Course: BE Semester: 6th Branch: E&C

Subject Code: 3160620 Subject Name: Instrumentation and Sensors

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Measurement, Sensing and Instrumentation

1 Define: Measurement and Instrumentation.
2 Draw the functional block diagram of measurement system.
Mentions the purpose of measurement. What is the methods of measurement?
3 Draw and explain the block diagram of instrumentation system.
4 Explain types of instrumentation.
5 What is measurement & instrumentation? & Explain the elements of measurement systems.
6 Differentiate between the Absolute and Secondary instruments.
7 Define and explain the static characteristics of an instrument.
8 Discuss in detail various types of errors associated in measurement and how these errors can be
minimized?
9 List various physical variables.
10 Define: i) Transducer ii) Sensor.
11 What is sensor? List out various type of sensor with their use.
12 Explain sensor classification based on the physical properties.
13 Differentiate between types of sensors and their modes of operation.
14 What is strain gauge? & explain load cell.
15 Explain the principle and working of a strain gauge. Derive the expression of gauge factor.
16 List various Flow sensor and explain any one of them.
17 Explain the working principle of different types of flow sensors. Differentiate between Ultra
Sonic and Electromagnetic type flow sensors.
18 List various pressure sensor and explain any one of them.
19 List various temperature sensor and explain any one of them.
20 Explain the types of proximity sensors and describe their use as accelerometer and vibration
sensor
21 List any two light sensors.
22 Explain Permanent installations & Temporary installations of sensor.
23 What are the main characteristics to choose Permanent installations and Temporary
installations?
24 Compare with necessary examples: Permanent installation and Temporary installation.
Course: BE Semester: 6th Branch: E&C
Subject Code: 3160620 Subject Name: Instrumentation and Sensors
Unit 2: Sensor Installation and Operations
1 Differentiate between types of sensors and their modes of operation and measurement.
2 Describe the order and methodology for sensor installation
3 Describe the order and methodology for sensor installation by considering example of Real
Time Hydrological Information System.
4 Define target for Approach to Planning Monitoring Programs
5 Write a short note on Construct a conceptual instrumentation and monitoring program.
6 Explain the flow of planning of monitoring programs.
7 Explain one case study of Approach to Planning and Monitoring Programs
8 What is sensor? Explain the different criteria to choose sensor.
9 Explain in brief: Sensor selection criteria.
10 List Criteria for Sensor selection.
11 Define: Sensor siting
12 List Criteria for Sensor siting.
13 Define: Measurement uncertainty.
14 Explain Measurement uncertainty
UNIT 3: Data Analysis and Interpretation
1 List the use of following given sensor, 1. Piezometer 2. Inclinometer
2 Explain Piezometer with proper diagram.
3 What are the different types of signal and differentiate it.
4 Write a short note on to predict the response of various inputs.
5 Differentiate between continuous and discrete signals.
6 Write a short note on the data analysis and interpretation with reference to inclinometer.
7 Explain in brief about data reduction and interpretation with necessary example.
8 Define: Signal and Noise.
9 What is noise? & explain SNR
10 Write a short note on the time domain signal processing.
11 Explain Time domain signal processing.
12 Explain with suitable example: Average value (mean), Standard deviation, Median, Mode,
Range
13 Define the following terms in the context of normal frequency distribution of data (a) Mean
Value, (b) Deviation, (c) Average deviation, (d) Variance, (e) standard deviation
14 Define following term 1. Mode 2. Range
UNIT 4: Frequency Domain Signal Processing and Analysis
1 Explain the basic concepts in frequency domain signal processing and analysis.
2 Explain the need for the frequency domain analysis and its principles.
3 What is the importance of frequency domain analysis?
4 Describe Noise reduction with filters.
5 Explain Noise reduction with filters
6 Explain Fourier Transform & its application
7 What is FFT and explain its application in civil engineering
8 Write a short note on the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT).
9 Define: Frequency resolution.