EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, TIRUNELVVELI

DEPARTMENT OF EEE
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Subject Code/Title: EE8403 – Measurements and Instrumentation Year/Sem: II/IV

Name of the Faculty/Dept.: Mr. A. Saravanan, AP/EEE Batch : 2020 - 24
UNIT I - INTRODI CTION
Functional elements of an instrument — Static and dynamic characteristics — Errors in measurement
— Statistical evaluation of measurement data — Standards and and calibration, Principle and types of
analog and digital voltmeters, ammeters.
PAR I —A

Q. No Questions BT Level Competence Cos

1. Define Gross and Random errors. BTL 6 Create CO1

2. Illustrate the difference between Accuracy and Precision. BTL 5 Evaluate CO1

3. Distinguish between gravity control and Spring Control. BTL 4 Analyse CO1

4. Give the International standards Of Measurements. BTL 3 Apply CO1

5. Define the Calibration of an Instrument BTL 3 Apply CO1

6. What is Average deviation’? What does it indicate on a measuring BTL 1 Know’1cdgc CO1
instrument?
7. Define the term “Sensitivity” of an Instrument. BTL 5 Evaluate CO1
S. The true value of a voltage is 1OOV. 1’he values indicated by a BTL 6 Create CO1
measuring instrument are 104, 103,105, 103 and I 05V. 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 true BTL 1 Kllo¥¥’1t•dg£ CO1
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 CO1

12. Compare Different standards of an Instrument. BTL 1 Know’lcdgc CO1

13. Define the Static characteristics of an Instrument. BTL 4 Analyse CO1

14. Explain Absolute error of measurement? BTL 3 Apply CO1

15. Compare Resolution and Precision. BTL 4 Analyse CO1

16. How are the Absolute and Relative errors expressed mathematically’? BTL 6 Create CO1
17. Define Limiting error. Derive the expression for Relative limiting error. BTL 6 Create CO1
IS. Define Linear time invariant and Linear time invariant systems. Prepare BTL 4 Evaluate CO1
some examples of the same.
19. Why PMMC Ammeters are the most widely used instrument? BTL 2 Understand CO1

20. Compare Moving coil with Moving iron Instruments. BTL 2 Understand CO1
 PART — B
By using a micrometer screw, the following readings were taken
Of a certain length:1.34, 1.35, 1.56, 1.47, 1.42, 1.44, 1.53, 1.48, 1.40,
1.59mm. Formulate the necessary equations and calculate the
following:
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a. Arithmetic mean ( 13)
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
measuring instruments. (7) BTL 1 Knowledge CO1

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

neat block diagram
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(ii) Define accuracy and reproducibility of an instrument and
explain.
4. (i) What are the different types or error? Explain how to (8) BTL6 Create COI
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% greater (5) BTL.6 Create CO1
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 l Knowledge CO I
block diagram and draw the static and dynamic characteristics.
6. A circuit was tuned for resonance by eight different students and (13) BT L 5 Evaluate CO1
the value of resonant frequency in kHz were recorded as
532,548,543,535,546,53l,543 and 536 calculate
a. Arithmetic mean
b. Deviation
c. Standard deviation
d. Average deviation
7. Describe about various methods of Calibration and explain with (13) BTL 2 Understand CO1
suitable example
8. (i) Describe the various modes of statistical evaluation and (7)
Measurement data. (6) BTL 2 Understand COI
(ii) Discuss in detail about calibration
9. (i) Explain any four Static characteristics of Measuring (7)
Instruments.
(ii) How are Errors classified? Explain Systematic error. (6) BTL 2 Understand CO1

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

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(ii) Discuss the Significance of Calibration.

