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EE 8403 – MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION

Regulation – 2017

Academic Year 2018-2019

Prepared by
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[Link].P, Assistant Professor /EEE
[Link], Assistant Professor/EEE
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VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203.
DEPARTMENT OF ELECRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
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SUBJECT : EE8403 – MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION
SEM / YEAR: IV/II

UNIT I - INTRODUCTION
Functional elements of an instrument – Static and dynamic characteristics – Errors in
measurement – Statistical evaluation of measurement data – Standards and calibration, Principle
and types of analog and digital voltmeters, ammeters.
PART – A
[Link] Questions BT Competence
Level
1. Define Gross and Random errors. BTL 6 Create
2. Illustrate the difference between Accuracy and Precision. BTL 5 Evaluate
3.
4.
Describe the Measuring lag and Fidelity of Dynamic
Give the International standards of Measurements.
BTL 4 Analyse
h i i fi BTL 3 Apply
5. Define the Calibration of an Instrument? BTL 3 Apply
6. What is Average deviation? What does it indicate on a measuring BTL 1 Knowledge
instrument?
7. Define the term “Sensitivity” of an Instrument. BTL 5 Evaluate

8. The true value of a voltage is 100V. The values indicated by BTL 6 Create
a measuring instrument are 104, 103,105,103 and 105V.
Calculate the Accuracy and Precision of the measurement.

9. List the Functional elements of a Measuring Instrument. BTL 4 Analyse

10. A Voltmeter reads 152 volts for a particular measurements .If the BTL 1 Knowledge
true value of the measurement is 154 volts , Determine the
percentage static relative error and static correction.
11. Define Dynamic characteristics of an Instrument. BTL 2 Understand

12. Compose the Different standards of an Instrument. BTL 1 Knowledge

13. Define the Static characteristics of an Instrument. BTL 4 Analyse

14. Explain Absolute error of measurement? BTL 3 Apply

15. Compare Resolution and Precision. BTL 4 Analyse

16. How are the Absolute and Relative errors expressed BTL 6 Create
mathematically?
17. Define Limiting error. Derive the expression for Relative limiting BTL 6 Create
error.
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18. Define Linear time invariant and Linear time invariant systems. BTL 5 Evaluate
Prepare some examples for the same.

19. Why PMMC Ammeters are the most widely used instrument? BTL 2 Understand

20. Compare Moving coil with Moving iron Instruments. BTL 2 Understand

PART – B
1. By using a micrometer screw, the following readings were taken
of a certainlength:1.34,1.38,1.56,1.47,1.42,1.44,1.53,1.48,1.40,1.59
mm. Formulate the necessary equations and calculate the (13) BTL 4 Analyse
following:
a. Arithmetic mean

b. Average deviation
c. standard deviation and
d. variance

2. (i)Discuss the different types of standards of measurement. (6)

(ii)Describe the static and dynamic characteristics of (7) BTL 1 Knowledge
measuring instruments.

3. (i) Explain the functional elements of an instrument with a (8)

neat block diagram (5) BTL 3 Apply
(ii) Define accuracy and reproducibility of an instrument
and explain.

4. (i) What are the different types of error? Explain how to (8) BTL 6 Create
eliminate errors in instrument.
(ii) An electric current of 3 Ampere is flowing through a
resistance of 10 ohms. It was found that the resistance was 0.2% (5) BTL 6 Create
greater than what was specified as rated and the ammeter
measurement was 0.5% more than the true value .Determine the
relative error in power measurement.

5. Describe the functional elements of an instrument with the (13) BTL 1 Knowledge
block diagram and draw the static and dynamic characteristics.
6. A circuit was tuned for resonance by eight different students and (13) BTL 5 Evaluate
the value of resonant frequency in kHz were recorded
as532,548,543,535,546,531,543 and 536
calculate
a. Arithmetic mean
b. Deviation
c. standard deviation
d. average deviation
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7. Describe about various methods of Calibration and explain with (13) BTL 2 Understand
suitable example
8. (i) Describe the various modes of statistical evaluation (7)
of Measurement data. (6) BTL 2 Understand
(ii)Discuss in detail about calibration
9. (i)Explain any four S t a t i c characteristics of (7)
M easuring Instruments. (6) BTL 2 Understand
(ii) How are E rrors classified? Explain S ystematic error.

