Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani Work-Integrated Learning Programmes Division First Semester 2010-2011 Comprehensive Examination

(EC-2 Regular) Course No. Course Title Nature of Exam Weightage Duration Date of Exam Note:
2. 3. 4.

: ET ZC341 : INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL : Open Book : 60% : 3 Hours : 23/10/2010 (AN)

No. of Pages =2 No. of Questions = 7

1. Please follow all the Instructions to Candidates given on the cover page of the answer book.
All parts of a question should be answered consecutively. Each answer should start from a fresh page. Mobile phones and computers of any kind should not be used inside the examination hall. Use of any unfair means will result in severe disciplinary action.

Q.1. The figure given below shows a computer control of motor speed. The output of D/A converter is amplified by the amplifier so as to change speed from 0 to 1500 RPM. It is required that computer should be able to control the speed within 1 RPM of the required speed. Find the number of bits of the D/A. [5]

Q.2. For the fig. given below Prove that Vout/Vin = (1+ R2 / R1)

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Q.3. Explain the working of the hydraulic amplifier (hydraulic amplifier is the combination of spool valve and linear actuator) with neat diagram and clearly mention where exactly amplification is done. [10] Q.4. Identifying the basic elements and draw the block diagrams of the closed loop and open loop control system involved in a driver steering a car. [10]

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Q.5. Draw and explain the programmed ladder diagram for 8 1 Multiplexer. ET ZC341 (EC-2 Regular) Q.6. Draw the neat diagram for: 6.1. Current [3] 6.2. Bourdon [2] First Semester 2010-2011

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Q.7. A three mode controller has Kp as 2, KI as 0.1 s-1, KD as 1 s and a set point output of 50%. Plot the controller output for the error given in Figure below.

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