INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

(Autonomous)
Dundigal, Hyderabad - 500 043

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
TUTORIAL QUESTION BANK

Course Title INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

Course Code AMEB27
Program B.Tech
Semester VII ME
Course Type Core
Regulation IARE - R18
Theory Practical
Course Structure Lecture Tutorials Credits Laboratory Credits
3 - 3 3 1.5
Course Coordinator Mr M. Sunil Kumar, Assistant Professor

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The students will try to learn:

I Visualize the concepts of measurement and dynamic performance characteristics of

measuring instruments.
II Understand the measurement of typical physical quantities like displacement,
temperature, pressure, discharge, and speed.
III Comprehend for machine condition monitoring systems by using seismic
instruments.
IV Develop electronic servo and interfacing systems for analogue to digital
measurement.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
CO 1 Recognize the importance of basic principles, configuration and Remember
functional description of measuring instruments.
CO 2 Describe performance characteristics of an instrument when the Understand
device is exposed to measure dynamic inputs and error control.
CO 3 Categorize the measuring instruments based on the principle of Understand
working with the physical parameters such as displacement,
temperature and pressure.
 CO 4 Explain calibration of instruments for measurement of all types of Understand
mechanical parameters.
CO 5 Demonstrate working principle of level measuring devices for Understand
ascertaining liquid level and choose appropriate device for
controlling fluid level in industrial applications.
CO 6 Discuss the theory, phenomena and working principle of flow Understand
measuring instruments and calibration.
CO 7 Make use of appropriate instrument for measuring Speed, Understand
Acceleration and Vibration by considering different aspects.
CO 8 Demonstrate the concepts for measurement of Stress, Strain, Understand
Humidity and their application for finding stress, strain, and
humidity.
CO 9 Describe the principles of measurement of force, torque and power Understand
and their application in industries,for finding force, torque and
power.
CO 10 Apply relevant control systems for speed, position and control Apply
processes in practical applications.

TUTORIAL QUESTION BANK:

MODULE-I
PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENT
Q.No QUESTION Taxonomy How does this subsume CO’s
the level
PART-A PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
1 a) Distinguish between Apply The learner to: Recall the CO 1
direct and indirect methods measuring instruments,
of measurement with Understand what accurate
suitable examples. b) measurement is and apply
Discuss propagation of them on instruments.
uncertainties in
measurement systems.
2 Explain the functional Understand The learners to recall the CO 1
description of various concept of various
elements of a generalized measurement systems then
measuring system with explain the functional
example. description of various
elements of a measuring
system.

