IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

PART A
1.Distinguish between measurement system and control system.
2.Identify the different mechatronics systems used in automobiles.
3.Distinguish between open loop system and closed system.
4.What is meant by sequential control systems? Give examples
5.Distinguish between sensors and transducers.
6.What is hysteresis?
7.What is response time?
8.Define gauge factor. What will be the change in resistance of an electrical strain
gaugeof 2 and resistance 50 Ω if it is subject to strain of o.oo1?
9.What is the working principle of tactile sensor?
10.Write two factors that need to be considered in selecting a sensor for an particular application.
11.A pneumatic system is operated at a pressure of 1 MPa. What diameter is required for
thecylinder to move a load of which needs a force of 12kN?
12.Suggest suitable actuator for robot arm joint and justify.
13.Why are pilot operated valves used?
14.What is the working principle of ratchet and pawl mechanism with its neat sketch.
15.State the applications of servo motor in mechatronic system.
16.A stepper motor is given a digital input rate of 40 pulses for one revolution. Find its
stepangle.
17.What is the principle of relay?18.List the features of JFET?

PART B

1.Explain open loop and closed loop control system with a neat block diagram.
2.Identify the various elements of a closed loop system in automatic shaft speed
controller and describe their functions.
3.Explain with a neat sketch microprocessor based controllers.
4.Explain the steady state ( Static ) characteristics of transducers.
5.Describe the function of a potentiometer displacement sensor and drive the
relationship between resistance and voltage.
6.Explain the working principle of the optical encoder with a neat sketch.
7.Explain the working principle of a piezoelectric sensor with a neat sketch.
8.What is RTD? Explain the relationship between resistance and temperature for the
RTDwith temperature resistance curve.
9.Briefly explain the working of the solenoid operated spool valve with a neat
sketch. Givethe symbols of 3/2 and 4/2 valve symbols.
10.A hydraulic cylinder is to be used to move a work piece in a manufacturing operationthrough
a distance of 50mm in 10sec.a force of 10KN is required to move the work piece.Determine the
required working pressure and hydraulic liquid flow if a cylinder with a piston diameter of
100mm is available.
11.A flat belt, 7mm thick and 95mm wide transmits power between two pulleys running at1500
rpm/min. The mass of the belt is 0.85 kg/m length. The angle of lap in the smaller pulley is 155
degree and the coefficient of friction between the belt and pulley is 025. If the maximum
permissible stress in the belt is 2 MN/m
2
. Find the maximum power transmitted and initial tension in the belt.12.Explain various types of
ball and roller bearings.13.Explain open loop and closed loop control of D.C motor.14.Explain
the specification of a steeper motor in detail15.Explain thyristers ( SCR) and TRIACS
in detail.16.Write short notes on:1 ) R e l a y s 2 ) B i p o l a r
transistors3 ) M O S F E T S