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No: 36008
R05 SET-1
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
III .B.TECH II SEM SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS FEBRUARY - 2010
INSTRUMENTATION
(ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1. Distinguish the important characteristics of instrument that are totally electrical

and totally electronic in nature. [16]

2.a) Explain in detail with suitable diagrams the pulse time modulation and pulse code
modulation techniques.
b) Write the merits of the above techniques. [12+4]

3.a) How does the sampling oscilloscope increase the apparent frequency response of
an oscilloscope.
b) The voltage ‘E1’ is applied to the horizontal input and ‘E2’ to the vertical input of
a CRO. E1 and E2 have same frequency. The trace on the screen is an ellipse. The
solar of major axis is negative. The maximum vertical value is 3 divisions and the
point where the ellipse crosses the vertical axis is 2.6 divisions. The ellipse is
symmetrical about the horizontal and vertical axis. Determine the possible phase
angle E2 with respect to E1 [8+8]

4.a) Explain the principle and working of true RMS voltmeter with a block diagram.
b) What are the difference between peak reading and RMS voltmeters? [10+6]

5a) A resistive position transducer with a resistance of 5kΩ and shaft stroke of 8cm is
applied with a voltage of 5V. When the wiper is 3cm from the reference, what is
the value of output voltage?
b) A resistance strain gauge with a gauge factor 2.04 is fastened to a beam which is
subjected to a strain of 1 x 10-6. If the original resistance of the gauge is 120Ω
calculate the change in resistance. [8+8]

6. Define wave analyzer. Explain in detail with necessary diagrams the different
types of wave analyzer. [16]

7.a) Explain the construction of different types of strain gauges with gauges with neat
sketches.
b) Explain the gauge sensitivity in case of a strain gauge. Derive an expression for
the output voltage of a Wheatstone bridge when one of the arms is a strain gauge.
[8+8]

8.a) Mention the various types of instruments used for temperature measurement.
b) Describe the temperature measurement with resistance thermometer. [4+12]

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Code.No: 36008
R05 SET-2
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
III .B.TECH II SEM SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS FEBRUARY - 2010
INSTRUMENTATION
(ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1. Define error. Explain in detail with examples the different types of errors. [16]

2. Explain the technique of frequency modulations and show that it is the most
efficient techniques of analog modulation. [16]

3.a) Write short notes on screens used for cathode ray tubes.
b) What do you mean by graticules and explain them in detail.
c) Explain the function of a delay line in vertical deflection. [5+5+6]

4. Explain with neat circuit diagram the working of the linear ramp type DVM. [16]

5a) Explain the principle and working of peak reading voltmeter with a block
diagram.
b) Explain the modes of operation of a vector impendence meter. [8+8]

6.a) Describe in detail a self generating transducer.

b) What is thermocouple? Discuss. [8+8]

7.a) Explain the operation of DC tachometer generators. What are its advantages and
disadvantages?
b) Explain stobotron with a neat sketch. [8+8]

8. Write short notes on

a) Total radiation pyrometers.
b) Optical pyrometer. [8+8]

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Code.No: 36008
R05 SET-3
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
III .B.TECH II SEM SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS FEBRUARY - 2010
INSTRUMENTATION
(ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1. Write short notes on

a) Static characteristics
b) Dynamic characteristics. [8+8]

2. Derive the expression for a frequency modulated signal and show how the number
of side bands increases with the modulation index. [16]

3.a) Explain in detail with relevant diagrams, the principle of phase and frequency
measurements.
b) Write short notes on lissajous pattern. [12+4]

4. Discuss the various types of digital voltmeters and explain each of them with
relevant sketches. [16]

5. What is Q-factor? Discuss in detail the different methods of measurement of Q-

factor with diagrams. [16]

6.a) Explain in detail the constructions and working principle of LVDT.

b) Write short notes on
i) Photo conductive cells
ii) Photo diodes. [8+8]

7. Write short notes on

a) Bonded wire strain gauges.
b) Bounded metal foil strain gauges. [8+8]

8.a) Explain the principle of thermocouple vacuum gauge.

b) Explain measurement of vacuum using pirani gauge. [8+8]

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Code.No: 36008
R05 SET-4
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
III .B.TECH II SEM SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS FEBRUARY - 2010
INSTRUMENTATION
(ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
---

1. Draw the block diagram of a generalized measurement system and explain each
stage with their functions. [16]

2. Explain in detail the types of test signals used for the determination of dynamic
characteristics. [16]

3.a) Write short notes on CRO probes.

b) Explain the construction and working principle of a sampling oscilloscope. [6+10]

4. Explain in detail with neat diagrams the following DVM’s

a) Successive approximation type
b) Dual slope integration type. [8+8]

5a) What is total harmonic distortion? Explain.

b) Give the applications of wave analyzers.
c) Explain the construction and working principles of a spectrum analyzer. [16]

6.a) Describe the construction and working principle of synchros.

b) Explain in detail about the capacitive transducer. [8+8]

7.a) Define gauge sensitivity.

b) What is load cell? Explain the working of a load cell strain gauge bridge. [6+10]

8.a) Discuss in detail about the turbine meters including their advantages and
disadvantages.
b) Describe the pressure measurement piezoelectric transducer with neat sketches.
[6+10]

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