II. (i) Discuss the Different types of Standards and Errors of (7) B1L3 Apply CO1
Measurements.
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(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 CO1
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 and explain the (7) BTL1 Knowledge CO1
working principle of PMMC Instrument.
(ii) AmeterAhasarangeof0-100Vandamultiplierresistance of
25ohm.The meter B has range of 0-1000V and a multiplier (6) BTL4 Apply CO1
resistance of 150KΩ Both meter have basic resistance of
1KΩ.Which meter is moresensitive?
14. Explain construction and working Principle of various types of (13) BTL 5 Evaluate CO1
Digital Voltmeter (DVM)
PART-C
1. Draw and Explain the block diagram of Generalized (15) BTL 1 Knowledge CO1
Instrumentation System.
2. What are the different inputs for studying the Dynamic response of (15) BTL 3 Apply CO1
a system? Compose and Sketch them.
3. A moving coil instrument gives a full scale deflection for a current (15) BTL 2 Understand CO1
of 20mA with a potential difference of 200mV across it. Calculate:
a) Shuntrequiredtouseitasanammetertogetarangeof0-200A.
b) Multiplierrequiredtouseitasvoltmeterofrange0-500V.

4. (i) Compose the three categories of Systematic errors in (7) BTL5 Evaluate CO1
the 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) BTL5 Evaluate CO1
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
Q. No Questions BT Competence COs
Level
1. A basic D’Arsonval movement with a full deflection of 50 micro amps BTL 2 Understand CO2
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 CO2

3. Define Creeping in Energy meter. BTL 1 Knowledge CO2

4. Illustrate the Types of analog ammeter used for Instrumentation. BTL 6 Create CO2
5. Write the torque Equation for the moving iron instruments BTL 4 Analyse CO2
 6. A (0-25) Ammeter has a guaranteed accuracy of 1 percent of full scale BTL 1 Knowledge CO2
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 factor BTL 1 Knowledge CO2
circuits?
8. How does one extend the range of Ammeter and Voltmeter? BTL 1 Knowledge CO2

9. Specify the use of copper shading bands. Where is it placed in the Energy BTL 4 Analyse CO2
meter?
10. Point out any two applications of CT and of PT. BTL 2 Understand CO2

11. Explain the different types of Iron loss. BTL 3 Apply CO2

12. Distinguish with example, the term “Hysteresis”. BTL 4 Analyse CO2

13. What is Phase sequence Indicator? BTL 1 Knowledge CO2

14. List out the Various causes which occur errors in a Dynamometer BTL 3 Apply CO2
Wattmeter.
15. Define Phase meter? Point out the Types of Phase meter. BTL 3 Apply CO2

16. List out the methods used for Measurement of Iron loss in Ferromagnetic BTL 5 Evaluate CO2
materials.
17. Which type of Frequency meter is used over a wide range of voltage? BTL 5 Evaluate CO2
Why?

18. How the Flux Density is Measured? BTL 5 Evaluate CO2

19. What is the need to evaluate Phase-angle error in Instrument Transformer? BTL 4 Analyse CO2

20. Draw the block diagram of frequency meter and explain it. BTL 1 Knowledge CO2

PART – B
1. Discuss the Construction and its Working principle of (13) BTL 4 Analyse CO2
Electrodynamometer type Wattmeter.
2. Discuss with Circuit and Phase diagram, describe the working of (13) BTL 5 Evaluate CO2
Single-phase AC Energy Meter.

3. State Blondel’s theorem and explain how the power measurement (13) BTL 2 Understand CO2
using two wattmeter method.

4. Describe t h e Construction and Working of Permanent Magnet (13) BTL 2 Understand CO2
Moving coil Instrument. Also Derive the expression for deflection
5. Obtain the Mathematical expression for deflecting torque and (13) BTL 3 Apply CO2
Controlling t o r q u e for the DC Ammeter. And also write the
advantages and disadvantages.
6. Discuss the working principle of operation of Electrodynamometer (13) BTL 6 Create CO2
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 CO2
method with setup and derive the express ion for total iron
losses
8. (i) Explain the Methods of turns compensation used in current (7) BTL3 Apply CO2
Transformers to reduce ratio error. CO2
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(ii)Explain the term “loading” in voltmeter and give the method to (6)
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, Calculate the torque on the
moving coil in NM (7) BTL 4 Analyse CO2
(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 supply in
grated output current to ammeter having a ratio of resistance to
reactance 5.
10. (i) Discuss the effect of the following on the error of (6) BTL 3 Apply CO2
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) BTL3 Apply CO2
Method?

