Exam Details
| Subject | Mechatronics | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) BTME | |
| Department | School of Engineering & Technology (SOET) | |
| Organization | indira gandhi national open university | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | June, 2016 | |
| City, State | new delhi, |
Question Paper
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B.Tech. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING) I B.Tech. AEROSPACE ENGINEERING (BTAE)
Term-End Examination
June, 2016
OU4UU
BME-006 MECHATRONICS
Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70
Note: Attempt any seven questions. All questions carry equal marks. Use of scientific calculator is permitted. Assume missing data, if any.
1. Describe the working of any cam-controlled system.
Discuss with a neat diagram how a hydraulic system can be used to amplify force. 5+5
2. A 6-bit D/A converter gives an output voltage of 14.175 volts for an input of 011011. Determine the step size, the full range voltage, and the percentage resolution of the converter.
What is the binary equivalent of hex 74F4 Convert that binary number into equivalent decimal and octal numbers. 5+5
3. Identify the sensor, signal conditioner and display elements in the measurement systems of
a mercury-in-glass thermometer, and
a Bourdon pressure gauge.
Explain the difference between open-loop and closed-loop control systems. 5+5
4. Explain the significance of the following information given in the specification of transducers:
A piezoelectric accelerometer
Non-linearity: ± 0.5% of full range
A capacitive linear displacement transducer
Non-linearity and hysteresis: ± 0.01% of full range
Identify the various elements that might be present in a control system involving a thermostatically controlled electric heater. 5+5
5. Explain the function of a programmable logic controller.
What is the difference between a thermo-couple and a thermistor? 5+5
6. Describe four different sensing modes for photoelectric sensors.
Discuss the basic details of
a poppet valve, and
a shuttle valve. 5+5
7. What is the non-linearity error, as a percentage of full range, produced when a 1 k ohm potentiometer has a load of 10 k ohm and is at one-third of its maximum displacement?
A pneumatic system is operated at a pressure of 1000 kPa. What diameter cylinder will be required to move a load requiring a force of 12 kN 5+5
8. Explain the principle of a pilot-operated valve.
What are the major guidelines for the selection of a sensor? 5+5
9. Explain in brief the methods for range sensing with the help of a neat diagram.
Describe the working of the following pumps with diagrams:
Gear pump
Vane pump 5+5
10. Compare microcomputer and microprocessor.
What are the advantages of hydraulic system over mechanical system? 5+5
B.Tech. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING) I B.Tech. AEROSPACE ENGINEERING (BTAE)
Term-End Examination
June, 2016
OU4UU
BME-006 MECHATRONICS
Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70
Note: Attempt any seven questions. All questions carry equal marks. Use of scientific calculator is permitted. Assume missing data, if any.
1. Describe the working of any cam-controlled system.
Discuss with a neat diagram how a hydraulic system can be used to amplify force. 5+5
2. A 6-bit D/A converter gives an output voltage of 14.175 volts for an input of 011011. Determine the step size, the full range voltage, and the percentage resolution of the converter.
What is the binary equivalent of hex 74F4 Convert that binary number into equivalent decimal and octal numbers. 5+5
3. Identify the sensor, signal conditioner and display elements in the measurement systems of
a mercury-in-glass thermometer, and
a Bourdon pressure gauge.
Explain the difference between open-loop and closed-loop control systems. 5+5
4. Explain the significance of the following information given in the specification of transducers:
A piezoelectric accelerometer
Non-linearity: ± 0.5% of full range
A capacitive linear displacement transducer
Non-linearity and hysteresis: ± 0.01% of full range
Identify the various elements that might be present in a control system involving a thermostatically controlled electric heater. 5+5
5. Explain the function of a programmable logic controller.
What is the difference between a thermo-couple and a thermistor? 5+5
6. Describe four different sensing modes for photoelectric sensors.
Discuss the basic details of
a poppet valve, and
a shuttle valve. 5+5
7. What is the non-linearity error, as a percentage of full range, produced when a 1 k ohm potentiometer has a load of 10 k ohm and is at one-third of its maximum displacement?
A pneumatic system is operated at a pressure of 1000 kPa. What diameter cylinder will be required to move a load requiring a force of 12 kN 5+5
8. Explain the principle of a pilot-operated valve.
What are the major guidelines for the selection of a sensor? 5+5
9. Explain in brief the methods for range sensing with the help of a neat diagram.
Describe the working of the following pumps with diagrams:
Gear pump
Vane pump 5+5
10. Compare microcomputer and microprocessor.
What are the advantages of hydraulic system over mechanical system? 5+5
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