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Hindusthan College of Engineering And Technology

Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC
(An Autonomous Institution, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
Coimbatore – 641 032

AUTONOMOUS V SEMESTER UG/PG DEGREE EXAMINATIONS

COURSE CODE AND NAME: 16EI5201 – Industrial Instrumentation - II

QUESTION BANK
(UNIT - I)
VARIABLE HEAD TYPE FLOW METERS

PART A
Marks COs
1. List the different units of flow 2 CO1
2. Name the two basic ways of measuring the flow. 2 CO1
3. List the groups of flow measuring devices with few examples. 2 CO1
4. What is reynolds number? 2 CO1
5. What is discharge coefficient? 2 CO1
6. Name the types of orifice plates? 2 CO1
7. What factors are considered for material selection in construction of orifices? 2 CO1
8. Name few common locations for differential pressure taps in orifices. 2 CO1
9. List the advantages of using flow nozzle in measuring flow rate. 2 CO1
10. List the disadvantages of using flow nozzle in measuring flow rate. 2 CO1
11. List the advantages of dall tube in measuring flow rate. 2 CO1
12. List the disadvantages of dall tube in measuring flow rate. 2 CO1
List few factors to be considered for piping arrangement while installation of head
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flow meters
14. Write the velocity equation for pitot tube. 2 CO1
15. What is annubars? 2 CO1
PART B
Marks COs
Explain the theory of fixed restriction variable head flow meters with neat sketch
16. and appropriately derive the flow equations for both incompressible and 14 CO1
compressible fluids in pipe
Explain the operating principle of orifice meter. With neat sketch detail the types,
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machining methods, materials and position of taps in the orifice.
Discuss the long and short form of venturi tubes with neat sketch. Also list its types
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with installation technique
Draw and discuss the flange type flow nozzle with details of pressure tape along
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with different designs. List the advantage and disadvantages of flow nozzle.
20. Illustrate the construction and working of dall tube with neat sketch. List its 14 CO1
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advantage and disadvantage.

Elaborate the installation of head flow meters with pressure pipe layout for the flow
21. of liquid, steam, air and gases with appropriate figures. Discuss the installation of 14 CO1
condensation and sealing pots with necessary diagram.
Explain the principle of industrial type pitot tube and averaging pitot tube with
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necessary figures. Mention its advantages and disadvantages.
PART C
Marks COs
Water is pumped through a 75 mm diameter pipe with a flow velocity of 760
23. mm/sec. Find the volume flow rate and mass flow rate. Density of water is 1000 10 CO1
Kg/m3
An incompressible fluid is flowing in a 300mm pipe under a pressure head of 2
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Kg/cm2 . Calculate the fluid velocity and volumetric flow rate.
Determine the flow velocity necessary to produce a dip of 20kPa from a pitot-static
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velocity measurement when the fluid used is water and when the fluid used is air.

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(UNIT - II)
QUANTITY METERS, AREA FLOW METERS AND MASS FLOW METERS

PART A
Marks COs
1. What is a quantity meter? 2 CO2
2. Name the types of positive displacement meters. 2 CO2
3. What are the features of coriolis mass flow meter? 2 CO2
4. List the advantages of rotameter. 2 CO2
5. List the disadvantages of rotameter. 2 CO2
6. What are the specific applications of turbine flow meter? 2 CO2
7. List the types of inferential flow meters. 2 CO2
8. List the types of mass flow meters. 2 CO2
9. Categorize the thermal flow meters. 2 CO2
10. Write the equation of heat transfer based flow meter. 2 CO2
11. Name the methods used for calibration of flow meters with liquid 2 CO2
12. Name the methods used for calibration of flow meters with gases 2 CO2
PART B
Marks COs
Draw and elaborate the operation of differential pressure transmitter with built in
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and external square root extractor.
Discuss the construction and operation of the following flow meter with neat sketch
14. i) Nutating disk type 7 CO2
ii) Reciprocating piston meter 7 CO2
Discuss the construction and operation of the following with neat sketch
15. i) Oval gear flow meters 7 CO2
ii) Target flow meters 7 CO2
i) Explain the principle and working of turbine flow meters with neat 7 CO2
16. sketch
ii) List the advantages and disadvantages of turbine flow meter 7 CO2
i) Explain the types, principle and operation of variable area flow meters 7 CO2
17. with suitable sketch
ii) Write notes on rotameter elements. 7 CO2
i) Discuss the operation of angular momentum type mass flow meter
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18. ii) With neat sketch discuss the parts and operation of impeller- turbine
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mass flow meter
Discuss the measuring principle and working of coriolis mass flow meter with neat
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sketch
i) Discuss the heat transfer flow meters with suitable sketch 7 CO2
20. ii) Draw and explain hot wire flow sensing probe method of thermal mass 7 CO2
flow measurement.
PART C
Marks COs
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Illustrate any two methods used for calibration of flow meters using liquids with
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neat sketch
Illustrate any two methods used for calibration of flow meters using gases with neat
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sketch
What are the factors to be considered for obtaining specification of flow meter .List
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the characteristics that are desirable in flow meter selection
A coal conveyor system moves at a speed of 328 m/min. A weighing platform is
24. 16m in length and a particular weighing shows a reading of 165 kg. Find the coal 10 CO2
delivery in kg/hr.
Determine the volume flow rate in liters/min in an oval gear type flow meter. The
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volume trapped between the gears and the casting is 120cc. and the speed is 150 10 CO2
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rpm.

