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Indian Maritime University
(A Central University, Govt. Of India)
End Semester Examination Dec-2019/Jan-2020
B. Tech(Marine Engineering)
Semester –VII/VIII
Advanced Marine Control Engineering & Automation
UG11T2702/1802
Date:11-12-2019 Max Marks: 70
Time:3 Hrs Pass Marks: 35
Part – A (compulsory)
Answer the following (10x2=20 Marks)
1) Determine the natural frequency for given system which is represented by
equation,

𝑑𝑑2 𝑦𝑦 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑
3 2
+9 + 48𝑦𝑦 = 9𝑥𝑥, 𝑤𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑦𝑦 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 𝑥𝑥 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝑡𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑒 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠.
𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑

2) What is close loop transfer function (CLTF) and open loop transfer function
(OLTF).
3) Define thermal resistance and thermal capacitance.
4) What is the Mason’s gain formula in signal flow graph?
𝑘𝑘
5) A unity feedback system has, 𝐺𝐺(𝑠𝑠) =
𝑠𝑠(𝑠𝑠+2)(𝑠𝑠 2 +2𝑠𝑠+5)

For a unit ramp input it is desired 𝑒𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠 ≤ 0.2. Find k.

6) Sketch a (1 to 5 V) to (4-20 mA) converter using a passive device and mention

its rating. What will be the effect of (with and without) load resistance?

7) What will be the effect of fully opening the integral action valve in a pneumatic
three term controller? What will be the effect of low hysteresis setting in an ON-
OFF controller?

8) What is a Volume booster and why it is used?

9) What is meant by telemetering?
10) What is the importance of the third element in a boiler water level control?

Part – B
Answer any 5 out of 7 questions (5 x 10= 50 marks)
11. a) Use block diagram reduction technique to find out the overall transfer
function of the system shown in figure.

(5 marks)
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b) Consider the liquid level system as shown in the diagram. In this system 2
tanks interact. Find the transfer function Q2(S)/Q(s).

(5 marks)

12. a) Find time domain specifications (Maximum overshoot, rise time, settling
time, peak time, delay time) for a control system with close loop transfer
function,
𝐶𝐶(𝑠𝑠) 1
= 2
𝑅𝑅(𝑠𝑠) 𝑠𝑠 + 𝑠𝑠 + 1
(5 marks)
b) Explain the working of an ON-OFF Controller with a neat labeled sketch.
(5 marks)

13. a) Explain the working of a pulse type controller with a neat sketch. (5 marks)
b) Explain any one of the experimental tuning method of a PID controller.
(5 marks)

14. a) Why is it considered necessary to fit valve positioner in a correcting unit?

(2 marks)
b) Sketch the various combinations of a pneumatic diaphragm actuators
and valves (Highlight direct/reverse action and ATO/ATC). (3 marks)
c) Sketch and label the components of a valve positioner fitted on a diaphragm
actuator. (5 marks)

15. a) Explain the working of a variable capacitance differential pressure

transducer with a neat labeled sketch. (7 marks)
b) Sketch and label the components of a force balance electronic
transducer. (3 marks)

16. a) Draw and explain the fuel oil viscosity control system which has a
pneumatic P+I controller. (5 marks)
b) Write down the UMS classification requirements of the following
equipment. (5 marks)
i) Fire Detection and Alarm System
ii) Emergency Generator
iii) Steering gear system
17. a) Draw and explain the effect of PID controller on output characteristics.
(5 marks)
b) Draw a simple block diagram of a PLC and explain the functions of the
components. (5 marks)

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INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY

(A Central University, Government of India)
END SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS –DECEMBER 2018

B. Tech (Marine Engineering)

Semester -VII
ADVANCED MARINE CONTROL ENGINEERING AND AUTOMATION
(UG11T2702)
_____________________________________________________________
Date: 28.12.2018 Maximum Marks: 100
Time: 3Hrs Pass Marks: 50

PART – A

(All questions are compulsory) (10x3 = 30 Marks)

1. (a) What do you mean by transfer function?

(b) Write down the Mason’s Gain formula for signal flow diagram.

(c) Define analogous system and its types.

(d) What do you mean by basic control action of controllers?

(e) Define the concept of Off-set in a control system.

(f) List down the various reasons for employing valve positioners in
correcting units.
(g).Briefly discuss the functioning of a Variable Inductance
transducer with the help of a simple sketch.

(h).Sketch and briefly describe a system for controlling exhaust

steam pressure using split range control.
(i) What are the advantages of a PLC?

