSC Mechanical Engineering Paper - I

MPSC Mechanical Engineering Paper - II

2016

MPSC Mechanical Engineering Paper - I

MPSC Mechanical Engineering Paper - II

2017

MPSC Mechanical Engineering Paper - I

MPSC Mechanical Engineering Paper - II

2018

MPSC Mechanical Engineering Paper - I

MPSC Mechanical Engineering Paper - II

2019

MPSC Mechanical Engineering Paper - I

MPSC Mechanical Engineering Paper - II

2020

MPSC Mechanical Engineering Paper - I

MPSC Mechanical Engineering Paper - II

2021

MPSC Mechanical Engineering Paper - I

MPSC Mechanical Engineering Paper - II