(ii) What are the different methods used for the measurement (7) BTL3 Apply CO2
of frequency? Explain any one method.
12. Write short notes on: (13) BTL 2 Understand CO2
a. Current transformer
b. Weston frequency meter
13. (i) Discuss in detail, about the working principle and (7) BTL6 Create CO2
characteristics of CT with its phasor diagram.

(ii) Explain the operating principle of instrument transformer. (6) BTL2 Understand CO2
14. Describe the constructional and working of an induction type (13) BTL 3 Apply CO2
wattmeter. Also derive an expression for the average torque which
is proportional to power.
PART-C
1. Discuss with Circuit and Phase diagram, describe the working of (15) BTL 5 Evaluate
Three phase AC Energy Meter. CO2

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

digital Frequency meter.
(7) BTL 5 Evaluate CO2
(ii) Discuss with Circuit diagram, describe the working of
single-phase Electrodynamometer type power factor meter.
 3. (i) Show a neat connection diagram of a three-phase energy (8)
meter used for measurement of energy incorporating CT and
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PT. Explain, Why CT and PT are used.
(ii) Discuss briefly the three types of operating torque needed (7)
for the satisfactory operation of the indicating instruments.
4. Acurrenttransformerhasasingleturnprimaryand400secondary turns. (15) BTL 5 Evaluate CO2
The magnetizing current is 90A while core loss current is
40A.Secondarycircuitphaseangleis28deg.Calculatetheactual
primarycurrentandratioerrorwhensecondarycarries5Acurrent.

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
Q.No Questions BT Competence COs
Level
1. What is a potentiometer? List its application. BTL 3 Apply CO3

2. Point out the grounding techniques available in measurements. BTL 4 Analyse CO3

3. With the neat circuit diagram, illustrate the balanced equation BTL 1 Knowledge CO3
of Wheatstone bridge.
4. Draw the circuit diagram write the expression for unknown inductance BTL 4 Analyse CO3
and its resistance of Anderson’s bridge.
5. How Maxwell’s bridge differs from Anderson bridge, although both are BTL 3 Apply CO3
used for measuring inductance?
6. What are the sources of electromagnetic interference? BTL 2 Understand CO3

7. Write the necessary balance condition for a Schering bridge BTL 4 Analyse CO3

8. Evaluate why there are two conditions of balance in AC bridges? BTL 4 Analyse CO3

9. Which bridge is used to measure incremental inductance? Write the BTL 3 Apply CO3
expression.
10. List the application of AC bridge. BTL 4 Analyse CO3

11. Generalize the active and passive bridge circuits? BTL 3 Apply CO3

12. Deduce the principle of grounding. BTL 1 Knowledge CO3

13. List the application of DC potentiometers. BTL 2 Understand CO3

14. State the features of ratio transformers which make them popular for BTL 6 Create CO3
bridge applications.
15. What is an isolation amplifier? Analyze and write where is it used? BTL 1 Knowledge CO3

16. State the condition for balance in a wheatstone bridge. BTL 1 Knowledge CO3

17. What is the use of potentiometer in the field of electrical measurement? BTL 3 Apply CO3
18. Specify the purpose of Wagner earthing device. BTL 1 Knowledge CO3

19. What are the main causes of ground loop currents? BTL 2 Understand CO3
20. Discuss the working principle of a digital plotter. BTL 3 Apply CO3

