Part B

Topic: Steel (1/1.5 set)

2019:
 What is stainless steel? Explain the mechanism of corrosion resistance of
stainless steel.
 Briefly describe the manufacturing of steel by Bessemer converter with
proper chemical reactions. Also state the drawbacks of Bessemer process.
 Classify various types of steel. What are the effects of relatively large
amount of Sulphur and Phosphorous on the properties of steel?
 Write down the properties and applications of carbon steel with respect to its
carbon content.

2018:

 Explain the limitations of carbon steel.

 What are the effects of alloying element Cr and Mo in steel? Why Ni is
typically used in combination with Cr and Mo?
 What are the drawbacks that limit the use of Bessemer process? How these
can be solved by Open-Hearth Process?
 Suppose that you have to design a steel making plant in Bangladesh,which
steel process would you suggest to build and why?
 Explain the steel manufacturing process using Electric Arc Furnace (EAF)
with neat sketch.

2017:

 What is stainless steel? Describe the various type of stainless steel.

 Why Bessemer converter is said to be master process of steel
manufacturing? What are the chemical reactions occurred and slag formed
and removed in Bessemer converter process?
 Draw the basic oxygen process (BOP) of steel making and label it
completely by mentioning its various steps.

2016:
  Classify the various types of steel. Describe the various types of stainless
steel.
 What are the processes used for production of steel? Briefly describe
Bessemer process for the production of steel.
 What is stainless steel? Explain the mechanism of corrosion resistance of
stainless steel.
2015:

 Write down the properties and application of carbon steel with respect to its
carbon content.
 Write down all reactions of Bessemer converter process of steel making
according to sequence.
 What is stainless steel? Discuss various types of stainless steel.
2014:

 Distinguish between acid and basic furnaces. Mentioning the impurities that
are removed from the Basic Open-Hearth Furnace.
 Explain the mechanism of corrosion resistance of stainless steel.
2013:
 Classify the various types of steel.
 Briefly describe the Bessemer process for the production of steel.
 What is stainless steel? Describe the various types of stainless steel.

2012:
 Show with the help of a flow diagram the production of iron and steel.
 How the steel classified? Describe the effects of the following alloying
elements on the properties of steel: (1) Chromium; (2) Nickel; (3) Cobalt;
(4) Manganese.
 Define tool steel. What are the basic requirements of a tool steel? Also
classify tool steel.

2011:
 What is meant by 18-4-1 and 6-6-4-2? Is there any difference between them?
Explain.
2010:
 Describe the Bessemer process for the production of steel.
 What is the effect of relatively large amount of Sulphur and phosphorus on
the properties of steel?
 Explain the mechanism of corrosion resistance of stainless steel.

2009:
 Describe the production process of steel by Open-Hearth process.
 Discuss the typical effects of Chromium, Nickel, Cobalt, Manganese,
Tungsten and Vanadium in steel.
 Explain the mechanism of corrosion resistance of stainless steel.
 Distinguish between alloy steel and tool steel.

2008:
 Name and describe the various types of steel.
 Distinguish between acid and basic furnaces. Mention the impurities that are
removed from the Open-Hearth Furnace.
 Explain the mechanism of corrosion resistance of stainless steel.
 Describe the Bessemer process for the production of steel.

2007:
 Describe the production process of steel by Open-Hearth process.
 Write down the typical effects of Chromium, Nickel, Cobalt, Manganese,
Tungsten and Vanadium in steel, in a tabular form.
 Explain the mechanism of corrosion resistance of stainless steel.
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2006:
 Write down the typical effects of Chromium, Nickel, Cobalt, Manganese,
Tungsten and Vanadium in steel, in a tabular form.
 What is the effect of relatively large amount of Sulphur and phosphorus on
the properties of steel?
  Briefly describe the manufacture of steel with the help of Electric induction
furnace.
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2005:
 Describe the production process of steel by Open-Hearth process.
 What do you understand by the term “Tool steel”? What are the basic
requirements of a tool steel? Also classify tool steels.
 Name the main groups of Stainless steel.

Topic: Cast Iron (1/0.5 set Avg)

2019:
 What is cast iron? Explain the differences in microstructure and properties of
white cast iron and gray cast iron.
 Briefly describe the manufacturing process of cast iron with help of Cupola
furnace.

2018:
 Name various types of cast iron. Write down the composition, properties and
applications of gray cast iron.
 Describe the manufacturing process of pig iron from ore using blast furnace
with neat sketch.

2017:
 What and how much raw materials are required for the production of one ton
of pig iron? Briefly explain the manufacturing process of pig iron from blast
furnace. Why fluxes are used here?
2016:
 Describe the manufacturing process of pig iron from blast furnace with neat
sketch.
 Write down the function of slag and the influence of impurities on the
structure and properties of cast iron.
2015:
  Depict a blast furnace with respective chemical reactions occurred during
the production of cast iron.

2014:
 Describe the manufacturing process of pig iron from blast furnace.
 Discuss the effect of following elements on the structure and properties of
cast iron. (1) Silicon (2) Sulphur (3) Phosphorus (4) Manganese and (5)
Carbon.
2013:
 Describe the manufacturing process of pig iron from blast furnace.
 Describe the effect of impurities and alloying elements on the structure and
properties of cast iron.
2012:
 Differentiate pig iron, wrought iron and cast iron.
 Describe gray cast iron, white cast iron and malleable cast iron with their
properties and uses.
 Mention the effects of different alloying elements on alloyed cast iron.