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3 Classify measuring
instruments. Explain them
in detail with neat sketches.
4 Explain the dynamic
response characteristics of
first order instruments to
step, ramp and sinusoidal
inputs.
5 Classify the systematic
errors and identify causes
and actions to be initiated
for elimination or reducing
errors.
6 Elaborate on the procedure
adopted for calibration
capacitance transducer for
measurement of angular
displacement.
7 Explain how flow measuring
instruments are calibrated
by the primary and
secondary calibration
methods with suitable
example
8 Demonstrate on calibration
of Resistance Temperature
Detector for temperature
measurement.
9 What is meant by statistical
analysis of random errors?
Explain the terms involved
in it.
10 Analyze the influence of
desired, modifying m
interfering inputs for a
measurement system on the
final output.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 1
concept of various
measurement instruments
then classify and explaining
the measuring instruments.
Understand The learners to recall the CO 1
concept of various
measurement systems then
explain the dynamic
response.
Understand The learners to recall the CO 1
accuracy of measurement
systems then classify the
errors.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 2
classification of
measurement systems.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 2
flow measuring instruments
and explain the calibration
procedure.
Understand The learners to recall the CO 2
Classification of
measurement systems then
demonstrate calibration
procedure of RTD.
Remember — CO 2
Analyze The learner to: Recall the CO 2
measuring units,
Understand what accurate
measurement is and apply
them on various
instruments.
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 PART B-LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Classify the methods of
measurement. Explain each
one of them in detail
considering their
applications and limitations.
2 Explain generalized
measurement system and
explain its various elements
with block diagram
3 Explain the generalized
measurement system with
help of example
4 Classify broadly the
measuring instruments and
explain the applications of
measuring instruments in
detail.
5 List the various types of
measuring instruments and
explain any one of them
briefly.
6 Explain the various static
characteristics of a
measurement system
involving their importance
in instrumentation.
7 Explain the various
elements of generalized
measurement system with a
neat sketch.
8 Explain the dynamic
performance characteristics
of measuring Instruments.
Understand The learners to recall the CO 1
Concept of various
measurement systems then
classify the methods of
measurements.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 1
Concept of various
measurement systems then
Explain the methods of
measurements.
Understand The learners to recall the CO 1
Concept of various
measurement systems then
explain the generalized
measurement systems.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 1
concept of various
measurement systems then
classifies the instruments.
Remember — CO 1
Understand The learner to recall the CO 1
concept of various
measurement systems then
explains its characteristics.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 1
concept of various
measurement systems then
explain the various elements
of generalized measurement
system.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 1
concept of various
measurement systems then
Explain the dynamic
performance characteristics
of instruments.
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9 What is calibration of
instrument and elaborate on
the procedure adopted for
calibrating instruments.
10 Explain how flow measuring
instruments are calibrated
by the primary and
secondary calibration
methods.
11 Demonstrate calibration of
temperature measuring
devices with suitable
example.
12 Define measurement and
explain its significance in
our day-to-day life.
13 Illustrate error, correction
curves and calibration
curves.
14 List the different sources of
errors in measuring
instruments and suggest the
methods in detail for
elimination or minimization
of errors.
15 Classify various errors and
explain them in detail
considering the importance
of them in practical
applications.
16 Explain the following
transducers with respect to
their construction, working
and characteristics: a)
Piezo-electric b) Ionization
17 Demonstrate primary,
secondary and tertiary
measurement with examples
Remember — CO 1
Understand The learners to recall the CO 1
concept of various flow
measurement systems then
explain its calibration
procedures.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 2
concept of calibration
procedures of measuring
devices.
Remember — CO 2
Understand The learners to recall the CO 2
accuracy of any measuring
instruments then illustrate
various curves.
Remember — CO 2
Understand The learners to recall the CO 2
accuracy of any measuring
instruments then classify
various errors.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 2
various transducers and
explain the working
principles.
Understand The learners to recall the CO 2
concept of various
measurement systems then
demonstrate various
measurements.
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18 Explain dynamic Understand The learner to recall the CO 2
characteristics of a measurement systems then
measuring instrument. explain dynamic
Characteristics of various
measurement instruments.
19 Demonstrate seven static Understand The learner to recall the CO 2
characteristics of an measurement instruments
measuring Instrument and then demonstrate the
static Characteristics of
various measurement
instruments.
20 Explain the stages of Understand The learner to recall the CO 2
generalized measurement various measurement
system with example. systems then explain the
stages of generalized
measurement systems.
PART C-SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 What is measurement? Remember — CO 1
2 List the two conditions to Remember — CO 1
be satisfied for the result of
measurement to be
meaningful.
3 Name two examples for Remember — CO 1
primary measurement.
4 What is secondary Remember — CO 1
measurement?
5 What is a primary sensing Remember — CO 1
element?
6 Define the term Remember — CO 1
‘STANDARD’.
7 Define a measuring Remember — CO 1
instrument.
8 What is null type Remember — CO 1
instrument?
9 What are analog and digital Remember — CO 1
instruments?
10 Name two examples for Remember — CO 2
automated and manually
operated instruments.
11 Name two examples for Remember — CO 2
non-contacting instruments.
12 What are intelligent Remember — CO 2
instruments?

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13 Compare the terms Understand The learner to Recall the CO 2
‘accuracy’ and ‘precision’. measuring units,
Understand what accurate
measurement is and apply
them on various
instruments.
14 Define the term calibration. Remember — CO 2
15 Why instruments are to be Remember — CO 2
calibrated?
16 What is meant by primary Remember — CO 2
calibration?
17 What is secondary Remember — CO 2
calibration?
18 What are mechanical Remember — CO 2
instruments?
19 List two deflection type Remember — CO 2
instruments.
20 What is a power operated Remember — CO 2
instrument?
MODULE II
MEASUREMENT OF DISPLACEMENT, TEMPERATURE, PRESSURE
PART-A PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
1 Demonstrate the calibration Understand The learner to recall the CO 3
process of thermocouple for Thermodynamic principles
measurement of and accuracy then
temperature. demonstrating the
calibration process of
thermocouple.
2 State the three laws of Remember — CO 3
thermocouples. Discuss
their importance and
practical applications in
engineering.
3 Explain the working of total Understand The learner to recall the CO 3
radiation pyrometer and Thermodynamic and optical
indicate its applications. principles then explain the
working of total radiation
pyrometer.
4 Demonstrate the principle, Understand The learner to recall the CO 3
working of optical light and optical principles.
pyrometer for measurement
of temperature of molten
steel.