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(UNIT - III)
ELECTRICAL TYPE FLOW METERS

PART A
Marks COs
1. Write the basic equation of electromagnetic flow meter. 2 CO3
2. What are the limitations of electromagnetic flow meters? 2 CO3
3. Give specific application of electromagnetic flow meters. 2 CO3
4. Classify the types of ultrasonic flow meter 2 CO3
5. List the features of vortex shedding flow meter 2 CO3
6. What factors are involved in selection of vortex shedding flow meter? 2 CO3
7. State karman’s principle. 2 CO3
8. Which feeder mechanisms are used for solid flow measurement? 2 CO3
9. Why is flow switches used in industries? 2 CO3
10. Label the types of design variation in float switches. 2 CO3
11. Rephrase the principle of hot wire filament anemometer. 2 CO3
12. Classify the types mechanical anemometer 2 CO3
13. State the operating principle of ultrasonic flow meter. 2 CO3
14. Name the two forms of hot wire anemometer. 2 CO3
15. List the application of capacitance type flow switch. 2 CO3
PART B
Marks COs
i) Enumerate the principle of electromagnetic flow meter with a simplified 9 CO3
16. circuit.
ii) List few advantages and disadvantages of electromagnetic flow meter. 5 CO3
Elaborate the principle, construction and performance of following ultrasonic flow
meters with necessary diagrams
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i) Transient time flow meters 7 CO3
ii) Doppler flow meters 7 CO3
Outline the following gravimetric feeder for solid flow measurement with
appropriate figure
18. i) Belt type gravimetric feeder 4 CO3
ii) Belt type electromechanical gravimetric feeder 5 CO3
iii) Belt type gravimetric feeder with pneumatic system 5 CO3
19. Draw and extend the operating principle of vortex shedding meter with its detectors. 14 CO3
Elaborate the principle, construction and operation of following flow switches with
necessary diagrams
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i) Folding paddle switch 7 CO3
ii) Swinging vane design switch 7 CO3
Elaborate the principle, construction and operation of following with necessary
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diagrams CO3
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i) Capacitance type flow switch 4 CO3

ii) Thermal flow switch 5 CO3
iii) By pass flow switch

Brief the operation of the following with its measuring circuit diagram
22. i) Constant current type hot wire anemometers
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ii) Constant temperature type hot wire anemometer
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Outline the construction and operation of the following mechanical anemometer
with suitable diagram
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23. i) Vane anemometer
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ii) Three cup anemometer
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iii) Impeller anemometer
PART C
Marks COs
Determine the velocity of flow in an electromagnetic flow meter for the following
condition. The flux density in the liquid has an average value of 0.08Weber/m2. The
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diameter of the pipe is 10 cm. The induced voltage of electromagnetic flow meter is
recorded as 0.2mV.
Given a beat frequency (∆f) of 100cps for an ultrasonic flow meter the angle (α)
between transmitters and receivers is 450 and the sound path (d) is 300 mm.
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Calculate the fluid velocity in m/sec. [Assume the ultrasonic transmitter is of single
transducer assembly type]

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(UNIT - IV)
LEVEL MEASUREMENT