10. (i) Explain the Classification of Standards in detail. (7)

(ii) Discuss the Significance of Calibration. (6) BTL 1 Knowledge

11. (i) Discuss the Different types of Standards and Errors of (7) BTL 3 Apply
Measurements. (6) BTL 3 Apply
(ii) Discuss in detail about the Sources of errors in Measurement
Techniques.
12. The following values were obtained from the measurements of the (13) BTL 6 Create
values of 147.2, 147.4, 147.9, 147.7, 147.5, 147.6, and 147.5.
Calculate
a) The arithmetic mean
b) The standard deviation
c) The probable error of average of ten readings
13. (i) Discuss with a neat sketch explain the working principle (7) BTL 1 Knowledge
of PMMC Instrument.
(ii) A meter A has a range of0-100 V and a multiplier resistance
of [Link] meter B has range of 0-1000V and a multiplier (6) BTL 4 Apply
resistance of 150KΩ .Both meter have basic resistance of
1KΩ.Which meter is more sensitive?
14. Explain construction and working Principle of various types of (13) BTL 5 Evaluate
Digital Voltmeter (DVM)
PART-C
1. Draw and Explain the block diagram of Generalized (15) BTL 1 Knowledge
Instrumentation System.

2. What are the different inputs for studying the Dynamic response of (15) BTL 3 Apply
a system? Compose and Sketch them.

3. A moving coil instrument gives a full scale deflection for a current (15) BTL 2 Understand
of 20mA with a potential difference of 200mV across it. Calculate:
a) Shunt required to use it as an ammeter to get a range of 0-200A.
b) Multiplier required to use it as voltmeter of range 0-500V.
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4. (i) Compose the three categories of Systematic errors in the (7) BTL 5 Evaluate
Instrument and explain in detail.
(ii) A PMMC Ammeter gives reading of 40mA when connected
across two opposite corners of a Bridge rectifier, the other two (8) BTL 5 Evaluate
corners of which are connected in series with a capacitor to
100 k,50 Hz supply. Compose the value for Capacitance.

UNIT II -ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS INSTRUMENTS

Principle and types of multi meters – Single and three phase watt meters and energy meters –
Magnetic measurements – Determination of B-H curve and measurements of iron loss –
Instrument transformers – Instruments for measurement of frequency and phase.

PART – A
[Link] Questions BT Competence
Level
1. A basic D’Arsonval movement with a full deflection of 50 BTL 2 Understand
micro amps and internal resistance of 500 ohm is used as
voltmeter. Formulate the necessary equation and calculate the
value of multiplier resistance needed to measure a voltage range
of 0-10V.
2. How are basic instruments converted into higher range ammeter? BTL 2 Understand

3. Define Creeping in Energy meter. BTL 1 Knowledge

4. Illustrate the Types of analog ammeter used for Instrumentation. BTL 6 Create

5. Write the torque Equation for the moving iron instruments BTL 4 Analyse

6. A (0-25) Ammeter has a guaranteed accuracy of 1 percent of BTL 1 Knowledge

full scale reading. The current measured by this instrument is
10A. Formulate the necessary equation and calculate the limiting
error in percentage.
7. Why the ordinary Watt-meters are not suitable for Low power BTL 1 Knowledge
factor circuits?
8. How does one extend the range of Ammeter and Voltmeter? BTL 1 Knowledge

9. What makes the scale of MI Instruments cramped at the both the BTL 4 Analyse
Lower and Upper ends?

10. Point out any two applications of CT and of PT. BTL 2 Understand

11. Explain the different types of Iron loss. BTL 3 Apply

12. Distinguish with example, the term “Hysteresis”. BTL 4 Analyse

13. What is Phase sequence Indicator? BTL 1 Knowledge

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14. List out the Various causes which occur errors in a Dynamometer BTL 3 Apply
Wattmeter.
15. Define Phase meter? Point out the Types of Phase meter. BTL 3 Apply

16. List out the methods used for M easurement of I ron loss BTL 5 Evaluate
in Ferromagnetic materials.
17. Which type of Frequency meter is used over a wide range of BTL 5 Evaluate
voltage? Why?

