17EE662

BE-6-EE-SKIT-Ph5b1-F02-V2.
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COURSE PLAN - CAY 2019-20
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Sri Krishna Institute of Technology,

Bangalore
COURSE PLAN
Academic Year 2019-20
Program: B E – Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Semester : 6
Course Code: 17EE662
Course Title: Sensors and Transducers
Credit / L-T-P: 3 / 3-0-0
Total Contact Hours: 40
Course Plan Author: Chaitra A S
Academic Evaluation and Monitoring Cell
Sri Krishna Institute of Technology

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BE-6-EE-SKIT-Ph5b1-F02-V2.2
Table of Contents
A. COURSE INFORMATION..............................................................................................................4
1. Course Overview.................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Course Content....................................................................................................................................................... 4
3. Course Material....................................................................................................................................................... 5
4. Course Prerequisites........................................................................................................................................... 6
5. Content for Placement, Profession, HE and GATE........................................................................ 6
B. OBE PARAMETERS...........................................................................................................................6
1. Course Outcomes................................................................................................................................................. 6
2. Course Applications............................................................................................................................................. 7
3. Mapping And Justification............................................................................................................................... 7
4. Articulation Matrix................................................................................................................................................. 8
5. Curricular Gap and Content........................................................................................................................... 8
6. Content Beyond Syllabus............................................................................................................................... 9
C. COURSE ASSESSMENT................................................................................................................9
1. Course Coverage................................................................................................................................................... 9
2. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)................................................................................................ 10
D1. TEACHING PLAN - 1...................................................................................................................10
Module - 1...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Module – 2..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
E1. CIA EXAM – 1.....................................................................................................................................12
a. Model Question Paper - 1.............................................................................................................................. 12
b. Assignment -1........................................................................................................................................................ 13
D2. TEACHING PLAN - 2..................................................................................................................16
Module – 3.................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Module – 4..................................................................................................................................................................... 17
E2. CIA EXAM – 2....................................................................................................................................18
a. Model Question Paper - 2............................................................................................................................. 18
b. Assignment – 2..................................................................................................................................................... 19
D3. TEACHING PLAN - 3..................................................................................................................22
Module – 5.................................................................................................................................................................... 22
E3. CIA EXAM – 3....................................................................................................................................24
a. Model Question Paper - 3............................................................................................................................. 24
b. Assignment – 3..................................................................................................................................................... 24
F. EXAM PREPARATION...................................................................................................................26
1. University Model Question Paper........................................................................................................... 26
2. SEE Important Questions.............................................................................................................................. 28
G. Content to Course Outcomes...............................................................................................29
1. TLPA Parameters................................................................................................................................................. 29
2. Concepts and Outcomes:............................................................................................................................. 30
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A. COURSE INFORMATION
1. Course Overview
Degree: BE Program: EE
Semester: 6 Academic Year: 2019-20
Course Title: Sensors and Transducers Course Code: 17EE662
Credit / L-T-P: 3/ 3-0-0 SEE Duration: 180 Minutes
Total Contact Hours:40 Hours SEE Marks: 80 Marks
CIA Marks: 20 Marks Assignment 1 / Module
Course Plan Author: Chaitra A S Sign .. Dt:
Checked By: Sign .. Dt:
CO Targets CIA Target : 80 % SEE Target: 100.00%
Note: Define CIA and SEE % targets based on previous performance.
2. Course Content
Content / Syllabus of the course as prescribed by University or designed by institute.
Mod Content Teachi Blooms
ule ng Learning
Hours Levels
1 Sensors and Transducers: Introduction, Classification of 10
Transducers, Advantages and Disadvantages of Electrical L2
Transducers, Transducers Actuating Mechanisms, Resistance Understand
Transducers, Variable Inductance Transducers, Capacitive L2
Transducers, Piezoelectric Transducers, Hall Effect Understand
Transducers, Thermoelectric Transducers, Photoelectric
Transducers.
2 Sensors and Transducers (continued): Stain Gages, Load 10 L2
Cells, Proximity Sensors, Pneumatic Sensors, Light Sensors, Understand
Tactile Sensors, Fiber Optic Transducers, Digital Transducers, L2
Recent Trends – Smart Pressure Transmitters, Selection of Understand
Sensors, Rotary – Variable Differential Transformer, Synchros
and Resolvers, Induction Potentiometers, Micro
Electromechanical Systems
3 Signal Condition: Introduction, Functions of Signal 10 L2
Conditioning Equipment, Amplification, Types of Amplifiers, Understand
Mechanical Amplifiers Fluid Amplifiers, Optical Amplifiers,
Electrical and electronic Amplifiers L2
Data Acquisition Systems and Conversion:: Introduction, Understand
Objectives and Configuration of Data Acquisition System,
Data Acquisition Systems, Data Conversion
4 Data Transmission and Telemetry: Data/Signal Transmission, 10 L2
Telemetry. Understand
Measurement of Non – Electrical Quantities: Pressure L2
Measurement . Understand
5 Measurement of Non – Electrical Quantities 10 L2
(continued):Temperature Measurement, Flow Measurement Understand
– Introduction, Electromagnetic Flow meters, Ultrasonic Flow L2
Meters, Thermal Metes, Wire Anemometers. Measurement of Understand
Displacement, Measurement of Velocity/ Speed,
Measurement of Acceleration, Measurement of Force,
Measurement of Torque, Measurement of Shaft Power,
Measurement of Liquid Level, Measurement of Viscosity
- Total 50 -