PART A
Marks COs
1. Categorize the measurement methods of level determination 2 CO4
2. Recall the merits and demerits of float level switch 2 CO4
3. Recall the merits and demerits of float/rope method of level measurement. 2 CO4
4. Choose the material used for construction of torque tube in level detector. 2 CO4
5. List the merits of air purge/ bubbler system. 2 CO4
6. Contrast the shrinking and swelling effect in boiler drum level measurement. 2 CO4
How location correction for hydrostatic pressure level measurement using DP
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transmitter is implemented?
What are the factors taken in to consideration for measuring level using capacitance
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probe?
9. Name the components of nucleonic level measurement system. 2 CO4
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10. Calculate the buoyancy force on an object that displaces 3m of water at 20 C 2 CO4
Determine the hydrostatic pressure of the liquid in an open tank if the height of the
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liquid is given as 10m. Assume density of water is 1000 kg/cm3
Determine the hydrostatic pressure of the liquid in an closed tank if the height of the
12. liquid is given as 15m. The external pressure on liquid is 1 kg/cm3. Assume density 2 CO4
of water is 1000 kg/cm3
13. List the advantages of capacitive level detection/measurement. 2 CO4
PART B
Marks COs
Summarize the operation of following float type level indicators with suitable
diagram.
14.
i) Float level switch 7 CO4
ii) Float /rope method 7 CO4
Summarize the operation of following float type level indicators with suitable
diagram.
15.
i) Float operated spring loaded level switch 7 CO4
ii) Magnetic float device 7 CO4
i) Interpret the principle, construction and working of torque tube displacer 7 CO4
16. level detector with neat diagram.
ii) Show the merits and demerits of torque tube displacer level detector 7 CO4
Illustrate the principle, construction and operation of air purge / bubbler system with
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appropriate sketch.
Brief the following thermal level switch and sensors used for boiler drum level
measurement with neat sketch
18. i) Low level conductivity switch 5 CO4
ii) Switch with heater and probes 5 CO4
iii) Capsule and expansion type thermal level sensor. 4 CO4
19. i) Elaborate the construction and principle of level measurement in open
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and closed tank using hydrostatic pressure measurement with necessary 7 CO4
diagram
ii) With neat sketch elaborate the construction and principle of level CO4
measurement in open and closed tank using differential pressure 7
measurement
i) Brief about construction of resistance tape sensor in level measurement
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with suitable figure.
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ii) Discuss the construction and principle of capacitance type level
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measurement
Draw and illustrate a radiation type instrument used for level detection and
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measurement with practical application.
i) Draw and explain the block diagram of ultrasonic level measurement
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22. ii) Discuss the dampened vibration and absorption type ultrasonic level
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switches with necessary sketch
Explain the following solid level measurement switch with suitable figure
i) Rotating paddle type 5 CO4
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ii) Microwave level switch 5 CO4
iii) Field effect level switch 4 CO4
PART C
Marks COs
Explain the following level measurement with suitable figure
24. i) Non conducting optical level sensor 5 CO4
ii) Optical sludge level sensor 5 CO4
Determine the height of the liquid column in a closed tank. The hydrostatic pressure
25. is given as 1.6kg/cm2 and external pressure on liquid in the tank is 0.5kg/cm2. 10 CO4
Assume density of water is 1000 kg/cm3 CO4

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(UNIT - V)

MEASUREMENT OF VISCOSITY, HUMIDITY AND MOISTURE

PART A
Marks COs
1. What is absolute (dynamic) viscosity? 2 CO5
2. What is consistency? 2 CO5
3. What is kinematic viscosity? 2 CO5
4. What is fluidity? 2 CO5
5. How do you contrast the term relative viscosity and specific viscosity? 2 CO5
6. List the units for measuring viscosity. 2 CO5
7. Name the types of consistency meter 2 CO5
8. Compare absolute humidity Vs relative humidity. 2 CO5
9. What is dew point? 2 CO5
10. What is psychrometer? 2 CO5
11. What is hygrometer? 2 CO5
12. What is meant by hygroscopic material? 2 CO5
13. What is the percent moisture content? 2 CO5
14. Name the types of moisture measurement gauges. CO5
Determine the relative humidity of air at atmospheric pressure if the partial pressure
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of water vapor and saturation pressure are 30 mmHg and 60 mm Hg respectively.
A sample of wood weighed 150kg when it was wet and weighed 125kg after driving
16. of the moisture by desiccation. Calculate the percentage moisture content of the 2 CO5
wood before drying.
PART B
Marks COs
i) Draw and explain the operation of saybolt viscometer. 7 CO5
17. ii) What is the viscosity? Compare Newtonian and non Newtonian fluid
with suitable flow Vs force graph. 7 CO5
Draw and outline the operation following rotameter viscometer.
i) Single float type 5 CO5
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ii) Two float type 5 CO5
iii) Concentric float type 4 CO5
Brief the operation and construction of any two types of consistency meter with neat
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sketch.
Explain the principle, construction and operation of dry and wet bulb psychrometers
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with necessary diagrams.
Illustrate the principle, construction and operation of following dew point
hygrometer with necessary diagrams.
21.
i) Surface conductivity type 7 CO5
ii) Optical chilled mirror type 7 CO5
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Brief the operation and construction following gauges for measurement of moisture
in solids with necessary sketch.
22.
i) Nuclear moisture gauge 7 CO5
ii) Infrared absorption or reflection moisture gauge 7 CO5
Brief the operation and construction following gauges for measurement of moisture
in solids with necessary sketch.
23.
i) Capacitance moisture gauge 7 CO5
ii) Conductance moisture gauge 7 CO5
PART C
Marks COs
A fluid is contained between a fixed plate of large area and a movable plate of
100cm2 area separated by a distance of 10cm. Calculate the absolute viscosity of the
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fluid in centipoises in 2kgf force is required to move the movable plate over the
fluid surface at the rate 20cm/sec.
In a hall, the amount of water vapour present is 500gms. When an amount of
1500gms of water has been sprayed by a cooler the hall got saturated and dews just
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started forming. Calculate the relative humidity inside the hall before the cooling
operation started.

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