TECHNO INDIA NJR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

B.Tech. ( Sem. VI) ( Mid Term II) Examination, 2015

Mechanical Engg.
6ME3A MECHATRONICS
Time : 3 Hours] [Total Marks : 80
[ Min Passing Marks : 24

Attempt any five questions , selecting one question from each unit. All questions
carry equal marks. Schematic diagrams must be shown wherever necessary. Any
data you feel missing suitably be assumed and stated clearly.
Units of quantities used / calculated must be stated clearly.

UNIT I
1. (a) Name the main elements constitute in mechatronics system?

(b) Explain the major elements of a feedback system with an illustration of an

automatic water level control system?

OR
1. (a) What is the role of signal conditioning in sensors? Explain AD598
LVDT signal conditioner ?

(b) Explain the working principle of potentiometer as a positional sensor ?

UNIT II

2. (a) Explain an inductive proximity sensor ?

(b) Explain flow sensors with examples?

OR
 2. (a) Explain in detail the of construction and working of pyrometer as a
temperature sensor ?

(b) Explain in detail about voice coil and solenoid actuators?

UNIT III

3.(a) With an aid of neat sketch , describe the working of an absolute

encoder ?

(b) What are shape memory alloys? Explain its applications as a sensors?

OR
3. (a) Explain the various types of dc motors and control of dc motors ?

(b) Explain the terms thermal resistance and thermal capacitance?

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UNIT IV

4 (a) Derive differential equation and find the transfer function for the
system shown?

(b) Explain in detail about hydraulic and pneumatic actuators for a

mechatronic system?
OR
4 (a) Explain the modeling of a fluid system?
(b) What is a data acquisision system ? Explain the components with
diagram?

UNIT V

5 (a) Compare wet and dry etching process ?

(b) Discuss surface manufacturing process of a cantilever beam?

OR
5 (a) List down advantages of MEMS. What are the differences between
traditional and mechatronics design?

(b)Explain the following theories with proper equations?

(i) Quantization theory
(ii) Sample data control system