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Reg No.:_______________ Name:__________________________
APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Eighth Semester [Link] Degree Supplementary Examination October 2023 (2019 Scheme)
Course Code: EET468
Course Name: INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATION AND AUTOMATION
Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours
PART A
Answer all questions, each carries 3 marks. Mar
ks
1 Define the terms process and process control (3)
2 List the application of transducers (3)
3 What is an isolation amplifier (3)
4 What are the different types of actuators used in control systems? (3)
5 Explain the concept of graphical programming in virtual instruments (3)
6 Explain cable transmission for digital data (3)
7 List the main elements of ladder logic (3)
8 Explain the concept of latching (3)
9 Explain RTU in SCADA communication (3)
10 Explain the role of Supervisory station in SCADA communication (3)
PART B
Answer any one full question from each module, each carries 14 marks.
Module I
11 a) Draw the block diagram representation of a process control system and explain (8)
the functions of each block.
b) With necessary diagram and equations explain about first order response of a (6)
sensor.
OR
12 a) Explain Flow measurement using Hot Wire anemometer with neat sketch (7)
b) Illustrate the principle and operation of variable reluctance tachometer (7)
Module II
13 a) Explain the operation of Instrumentation amplifier (8)
b) Describe the operation of a precision rectifier (6)
OR
14 a) Illustrate Hydraulic actuating system (7)
b) Explain Pneumatic actuating system with neat sketch (7)
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Module III
15 a) With the help of a block diagram explain the architecture of virtual (8)
instruments
b) Explain any one type of pneumatic system (6)
OR
16 a) Explain WLAN architecture (8)
aditionalb)in Compare traditional instruments and virtual instruments (6)
Module IV
17 a) Explain the architecture of PLC (8)
b) Compare programmable logic controller with personal computer. (6)
OR
18 a) Explain the classification of Timers in PLC (7)
b) Draw the ladder diagram for realising AND & OR logic using PLC. (7)
Module V
19 a) Explain the architecture of SCADA (8)
b) Explain the control modes in DCS. (6)
OR
20 a) Explain the advantages, limitations and applications of SCADA (8)
b) Explain the significance and features of the IEC 60870-5-101 protocols used (6)
in SCADA systems.
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