Code No: RR321404 Set No.

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III B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
(Mechatronics)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Discuss briefly on the reliability of measurement systems. Explain how relia-
bility improvement can be achieved.
(b) “A pricise instrument need not be accurate” explain. [8+8]
2. (a) Describe the different methods used for measurement of speed; describe their
advantages and disadvantages.
(b) Explain the construction, working and theory of a drag cup type tachogener-
ator. [16]
3. (a) Differentiate between the thermo comples connected in series and parallel.
(b) Distinguish between RTD and thermistors. [16]
4. Describe with diagrams, the construction, working and theory of following types.
(a) Thermocouple gauges
(b) Pirani gauges.
Give their advantages and disadvantages.
[16]
5. Enumerate the principle of operation of the following
(a) capacitative level indicator.
(b) ultrasonic level measuring instrument. [8+8]
6. (a) What are the advantages of piezoelectric type accelerometer?
(b) Name the different vibration sensing systems used in practice. Explain any
one such system for the measurement of vibration. [8+8]
7. (a) Name the different types of strain gauges used in practice and explain how
the selection of a strain gauge affect the measurement of strain.
(b) How resistive strain gauges are calibrated? [8+8]
8. Write short notes on the following:
(a) Servomechanism
(b) Temperature control system
(c) Position control system [16]

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Code No: RR321404 Set No. 2
III B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
(Mechatronics)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Discuss briefly on the reliability of measurement systems. Explain how relia-
bility improvement can be achieved.
(b) “A pricise instrument need not be accurate” explain. [8+8]

2. Describe the method of measuring speed using

(a) Capacitor type Impulse Tachometer. [16]

(b) Tachometers.

3. What are the types of pyrometers? Explain any one of them in detail with a neat
diagram. [16]

4. (a) What is a differential pressure cell?

(b) Elucidate the basic principle of operation of Mclead vacuum gauge with nec-
essary diagram.
(c) List the limitations of a Mclead vacuum gauge used to measure pressure.
[4+8+4]

5. Enumerate the principle of operation of the following

(a) capacitative level indicator.

(b) ultrasonic level measuring instrument. [8+8]

6. (a) Explain the general theory of seismic instruments used for vibration/accelerator
measurement.
(b) Explain the working of a bonded strain gauge accelerometer with neat sketch.
[8+8]

7. (a) Explain the factors affecting the strain measurement.

(b) Explain the working of servo accelerometer with neat sketch. [8+8]

8. (a) Briefly explain the different types of control systems.

(b) Describe the working of one automatic control system used in practice, outline
functional elements of that system. [8+8]

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Code No: RR321404 Set No. 3
III B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
(Mechatronics)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What are the different standard inputs for studying the dynamic response of
a system. Define and sketch them.
(b) A thermometer has a time constant of 3.44. It is quickly taken from a tem-
perature 00 C to a water bath having a temperature 1000 C. what temperature
will be indicated after 1.55? [16]
2. (a) Describe the different methods used for measurement of speed; describe their
advantages and disadvantages.
(b) Explain the construction, working and theory of a drag cup type tachogener-
ator. [16]
3. (a) List all industrial thermocouples giving their elements and temperature ranges.
(b) Why cold junction compensation is required? Explain an automatic cold junc-
tion compensation method. [8+8]
4. (a) Describe different sources of errors in U-tube manometer and how corrections
can be applied to minimize these errors.
(b) Explain how sensitivity can be increased by using inclined tube manometer.
Describe its construction, advantages and limitations. [8+8]
5. (a) Explain the functioning of ultrasonic flow meter with a neat diagram.
(b) With a neat diagram, explain the working of turbine flow meter and point out
its limitations. [6+10]
6. (a) How seismic instruments are used for measuring acceleration. Explain in de-
tail.
(b) What is the importance of humidity control in process industries? [8+4]
7. (a) Mention the important requirements for a strain gauge material. Name some
of the materials used for making strain gauges.
(b) How resistive strain gauges are calibrated? [8+8]
8. (a) Describe the working of a system which automatically turns off the street
lamps at dawn and turns on at dusk. Draw a schematic diagram of the system.
(b) Draw the functional diagram of thermostat controlled home heating system
and identify the system parameters and components. Describe the working of
the system.
[16]

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Code No: RR321404 Set No. 3
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Code No: RR321404 Set No. 4
III B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
(Mechatronics)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆

1. (a) Discuss briefly on the reliability of measurement systems. Explain how relia-
bility improvement can be achieved.
(b) “A pricise instrument need not be accurate” explain. [8+8]
2. (a) Describe the methods of measurement of speed using
i. Resonance tachometer
ii. Centrifugal force tachometers.
(b) Explain working of magnetic pick-up. [10+6]
3. (a) Explain the principle behind the temperature measurement by radiation meth-
ods.
(b) Explain the working of a total radiation in pyrometer. [16]
4. (a) Differentiate between pirani-gauge and thermo-couple type conductivity gauge.
(b) Discuss the merits and demerits of the following pressure sensing elements
i. Capsule
ii. Bourdon tube
iii. Bellows
[16]
5. With neat sketches explain in detail the functioning of any two flow measuring
instruments working on Faraday’s law of induced voltage. [16]
6. (a) How seismic instruments are used for measuring acceleration. Explain in de-
tail.
(b) What is the importance of humidity control in process industries? [8+4]
7. (a) Draw any four types of strain gauge arrangement for measuring strain.
(b) How resistive strain gauges are calibrated? [8+8]
8. Write short notes on the following:
(a) Servomechanism
(b) Temperature control system
(c) Position control system [16]

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