18. An a bsolute E lectrometer has a movable circular plate 10 BTL 5 Evaluate

cm in diameter. Determine the Potential difference across the
19. What is the need to evaluate Phase-angle error in Instrument BTL 4 Analyse
Transformer?

20. Draw the block diagram of frequency meter and explain it. BTL 1 Knowledge

PART – B
1. Discuss the C onstruction and its W orking principle of (13) BTL 4 Analyse
Electrodynamometer type Wattmeter.

2. Discuss with Circuit and P hase diagram, describe the working of (13) BTL 5 Evaluate
Single phase AC Energy Meter.

3. (i) Prove that for lagging power factor an electrodynamometer (7) BTL 3 Apply
reads more than the true power .Also determine an expression for
correcting factor to correct the error caused.
(ii) What is the need for lag adjustment devices? Explain the (6) BTL 2 Understand

concept of lag adjustment using “Shading band”.

4. Describe t h e C onstruction and W orking of P ermanent (13) BTL 2 Understand

M agnet Moving coil Instrument. Also D erive the expression for
deflection
5. Obtain the Mathematical expression for deflecting torque and (13) BTL 3 Apply
Controlling t o r q u e for the DC A mmeter. And also write
the advantages and disadvantages.

6. Discuss the working principle of operation of (13) BTL 6 Create

Electrodynamometer type of Instruments with its constructional
diagram.

7. i) Write a Technical note on the Magnetic Measurements. (6)

ii)Explain the measurement of iron losses through Wattmeter (7) BTL 6 Create
method with setup and derive the expression for total iron losses
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8. (i) Explain the Methods of turns compensation used in current (7) BTL 3 Apply
Transformers to reduce ratio error. (6) BTL 2 Understand
(ii)Explain the term “loading” in voltmeter and give the method to
remove the adverse effect of the same.

9. (i) The C oil of instrument has 42.5 turns. The mean width of (6)
the coil is 2.5cm and the axial length of the coil is 2 cm. If the
flux density is 0.1 Wb/m2, C alculate the torque on the moving
coil in NM (7) BTL 4 Analyse
(ii)A 100/5A current transformer having a rated burden of 25 VA
has an iron loss of 0.4W and a magnetizing current of 2 A.
Calculate its ratio error and phase angle error when supplying rated
output current to a meter having a ratio of resistance to reactance 5.

10. (i) Discuss the effect of the following on the error of (6) BTL 3 Apply
current Transformer
a) Change of primary winding circuit and
b) Change in secondary winding circuit burden (7)
(ii) How is multi-meter used to measure different parameters?
Explain.

11. i) How do you demonstrate the B-H curve using “step by step” (6) BTL 3 Apply
Method ?
(ii) What are the different methods used for the measurement of (7) BTL 3 Apply

frequency? Explain any one method.

12. Write short notes on: (13) BTL 2 Understand
a. Current transformer
b. Weston frequency meter
13. (i) Discuss in detail, about the working principle and characteristics (7) BTL 6 Create
of CT with its phasor diagram.
(ii) Explain the operating principle of instrument transformer. (6) BTL 2 Understand

14. Describe the constructional and working of an induction type (13) BTL 3 Apply
wattmeter. Also derive an expression for the average torque which
is proportional to power.
PART-C
1. Discuss with Circuit and P hase diagram, describe the working of (15) BTL 5 Evaluate
Three phase AC Energy Meter.