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5 What is a dead weight Remember — CO 4
tester? How is a dead
weight tester used to
calibrate pressure measuring
devices?
6 A McLeod gauge having V Apply The learner to: Recall the CO 4
= 200 cm3 and a capillary measuring instruments,
diameter of 2.0 mm is used Understand what is pressure
to measure the gas pressure. measurement and their
What will be the pressure of formula.
the gas corresponding to a
capillary of 4 cm?
7 Explain the working of a Understand The learner to recall the CO 4
bourdon tube pressure pressure gauges principles
gauge. What are its then explain the working of
advantages and limitations? bourdon tube pressure
gauge.
8 What are bellows gauges? Remember — CO 4
Explain the bellows gauge
used to measure gauge
pressure.
9 Explain the bellows Understand The learner to recall the CO 4
arrangement used to pressure gauges principles
measure differential then explain the working of
pressure. Give their bellows.
advantages and limitations.
10 Explain the working of an Understand The learner to recall the CO 4
ionization gauge to measure pressure gauges principles
pressure. Write its then explain the working of
advantages and limitations. ionization guage.
PART B-LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Demonstrate measurement Understand The learner to recall the CO 3
system for displacement principles of light. Then
measurement using LDR demonstrating measurement
(Light dependent resistor) system.
as sensor.
2 Explain the principle and Understand The learner to recall the CO 3
working of a pyrometer with principles of light and
neat sketch mentioning its electronics then explain the
advantages. principle and its working.
3 Explain the temperature Understand The learner to recall the CO 3
measurement by Thermodynamic principles
thermocouples and then Explain the
resistance thermometers. temperature measurement.

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4 Compare RTD and
Thermistor with respect to
principle, construction,
working and applications.
5 Demonstrate Laws of
thermocouples. useful
construction of
thermocouples for
measurement of
temperature.
6 a) Differentiate between rare
metal thermocouples and
base metal thermocouples.
b) Why protection is needed
for a sensing element?
7 Explain the working of a
helix and spiral bimetallic
thermometer for
measurement of
temperature.
8 Demonstrate principle and
working of Resistance
Temperature Detector for
measuring temperature of
hot water with neat
diagram.
9 What is a thermistor? How
is it used for temperature
measurement? Explain its
applications, advantages
and limitations.
10 Explain the working
principle, construction and
characteristics of Linear
Variable Differential
Transformer (LVDT).
Analysis The learner to: Recall the CO 3
measuring instruments,
Understand the
thermodynamic principles
and apply them on
instruments.
Remember — CO 3
Analysis The learner to: Recall the CO 3
measuring instruments,
Understand the
thermodynamic principles
and apply them on
instruments.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 3
Thermodynamic principles
then explain its working.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 3
Thermodynamic principles
then demonstrate its
working principle.
Remember — CO 3
Understand The learner to recall the CO 3
Thermodynamic principles
then Explain the working
principle of LVDT.
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11 With the help of line
diagrams, explain the
construction, working and
advantages of thermal
conductivity gauges.
12 With the help of a suitable
diagram, explain the
construction, working and
principle features of
bourdon tube pressure
gauge.
13 a) Explain the working
principle of diaphragm
gauge with a neat diagram.
14 a) Explain the working
principle of manometers for
pressure measurement.List
out various types of
manometers used for
pressure measurement and
discuss their specific
characteristics.
15 How do you measure the
pressure with the help of
U-tube manometer and
micro- manometer?
16 Explain the basic principle
in thermal conductivity
gauge? And the working
principle of thermocouple
type conductivity gauge.
17 Explain the construction
and working principle of
Ionization pressure gauge.
Apply The learner to: Recall the CO 3
measuring instruments,
Understand the
thermodynamic principles
and apply them on
instruments.
Apply The learner to: Recall the CO 4
measuring instruments then
explain with a suitable
diagram.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 4
Various gauges Then
explain its working
principle.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 4
velocity and pressure
principles and formulae then
explain its working.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 4
velocity and pressure
principles and formulae.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 4
Thermodynamic principles
and formulae.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 4
velocity and pressure
principles and formula then
explain the construction
and working principle of
ionization pressure gauge.
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18 Explain with the help of Understand The learner to recall the CO 4
suitable sketches, the properties of gasses and
difference between a Bellow ionization principles then
gauge and a diaphragm explain various pressures.
gauge for pressure
measurement.
19 State the principle of Remember — CO 4
diaphragm gauges. How an
elastic diaphragm gauge is
used to measure pressure?
20 Explain the construction, Remember — CO 4
working principle and
features of Pirani thermal
conductivity gauge.
PART C-SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Define the term transducer. Remember — CO 3
2 What is meant by loading? Remember — CO 3
3 Compare primary Understand The learner to recall the CO 3
transducer with secondary principle of transducer then
transducer. comparing various
transducers.
4 Compare active and passive Understand The learner to recall the CO 3
transducers. principle of transducer then
compare active and passive
transducers.
5 What is an elastic Remember — CO 3
transducer?
6 Compare analog and digital Understand The learners to recall the CO 3
transducers. classification of
measurement systems then
compare analog and digital
transducers.
7 What is an electric Remember — CO 3
transducer?
8 What is a mechanical Remember — CO 3
transducer?
9 What is meant by Remember — CO 3
displacement measurement?
10 Name various transducers Remember — CO 3
used for displacement
measurement.
11 What is the basic principle Remember — CO 4
behind a resistance
potentiometer?