PART – B
1. Quote the procedure of measuring a low resistance with help of (13) BTL 6 Create CO3
Kelvin’s double bridge. Derive the relation to find unknown
resistance.
2. Describe in detail about: (13) BTL 5 Evaluate CO3
a. Interference and screening
b. Multiple earth and earth loops.
3. With the circuit diagram, describe the principle of operation (13) BTL 4 Analyse CO3
of duo-range DC Potentiometer.
4. (i) Draw a neat diagram of Kelvin double bridge and explain (7) BTL5 Evaluate CO3
how to measure low resistance.
(ii) Obtain an expression for measurement o f inductance using
Maxwell‘s inductance bridge with a neat circuit diagram. (6) BTL4 Analyse
5. Explain how the inductance is measured in terms of known (13) BTL 2 Understand CO3
Capacitance using Maxwell’s bridge. Compose the conditions
for balance.
6. Describe the following: (13) BTL 2 Understand CO3
a. Grounding techniques
b. Causes of electromagnetic measurements
in measurements.
7. (i) In a balanced network, AB is a resistance of 500ohm in series (7) BTL5 Evaluate CO3
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. BTL2 Understand CO3
Determine the values of R and C.
(ii) Draw and explain the balance conditions of a Wheatstone (6)
bridge.

8. (i) Explain the construction of Anderson’s bridge. Derive the (7) BTL4 Analyse CO3
unknown quantities at balance condition. Also write it’s
advantages and disadvantages.
(ii) Derive the expressions for measurement of unknown (6) BTL4 Analyse CO3
capacitance with a neat bridge circuit.
9. (i) How does one measure the resistance using potentiometer? (7) BTL1 Knowledge CO3
(ii) Estimate the way to measure the phase angle using Understand CO3
(6) BTL2
ratio transformer?
10. (i) Explain in detail the electro-static and electro- (7)
magnetic interference.
(6) BTL 1 Knowledge CO3
(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 CO3
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
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resistance. (6)
(ii) Describe any one method for the measurements of
high resistance.
13. (i) With the help of Schering bridge, explain how loss angle (7)
of a dielectric can be determined.
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(ii) Explain the measurements of frequency by Wien’s bridge. (6)
14. (i) Explain the theory and working principle of Hay’s (7)
Bridge. Derive the relation for finding unknown resistance
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and inductance
(ii) Obtain an expression for measurement of (6)
inductance using Anderson’s bridge with a neat circuit
diagram.
PART-C

1. Design a volt-ratio box with a resistance of 20ohms/volt and BTL 3 Apply CO3
ranges 3V, 10V, 30V, 100V.The Volt-ratio box is to be used (15)
with a Potentiometer having a measuring range of 1.6V.
2. Evaluate the expression for the current through the galvanometer (15) BTL 5 Evaluate CO3
in case of unbalanced Wheatstone Bridge. And also state its
application
3. A Maxwell’s Capacitance bridge Shown below figure, is used to (15) BTL 4 Analyse CO3
measure an unknown inductance in comparison with
capacitance. The various values at balance: R2= 400ohm;
R3= 600ohm; R4=1000ohm; C4=0.5µF.Calculate the value of
R1 and L1.Calculate also the value of storage Q Factor of the
coil if frequency is1000Hz.

4. An AC bridge has the following constants arm AB- Capacitor of (15) BTL 5 Evaluate CO3
0.5µ F in parallel with 1KΩ resistance. Arm AD- resistance of 2
KΩ. Arm DC-Capacitor of 0.5µ F. 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
Q. No Questions BT Competence COs
Level
1. State the advantages of LED from the intensity of light and BTL 2 Understand CO4
2. Formulate the principle of dot matrix display? BTL 1 Knowledge CO4
3. Distinguish between LED and LCD. BTL 3 Apply CO4
4. Classify the functions of data logger? BTL 6 Create CO4
5. Illustrate how does dynamic scattering type LCD work? BTL 2 Understand CO4
6. Point out the advantages of magnetic tape recorder? BTL 1 Knowledge CO4
7. Mention the use of Lissajous patterns. BTL 4 Analyse CO4
8. Differentiate the functions of printer and plotter BTL 3 Apply CO4
9. List the main parts of cathode ray tube? BTL 1 Knowledge CO4
10. Generalize the types of printers according to printing BTL 5 Evaluate CO4

