Register Number: _____________________
DHANALAKSHMI SRINIVASAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE, PERAMBALUR – 621 212
(AUTONOMOUS)
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
U23CHT51/ PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION, DYNAMICS AND CONTROL
ASSESSMENT TEST – I
Year /Semester: V/III Date:
Duration: 01.45 Hrs Total Marks: 60
Part A: 10 X 2 = 20 Marks
Answer all the questions
1 Any two characteristics of measuring instruments and 2 CO1 BTL2
define them.
2 List the static and dynamic characteristics of process 2 CO1 BTL2
control instruments.
3 What is the principle of thermocouple? 2 CO1 BTL2
4 What are the commonly used thermocouple? 2 CO1 BTL1
5 Mention any two flow measuring devices. 2 CO1 BTL1
6 Distinguish between variable head and static head. 2 CO2 BTL2
7 Using electrical conductivity, which parameters can be 2 CO2 BTL1
measured?
8 Name any two humidity measuring instruments. 2 CO2 BTL1
9 List the application of Laplace transform? 2 CO2 BTL2
10 Definition of transfer function? 2 CO2 BTL2
Part B: 2 X 13=26; 1X14=14=40 Marks
Answer all the questions
a i Explain the fundamental principles of 13 CO1 BTL1
11 measurement? Classify process instruments
based on their working principle
or
b ii Compare these two temperature sensors based 13 CO1 BTL1
on their operating range, accuracy, and response
time?
a i Describe a method for measuring the flow rate 13 CO1 BTL1
12 of a liquid based on the principle of weight
measurement. Explain how this method can be
used for calibration.
or
b ii Develop the first order transfer function for a 13 CO1 BTL2
mercury thermometer placed inside a
thermowell. State the assumption made.
a i Discuss the methods for measuring temperature 14 CO2 BTL2
13 and pressure in an industrial process,highlighting
the suitable applications for each method.
or
b ii Write short note on 14 CO2 BTL1
i) Laplace transforms and first order
systems in process
ii) ii)step response of first order system
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Register Number: _____________________
DHANALAKSHMI SRINIVASAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE, PERAMBALUR – 621 212
(AUTONOMOUS)
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
U23CHT51/ PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION, DYNAMICS AND CONTROL
ASSESSMENT TEST – I
Year /Semester: V/III Date:
Duration: 01.45 Hrs Total Marks: 60
Part A: 10 X 2 = 20 Marks
Answer all the questions
1 Define precision and range of a process instrument. 2 CO1 BTL1
2 List the process instruments used to measure the 2 CO1 BTL2
concentration in fluids.
3 How humidity of gases can be measured? 2 CO1 BTL1
4 Name any two temperature measuring instruments. 2 CO1 BTL1
5 Infer the basic principle behind the working of a 2 CO1 BTL1
hygrometer.
6 What is seeback effect? 2 CO1 BTL3
7 What are the variable head meters? Give example. 2 CO2 BTL1
8 What is the advantage of Laplace transform? 2 CO2 BTL1
9 What is Laplace transform? 2 CO2 BTL3
10 Define first order system with suitable example. 2 CO2 BTL1
Part B: 2 X 13=26; 1X14=14=40 Marks
Answer all the questions
a i Describe a thermocouple and explain how it is 13 CO1 BTL1
11 used for measuring temperature?Design a signal
conditioning circuit for thermocouple.
Or
b ii Illustrate the working of a differential pressure 13 CO1 BTL2
transmitter with a neat diagram.
a i Explain the working principle of bourdon tube 13 CO1 BTL1
12 pressure gage with neat sketch.
Or
b ii Obtain the transient response of first order 13 CO1 BTL3
system with unit ramp input.
a i Discuss the method of measuring temperature 14 CO2 BTL2
13 using optical pyrometer
Or
b ii Explain the Laplace transform and their 14 CO2 BTL2
derivatives ? Explain the importance of Laplace
transform in process control .
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