2011:
 Describe the manufacturing process of pig iron from iron ore in detail.
 Discuss the effect of following elements on the structure and properties of
cast iron. (1) Silicon (2) Sulphur (3) Phosphorus (4) Manganese.

2010:
 Write down the differences between black heart malleable cast iron and
white heart malleable cast iron process.
 Describe the manufacturing process of pig iron from iron ore in detail.
 Discuss the effect of following elements on the structure and properties of
cast iron. (1) Silicon (2) Sulphur (3) Phosphorus (4) Manganese and (5)
Carbon.
2009:
  Discuss the properties and various types of cast iron.
 Briefly describe the manufacturing process of cast iron with help of Cupola
furnace.
2008:
 Describe the manufacturing process of pig iron from iron ore in detail.
 Discuss the effect of following elements on the structure and properties of
cast iron. (1) Silicon (2) Sulphur (3) Phosphorus (4) Manganese.
2007: 1set
 Briefly describe the manufacturing process of cast iron with help of Cupola
furnace.
 Give properties, uses and composition of (1) Gray cast iron (2) White cast
iron (3) Malleable cast iron (4) Ductile cast iron.

2006:
 Explain the difference in microstructure and properties of white and gray
cast iron.
 Describe the production process of malleable iron and nodular iron.

2005:
 Describe the manufacturing process of pig iron from iron ore in detail.
 Discuss the effect of following elements on the structure and properties of
cast iron. (1) Silicon (2) Sulphur (3) Phosphorus (4) Manganese.
Topic: Powder Metallurgy and Metal Spray (1set)
2019:
 What is powder metallurgy? Write down the basic steps of powder
metallurgy manufacturing process. Explain sintering process briefly.
 What is powder compressibility and green strength? Explain the process of
cold isostatic with figure.
 Why surface treatment is needed? Explain briefly a metal spraying process.
2018:
  When can we suggest to make a component by powder metallurgy over the
conventional production process and why?
 Draw a flow diagram of basic processing steps of powder metallurgy.
Explain the sintering steps in details.
 What are the various methods of powder production? Explain gas
atomization process with necessary sketches.
2017:
 What is powder metallurgy? Explain the terms ‘Atomization’ and ‘Hot
pressing’.
 Describe various methods of powder compacting.
 What is metal spraying? Draw a typical metal spraying gun and explain its
working principle.
 What are the principal methods commercially used to produce metallic
powder?
2016:
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2015:
 Define powder metallurgy. Depict different powder metallurgy process by
block diagram.
 What are the characteristics of metal powders? Explain atomization process
for producing metal powders.
 Draw a metal spraying gun and illustrate its working principle.
2014:
  Define powder metallurgy. Write down the various processes involved to get
a finished powder metallurgy product.
 What is metal spraying? Draw a metal spraying gun and explain its working
principle.
 What are the characteristics of metal powder? Explain sintering process for
the fabrication of powder metallurgy parts.
2013:
 Define powder metallurgy. State its advantages. Also mention the main
applications of the process.
 Briefly describe the main three methods by which metal powders are
produced.
 Explain the following metal powder compacting technology: (1) Die (2) Slip
2012:
 What is powder metallurgy? Explain the characteristics of metal powder.
 Write short notes of the followings: (1) German silver (2) Gun metal (3)
Monel metal.
2011:
 Define powder metallurgy. Describe various methods of powder
compacting.
 What is metal spraying? Draw a metal spraying gun and explain its working
principle.
2010:
 “Fabrication of PM products from powders involves two procedures”. _-
Explain.
 Write down the sequential steps of powder metallurgy process through
which finished PM products can be obtained. Name some of the reasons for
the commercial importance of powder metallurgy technology.
 What is metal coating? What are the different methods of metal coating?
Draw a neat sketch of a metal spraying gun and explain its working
principle.
2009:
  Define powder metallurgy. State its advantages and limitations of this
process.
 Explain the terms ‘Sintering’, ‘Atomization’, and ‘Hot Pressing’.
 What is metal spraying? Draw a typical metal spraying gun and explain its
working principle.
2008:
 What is metal coating? What are the different methods of metal coating?
Draw a neat sketch of a metal spraying gun and explain its working
principle.
 Define powder metallurgy. State its advantages and limitations of this
process.
 Describe the effects of sintering on powder compact produced by pressing.
2007:
 Define powder metallurgy. State its advantages and limitations of this
process.
 Describe various methods of powder manufacturing.
 Mention the important characteristics of metal powders.

2006:
 Define powder metallurgy. Write down the effects of sintering on powder
compact produced by pressing.
 Explain the terms ‘Atomization’, and ‘Hot Pressing’.
 What is metal spraying? Draw a typical metal spraying gun and explain its
working principle.
2005:
 Define powder metallurgy. Describe various methods of powder
compacting.
 What is metal spraying? Draw a typical metal spraying gun and explain its
working principle.