Time : Three hours 10. iL Reg. No.: Question Paper Code : 63197 M.E. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY/JUNE 2014. First Semester Control and Instrumentation Engineering ey CL 7102 — TRANSDUCERS AND MEASUREMENTS” (Regulation 2013) E>) 7 ulation e~ C) > Maximum : 100 marks (fF Answer ALL questions. _ @~2 PART A— (10x 2= 20 wala) SY Mention the types of proximity sensors. e if No ~~ if What is Villari effect? ™ ZF SS : See Y Write any four applications of Synche ) ¥ Mention any four piezoelectric p crystal used in sensor applications. WCS3 What are the various types of saste : pressure sensors? Write the equation of diaphray Mention any four optical transducers. os aoe What are gyroscopes? Give some applications Write the equation cao ee What is meant by photolithography? PART B— (6 x 16 = 80 marks) (a) With neat sketch, explain the different types of Strain gauges. Also derive an expression for gauge factor Or (>) With neat sketches, explain working principles of any three the different types of capacitive transducers.12. 13. 14. (a) (b) (a) (b) (a) () (a) (>) @ Deseribe the construction and working principles of Variable reluctance type transducer with diagrams, (i) - Explain the constuction and operation of a Vibrating cylinder pressure transducer with relevant diagrams. Or Explain in detail any three types of resonators with their applications. With neat diagram, explain the dynamic characteristics of Diaphragm with necessary equations, ( Explain the construction and operation of electromagnetic flowmeters, and nanoelectrode electromagnetic flowmeters with relevant diagrams. @ With neat sketch, design procedure for Pyroelectric infrared sensor-based thermometer, — (8) (ii) Write a detailed short technical note on schottky diode. (8) Explain the photsitiode operation in photoconductive and photovoltaic mode with necessary diagrams, Gi) With neat sketch, discuss the construetion and operation of a Fiber optic temperature measurement system, J @) Design a power measurement system using Hall Effect sensor. (i) Briefly explain the operation and working principles of a electronics most : _ Or Write shor? otes on the following. G) MEMS (8) Gi) Metal oxide sensors. 3)