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12 List three areas where
temperature measurement is
important.
13 Define temperature.
14 Explain the basic principle
on which the bimetallic
thermometer works.
15 List the common metals
used in bimetallic strips.
16 What is a pressure
thermometer?
17 What are the limitations of
thermistor?
18 List the laws of a
thermocouple?
19 List characteristics of a
thermopile?
20 What is pyrometer? Outline
its applications.
MEASUREMENT OF LEVEL, FLOW, SPEED, ACCELERATION AND VIBRATION
PART-A PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
1 Explain the working
principle and working of
capacitive liquid level sensor
for measurement of liquid
level.
2 Outline the principle,
working of a rotameter with
diagram neatly and mention
its advantages and
limitations.
3 Explain with neat sketch
principle and working of
Laser Doppler Anemometer
mention advantages and
disadvantages.
Remember — CO 4
Remember — CO 4
Understand The learner to recall the CO 4
Thermodynamic principles.
Then explain the basic
principles of bi- metallic
thermometers.
Remember — CO 4
Remember — CO 4
Remember — CO 4
Remember — CO 4
Remember — CO 4
Remember — CO 4
MODULE-III
Understand The learner to recall the CO 5
various measuring sensors
for liquid levels Then
Explain the working
principle of capacitive liquid
level sensor.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 5
various flow measuring
meters Then Explain the
working principle of
rotameter with a neat
sketch.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 5
various anemometers Then
Explain the working
principle of laser Doppler
anemometer.
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4 Explain the principle,
working of a magnetic flow
meter for measuring flow.
5 Explain the various
applications of ultrasonic
waves in engineering?
Explain the ultrasonic flow
meter using the travel time
difference method.
6 List out the Importance of
the speed measurement
requirement in engineering.
Explain with neat sketch
the working of revolution
counter and timer
7 Explain with neat sketch
the working of Tachoscope
and indicate its advantages
and limitations.
8 Show the importance of
speed measurement?
Explain with neat sketch
the working of hand speed
indicator.
9 Explain with neat sketch
the working of variable
induction accelerometer in
engineering applications.
10 Explain with neat sketch Understand
the working of reed type
vibrometer and indicate its
applications, advantages
and limitations.
PART-B LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Explain briefly with neat Understand The learner to recall the
sketches: a) Hook level
indicator b) Cryogenic fuel
method
Understand The learner to recall the CO 6
various flow meters for
measuring flow. Then
Explain the working
principle of magnetic flow
meter.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 6
various flow meters for
measuring flow. Then
Explain applications of
ultrasonic waves in
engineering.
Analyze The learner to recall the CO 6
various measuring
instruments Then Evaluate
the working principle of
revolution counter and
timer.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 6
various measuring
instruments Then Explain
the working principle of
tachoscope and its
limitations.
Understand The learner to recall the CO6
various measuring
instruments Then Explain
the importance of speed
measurement.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 6
various accelerometers Then
Explaining the working of
variable induction
accelerometer.
The learner to recall the CO 6
various vibrometers Then
Explain it’s working and
advantages, limitations.
CO 5
concept of indicators. Then
explain the methods
involved.
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2 Explain briefly with neat
sketches: a) Bubbler level
indicator b) Ultrasonic level
method
3 Compare the direct and
indirect modes of level
measurement with example.
4 Explain any one float
operated liquid level gauge
in detail.
5 Explain any one purge
system to measure liquid
level in detail.
6 What is the principle of
working of a magnetic flow
meter? What are its
advantages over other types
of flow meters?
7 a) Demonstrate the
construction of bubbler level
indicator. b) Explain the
use of rotameter for flow
measurement.
8 a) Explain the principle,
construction working of
ultrasonic flow meter with
neat sketch.
9 Explain the construction
and working principle of
turbine flow meter with a
neat sketch.
10 Explain the principle of
operation, construction
details, advantages and
limitations of rotameter
Understand The learner to recall the CO 5
concept of indicators. Then
explain the methods
involved.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 5
various measuring devices.
Then compare direct and
indirect measuring devices.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 5
various measuring gauges.
Then explain float operated
liquid level gauge.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 5
various measuring gauges.
Then explain purge system
to measure liquid level.
Remember — CO 5
Understand The learner to recall the CO 5
various measuring level
indicators. Then explain its
construction in detail.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 5
various measuring flow
meters. Then explain the
working principle of
ultrasonic flow meter.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 5
various measuring flow
meters. Then explain the
working principle of
ultrasonic flow meter
Understand The learner to recall the CO 5
various measuring flow
meters. Then explain the
working principle of
rotameter.
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11 Illustrate the working of
moving magnet type and
moving coil type velocity
transducer with a neat
sketch.
12 Explain with neat sketch the
working of slipping clutch
and centrifugal tachometer
13 Explain with neat sketch
the working of vibration
measurement using
stroboscope
14 Explain with neat sketch
the working of commutated
capacitor tachometer
15 Explain with neat sketch
the working of DC and AC
Tachogenerator
16 Show the working of
Inductive pickup and
stroboscope tachometer
with neat sketch.
17 Explain with neat sketch
the working of photo electric
and capacitor tachometer
18 List applications and with
neat sketch the working of
vibrating reed and drag cup
tachometer
Understand The learner to recall the CO 6
various transducers. Then
explain the working
principle of moving magnet
and moving coil type
transducers.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 6
various clutches. Then
explain the working
principle of slipping type
clutch.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 6
various vibration measuring
instruments. Then explain
the working principle of
stroboscope.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 6
various tachometers. Then
explain the working
principle of commutated
capacitor.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 6
various tacho generators.
Then explain the working
principle of DC and AC
Tacho generators.
Remember —- CO 6
Understand The learner to recall the CO 6
various tachometers. Then
explain the working
principle of photo electric
and capacitor tachometers.
Analyze The learner to recall the CO 6
various tachometers. Then
Analyze the working
principle of vibrating reed
and drag cup tachometers.
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19 Explain with neat sketch Understand
The learner to recall the CO 6
the working of piezo-electric various accelerometers Then
accelerometer explain the working
principle of piezo-electric
accelerometer.
20 Explain with neat sketch Understand The learner to recall the CO 6
the working of linear and various sensing
rotational seismic accelerometers Then explain
displacement sensing the working principle of
accelerometer liner and rotational seismic
instruments.
PART C-SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 What is working principle of Remember — CO 5
displacer type liquid level
measuring method?
2 Compare direct and indirect Understand The learner to recall the CO 5
liquid level measuring various measuring devices.
devices Then compare direct and
indirect measuring devices.
3 Explain the basic principle Understand The learner to recall the CO 5
behind electric liquid level concept of sensors. Then
sensors. explain the basic principle of
electric liquid level sensors.
4 List the importance of flow Remember — CO 5
measurement.
5 What is working principle of Remember — CO 5
capacitance level indicator?
6 What is basic principle of Remember — CO 5
an obstruction meter?
7 List the applications of flow Remember — CO 5
meters.
8 What is an ultrasonic flow Remember — CO 5
meter?
9 What is the principle of Remember — CO 5
Rotometer? Outline its
applications.
10 What is the principle of Remember — CO 5
Electromagnetic flow meter?
11 What is a Tachometer? List Remember — CO 6
the types of tachometers.
12 List any three mechanical Remember — CO 6
tachometers used to
measure angular velocity

