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 December, 2016
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

How does a microcontroller differ from a microprocessor

Identify the sensor, signal conditioner and display elements in the measurement of a mercury-in-glass thermometer.

Explain the difference between open-loop and closed-loop control systems.

Describe the function of a programmable logic controller.

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

A piezoelectric accelerometer Non-linearity: ± 0·5% of full range

A capacitive linear displacement transducer: Non-linearity and hysteresis: ± 0·01% of full range

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

Explain the principle of a pilot-operated 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

Describe the characteristics of proportional plus integral control

What is the largest decimal number that can be represented by the use of an 8-bit binary number?

What are the logic functions used for switches

In series, and

In parallel

Explain how a sequential valve can be used to initiate an operation, only when another operation has been completed.

What is the main advantage of a capacitive proximity switch over the inductive proximity switch

Briefly explain the desired qualities of a hydraulic oil.

A 6-bit D/A converter gives an output voltage of 7.875 volts for an input of 010101. What is the step size, the full range voltage and the percentage resolution

Briefly explain the principle of operation of photoelectric sensors with a neat diagram.


Departments

  • Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC)
  • Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC)
  • National Centre for Disability Studies (NCDS)
  • School of Agriculture (SOA)
  • School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS)
  • School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
  • School of Education (SOE)
  • School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
  • School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS)
  • School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)
  • School of Gender Development Studies(SOGDS)
  • School of Health Science (SOHS)
  • School of Humanities (SOH)
  • School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Studies (SOITDS)
  • School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)
  • School of Law (SOL)
  • School of Management Studies (SOMS)
  • School of Performing Arts and Visual Arts (SOPVA)
  • School of Performing Arts and Visual Arts(SOPVA)
  • School of Sciences (SOS)
  • School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
  • School of Social Work (SOSW)
  • School of Tourism & Hospitality Service Sectoral SOMS (SOTHSM)
  • School of Tourism &Hospitality Service Sectoral SOMS (SOTHSSM)
  • School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST)
  • School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)
  • Staff Training & Research in Distance Education (STRIDE)

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.