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, 2015
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

1. Explain the principle of operation of an ultrasonic range sensor with the help of a neat diagram.

2. Describe the architecture of a PLC with a suitable diagram.

Identify the sensor, signal conditioner and display elements in the measurement systems of

a mercury glass thermometer, and

a Bourdon.

Explain the difference between open and closed-loop control systems with the help of a neat diagram.

4. Compare and contrast the control system for the domestic central heating system involving bi-metallic thermostat and that involving a microprocessor.

What is the resolution of an analogue-to-digital converter with a word length of 12 bits and an analogue signal input range of 100 V

A sensor gives a maximum analogue output of 5 volts. What word length is required for an analogue-to-digital converter if there is to be a resolution of 10 mV

Describe and compare the characteristics of a

proportional control,

proportional plus integral control,

proportional plus integral plus derivative control.

A stepper motor has step angles of 2 degrees. If it has to rotate at 200 rpm, what pulse rate should be given to the motor?

A 6-bit D/A converter gives an output voltage of 10·125 volts for an input of 011011. What is the step size, the full range voltage and the percentage resolution

What is the binary equivalent of hex 7AF4 Convert that binary number into equivalent decimal and octal numbers.

8. What do you understand by the sensors? How are the sensors classified Explain in detail any two types of sensors used in an automobile parts manufacturing company.

What are the major guidelines for the selection of a sensor?

Convert the following decimal numbers 200, 235 and 425 to binary numbers.

10. Write short notes on any four of the following:

Dye Penetrant Testing

Fuzzy Logic

Microprocessor

Microcontroller

Radiography

Acoustic Emission


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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
  • I.C. Engines
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Industrial Ergonomics
  • Industrial Measurement And Quality Control
  • Industrial Organization And Management
  • Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
  • Machine Design - I
  • Machine Design-Ii
  • Machine Drawing
  • Machines Tools
  • Maintenance Engineering
  • Material Science
  • 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.