INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY

A Central University, Government of India)

December 2016 End Semester Examinations

B.Tech. (Marine Engineering) Fourth Semester

Practical Marine Automation (UG11T1407/ UG11T2407)

Date : 13.01.2017 Maximum Marks: 100

Time: 3 Hrs Pass Marks : 50

Part – A (3 X 10 = 30Marks)

Compulsory Question

1. (a) Define modulating control.

(b) What is distance velocity?

(c) Explain reset gain.

(d) Explain flapper-nozzle characteristics.

(e) What is negative feedback?

(f) What is liquid glass thermometer?

(g) Explain principle of operation of thermo couple.

(h) Explain burdon tube.

(i) Define force balance mechanism.

(j) Explain steady state error.

Part B (5 X 14=70 Marks)

Answer any five questions

2. (a) What is automatic control and what are the basic elements of a control system? (6)

(b) How they function? (8)

3. (a) What do you mean by Split Range Control system. (4)

(b) Explain ME Jacket Cooling Water Temperature Control system with split range control.

(10)

4. (a) Explain advantages and disadvantages of Open Loop and Closed Loop control system.

(6)

(b) Describe with suitable sketch Oil mist detection system of an Engine. (8)

5. (a) Explain Three Term Control action with their characteristics. (6)

(b) Sketch and describe Stack Type Pneumatic Transmitter. (8)

6. (a) What is Actuator in a control system? (4)

(b) Explain with sketch Electro Hydraulic Actuator with positioner (feedback). (10)

7. (a) Define Transducer and Transmitter. (6)

(b) How Variable Inductance Transducer works? (8)

8. (a) What alarms and trips are in Boiler Automatic Control system? (4)

(b) Describe Boiler Water level two element control system with sketch. (10)