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Instrumentation Systems (304209)

T.E. (Electronics) Revised 2012 course


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UNIT-I

4 Marks questions:
1. Explain the functional description of measuring instruments?
2. Explain the different types of errors in instrument systems?
3. Explain in brief active & passive transducers?
4. Explain the different fundamental standards and units for common
physical parameters.

6 Marks questions:

1. Explain the Static and Dynamic characteristics of instruments in


detail?
2. Define the following terms:
a) Accuracy b) Error c) Sensitivity d) Repeatability e) Reliability
3. Define a transducer? Explain in detail.
4. Explain in detail fundamental standard and units for common
physical parameters?
5. Explain methods of measurement.
6. Explain different types of errors.

UNIT-II

4 Marks questions:
1. Write short note on inductive proximity sensor.
2. Write short note on capacitive proximity sensor.
3. Compare LVDT with Potentiometer.
4. Write short note on bourdon tube.
5. Write short note on Diaphragms.
6. Write short note on capsules.
7. Write short note on bellows.

6 Marks questions:

1. An electrical resistance strain gauge of resistance 120 Ohms and G. F.


2 is bonded to a specimen of steel. Calculate the resistance change of
the gauge due to stress of 50MN/m^2(tensile)in the specimen.
Modulus of elasticity E=200GN/m^2 .
2. A rotary potentiometer is used for angle measurement. Potentiometer
is supplied with 10V and is set at 28 degree. The range of this signal
turn pot of 350 degree Calculate the output voltage.
3. Explain the principle and working of 3 bit absolute optical encoder.
4. What is meant by temperature compensation in strain gauge? How it
is done.
5. Explain capacitive and inductive principles used in position sensing.
Instrumentation Systems (304209)
T.E. (Electronics) Revised 2012 course
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6. The output of LVDT is connected to a 5V Voltmeter through an
amplifier of amplification factor 250. The voltmeter scale has 100
division of the scale can be read to 1/5th of a division and output of 2
mV appears across the terminals of the LVDT when the core is
displaced through a distance of 0.5mm. Calculate
a. The sensitivity of LVDT
b. Sensitivity of whole setup
c. Resolution of instrument in mm.
7. Discuss characteristics curve of LVDT. Also state its various
applications.
8. Write Brief on Load cell.
9. Explain the working principle of optical encoder used in measurement
of rotary displacement.
10. Explain the advantages and limitation of LVDT.
11. Write Brief on any one pressure sensor.
12. Explain various types of optical proximity sensors.
13. Explain working principle of piezoelectric accelerometer.
8 Marks questions:

1. Explain the principle of working of LVDT with circuit diagram.


2. Derive the Strain Gauge factor.

UNIT-III

4 Marks questions:
1. What are obstruction type flow sensors? Explain working of any one.
2. Explain principle of flow measurementExplain working of Pitot tube.
1. Explain the working of Pyrometer.
2. An RTD has (20C)=0.004/C. If R=106 at 20C, find the resistance
at 25C.
3. A thermistor has a resistance temperature coefficient of 5% over a
temperature range of 25C to 50C. If the thermistor has a resistance
of 100 at 30C. What is the resistance at 40C
4. The lens of an optical pyrometer is clouded so that the transmission
factor is 0.8. The instrument indicates a temperature of 1200C. What
is the true temperature?
5. Write a short note on nuclear level detection technique.
6. Suggest suitable sensors for the following:
a. Flow measurement of water through open canals
b. Flow of hot slurries
7. Write the principle of working of RTD, Thermocouple and Thermistor.
Instrumentation Systems (304209)
T.E. (Electronics) Revised 2012 course
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8. Compare RTD and thermister on the basis of:
a. Material Used
b. Working Principle
c. Range
d. Sensitivity
e. Linearity
9. Write specification of
a. Thermocouples
b. RTD

6/8 Marks questions:

1. Explain how ultrasonic sensor can be used for


a. Flow Measurement
b. Level Measurement
2. List various temperature sensors. Explain any two.
3. State variable area type flow meters. Explain any two.
4. Explain construction and working of electromagnetic flow sensor. Also
give its limitations.
5. Explain capacitive sensor for level measurement when,
a. Liquid is conducting
b. Liquid is not conducting
6. Hydrostatic pressure and Nuclear level detection techniques.
7. Explain flow measurement using rotameter.
8. Write short note on vortex shedding.
Instrumentation Systems (304209)
T.E. (Electronics) Revised 2012 course
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UNIT-IV

4 Marks questions:

1. Compare SMART sensors and Sensors.


2. Write applications of SMART sensors in different areas.
3. Explain MEMS magnetic field sensors.
4. Differentiate between Hall effect sensors and magnetic field sensors.

6 Marks questions:

1. Explain phototransistor working with its characteristics. (C. D.


Jonsons)
2. Enlist different sensors to measure without any contact. And explain
the same.
3. Explain the working principle of Hall Effect sensors.
4. Explain the working of piezoelectric sensors for measurement of
accelerometer.
5. What are the SMART sensors? Explain its advantages over general
sensors.
6. Explain general architecture of SMART sensors.

8 Marks questions:

1. Explain LM 75 block diagram and give its specifications.


2. Explain Bulk Micromachining technique regarding MEMS.
3. Explain Surface Micromachining technique regarding MEMS.

UNIT-V

1. Explain Data Acquisition system in detailed.


2. Explain data logger system in detailed.
3. How data logger is different than DAS?
4. Write a short note on RS 232 standards.
5. Write a short note on IEEE -488 standard Bus
6. Explain HART protocol.
7. Write a short note on HART protocol
8. What are the benefits of HART protocol?
9. Write a short note on I2C bus .
10. Explain HART field communication protocol.
11. What are the benefits of HART protocol?
12. Write a short note on Foundation Field bus.
13. What are the benefits of Foundation Field bus.
14. Explain the architecture of Foundation Field bus.
15. Explain the need of a Field bus.
Instrumentation Systems (304209)
T.E. (Electronics) Revised 2012 course
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16. Differentiate between I2C and Field bus.
17. Explain I to P converter.
18. Explain P to I Converter.
19. Explain V to I Converter.
20. Explain I to V Converter.
21. Explain the important features of Foundation Field bus.
22. List features and benefits of HART protocol.
23. List features of I2C bus

UNIT-VI

1. What are pneumatic actuators? Explain the power supply system for
pneumatic actuators.
2. What is an actuator? Explain the working of single and double acting
cylinders with pneumatic directional control valves.
3. What is an actuator? Explain with neat diagram working of:
Spring Diaphragm Actuator
Piston Actuator
4. What are actuators? Give their classification and explain Piston
Actuator in detail.
5. Design a lift system to move the load up and down using pneumatic
actuators.
6. Draw and explain the symbols of following pneumatic valves.
a) 2 X 2 valve b) 3 X 2 valve c) 4 X 2 valve d) Pressure limiting valve
7. Explain following types of valves with neat diagram:
Spool valve
Poppet valve
8. Explain with neat diagram Pressure control valves.
9. Draw control valve characteristics. Explain the following terms related
to control valve characteristics:
Linear
Quick opening
Equal percentage
10. What are valves? Explain following valves:
Spool valve
Poppet valve
Rotary spool valve
Pressure control valve
11. Explain the role of Relays and solenoid valves with any one
application.
12. Explain the principle and operation of D.C. motor.
13. Explain the principle of operation of D.C. motor. State various types of
D.C. motor.
14. Explain the principle and operation of A.C motor.
15. Explain principle of operation of Stepper motor. State important
selection criterion of stepper motor.

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