Exam Details

Subject Mechatronics
Paper
Exam / Course Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DMEVI)& B.Tech. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 1-4 (BTMEVI)
Department School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date June, 2016
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

Identify the sensor, signal conditioner and display elements in the measurement system of a Bourdon pressure gauge.

Differentiate between active and passive sensors. What are the requirements for selecting a sensor?

Explain the significance of the following information given in the specification of transducers:

A capacitive linear displacement transducer Non-linearity and hysteresis: ± 0.01% of full range

A capacitance fluid pressure transducer Accuracy: ± of displayed reading

Suggest a sensor that could be used, as part of a control system, to determine the difference in levels between liquids in two containers. The output is to provide an electrical signal for the control system.

Describe the basic details of a shuttle valve with the help of a sketch.

Explain the principle of a pilot-operated valve and its applications.

Explain the working and draw the symbols for

a 4/2 valve, and

a directional valve.

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

A 6-bit D/A converter gives an output voltage of 17·250 volts for an input of 010111.What is the step size, the full range voltage, and the percentage resolution?

What will be the change in resistance of an electrical resistance strain gauge with a gauge factor of 2·1 and resistance 50 ohm, if it is subjected to a strain of 0.001

A memory chip has 8 data lines and 16 address lines. What will be its size?

Draw a block diagram of a basic microcontroller and explain the function of each subsystem.

Draw the ladder rungs to represent; Either of two, normally open, switches have to be closed for a coil to be energized and operate an actuator.

What are the techniques for non-destructive testing employed in ultrasonic testing What are its advantages as compared to other methods of non-destructive testing Is it applicable for non-ferrous metals? Why or why not?

State whether the following statements are True or False

Magnetic particle test can be done on all metals.

Radiography has limitation on metal thickness.

Industrial practice to mention hardness value as Rockwell C.

Eddy current test can also be used to measure the thickness of a non-conducting coating such as paint, on a metal.

Elastic waves with frequencies higher than the audio range are known as ultrasonic.

What is a sensor Explain active and passive sensors. Also list out various performanc6 parameters for sensors and transducers.


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Subjects

  • Advanced Dynamics Of Machine
  • Automobile Engineering
  • Combustion Engineering
  • Computer Aided Manufacturing
  • Computing Aided Design
  • Design of Machine Elements
  • Engineering Metallurgy
  • Engineering Thermodynamics
  • Experimental Stress Analysis
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Heat And Mass Transfer
  • Heat Transfer
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  • Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
  • Machine Design - I
  • Machine Design-Ii
  • Machine Drawing
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  • Materials Handling
  • Mechanical System Design
  • Mechanical Vibration
  • Mechanics Of Materials
  • Mechatronics
  • Metrology
  • Metrology And Quality Control
  • Non-Conventional Energy Resources
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Nuclear Power Engineering
  • Optimisation Techniques In Engineering
  • Optimization For Engineering Design
  • Power Plant Engineering
  • Power Transmitting Elements
  • Product Development And Design
  • Production And Operations Management
  • Production Technology - Ii
  • Production Technology-I
  • Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
  • Refrigeration System
  • Robotics
  • Safety Engineering
  • Technical Entrepreneurship
  • Thermal Engineering
  • Thermal Engineering - I
  • Thermofluid Engineering
  • Total Quality Management (Tqm)
  • Tribology
  • Turbo Machines
  • Unconventional Manufacturing Processes
  • Welding Engg.