2. (i) Explain the construction and working principle of digital (8)

Frequency meter. BTL 5 Evaluate
(ii) Discuss with Circuit diagram, describe the working of single (7)
phase Electrodynamometer type power factor meter.
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3. (i)Show a neat connection diagram of a three phase energy (8) BTL 6 Create
meter used for measurement of energy incorporating CT and PT.
Explain, Why CT and PT are used.
(ii) Discuss briefly the three types of operating torque needed for (7)
the satisfactory operation of the indicating instruments.
4. A current transformer has a single turn primary and 400 secondary (15) BTL 5 Evaluate
turns. The magnetizing current is 90A while core loss current is
40A. Secondary circuit phase angle is 28deg. Calculate the actual
primary current and ratio error when secondary carries 5A current

UNIT III - COMPARISON METHODS OF MEASUREMENTS

D.C potentiometers, D.C (Wheat stone, Kelvin and Kelvin Double bridge) & A.C bridges
(Maxwell, Anderson and Schering bridges), transformer ratio bridges, self-balancing bridges.
Interference & screening – Multiple earth and earth loops - Electrostatic and electromagnetic
Interference – Grounding techniques.
PART – A
[Link] Questions BT Competence
Level
1. What is a potentiometer? List its application. BTL 3 Apply

2. Point out the grounding techniques available in measurements. BTL 4 Analyse

3. With the neat circuit diagram, illustrate the balanced equation BTL 1 Knowledge
of Wheatstone bridge.
4. Draw the circuit diagram write the expression for unknown BTL 4 Analyse
inductance and its resistance of Anderson’s bridge.
5. Calculate the reactance of a coil from the measurements made on BTL 3 Apply
an AC potentiometer. The impedance of the coil is found to be 25
ohms,the phase angle of the voltage across the coil and a standard
resistance connected in series with the coil are 55° and 25°
respectively.

6. What are the sources of electromagnetic interference? BTL 2 Understand

7. Write the necessary balance condition for a Schering bridge BTL 4 Analyse

8. Evaluate why there are two conditions of balance in AC bridges? BTL 4 Analyse

9. Which bridge is used to measure incremental inductance? Write BTL 3 Apply

the expression.
10. List the application of AC bridge. BTL 4 Analyse

11. Generalize the active and passive bridge circuits? BTL 3 Apply

12. Deduce the principle of grounding. BTL 1 Knowledge

13. List the application of DC potentiometers. BTL 2 Understand

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14. State the features of ratio transformers which make them popular BTL 6 Create
for bridge applications.
15. What is an isolation amplifier? Analyze and write where is it BTL 1 Knowledge
used?
16. State the condition for balance in a wheatstone bridge. BTL 1 Knowledge

17. What is the use of potentiometer in the field of BTL 3 Apply

electrical measurement?
18. How grounding is implemented in the case of a transformer whose BTL 1 Knowledge
windings on one side is connected in delta
19. What are the main causes of ground loop currents? BTL 2 Understand

20. Discuss the working principle of a digital plotter. BTL 3 Apply

PART – B
1. Quote the procedure of measuring a low resistance with help of (13) BTL 6 Create
Kelvin’s double bridge. Derive the relation to find unknown
resistance.

2. Describe in detail about: (13) BTL 5 Evaluate

a. Interference and screening
b. Multiple earth and earth loops.

3. With the circuit diagram, describe the principle of operation of (13) BTL 4 Analyse
duo-range DC Potentiometer.

4. (i) Draw a neat diagram of Kelvin double bridge and explain how (7) BTL 5 Evaluate
to measure low resistance.
(ii)Obtain a n e x p r e s s i o n f o r me a s u r e m e n t o f
i n d u c t a n c e u s i n g Maxwell‘s inductance bridge with a neat (6) BTL 4 Analyse
circuit diagram.
5. Explain how the inductance is measured in terms of known (13) BTL 2 Understand
Capacitance using Maxwell’s bridge. Compose the conditions for
balance.
6. Describe the following: (13) BTL 2 Understand
a. Grounding techniques
b. Causes of electromagnetic measurements
in measurements.
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7. (i) In a balanced network, AB is a resistance of 500 ohm in series (7) BTL 5 Evaluate
with an inductor of 0.18H, BC and DA are non-inductive
resistances of 1 k ohm each and CD consists of a resistance R in
series with a capacitor C. A potential difference of 5 V at a
frequency of 5000/2π is applied between points A and C.
Determine the values of R and C. (6) BTL 2 Understand
(ii) Draw and explain the balance conditions of a Wheatstone
bridge.
8. (i) Explain the construction of Anderson’s bridge. Derive the (7) BTL 4 Analyse
unknown quantities at balance condition. Also write it’s
advantages and disadvantages.
(ii) Determine the insulation resistance of a short length of cable (6) BTL 4 Analyse
in which voltage falls from 125 to 100 V in 25 seconds.
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The capacity of the condenser is 600*10 F.