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3. Course Material
Books & other material as recommended by university (A, B) and additional resources used by course
teacher (C).
1. Understanding: Concept simulation / video ; one per concept ; to understand the concepts ; 15 – 30
minutes
2. Design: Simulation and design tools used – software tools used ; Free / open source
3. Research: Recent developments on the concepts – publications in journals; conferences etc.
Modul Details Chapters Availability
es in book
A Text books (Title, Authors, Edition, Publisher, Year.) - -
1, 2, 3, Electrical and Electronic Measurements and instrumentation ,R.K Rajput, 16,17,18 In Lib / In Dept
4, 5 S.Chand,3rd Edition, 2013. ,19,20,2
1,22
B Reference books (Title, Authors, Edition, Publisher, Year.) - -

1,2 A course in electronics and electrical measurement and 12,13,14 In Lib / In Dept
instrumentation, J.B Gupta, Katson books, 13th edition,2008
3,4,5 A course in electronics and electrical measurement and 6,8,10,1 In Lib / In Dept
instrumentation, A.K Sawheny, Dhanpat Rai, 2015 2,14
C Concept Videos or Simulation for Understanding - -

C1 Basics of transducers
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112107242/25
C2 Working of various transducers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uPTyjxZzyo
C2 Basics of sensors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uPTyjxZzyo
C2 Working of various sensors, load cell
C3 Signal conditioning
C3 Data aquaistion
C4 Data transmission and telemetry
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106105082/
C4 Measurement of pressure
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106105082/
C5 Measurement of temperature
C5 Measurement of flow
Lab : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9e7hUNPGVs -
D Software Tools for Design - -
E Recent Developments for Research - -

Aerospace sensors
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/6891996

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F Others (Web, Video, Simulation, Notes etc.) - -

1 Strain Gauges
4. Course Prerequisites
Refer to GL01. If prerequisites are not taught earlier, GAP in curriculum needs to be addressed. Include in
Remarks and implement in B.5.
Students must have learnt the following Courses / Topics with described Content . . .
Mod Course Course Name Topic / Description Sem Remarks Blooms
ules Code Level
1 15EE46 OP-Amp and Signal processing circuits and A/D 4 - L3
LIC & D/A Converters
5. Content for Placement, Profession, HE and GATE