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 13 List the basic principle Understand — CO 6
behind tacho- generators
14 List the list of various Understand — CO 6
contactless electrical
tachometers
15 Explain about vibration and Analyze The learner to recall the CO 6
its characteristics. concept of vibration. Then
explain its characteristics.
16 What is piezo – electric Understand — CO 6
effect?
17 What is basic principle on Understand — CO 6
which a seismic
displacement sensing
accelerometer works?
18 State the basic principle on Understand — CO 6
which a strain gauge
accelerometer works
19 List various instruments Understand — CO 6
which are used for
measuring vibrations
20 List any three measurement Understand — CO 6
devices for measurement of
linear velocity
MODULE-IV
MEASUREMENT OF STRESS – STRAIN, HUMIDITY, FORCE, TORQUE AND POWER
PART A-PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
1 What is strain? Compare Remember — CO 7
and explain the difference
between positive strain and
negative strain.
2 Define gauge factor. Spell Remember — CO 7
out what does it indicate if
a strain gauge has a low
gauge factor?
3 Identify the importance of Apply The learner to recall the CO 8
strain measurement. strain measurement gauges
Explain how an Unbounded and Then Identify the
strain gauge is used to importance of strain
measure strain. measurement gauges.
4 Classify the strain gauges. Understand The learner to recall the CO 8
Discuss the advantages and strain measurement gauges
disadvantages of unbounded and Then Classify the strain
strain gauges. gauges.

