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BTECH
(SEM III) THEORY EXAMINATION 2024-25
ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION
TIME: 3 HRS [Link]: 70
Note: Attempt all Sections. In case of any missing data; choose suitably.
SECTION A
1. Attempt all questions in brief. 2 x 07 = 14
Q no. Question CO Level
a. What is measurement? Explain measurement system with appropriate CO1 K1
block diagram.
b. What is the difference between an ammeter and a voltmeter? CO1 K1
c. What is creeping in Energy Meters? How it is prevented? CO2 K2
d. What are the applications of bridge circuits? CO3 K2
e. Define turns ratio and transformation ratio for CT and PT. CO4 K2
f. Write down the applications of CRO in measurement. CO4 K2
g. What is the basic principle of piezoelectric transducer? CO5 K3
SECTION B
2. Attempt any three of the following: 07 x 3 = 21
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a. What is Limiting error in measurement? CO1 K1
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Three resistors are specified as :
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R1= 200Ω ± 5%, R2= 100Ω ± 5% and R3= 50Ω ± 5%
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Determine the magnitude of the resultant resistance and the limiting
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error in percentage and in ohms if the resistances are connected in series.
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b. What are the types of watt meters in measurement systems? Explain two CO2 K2
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watt meter method for power measurement in balanced and unbalanced
three phase system.
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c. Explain the working principle of potentiometers. With the help of neat
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diagram explain D.C. Crompton’s potentiometer.
d. Draw and explain the equivalent circuit and phasor diagram of current CO4 K2
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transformer (C.T.). State the ratio error present in current transformer.
Also differentiate between current transformer and potential transformer.
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e. Discuss factors for selecting a transducer. Explain pressure capacitance CO5 K3
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transducer with a neat diagram. State advantages and disadvantages of a
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capacitive transducer.
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SECTION C
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3. Attempt any one part of the following: 07 x 1 = 07
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a. Illustrate the construction and operation of attraction and repulsion type CO1 K1
of moving iron instruments. Also derive the expression of deflecting
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torque. Enlist the advantages, disadvantages of these instruments.
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b. Explain the working principle of PMMC instruments. CO1 K1
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How the current range of PMMC instrument extended with the help of
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shunts?
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4. Attempt any one part of the following: 07 x 1 = 07
a. How energy is to be measured using energy meters? Explain single CO2 K2
phase induction type energy meter with the help of suitable diagram.
b. Explain the following instruments with proper diagram: CO2 K2
(i) Power factor meter
(ii) Analog frequency meter
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BTECH
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ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION
TIME: 3 HRS [Link]: 70
5. Attempt any one part of the following: 07 x 1 = 07
a. Derive balance equation of Maxwell’s Inductance-Capacitance Bridge CO3 K2
along with its phasor diagram.
In an Maxwell’s bridge the arms are adjusted as:
Arm AB: non-reactive resistance of 700Ω
Arm CD: non-reactive resistance of 300Ω
Arm AD: non-reactive resistance of 1200Ω in parallel with capacitor of
0.5 µF.
Under balance condition find the components of arm BC (Rx and Lx).
b. Explain Schering Bridge for the measurement of unknown capacitance. CO3 K2
How the measure the loss angle and dissipation factor using Schering
Bridge?
The Schering Bridge has the following constants:
Arm AB – capacitor of 1µF in parallel with 1.2kΩ resistance
Arm AD – resistance of 4.7kΩ , Arm BC – capacitor of 1µF and Arm
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CD – unknown capacitor Cx and resistance Rx
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Calculate the unknown capacitance and its dissipation factor. The
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frequency is given as 0.5 kHz.
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6. Attempt any one part of the following: 07 x 1 = 07
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a. Describe the construction and working of general purpose CRO with its CO4 K2
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block diagram and explain its components.
b. Define spectrum analyzer. Classify different types of spectrum analyzers CO4 K2
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and explain basic spectrum analyzer with neat block diagram. Also give
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the applications of wave analyzers.
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7. Attempt any one part of the following: 07 x 1 = 07
a. What do you understand by transducers? Explain the construction and CO5 K3
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working principle of LVDT.
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b. Explain the principle, construction and working of strain gauge CO5 K3
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transducer and formulate the expression for gauge factor in terms of
Poisson’s ratio.
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