(j) What are the two basic symbols that make up the Relay, “a” and
“b” contacts?
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PART – B
(Answer any 5 of the following) (5x14 = 70 Marks)

2. (a) A system has
 = with unity feedback where,  and T
 
 
are constants. The overshoot is to be reduced from 75 % to 25 %,
Find the factor by which  should be multiplied. (7 Marks)



(b) For unity feedback system
 =



Find
i) Type of system
ii) Error coefficients.

iii)  When subjected to input 8 (7 Marks)


3. (a) Write the advantages and disadvantages of transfer function for a

system. (7 Marks)
(b) Write down the mathematical modelling of field controlled DC
motor. (7 Marks)

4. (a) With respect to electronic controllers, Find the overall transfer

function for PID controller by using two operational Amplifier.
(7 marks)
(b) What is ON-OFF controller. Illustrate with an example
(7 marks)

5. (a) With respect to automatic controllers, explain in detail

Pneumatic Proportional + Integral controller. (7 marks)
(b) Explain the construction of a two-way control valve with a
diaphragm actuator. (7 marks)

6. (a) Explain with a neat sketch how Flapper Nozzle arrangement converts
mechanical movement to pneumatic signal. With the help of a graph,
discuss the linear proportionality of output signal for a Flapper Nozzle
arrangement. (7 marks)
(b) Discuss the functioning of Synchros with the help of a neat sketch.
What are its applications. (7 marks)
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7. (a) Explain in detail Boiler 3 element feed water control system. How is it
different from single element and two element control? (7 marks)
(b) List down the various requirements of UMS classification of
merchant vessels. (7 marks)

8. (a) Explain the working principle of a PLC. (7 marks)

(b) Draw a simple Block Diagram of a PLC and explain the functions of
the components. (7 marks)

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INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY

(A Central University, Government of India)

May/ June 2017 End Semester Examinations

B.Tech. (Marine Engineering) Seventh Semester
(AY 2009-2014 batches)

Advanced Marine Control Engineering & Automation

(UGllT2702/UGllT1802)

Date: 14.06.2017 Maximum Marks: 100

Time: 3 Hrs Pass Marks 50
Part - A (10 x 3=30 Marks)
(All questions are compulsory)
1. (a) Write the advantages and disadvantages of an open-loop and
closed loop system.

(b) Write down the definition of a system and system transfer function.

(c) What is the difference between type and order of a system?

(d) What are the effects of feedback?

(e) What are the time domain specifications?

(f) Explain - Stack type controller.

(g) Explain - Flapper nozzle characteristic?

(h) Write down the advantages of central cooling system for machinery.

(i) Explain- Viscosity monitoring.

(j) Write down short note on variable inductance transducer.

Part - B (5 x 14=70 Marks)

(Answer any FIVE of the following)

2. (a) Derive the expression and draw the system graph for the second order
hydraulic system. (7 Marks)
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(b) Draw the electric analog of the mechanical system shown in

figure 1 both in force-voltage (F-V) and force-current (F-i) analogy.
(7 Marks)

~------~~~---f

Figure 1: Mechanical system.

2. (a) Find the overall transfer function of the system shown in figure 2.
(7 Marks)

C(s)
1-----,----.

Figure 2.

(b) For the unity feedback system having G(s) = K /[s(sT + 2)], find the
following: (i) the factor by which the gain K should be multiplied to
increase the damping ratio from 0.15 to 0.6. (ii) the factor by which
the time constant T should be multiplied to reduce the damping ratio
from 0.8 to 0.4. (7 Marks)

4. (a) Find the overall transfer function for PI controller by using

three operational Amplifier. (7 Marks)

(b) Determine damping ratio (~), overshoot (%Mp) and settling time

(tJif a PD controller, KD = 1130 is introduced as shown in fig.3.(7 Marks)

R(s) +
1 s(s ~~~.63) I---r--·qs)
Fig. 3.
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5. (a) Describe with sketch valve positioner for a diaphragm-actuated

control valve. (7 Marks)
(b) Explain 3-term control (PlD) characteristics. (7 Marks)

6. (a) Describe with line diagrams the functioning of a boiler combustion

control system. (7 Marks)

(b) Explain the compressor control operation with sketch. (7 Marks)

7. (a) Describe the functioning of an ON-OFF control switch used for starting
and stopping of a sanitary water hydrophone pump on board your
vessel. (7 Marks)

(b) Explain the computer supervisory control system. (7 Marks)

8. (a) Explain the lubricating oil temperature control system on ship.

(7 Marks)
(b)For a system having C~)= 20 find its time response
R(s) s2+7s+25

specifications and expression for output with unit step input. (7 Marks)

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