The content is not included in this course, but required to meet industry & profession requirements and
help students for Placement, GATE, Higher Education, Entrepreneurship, etc. Identifying Area / Content
requires experts consultation in the area.
Topics included are like, a. Advanced Topics, b. Recent Developments, c. Certificate Courses, d. Course
Projects, e. New Software Tools, f. GATE Topics, g. NPTEL Videos, h. Swayam videos etc.
Mod Topic / Description Area Remarks Blooms
ules Level
1 Avanced type of thermal sensors Higher Gap
Study A Seminar on advanced type of
thermal sensors.
2 Smart sensors Higher Gap Understa
Study A seminar on Applications of nd L2
smart sensors.
B. OBE PARAMETERS
1. Course Outcomes
Expected learning outcomes of the course, which will be mapped to POs. Identify a max of 2 Concepts
per Module. Write 1 CO per Concept.
Mod Course Course Outcome Teach. Instr Assessme Blooms’
ules Code.# At the end of the course, student Hours Method nt Level
should be able to . . . Method
1 15EE662.1 Discuss need of transducer, their 10 Lecture/ Test
classification, advantages and PPT and L2
disadvantages. Assignme Understand
nt
2 15EE662.2 Understanding of working and 10 Lecture/ Test L2

recent trends of various transducer PPT and Understand
and sensors. Assignme
nt
3 15EE662.3 Discuss the basics of Signal 10 Lecture/ Test L2
conditioning and Signal PPT and Understand
conditioning equipment. Assignme
nt
4 15EE662.4 Discuss configuration of Data Lecture/ Test L2
Acquisition system and data PPT and Understand
conversion. Assignme

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nt
5 15EE662.5 Understand the different type of 7 Lecture/ Test L2
data transmission and telemetry. PPT and Understand
Assignme
nt
6 15EE662.6 Understand temperature, Pressure 7 Lecture/ Test L2
and flow measurement using PPT and Understand
various transducer. Assignme
nt
- - Total 51 - - L2-L4
2. Course Applications
Write 1 or 2 applications per CO.
Students should be able to employ / apply the course learnings to . . .
Mod Application Area CO Level
ules Compiled from Module Applications.
1 Local oscillators in radar receivers and modulators in microwave transmitters CO1 L2
1 Propagation and transmission of high microwave frequency signals CO1 L4
2 Conventional Radio Resources for phase control CO2 L3
2 Services medical, security, home, entertainment, and communication industries CO2 L2
3 Printed circuit boards of radio receivers, mother boards CO3 L2
3 Transmission and reception of signals of any frequency CO3 L3
4 Mathematical modeling of light, electromagnetic radiation, sound, heat, fluid CO4 L3
pollution
4 A driven element used in feeding the elaborate directional antennas like horn, yagi- CO4 L4
uda antennas
5 Horn-Transmission in wider bandwidth, increasing the directivity and reduces the CO5 L2
spurious responses of the parabolic reflector, short range radar system(speed
enforcement cameras), Loop- Finding directions in radars, aircraft and radio
receivers
5 Helical-Circularly polarized radio waves for satellite communication, Parabolic- CO5 L2
direct the radio waves in radio telescopes, Yagi-Uda-high directivity for log distance
communication, Log-Periodic-Wide bandwidth UHF terrestrial TV
4. Articulation Matrix
CO – PO Mapping with mapping level for each CO-PO pair, with course average attainment.
- - Course Outcomes Program Outcomes -
Mod CO.# At the end of the course PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PS PS PS Lev
ules student should be able to . . . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 O1 O2 O3 el
1 15EE662.1 Discuss need of transducer, their 3 2 3 L2
classification, advantages and
disadvantages.
2 15EE662.2 Understanding of working and 3 2 1 2 L2
recent trends of various
transducer and sensors.
3 15EE662.3 Discuss the basics of Signal 3 2 2 L2
conditioning and Signal
conditioning equipment.
4 15EE662.4 Discuss configuration of Data 3 2 2 L2
Acquisition system and data
conversion.
5 15EE662.5 Understand the different type of 3 2 2 L2
data transmission and telemetry.
6 15EE662.6 Understand temperature, 3 2 2 L2
Pressure and flow measurement
using various transducer.
- 15EE662. Average -
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- PO, PSO 1.Engineering Knowledge; 2.Problem Analysis; 3.Design / Development of Solutions;

