Code No: R05221302 Set No.

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II B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, Apr/May 2007
TRANSUDCERS
(Electronics & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain the input and output characteristics of a transducer. [16]

2. Derive the expressions for a frequency response of second order systems subjected
to a sinusoidal input and find the expressions for [16]
(a) Resonant frequency
(b) Resonant peak
(c) Band width
3. (a) What do you mean by a true zero of a potentiometer. [6]
(b) A Basic slide wire potentiometer has a working battery voltage of 3.0 V with
negligible internal resistance. The resistance of slidwire is 400 Ω and its length
is 200 cm. A 200 cm scale is placed along the slide wire. The slide wire
has 1 mm scale divisions and it is possible to read upto 1/5 a division. The
Instrument is standardized with 1.018v. Standard cell with the sliding contact
at the 101.8 cm mark on scale. Calculate
i. working current
ii. The Resistance of series rheostat,
iii. The measurement rnage and
iv. the Resolution of Instrument. [10]
4. (a) Explain the mutual Inductance method for testing of a potential transformer.
[8]
(b) Two current transformers of the same nominal ratio 500/5A are tested by
Silsbee method. With current in the secondary of the standard transfer-
mer adjusted at its rated value. The current in the middle conducter ∆I =
0.05e−J/26.90 expressed with repected to current in the secondary of standard
transformer as the reference. It is known that the standard transformer has
a ratio currection factor of 1.005 and phase error +8. Find RCF and phase
angle error of transformer under test.
[8]
5. Explain how a capacitive transducer can be used as a microphone and show what
are the additional considerations applied while designing the same. [16]
6. (a) Explain the application of Piezo electric transducers. [6]
(b) Derive the expressions for frequency response characteristics of piezo resistive
transducers. [10]

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7. (a) Explain the dynamic performance of feedback type acceleration transducer to
sinusoidal excitation, with velocity compensation. [8]
(b) Draw and explain the schematic diagram of feedback type angular-acceleration
transducer with velocity compensation. [8]

8. (a) What is the photo resistor? Explain briefly. [6]

(b) Explain the following laws of thermocouple behaviour. [10]
i. Law of intermediate metals and
ii. Law of intermediate temperature

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Code No: R05221302 Set No. 2
II B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, Apr/May 2007
TRANSUDCERS
(Electronics & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Discuss the relevance and process of calibration usually used. [16]

2. A constant step input is given to a overhead water level tank and it is to be regulated
at 100cm. Obtain the transient response of the system, Process Variable Vs time
and discuss all the associated terms.

(a) Stability
(b) Sensitivity
(c) Steady state error
(d) Maximum peak over shoot
(e) Damping of the system [16]

3. With a neat circuit diagram explain the temperature compensation and cancellation
techniques. [16]

4. (a) Explain the mutual Inductance method for testing of a potential transformer.
[8]
(b) Two current transformers of the same nominal ratio 500/5A are tested by
Silsbee method. With current in the secondary of the standard transfer-
mer adjusted at its rated value. The current in the middle conducter ∆I =
0.05e−J/26.90 expressed with repected to current in the secondary of standard
transformer as the reference. It is known that the standard transformer has
a ratio currection factor of 1.005 and phase error +8. Find RCF and phase
angle error of transformer under test.
[8]

5. (a) Explain with relevant diagrams a capacitance level indicator. [8]

(b) Describe briefly about diaphragm type capacitive transducer and mention its
advantages and disadvantages. [8]

6. (a) Explain the piezo resistive pick-up for measurement of strain with its diagram.
[8]
(b) Mention the advantages of Piezo electric materials.
[8]

7. (a) Explain the dynamic performance of feedback type acceleration transducer to

sinusoidal excitation, with velocity compensation. [8]

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(b) Draw and explain the schematic diagram of feedback type angular-acceleration
transducer with velocity compensation. [8]

8. Sketch the thermoelectric characteristics of commonly used industrial thermocou-

ples. What is meant by cold junction compensation of a thermocouple? How is it
carried out in practice? Explain. [16]

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Code No: R05221302 Set No. 3
II B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, Apr/May 2007
TRANSUDCERS
(Electronics & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Discuss the relevance and process of calibration usually used. [16]

2. (a) How can you justify the system is said to be zero-order first-order, second
order type, give an example each. [8]
(b) A balloon is equipped with temperature and altitude measuring instruments
and has radio equipment which can transmit the o/p reading of these instru-
ments back to ground. The balloon is initially anchored to the ground with the
instrument output readings in steady state. The altitude measuring instru-
ment is approximately zero order and the temperature tranducer first order
with a time constant of 20 sec. The temperature on the ground T0 is 100 C
and the temperature Tx at an altitude of X meters is given by the relation
Tx = T0 − 0.01 x what temperature does the balloon report at an altitude of
5000 meters? Assume at 5000 m t = 1000 sec. [8]
3. (a) What are the Constructional details of potentio meter. [6]
(b) With a neat circuit diagram explain the basic slide wire potentiometer. [10]
4. Draw the Equivalent circuit and phasor diagram of a potential transformer. Derive
the expressions for its ratio and phase angle errors. Describe the assumptions made
for deviation of errors. [16]
5. With neat diagram explain the working principle of measurement of humidity and
moisture using capacity transducer. [16]
6. (a) “Piezoelectric crystal as a measuring element”. Explain it clearly. [8]
(b) Explain any two applications of piezo electric accelerometers with neat dia-
gram. [8]
7. (a) Draw the schematic diagram and explain about Force balance type linear -
acceleration transducer with gold-plated pendulous mass and torsion springs.
[8]
(b) Draw the schematic diagram and explain about Three-point suspension of
servo-coil. [8]
8. (a) Explain the principle of working and applications of LED. [10]
(b) Explain why they are preferred for digital applications. [6]

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Code No: R05221302 Set No. 4
II B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, Apr/May 2007
TRANSUDCERS
(Electronics & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Discuss the relevance and process of calibration usually used. [16]

2. (a) Derive the transfer function of a zero order system. [6]

(b) A tank has an area of 0.1 m2 a normal depth of 1.2 m and a normal discharge at
0.16 × 103 m3 /s how does the depth changes with time if the flow is suddently
increased to 0.2 × 10−3 m3 /s. What is the depth after one hour after the start
of the Operations? [10]

3. (a) Explain the following w.r.t to Thermisters. [10]

i. Sensitivety
ii. Range
iii. Time Response
iv. Reference Compensation.
(b) Describe the steps used when measuring unknown resistance. [6]

4. (a) Explain the design features of Current transformers. [12]

(b) What are the causes of errors in Current transformers. [4]

5. Explain how a capacitive transducer can be used as a microphone and show what
are the additional considerations applied while designing the same. [16]

6. (a) Mention the features of piezo electric accelerometer. [6]

(b) How will you measure vibration using piezo electric pick-up. [10]

7. (a) Draw the schematic diagram and explain about Rate-of-climb transducer. [8]
(b) Draw the schematic diagram and explain about Gas-inertia angular-acceleration
transducer. [8]

8. (a) Explain the principle of working and applications of photo transistors? [10]
(b) Explain why they are preferred for digital applications. [6]

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