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5 Compare the n – type and p Understand The learner to recall the CO 8
– type sensing elements of a sensing element types and
semi – conductor strain Then compare the n- type
gauge. and p-type sensing elements.
6 Tell the importance of Remember — CO 8
measurement of humidity in
engineering applications.
Give various instruments for
humidity measurement.
7 Explain the importance of Remember The learner to recall the CO 8
measurement of strain in measuring gauges and Then
engineering applications. explain the importance of
strain gauges.
8 Explain the purpose of Understand The learner to recall the CO 8
providing backing for measuring gauges and Then
bonded strain gauges and explain the importance of
temperature compensation bonded strain gauges.
with respect to strain
gauges?
9 Tell the various engineering Apply — CO 8
applications where force is
to be measured. What is a
proving ring? How is it used
to measure force?
10 Explain the importance of Remember The learner to recall the CO 8
dynamometers in measuring measuring instruments and
instruments. Explain Then explain the
driving and transmission importance of dynamometer
dynamometers. in measuring instruments.
PART B-LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Explain briefly on the Understand The learner to recall the CO 7
various bonded strain various strain gauges and
gauges. Give their Then explain bonded strain
classification considering gauges.
engineering applications.
2 Explain briefly on the Understand The learner to recall the CO 7
surface preparation and various bonding techniques
bonding techniques for and Then explain the
mounting bonded strain surface preparation.
gauges
3 Explain the essential Understand The learners to recall the CO 7
characteristics required for various bonded strain
the backing material of a gauges and Then explain its
bonded strain gauge. characteristics.