4.Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems; 5.Modern Tool Usage; 6.The Engineer and
Society; 7.Environment and Sustainability; 8.Ethics; 9.Individual and Teamwork;
10.Communication; 11.Project Management and Finance; 12.Life-long Learning;
S1.Software Engineering; S2.Data Base Management; S3.Web Design
5. Curricular Gap and Content

Topics & contents not covered (from A.4), but essential for the course to address POs and PSOs.
Mod Gap Topic Actions Planned Schedule Planned Resources Person PO Mapping
ules
1 Avanced type of thermal Seminar 2nd week / date Dr XYZ, Inst List from B4
sensors above
2 Smart sensors Seminar 3rd Week
6. Content Beyond Syllabus

Topics & contents required (from A.5) not addressed, but help students for Placement, GATE, Higher
Education, Entrepreneurship, etc.
Mod Gap Topic Area Actions Planned Schedule Resources PO Mapping
ules Planned Person
2 Aerospace Placement, Presentation by 3rd week / date List from B4
Sensors,Sensors for GATE, students & Mini above
environmental Higher Project
monitoring Study,
Entreprene
urship.
3 Radiation Sensors Presentation 4th week Self List from B4
like X-ray and above
nuclear radiation
sensors
2
C. COURSE ASSESSMENT
1. Course Coverage
Assessment of learning outcomes for Internal and end semester evaluation. Distinct assignment for each
student. 1 Assignment per chapter per student. 1 seminar per test per student.
Mod Title Teach. No. of question in Exam CO Levels
ules Hours CIA-1 CIA-2 CIA-3 Asg Extra SEE
Asg
1 Sensors and Transducers 10 2 - - 1 - 2 CO1, CO2 L2, L2
2 Sensors and 10 2 - - 1 - 2 CO1, CO2 L2, L2
Transducers(continued)
3 Signal Condition 10 - 2 - 1 1 2 CO3, CO4 L2, L2
Data Acquisition Systems and
Conversion
4 Data Transmission and Telemetry 10 - 2 - 1 1 2 CO3, C04 L2, L2
Measurement of Non – Electrical
Quantities
5 Measurement of Non – Electrical 10 - - 4 1 1 2 CO5 L2, L2
Quantities (continued)
- Total 50 4 4 4 5 5 10 - -
2. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)

Assessment of learning outcomes for Internal exams. Blooms Level in last column shall match with A.2.
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Mod Evaluation Weightage in CO Levels

ules Marks
1, 2 CIA Exam – 1 15 CO1, CO2, L2, l2, l2, l2
3, 4 CIA Exam – 2 15 CO3, CO4 L2, L2, L2, L2
5 CIA Exam – 3 15 CO5 L2, L2
1, 2 Assignment - 1 05 CO1, CO2, L2, l2, l2, l2

3, 4 Assignment - 2 05 CO3, CO4 L2, L2, L2, L2
5 Assignment - 3 05 CO5 L2, L2
1, 2 Seminar - 1 - -
3, 4 Seminar - 2 - -
5 Seminar - 3 - -
1, 2 Quiz - 1 - -
3, 4 Quiz - 2 - -
5 Quiz - 3 - -
1 - 5 Other Activities – Mini Project - L2,L2

Final CIA Marks 20 - -
D1. TEACHING PLAN - 1

Module - 1
Title: Sensors and Transducers Appr 10 Hrs
Time:
a Course Outcomes CO Blooms
- At the end of the topic the student should be able to . . . - Level
1 Discuss need of transducer, their classification, advantages and disadvantages. CO1 L2
b Course Schedule - -
Class No Portion covered per hour - -
1 Introduction C01 L2
2 Classification of Transducers, Advantages and Disadvantages of Electrical C01 L2
Transducers
3 Transducers Actuating Mechanisms C01 L2
4 Resistance Transducers C02 L2
5 Variable Inductance Transducers C02 L2
6 Capacitive Transducers, Piezoelectric Transducers C02 L2
7 Hall Effect Transducers C02 L2
8 Thermometric Transducers, Photoelectric Transducers C02 L2
9 Single Stub Matching using Smith chart CO2 L4
10 Numericals in Single Stub Matching using Smith chart CO2 L4
c Application Areas - -
- Students should be able employ / apply the Module learnings to . . . - -
1 Use in Measuring instruments CO1 L2
2 Resistance Transducers – used to sense temperature for the measurement CO2 L2
and control eg: oven, Variable Inductance Transducers – use in
accelerometers, Capacitive Transducers - use to measure both linear and
angular displacements , Piezoelectric Transducers – to measure acceleration,
Hall Effect Transducers – determing carrier concentration in semiconductors,
Thermoelectric Transducers – use in control engineering , Photoelectric
Transducers – use in PV cell and photoelevtric tachometer.

