RO6301 Sensors And Instrumentation, Second year, Department of Robotics and Automation Engineering, Model Exam Questions

PART –A (10 ×02 = 20 Marks)
1.      Define Calibration.
2.      What is the difference between accuracy and precision?
3.      Define seebeck effect.
4.      What is the principle involved in RTD?
5.      What are the different types of Liquid manometers.
6.      What is float switch?
7.      Define optical encoder.
8.      What is tachogenerator?
9.      What is meant by tactile sensor?
10.  Briefly write about wireless sensors.

PART –B (80 Marks)
11.(a) (i) Explain the different types of errors in measurement system.                             (7)
(ii) Describe the different calibration procedure of measuring instrument.                              (6)
(OR)
(b). (i) Explain the classification of standards in detail.                                                           (7)
(ii) Explain the factors in making the measurement system.                                        (6)
12.(a) What is RTD? Briefly explain the relationship between resistance and temperature for the RTD                                                                                                                                              (13)
(OR)
(b) (b) Write a short note on    (i) Thermistors (ii)Bimetallic thermostats                     (13)
13.  (a) Explain the construction and working of Magnetic flow meter with a neat sketch.            (13)
(OR)
(b)(i) Write a short note on Venturi flow meters.                                                                     (7)
 (ii) Describe the construction and working of Capacitance diaphragm.                                  (6)
14.(a) Explain potentiometer with neat sketches.                                                               (13)
(OR)
(b) Explain in detail about strain gauge with a diagram.                                                           (13)
15. (a) Explain the different types of radiation sensors,                                                    (13)
(OR)
(b).Explain the construction and working of tactile sensor with a neat sketch.                        (13)
16. Write a short notes on vibration measurement                                                                   (15)