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PSG POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, COIMBATORE - 641 004

DIPLOMA ODD SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – OCTOBER 2018
E12/E15404 – MEASURING INSTRUMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION
Time : 3 Hours Max.Marks: 100
Instructions:
1. Answer any TEN questions in Group A. Each question carries three marks.
2. Answer ALL questions either (a) subdivision or (b) subdivision in Group B. Each
question carries 14 marks.

GROUP – A Marks: 10 x 3 = 30

1. Name the parts of moving iron repulsion type meter.

2. Give any two differences between moving iron and moving coil instrument.
3. What is meant by damping in an indicating instrument?
4. What is the use of spiral spring in dynamometer type wattmeter?
5. Write any two difference between CT and PT.
6. What is meant by Energy meter?
7. Differentiate the functions of Kelvin’s bridge and Wheatstone bridge.
8. In which principle, frequency meter working?
9. What is meant by Harmonics?
10. What is meant by Electrical transducer?
11. Name the types of sensors.
12. Write the function of thermistor.
13. What are the instruments used to measure thickness and temperature?
14. Write the functions of Actuators.
15. What is meant by Signal Conditioning Unit?

GROUP – B Marks: 5 x 14 = 70

16. a) i) Explain “Spring Control Method” with a neat sketch. (7)

ii) Describe the working of Dynamometer type voltmeter. (7)
(OR)
b) i) Explain the working of a moving iron attraction type meter. (7)
ii) List the methods in detail to extend the range of Ammeter and Voltmeter. (7)

17. a) i) Describe the function of a three phase wattmeter. (7)

ii) Explain the working of a power measuring using PT and CT with wattmeter. (7)
(OR)
b) i) Describe the working principle of 1Ø Energy meter. (7)
ii) Describe the working principle of 3Ø Energy meter. (7)

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18. a) i) Explain the working of Kelvin’s bridge. (7)

ii) Explain the working of Wheatstone bridge. (7)
(OR)
b) i) With a neat diagram explain the working of a Megger. (7)
ii) With a suitable sketch explain the Dynamometer type synchroscope. (7)

19. a) i) Describe the working principle of Electrical transducer. (7)

ii) Explain the LVDT. (7)
(OR)
b) i) Explain the Piezo-Electric Transducer. (7)
ii) Explain the inductive type transducers. (7)

20. a) i) Draw the block diagram and explain a method to measure temperature. (7)
ii) Draw and explain the method of measuring liquid level. (7)
(OR)
b) i) Explain the Light intensity measurement. (7)
ii) Explain the signal conditioning unit. (7)

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