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4 Develop the procedure to
mount a strain gauge with
paper backing on the
surface under study.
5 Explain one method of
temperature compensation
using an adjacent arm
compensating gauge
6 Explain how a sling
psychrometer is used to
determine the dry and wet
bulb temperatures
7 Classify the hygrometer
types. Explain the working
of any one of the absorption
hygrometers.
8 Explain how a dew point
meter is used to measure
the dew point temperature.
9 Explain the details of a
pendulum scale and discuss
the applications with
diagram.
10 What is the practical
application of unequal arm
balance in engineering?
Discuss in detail on an
unequal arm balance.
11 Tell the various types of
pendulum scales for
different engineering
applications. Explain with a
diagram a pendulum scale
of multi lever type.
Apply The learner to recall the CO 7
various strain gauges Then
develop a procedure for
mount a strain gauge.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 7
various stain gauges Then
develop a procedure for
mount a strain gauge.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 7
various terms in psycho
meter chart. Then explain a
procedure for determining
the wet and dry bulb
temperatures.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 7
various hygrometers Then
classify various hygrometers
and explain its working
principle
Understand The learner to recall the CO 7
various terms in psycho
meter chart. Then explain a
procedure to Measure the
dew point temperature.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 7
various measuring scales
Then explain the pendulum
scale with diagram.
Remember — CO 7
Remember — CO 8
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12 Find various engineering Remember — CO 7
applications where the
measurement of force is
important. Explain the
method of measuring force
using a strain gauge load
cell
13 How hydraulic load cells are Remember — CO 8
used to measure a force
14 Explain the method of Remember — CO 8
measuring force using a
pneumatic load cell
15 How a stroboscope is used Remember The learner to recall the CO 8
to measure a torque various measuring scales
Then explain the pneumatic
load cell.
16 Find various engineering Remember — CO 8
applications where the
measurement of torque is
important. Explain the
measurement of torque by
optical torsion meter
17 Tell the applications, Remember — CO 8
advantages and limitations
of measurement of torque
using slotted discs.
18 Explain about strain gauges Remember — CO 8
on rotating shafts.
Enumerate their advantages
and limitations.
19 Explain with a neat Remember The learner to recall the CO 8
diagram, the working of a various measuring scales
Prony brake for estimating Then explain the pneumatic
power. load cell.
20 What are dynamometers? Remember The learner to recall the CO 8
Discuss briefly the working various brakes for
and advantages of fluid estimating power Then
friction dynamometers. explain its working.
PART C-SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 What is axial strain? Remember — CO 7
2 Define strain gauge and its Remember — CO 7
importance.
3 What is Poisson’s ratio? Remember — CO 7
4 What is gauge factor? Remember — CO 7