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d Review Questions - -
- The attainment of the module learning assessed through following questions - -
1 Define the term “instrumentation”. CO1 L1
2 Enumerate the elements of a measurement system. CO1 L1
3 What is transducer? CO1 L1
4 What are the functions of a transducer in an electronic instrumentation CO1 L2
5 How transducers are classified? CO1 L1
6 Explain briefly with diagrams important transducer actuating mechanisms. CO1 L2
7 Describe briefly the following: CO1 L2
1) Thermistors and resistance thermometers
2) wire resistance strain gauge
8 Give the classification of variable inductance transducer. CO1 L2
9 Explain briefly any two of the following transducer: CO1 L2
1) Self – generating variable inductance transducer-Electromagnetic type
2) Variable reluctance transducer
3) Mutual inductance transducer
4) LVDT
10 What is the principal on which a capacitive transducer works? CO1 L1
11 What are the advantages and disadvantages of capacitive transducer? CO1 L1
12 Give the applications of capacitive transducer. CO1 L2
13 What is piezoelectric transducer? List the advantages and disadvantages of CO1 L2
piezoelectric transducer.
14 How are piezoelectric transducer are classified? CO1 L2
15 Explain briefly the following: CO1 L2
1) Photoemissive cell
2) Photocunductive cell
3) Photoelectric cell
16 Define the followings: CO1 L2
1) sensitivity 2)linearity 3)Resolution 4)Hysteresis 5)Accuracy 6)Precision
e Experiences - -
1 CO1 L2
2
Module – 2
Title: Sensors and Transducers(continued) Appr 10 Hrs
Time:
1 Understanding of working and recent trends of various transducer and CO2 L2
sensors.
11 Stain Gages CO2 L2
15 Load Cells CO2 L2
16 Proximity Sensors, Pneumatic Sensors, Light Sensors CO2 L2
17 Tactile Sensors, Fiber Optic Transducers, Digital Transducers CO2 L2
18 Recent Trends – Smart Pressure Transmitters, Selection of Sensors CO2 L2
19 Rotary – Variable Differential Transformer, Synchros and Resolvers CO2 L2
20 Induction Potentiometers, Micro Electromechanical Systems CO2 L2
CO2
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c Application Areas CO2 -

- Students should be able employ / apply the Module learnings to . . . CO2 -
1 Wheastone bridge is most commonly used in strain gauges. CO2 L2
Proximity Sensors- used in counting moving objects and counting of objects ,
Pneumatic Sensors -used for measurment of displacements of fraction of mm
in ranges, Light Sensors – used in controlling of outdoor, street lights and
home appliances, Tactile Sensors – used in robotics and medical field, Fiber
Optic Transducers – fibre optic telecommunication, Digital Transducers -
Robotics
2 Apply in developing more intelligent devices. CO2 L2
CO2
d Review Questions CO2 -
- The attainment of the module learning assessed through following questions CO2 -
1 What is strain gauge? CO2 L2
2 Explain briefly with neat diagrams, any two of the following: CO2 L2
1) Wire wound strain gauge
2)Foil type strain gauge
3) Semiconductor strain gauge
4) Capacitive strain gauge
3 What is a load cell? CO2 L1
4 Explain briefly any two of the following: CO2 L2
1) Hydraulic load cell
2) Pneumatic load cell
3) Strain gauge load cell
5 Describe briefly the following sensors: CO2 L2
1) Eddy current proximity sensor.
2) Capacitance proximity sensor.
6 Write a short notes on “Pneumatic sensor” CO2 L2
CO2
e Experiences - -
1 CO3 L2
2
E1. CIA EXAM – 1