9. (i) How does one measure the resistance using potentiometer? (7) BTL 1 Knowledge
(ii) Estimate the way to measure the phase angle using (6) BTL 2 Understand
ratio transformer?
10. (i)Explain in detail the electro-static and electro- (7)
magnetic interference. (6) BTL 1 Knowledge
(ii)Describe the Importance of Grounding. What are the
different grounding techniques used?

11. Draw the diagram of Co-ordinate type A.C. potentiometer (13) BTL 3 Apply
and explain its working principle.
12. (i) Explain the theory and working principle of Wheat (7)
stone’s Bridge. Derive the relation for finding unknown BTL 2 Understand
resistance.
(ii) Describe any one method for the measurements of high (6)
resistance.

13. (i) With the help of Schering bridge, explain how loss angle of a (7)
dielectric can be determined. (6) BTL 2 Understand
(ii) Explain the measurements of frequency by Wien’s bridge.
14. (i) Explain the theory and working principle of Hay’s (7)
Bridge. Derive the relation for finding unknown resistance and BTL 2 Understand
inductance
(ii) Obtain an expression for measurement of inductance (6)
using Anderson’s bridge with a neat circuit diagram.

PART-C

1. Design a volt-ratio box with a resistance of 20 ohms/volt and (15) BTL 3 Apply
ranges 3V, 10V, 30V, [Link] Volt-ratio box is to be
used with a Potentiometer having a measuring rang of 1.6V.
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2. Evaluate the expression for the current through the galvanometer (15) BTL 5 Evaluate
in case of unbalanced Wheatstone Bridge. And also
state its application

3. In the wheatstone bridge shown below, the value of R1=200Ω, R2=800Ω (15) BTL 4 Analyse
and R3=300Ω. The bridge is excited by a 200V dc source. Determine
the power dissipation by the resistor R4 when the bridge is balanced.

4. An AC bridge has the following constants (15) BTL 5 Evaluate

arm AB- Capacitor of 0.5µ F in parallel with 1KΩ resistance.
Arm AD- resistance of 2 KΩ.
Arm DC-Capacitor of 0.5µF.
Arm CD-Unknown Cx and Rx in series, frequency-
1KHz. Determine the unknown capacitance and
dissipation factor.

UNIT IV - STORAGE AND DISPLAY DEVICES

Magnetic disk and tape – Recorders, digital plotters and printers, CRT display, digital CRO,
LED, LCD & Dot matrix display – Data Loggers.
PART – A
[Link] Questions BT Competence
Level
1. State the advantages of LED from the intensity of light and BTL 2 Understand
2. Formulate the principle of dot matrix display? BTL 1 Knowledge
3. Distinguish between LED and LCD. BTL 3 Apply
4. Classify the functions of data logger? BTL 6 Create
5. Illustrate how does dynamic scattering type LCD work? BTL 2 Understand

6. Point out the advantages of magnetic tape recorder? BTL 1 Knowledge

7. Why is a delay line used in the vertical section of a oscilloscope? BTL 4 Analyse
8. Differentiate the functions of printer and plotter BTL 3 Apply
9. List the main parts of cathode ray tube? BTL 1 Knowledge
10. Generalize the types of printers according to printing BTL 5 Evaluate
methodology
11. Compare the merits and demerits of LED and LCD. BTL 3 Apply

