COIMBATORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Anna University: Coimbatore)

COIMBATORE – 641 014

III Sem - Mechanical Engineering 09ME35 Instrumentation and Control System

(Common to Sec I & II)
First Mid Semester Test Time: 2 hrs Max marks: 50 marks

Part – A 7 * 2 = 14

1. Distinguish between Accuracy and Precision.

2. Define transducers and mention the device used to measure the rpm of a motor.
3. Define calibration & what is the necessity for calibrating the instruments?
4. Mention the instruments to measure the viscosity.
5. What is the relationship between static, impact and total pressure?
6. Define Principle of thermo-electricity.
7. How strain gauges are used to measure various parameters and principle behind it.

Part – B 3 * 12= 36
(Answer any three)
1. a) Explain the types of errors in measurements? (8)
b) Briefly explain the following terms
(i) Repeatabilty (2)
(ii) Drift (2)

2. a) Explain the functions of various elements in generalized measurement

system. (8)
b) Classification of sensors and transducers (4)

3. a) Describe the working principle of McLEOD vacuum gauge (8)

b) What are the types of thermal conductivity gauges and explain anyone of
them. (4)

4. a) Describe the working principle of total radiation pyrometer (8)

b) Write the principles of magnetic flow meter and hot wire anemometer. (4)