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GTU 3131905 Engineering Thermodynamics Old Question Papers PDF

Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) old question papers PDF (Regular & Remedial) and step-by-step solved questions for Engineering Thermodynamics across 2025 – 2026 examinations.

2 papers, 2025 – 202670 marks23 to pass2.5 hours
7 questions GTU asked more than onceAsked in all 2 papers: Draw Rankine cycle on P-v, T-s and h-s diagrams and derive an expression for its thermal efficiency with and without pump work.See list

Exam papers

Most repeated questions

7 questions GTU set in two or more of 2 papers, most repeated first. Tap a year to open that paper at the question.

  1. Draw Rankine cycle on P-v, T-s and h-s diagrams and derive an expression for its thermal efficiency with and without pump work.

    7 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

    Summer 2026 Q3c OR Summer 2025 Q4c

  2. An engine working on the Otto cycle is supplied with air at 0.1 MPa, 35℃. The compression ratio is 8. Heat supplied is 2100 KJ/kg. Calculate the maximum pressure and temperature of the cycle, the cycle efficiency and mean effective pressure (for air, Cp = 1.005, Cv = 0.718 and R = 0.287 KJ/kg K).

    7 marksSame type asked in 2 of 2 papers

    Summer 2026 Q3c Summer 2025 Q4c OR

  3. Explain principle of increase of entropy. Apply it for the heat transfer through a finite temperature difference.

    7 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

    Summer 2026 Q5c Summer 2025 Q3c OR

  4. 5 kg of water at 0℃ is exposed to reservoir at 98℃. Calculate the change of entropy of water, reservoir and universe. Assume that specific heat of water is 4.187 KJ/Kg- K.

    7 marksSame type asked in 2 of 2 papers

    Summer 2026 Q5c OR Summer 2025 Q3c

  5. Describe with neat diagram the bomb calorimeter.

    4 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

    Summer 2026 Q2b Summer 2025 Q5b

  6. List the desirable properties of a good refrigerant.

    3 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

    Summer 2026 Q3a OR Summer 2025 Q4a

  7. State the assumptions made in the analysis of air standard cycles.

    3 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

    Summer 2026 Q3a Summer 2025 Q4a OR

Which branches take this subject

GTU's syllabus lists 3131905 for 2 branches. One set of papers serves all of them.

Semester 3: 2 branches

Automobile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Other Semester 3 subjects

Common questions

Are these GTU 3131905 Engineering Thermodynamics papers valid for both Regular and Remedial exams?

Yes. Gujarat Technological University (GTU) follows the same 70-mark syllabus, exam blueprint, and 23-mark passing cutoff for both Regular and Remedial (ATKT/backlog) examinations. All 2 past exam sessions (2025 – 2026) serve as comprehensive preparation for either attempt.

How can I download GTU 3131905 Engineering Thermodynamics old question papers PDF?

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What is the passing mark for GTU Engineering Thermodynamics (3131905)?

The external theory exam carries 70 marks. The minimum passing cutoff is 23 marks (33%). Exam duration is 2.5 hours.

What is the GTU exam pattern for 3131905?

The examination contains 5 main questions of 14 marks each, totaling 70 marks. Questions 2 through 5 provide internal OR choices, typically split into 3-mark, 4-mark, and 7-mark questions.