12. Quote the principle of operation of ink jet printer. BTL 2 Understand

13. Deduce the purpose of post deflection acceleration (PDA) in BTL 2 Understand
CRT.
14. Explain the following term as applied to digital displays: 3 ½ BTL 2 Understand
digit and ½ digit displays.
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15. List the basic components of a tape recorder? BTL 4 Analyse
16. A 31/2 digit voltmeter is used for measurement. What is its BTL 1 Knowledge
resolution? How it would display a reading of 12.57V in 100V
scale?
17. Contrast line printer and dot matrix printer BTL 2 Understand

18. Compare the dual trace and dual beam CRO. BTL 2 Understand
19. Classify the different types of magnetic recording? BTL 1 Knowledge
20. State the reason for having complementary characteristic between BTL 1 Knowledge
the reproduce head and the amplifier connected to the reproduce
head in a magnetic tape recorder?

PART – B
1. (i) Describe construction and working of magnetic tape 6 BTL 4 Analyse
recorder.
(ii) With a help of functional block diagram, explain
the operation of a Cathode Ray Oscilloscope. 7

2. (i) Develop a neat block diagram of X-Y recorder and describe 6 BTL 3 Apply
its working.
(ii) Explain the principle and working of CRT display with a
neat diagram. 7

3. (i) Explain the theory of seven segment display. Draw the circuit 6 BTL 3 Apply
diagram of a common anode display.
(ii) What is data logger? What are its components? What are the
functions of data logger? 7

4. With the help of the fundamental block diagram, explain the 13 BTL 6 Create
working principle of digital storage oscilloscope, mention its
advantages over analog CRO?

5. Describe the direct and frequency modulation magnetic tape 13 BTL 1 Knowledge
recording types. Give its merits and demerits.
6. Relate and contrast the working, advantages and disadvantages of 13 BTL 5 Evaluate
LED and LCD.
7. Generalize the short notes on 6 BTL 1 Knowledge
(i) Magnetic disk and tape 7
(ii) Recorders and printers.

8. Give the basic block diagram of a digital data recording system. 13 BTL 1 Knowledge

9. (i) Relate the features of FM recording with 6 BTL 2 Understand

PDM Recording. 7
(ii) Explain with neat sketch the bar graph display.
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10. a) List out the advantages of X-Y records over strip chart 3 BTL 6 Create
recorder. 3
b) List the advantages of laser printer.
c) Interpret power requirement of LCD? 3
d) Describe the different types of sweeps used in CRO 4

11. What are the advantages of using a magnetic tape recorder? 13 BTL 3 Apply
Explain how the tape recorder works with suitable diagrams.

12. Write a short note on plotter. Discuss the operation of drum type 13 BTL 2 Understand
plotter. Compare it with a printer and state its uses.
13. Explain the Dot matrix printer working and sketch the 13 BTL 3 Apply
construction layout.

14. Illustrate the working principle of data logger and sketch the 13 BTL 6 Create
layout.
PART-C
1. Design the following : 8 BTL 6 Create
(i) 7 segment display 7
(ii) Alpha numeric display
2. (i) Evaluate in detail the process of recording and reading in an 8 BTL 6 Create
audio cassette 7
(ii) Design how a PN junction diode act as light emitting diode
3. Explain the operation Dot matrix printer to print the alphabetic 15 BTL 3 Apply
letter ‘A’
4. Design and construct the Digital Storage Oscilloscope to 15 BTL 3 Apply
display the digital signal

