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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:
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:
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
Question Bank
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
4 Marks questions:
6 Marks questions:
8 Marks questions:
UNIT-V
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.