11. Compare the merits and demerits of LED and LCD. BTL 3 Apply CO4

12. Quote the principle of operation of ink jet printer. BTL 2 Understand CO4

13. Deduce the purpose of post deflection acceleration (PDA) in CRT. BTL 2 Understand CO4

14. Specify the application of Data loggers. BTL 2 Understand CO4

15. List the basic components of a tape recorder? BTL 4 Analyse CO4

16. A 31/2 digit voltmeter is used for measurement. What is its resolution? BTL 1 Knowledge CO4
How it would display a reading of 12.57V in 100V scale?
17. Contrast line printer and dot matrix printer BTL 2 Understand CO4

18. Compare the dual trace and dual beam CRO. BTL 2 Understand CO4

19. Classify the different types of magnetic recording? BTL 1 Knowledge CO4

20. State the reason for having complementary characteristic between the BTL 1 Knowledge CO4
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 (6) BTL 4 Analyse CO4
tape 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 (6) BTL 3 Apply CO4
describe its working. (7)
(ii) Explain the principle and working of CRT display with
a neat diagram.
3. (i) Explain the theory of seven segment display. Draw the (6) BTL 3 Apply CO4
circuit diagram of a common anode display. (7)
(ii) What is data logger? What are its components? What are
the functions of data logger?
4. With the help of the fundamental block diagram, explain the (13) BTL 6 Create CO4
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 CO4
recording types. Give its merits and demerits.
6. Relate and contrast the working, advantages and disadvantages of (13) BTL 5 Evaluate CO4
LED and LCD.
7. Generalize the short notes on (6) BTL 1 Knowledge CO4
(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 CO4

9. (i) Relate the features of FM recording with (6) BTL 2 Understand CO4
PDM Recording. (7)
(ii) Explain with neat sketch the bar graph display.
10. a) List out the advantages of X-Y records over strip 3 BTL 6 Create CO4
chart recorder. 3
b) List the advantages of laser printer. 3
c) Interpret power requirement of LCD? 4
d) Describe the different types of sweeps used in CRO
11. What are the advantages of using a magnetic tape recorder? (13) BTL 3 Apply CO4
Explain how the tape recorder works with suitable diagrams.
12. Write a short note on plotter. Discuss the operation of drum (13) BTL 2 Understand CO4
type plotter. Compare it with a printer and state its uses.
13. Explain the Dot matrix printer working and sketch the (13) BTL 3 Apply CO4
construction layout.
14. Illustrate the working principle of data logger and sketch the (13) BTL 6 Create CO4
layout.
PART-C

1. Design the following : (8) BTL 6 Create CO4

(i) 7 segment display
(ii) Alpha numeric display (7)

2. (i) Evaluate in detail the process of recording and reading in an (8) BTL 6 Create CO4
audio cassette
(ii) Design how a PN junction diode act as light emitting diode (7)
3. Explain the operation Dot matrix printer to print the alphabetic (15) BTL 3 Apply CO4
letter ‘A’
4. Design and construct the Digital Storage Oscilloscope to (15) BTL 3 Apply CO4
display the digital signal
 UNIT V - TRANSDUCERS AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS
Classification of transducers – Selection of transducers – Resistive, capacitive & inductiveTransducers
– Piezoelectric, Hall effect, optical and digital transducers – Elements of data acquisition system–
Smart sensors-Thermal Imagers
PART – A
Q.No Questions BT Competence COs
Level
1. Define primary transducer? BTL 1 Knowledge CO5
2. Quote the principle of operation of optical transducer? BTL 1 Knowledge CO5
3. What are the factors to be considered for selection of transducers? BTL 1 Knowledge CO5
4. Write the functions of transducer. BTL 1 Knowledge CO5
5. Compare sensor and transducer. BTL 6 Create CO5
6. Mention the need of ADC and DAC in digital data acquisition system. BTL 1 Knowledge CO5
7. In capacitive transducer, which principle exhibits linear characteristics? BTL 1 Knowledge CO5
How?
8. Define piezo electric effect. BTL 2 Understand CO5
9. Mention the electrical phenomena used in transducers. BTL 1 Knowledge CO5
10. What are the basic requirements of the transducer? BTL 3 Apply CO5
11. Classify any two applications of Smart Sensors BTL 3 Apply CO5
12. List the elements of DAQ System. BTL 2 Understand CO6
13. What are the two ways that the DAS are used to measure and record BTL 2 Understand CO6
analog
14. Describe inverse transducers with example BTL 1 Knowledge CO6

