MALABAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

B. Tech Degree Seventh Semester Second Series Examination, Oct 2018

ME 407 MECHATRONICS
Time:11/2 Hours Max. Marks: 50
PART A- Answer any TWO full questions
1. (a) Compare hydraulic & pneumatic systems (5)
(b) list any five application areas of Mechatronics with examples. (3)
(c) Brief the elements of Mechatronics system with suitable illustration (5)

2. (a) Brief elements of Measurement systems with supporting diagram (5)

(b) What are control systems in Mechatronics, how they are classified? (5)

3. (a) Differentiate Sensors & Transducers (2)

(b) Write any three Dynamic characterestics of transducers (3)
(c) Write any five Static characterestics of transducers (5)
PART B- Answer any THREE full questions

4. (a) Explain Potentiometer sensor in detail with applications (5)

(b) Explain Strain gauge in detail with applications (5)

5. (a) Explain LVDT as a displacement/ position sensors in detail (10)

6 (a) Brief any two fluid flow measuring devices (5)

(b) How to measure tempertaure by means of Electrical resistance (5)

7 (a) Differentiate External gear pump and Lobe pump with figures (5)
(b) Compare Gear pump & Vane pump (5)