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B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017.
Fifth Semester
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION
(2009-12 to 2013-14 onwards batches)

Time: Three hours Maxim urn : 75 marks

PART A - (10 x 2 = 20 marks)

Ans~er ALL questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
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1. What is meant by measurement?

·2. Define the term static error in measurements.

3. Define nominal ratio of instrument transformers.

4. Define creeping.

5. State the advantages of Wein Bridge.

6. What are the uses of ballistic tests?

7. Write two advantages of LED on electronic

displays.
 What are the advantages of LCD over LED? UNIT III
8.
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15. Explain the measurement of iron loss of specimen"

9. Define the primary and secondary transducers.
,using wattmeter method with necessary
10. What is thermistor? ' equations.
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,PART B - (5 x 11 = 55 marks)
Answer ALL questions, ONE from each Unit. 16. Draw Maxwell's AC bridge and give the balance
equation of resistance.
All questions carry equal marks.
UNIT IV
UNIT I
. 17. Discuss in detail about Dot Matrix displays,
11: Draw the block diagram showing the basic Or
functional el,ements of instrument and explain the
furictions of each. 18. Explain the varIOUS methods of magnetic
recording.
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UNIT V
12. Explain on the static and dynamic characteristics
19. Explain the construction and principle of working
of a measurement system.
ofa LVDT.
UNIT II Or

13. Give the construction and principle of operation of . 20. Explain the 'principle of operation ofpiezo electric
single phase induction type energy meter. transducer.
Or

'14. Explain the construction and working principle of

single phase electrodynamometer power factor
meter.
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