15. What is thermal imager? BTL 6 Create CO6

16. Discuss in brief about thermocouple? BTL 1 Knowledge CO6

17. Write the desired properties of thermo couple metals BTL 1 Knowledge CO6

18. Describe strain gauge? List its types. BTL 2 Understand CO6

19. Explain in brief about gauge factor? Give its expression. BTL 6 Create CO6

20. Quote piezoelectric effect? BTL 3 Apply CO6

PART – B
1. (i) Describe the construction and working of potentiometer type (7) BTL 1 Knowledge CO5
resistance transducer for measuring linear displacement.
(ii) A 5-plate transducer has plates of dimensions 20mm*20
mm and separated 0.25mm apart. The arrangement is to be
used for measuring displacement. Determine the sensitivity of (6)
the arrangement. Assume air medium.
2. (i) What is called piezo- electric transducer? Explain (7) BTL 5 Evaluate CO5
its working with neat diagram
(ii) Examine how to measure pressure using capacitive (6)
type transducer.
3. Elaborate the types of resistive and inductive transducer used for (13) BTL 1 Knowledge CO5
measuring pressure.
4. (i) Explain in brief about data acquisition system? With (7) BTL 5 Evaluate CO5
generalized block diagram, explain the functions of it.
(ii) Describe about smart sensors. (6)
5. Tell about the selection criteria for the transducer? Explain the (13) BTL 1 Knowledge CO5
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 CO5

(i) See-back effect. (4)

(ii) Piezoelectric transducer.
(iii) Resistance thermometer. (4)
7. (i) Explain how a Hall Effect transducer is used to measure (7) BTL 1 Knowledge CO5
electric current with a schematic representation.
(ii) Describe the concept of smart sensors. (6)
8. (i) Describe the measurement of resistance using strain gauge. (7) BTL 4 Analyse CO6
(ii) Describe the various factors influencing the type of
transducer for a particular application. (6)
9. (i) What are rosettes type strain gauges? Under which condition (7) BTL 4 Analyse CO6
rosettes are used? Draw any two types of rosettes.
(ii) Discuss active and passive transducers with an (6)
example briefly for each type.
10. (i) Write in detail about the construction and working (10) BTL 6 Create CO6
principle 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 CO6
Microphone. Write a detailed technical note on smart
sensors. Explain also the various built in features of them (6)
compared to conventional sensors.
12. Explain in detail about hall effect transducer and mention (13) BTL 4 Analyse CO6

13. (i) Explain the working of thermal imagers. (7) BTL 1 Knowledge CO6
(ii) Explain the major components of thermal imagers (6)
14. Elucidate the element of data acquisition system. (13) BTL 4 Analyze CO6

PART-C`

1. i) Describe the different modes of operation of (15) BTL 1 Knowledge CO5

piezoelectric 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 CO5
coupling coefficient.
3 Explain in detail about the components, working, types and (15) BTL 4 Analyse CO6
applications of thermal imagers.
4 Design the Block diagram arrangement of DAS and describe the (15) BTL 6 Create CO6
function of each component and also state its applications