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5 What is bonded strain Remember — CO 7
gauge?
6 What is gauge rosette? Remember — CO 7
7 What is self-temperature Remember — CO 7
compensation?
8 List the materials used for Remember — CO 7
fine wire strain gauges
9 What is piezo-resistivity? Remember — CO 8
10 Define humidity and give its Remember — CO 8
engineering concepts.
11 Define dry air and Remember — CO 8
enumerate its importance.
12 What is moist air? Remember — CO 8
13 Define saturated air Remember — CO 8
14 What is absolute humidity? Remember — CO 8
15 What is relative humidity? Remember — CO 8
16 Define humidity ratio in the Remember — CO 8
concept of instrumentation.
17 What is percentage Remember — CO 8
humidity?
18 What is wet bulb Remember — CO 8
depression?
19 Define dew point Remember — CO 8
temperature.
20 What is meant by specific Remember — CO 8
humidity and relative
humidity?.
MODULE-V
ELEMENTS OF CONTROL SYSTEMS
PART A-PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
1 Explain the importance of Apply The learner to recall the CO 9
control systems and briefly control systems Then
explain the advantages and explain the importance of
disadvantages of pneumatic control systems.
control systems
2 Explain the importance of Apply The learner to recall the CO 9
control systems and briefly control systems Then
explain the advantages and explain the importance of
disadvantages of hydraulic hydraulic control systems.
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3 Explain the applications of
pneumatic control systems
in engineering. Enumerate
their limitations.
4 Explain the applications of
hydraulic control systems in
engineering. Enumerate
their limitations.
5 Explain the advantages of
control systems in
engineering. Explain the
requirements of control
systems.
6 What are the applications
of servo systems in
engineering? Explain the
features of servo-mechanism.
7 Explain with block
diagrams any one position
control system.
8 Explain with block
diagrams any one
temperature control system.
9 Explain with block
diagrams any one speed
control system.
10 Spell out the various Remember
engineering applications
where measuring systems
are involved with
instruments.
PART B-LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 What is a control system?
Explain the various
elements of control system
in detail.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 9
applications of control
system explain the
pneumatic control systems
Understand The learner to recall the CO 9
applications of control
system explain the
hydraulic control systems
Understand The learner to recall the CO 10
advantages of control
system explain the
requirements of control
systems.
Remember — CO 10
Understand The learner to recall the CO 10
block diagrams of control
system explain the concept
of one position control
system.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 10
diagrams related to
temperature control
systems.
Understand The learner to recall CO 10
diagrams related to the
control systems and then
explain with block diagrams
— CO 10
Remember The learner to recall the CO 9
learned terms related to the
control systems.
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2 What is the role of control
system in engineering
applications? Explain four
examples of control system
applications.
3 Explain the importance and
classification of control
systems in engineering and
the applications of control
system in various areas of
engineering.
4 Explain open-loop control
system with neat sketch.
Give the applications of
open-loop control system.
5 Explain the advantages and
limitations of closed-loop
control system with an
example of closed-loop
control systems.
6 List the major classification
of control systems. Explain
advantages and
disadvantages of open-loop
control system
7 List the classification of
control systems in
application point of view.
Explain advantages and
disadvantages of closed-
loop control system.
8 What is the role of feedback
in control systems? Explain
the characteristics of
feedback.
9 Extend the importance of
automation in control
systems. Explain automatic
control system.
Remember The learner to recall the CO 9
learned terms related to the
control systems.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 9
importance and
classification of control
systems Then explain the
applications of control
system in various areas of
engineering.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 9
importance and
classification of control
systems Then explain the
applications of open- loop
control system.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 9
control systems Then
explain the advantages and
limitations of closed-loop
control systems.
Analyze The learner to: Understand CO 9
the control systems Recall
their classification of control
systems Analyze.
Analyze The learner to: Understand CO 10
the control systems Recall
their classification of control
systems and Analyze.
Remember — CO 10
Understand The learner to recall the CO 10
control systems Then
explain the importance of
automatic control system.
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10 Explain the advantages and
limitations of automatic
control system along with
its applications.
11 Outline block diagram and
Explain the steps in
developing a block diagram
for an engineering problem.
12 What is a control system?
Explain the various
elements of control system
in detail.
13 What is the role of control
system in engineering
applications? Explain four
examples of control system
applications.
14 Compare the pneumatic
control systems with
hydraulic control systems.
15 Explain with neat sketch
the working of hydraulic
control systems.
16 Explain in detail about
system error in the concept
of instrumentation.
17 Discuss about reference
input in the concept of
instrumentation.
18 Explain in detail about
Block diagram in the
concept of instrumentation.
19 Explain in detail about
Stability in the concept of
instrumentation.
20 Explain in detail about
system error in the concept
of instrumentation.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 10
control systems Then
explain the advantages and
limitations of automatic
control systems.
Remember — CO 10
Remember The learner to recall the CO 9
learned terms related to the
control systems.
Remember The learner to recall the CO 9
learned terms related to the
control systems.
Analyze The learner to Understand CO 10
the control systems Recall
their classification of control
systems and Compare.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 10
control systems Then
explain the working of
hydraulic control systems.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 10
system error explain the
concept of instrumentation
Remember — CO 10
Understand The learners to recall the CO 10
block diagram explain the
concept of instrumentation.
Understand The learner to recall the CO 10
stability explain the concept
of instrumentation
Understand The learner to recall the CO 10
system error and then
explain the concept of
instrumentation.
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 PART C-SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Define a system and a Remember — CO 9
control system.
2 List the requirements of a Remember — CO 9
control system
3 List the elements of a Remember — CO 9
control system.
4 Define actuating signal in Remember — CO 9
the concept of
instrumentation.
5 Define disturbance in the Remember — CO 9
concept of instrumentation.
6 List the classification of Remember — CO 9
control systems
7 Define open-loop control Remember — CO 9
system.
8 List the elements of Remember — CO 9
open-loop control system
9 Outline the open-loop Understand The learner to recall the CO 10
control system. concept of open –loop
control system. Then
explain an open-loop control
system.
10 List the advantages of Remember — CO 10
open-loop control system
11 List the limitations of Remember — CO 10
open-loop control system
12 List two examples for Remember — CO 10
open-loop control system
13 Define closed-loop control Remember — CO 10
system.
14 List the elements of Remember — CO 10
closed-loop control system
15 Define open-loop control Remember — CO 10
system.
16 Explain manual closed loop Understand The learner to recall the CO 10
system. concept of closed – loop
control system. Then
explain the closed-loop
system.
17 Define automatic control Remember — CO 10
system.

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 18 Define a command in the Remember — CO 10
system.
19 Define a controlled variable. Remember — CO 10
20 Define regulator. Remember — CO 10

Course Coordinator: HOD ME

Mr.M Sunil kumar, Assistant professor

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