UNIT V - TRANSDUCERS AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS

Classification of transducers – Selection of transducers – Resistive, capacitive & inductive
Transducers – Piezoelectric, Hall effect, optical and digital transducers – Elements of data
acquisition system – Smart sensors-Thermal Imagers
PART – A
[Link] Questions BT Competence
Level
1. Define primary transducer? BTL 1 Knowledge
2. Quote the principle of operation of optical transducer? BTL 1 Knowledge
3. What are the factors to be considered for selection of transducers? BTL 1 Knowledge
4. Write the functions of transducer. BTL 1 Knowledge
5. Compare sensor and transducer. BTL 6 Create
6. Mention the need of ADC and DAC in digital data acquisition BTL 1 Knowledge
system.
7. In capacitive transducer, which principle exhibits linear BTL 1 Knowledge
characteristics? How?
8. Define piezo electric effect. BTL 2 Understand
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9. Show some of the active transducers which are used in BTL 1 Knowledge
the measurement of temperature.
10. What are the basic requirements of the transducer? BTL 3 Apply
11. Classify any two applications of Smart Sensors BTL 3 Apply
12. Estimate the output expected out of an LVDT provided BTL 2 Understand
with unidirectional excitation, while measuring a displacement of
3cm?
13. What are the two ways, that the DAS are used to measure and BTL 2 Understand
record analog signals?
14. Describe inverse transducers with example BTL 1 Knowledge
15. What is thermal imagers? BTL 6 Create
16. Discuss in brief about thermocouple? BTL 1 Knowledge
17. Write the desired properties of thermo couple metals BTL 1 Knowledge
18. Describe strain gauge? List its types. BTL 2 Understand
19. Explain in brief about gauge factor? Give its expression. BTL 6 Create
20. Quote piezoelectric effect? BTL 3 Apply
PART – B
1. (i) Describe the construction and working of potentiometer 7 BTL 1 Knowledge
type resistance transducer for measuring linear
displacement.
(ii) A 5-plate transducer has plates of dimensions 20mm*20 6
mm and separated 0.25mm apart. The arrangement is to
be used for measuring displacement. Determine the
sensitivity of the arrangement. Assume air medium.
2. (i) What i s called piezo- electric t r a n s d u c e r ? Explain 7 BTL 5 Evaluate
its working with neat diagram 6
(ii) Examine how to measure pressure using capacitive
type transducer.
3. (i) Tabulate the principle of operation and application of 7 BTL 1 Knowledge
resistive,capacitive and inductive transducer. 6
(ii) Give two examples of resistive, capacitive and inductive
transducers.
4. (i) Explain in brief about data acquisition system? With 7 BTL 5 Evaluate
generalized block diagram, explain the functions of it. 6
(ii) Describe about smart sensors.
5. Tell about the selection criteria for the transducer? Explain the 13 BTL 1 Knowledge
working principle of LVDT with neat sketch and characteristics.
Give advantages, disadvantages and applications of LVDT
6. Discuss in brief on the following. 5 BTL 3 Apply
(i) See-back effect. 4

(ii) Piezoelectric transducer. 4

(iii) Resistance thermometer.
7. (i) Explain how a hall effect transducer is used to measure 7 BTL 1 Knowledge
electric current with a schematic representation. 6
(ii) Describe the concept of smart sensors.
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8. (i) Describe the measurement of resistance using strain 7 BTL 4 Analyse
gauge. 6
(ii) Describe the various factors influencing the type of
transducer for a particular application.
9. (i) What are rosettes type strain gauges? Under which condition 7 BTL 4 Analyse
rosettes are used? Draw any two types of rosettes. 6
(ii) Discuss active and passive transducers with an example
briefly for each type.
10. (i) Write in detail about the construction and working principle 9 BTL 6 Create
of LVDT. 3 BTL 3 Apply
(ii) List the advantages of LVDT
11. (i) Describe in detail, the working principle of capacitive 7 BTL 1 Knowledge
Microphone. 6
(ii) Write a detailed technical note on smart sensors .Explain also
the various built in features of them compared to conventional
sensors.
12. Explain in detail about hall effect transducer and mention 13 BTL 4 Analyse
some applications of hall effect transducer.
13. (i) Explain the working of thermal imagers. 7 BTL 1 Knowledge
(ii) Explain the major components of thermal imagers 6

14. With the neat block diagram explain single and multichannel data 13 BTL 4 Analyze
acquisition system. Give example for each.
PART-C `

1. i) Describe the different modes of operation of piezo electric 15 BTL 1 Knowledge

transducer.
ii) Explain in detail the working of any two digital transducers.
2 Design the piezo- electric transducer and give the formula for 15 BTL 5 Evaluate
coupling coefficient.
3 Explain in detail about the components, working, types and 15 BTL 4 Analyse
applications of thermal imagers.
4 Design the Block diagram arrangement of DAS and describe the 15 BTL 6 Create
function of each component and also state its applications