Hall Ticket No Question Paper Code: AME019
INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
(Autonomous)
B.Tech V Semester End Examinations (Regular) November, 2018
Regulation: IARE R16
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 70
Answer ONE Question from each Unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
All parts of the question must be answered in one place only
UNIT I
1. What are the different standard inputs for studying the dynamic response of a system?
Sketch and explain generalized measurement system and its functional elements.
2. List the different types of errors of measurements and explain gross errors in detail.
Explain zero-order instrument in detail with neat diagram.
UNIT II
3. Briefly explain thermocouple with a neat diagram.
With a neat sketch explain bourdon type pressure tube.
4. Explain capacitive sensors with neat diagram.
Draw a neat diagram of capsule and bellows type sensors.
UNIT III
5. List the different types of level measurement system and briefly explain principle involved.
Explain capacitive level measurement system theory with neat diagram.
6. With an example draw and explain ultrasonic flow measurement device.
Brief about the principles of seismic instruments.
UNIT IV
7. Name the different types of strain gauges used in practice and explain how the selection of a
strain gauge affect the measurement of strain.
How resistive strain gauges are calibrated?
8. Explain sling psychrometer with a neat sketch.
List few instruments used for force measurement and explain any one instrument working with
a neat diagram.
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UNIT V
9. Distinguish between open loop and closed loop systems.
An automobile driver uses a control system to maintain the speed of the car at a prescribed level.
Sketch a block diagram to illustrate this feedback system. Explain various functional elements
of this system.
10. Describe with neat sketch the open loop speed control system.
Illustrate with example the working of a closed loop temperature control system.