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Mid Semester Exam

Electronic Instrumentation (EE370)
Max. Marks: 40
1) Explain with an example the difference between random error and systematic error
[2]
2) Can we use Hay's bridge to measure inductance of coils having small Q values?
~iscuss.; Q ; , [2]
3) ~eatstone bridge, all the four resistances are equal to R ohm. What should be
the voltmeter resistance so that the error is less than one percent? [2]
4) Explain how Schering bridge can be used to measure the dielectric properties of a
material [2]
5) A liquid level sensor has an input range of 0 to 15 cm. Use the calibration results
given in the table to estimate the maximum hysteresis as a percentage of full scale
deflection [2]
Level (em) 0.0 1.5 3.0
4.5
6.0
7.5
9.0
10.5
12.0 13.5 15.0
alP volts 0.00 0.35
1.42
2.40
3.43 4.35
5.61
6.50
7.77 8.85 10.2
(h increasing)
alP volts 0.14
1.25 2.32 3.55 4.43
5.70 6.78 7.80 8.87 9.65 10.2
(h decreasing)
6) The following results were obtained when a pressure transducer was tested in a
laboratory under the following conditions:
a) Ambient temperature 20C, Supply voltage 10 V (standard)
b) Ambient temperature 20C, Supply voltage 12 V
c) Ambient temperature 25C, Supply voltage 10 V
Input (bar)
Output a 2 4 6 8 10
(mA)
a) 4 7.2
10.4
13.6 16.8 20
b) 4
8.4
12.8 17.2 21.6 26
c) 6 9.2
12.4
15.6 18.8 22
Determine the values of K
M
, K
J
, a, K associated with the generalized model
equation: a =(K +KMlM)l +a +KIll [2]
7) A periodic signal is to be measured with a first order instrument having a time
constant of 3 second. If the dynamic error of 5% can be tolerated, find the highest
frequency of input signal that can be measured by the instrument. [3]
8) A balloon carrying a first order thermometer with a 15 second time constant rises
through the atmosphere at 6 m/s. Assume temperature varies with altitude at
0.15C/30 metre. The balloon radios temperature and altitude readings back to the
ground. At 3000 metre, the balloon says the temperature is Oc. What is the true
altitude at which OCoccurs? What is the correct temperature at 3000 metre? [4+1]
9) A strain gauge with Rg =350 .n (0.25 Watt) and A =2.05 is used in arm Rl of a
constant voltage Wheatstone bridge. If the available power supply is limited to 28
volt, determine (a)The values of R
2
, R
3
, R4 needed to maximize the output voltage (b)
sensitivity of the bridge (~) (c) If the strain gauge is subjected to a strain of
flR1/R1
1200 J .linch/inch, determine the output voltage [3+1+1]
10) An ac bridge has in arm AB a pure capacitance of 0.2 J . lF ; in arm BC a pure resistance
of 500 .n, in arm CD a series combination of R =50 .nand L =0.1 H. Arm DA
consists of a capacitor C =0.4 J . lF in series with a variable resistor Rs , w =
5000 rad/s, (a) Find the value of Rs to obtain bridge balance (b) Can complete
balance be attained by the adjustment of Rs ? If not, specify the modification
required in the circuit to achieve balance. [3+2]
11) An experiment is conducted to calibrate a copper-constantan thermocouple. With
cold junction at OC, emf obtained at boiling point of water (100C) and boiling point
of sulphur (445C) are 5 mV and 25 mV, respectively. If the relation is assumed to be
et
1
-t
2
=aC tl - t2) +bC tr - tD,
(a) Determine the constants a, b [2]
(b) The above thermocouple indicates 2mV with the cold junction at 40C.
Determine the unknown hot junction temperature. [2]
(c) If the cold junction is maintained at 40C, what would be the emf when hot
junction temperature is at 500C? [1]
12) The discharge coefficient Cq of an orifice can be found by collecting the water that
flows through during a timed interval when it is under a constant head h. The
formula is Cq = ~ Find Cq and its possible error if:
tpA 2gh
rrd
2
m
A = 4'W = 390 0.25 kg, t =600 2 s,9 = 9.81 0.1%S2'
kg
P=1050 0.1%-3,h =3.6 0.03 m d =12 0.03 mm,
m
[5]