a. Model Question Paper - 1
Crs 17EE662 Sem:6 I Marks: 20 Time: 75 minutes
Code:
Course: Sensors and Transducers
- - Note: Answer all questions, each carry equal marks. Module : 1, 2 Marks CO Level
1 a What is transducer .Define the followings: 05 CO1 L1
1) sensitivity 2)linearity 3)Resolution 4)Accuracy
b Describe briefly the following: 05 CO2 L2
c The resistivity of semiconductor material was known to be 0.00912Ωm at 05 CO2 L3
room temperature. The flux density in the Hall model was 0.48Wb/m 2.
Calculate the hall angle for a Hall co efficient of 3.55x 10-4 m3/coloumb.
OR
1 a Explain LVDT with advantages and disadvantages. 05 CO2 L2
b A parallel plate capacitive transducer uses plates of area 250mm 2 which 06 CO2 L3
are separated by a distance 0.2mm.
a)Calculate the value of capacitance when the dielectric is air having
a permittivity of 8.85 x 10-2 F/m.
b)Caculate the change in capacitance if a linear displacement
reduces the distance between the plates to 0.18mm.Also calculate
the ratio of per unit change of capacitance to per unit change of
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displacement.
If a mica sheet 0.01mm thick is inserted in the gap , calculate the value of
original capacitance and change in capacitance for the same
displacement. Also calculate the ratio of per unit change of capacitance
to per unit change of displacement. The dielectric constant of mica is 8.
c Explain Hall effect with neat diagram and expression 04 CO2 L2
2 a What is strain gauge?Explain briefly with neat diagrams, any two of the 6 CO3 L2
following:
b What is a load cell? Explain briefly two of the following: 5 CO2 L2
c A simple electrical strain gauge of resistance 120Ω and having a gauge 4 CO2 L3
factor of 2 bonded to steel having an elastic limit stress of 400MN/m2
and modulus of elasticity is 200 GN/m2. Calculate the change in
resistance,
1) due to change in stress equal to 1/10 of the elastic range
2)due to chane of temperature of 20°C if the material is advance alloy. The
resistance temperature coefficient of advance alloy is 20 x 10 -6/°C.
OR
2 a Describe briefly the following sensors: 6 CO2 L2
b Write a short notes on “Pneumatic sensor” 4 CO2 L2
c A strain gauge is bonded to a beam which is 12cm long and has a cross 5 CO1 L3
sectional area of 3.8cm2. The unstrained resistance and gauge factor of
the strain gauge are 220Ω and 2.2 respectively. On the application of load
the resistance of the gauge changes by 0.015Ω. If the modulus of
elasticity for steel is 207GN/m2, calculate:
1) The change in length of the steel beam.
2) The amount of force applied to the beam.
b. Assignment -1
Sem: 6 Marks: 5 / 10 Time: 90 – 120 minute
SNo Assignment Description Marks CO Level

1 Define the term “instrumentation”. 2 CO1 L1
2 Enumerate the elements of a measurement system. 3 CO1 L1
3 What is transducer? 1 CO1 L1
4 What are the functions of a transducer in an electronic 3 CO1 L2
instrumentation
5 How transducers are classified? 4 CO1 L1
6 Explain briefly with diagrams important transducer actuating 4 CO1 L2
mechanisms.
7 Describe briefly the following: 6 CO2 L2
8 Give the classification of variable inductance transducer. 2 CO2 L2
9 Explain briefly any two of the following transducer: 6 CO2 L2
1) Self – generating variable inductance transducer-
Electromagnetic type
2) Variable reluctance transducer
3) Mutual inductance transducer
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4) LVDT
10 What is the principal on which a capacitive transducer works? 5 CO2 L2
11 What are the advantages and disadvantages of capacitive 4 CO2 L2
transducer?
12 Give the applications of capacitive transducer. 4 CO2 L2
13 What is piezoelectric transducer? List the advantages and 5 CO2 L2
disadvantages of piezoelectric transducer.
14 How are piezoelectric transducer are classified? 3 CO2 L2
15 Explain briefly the following: 6 CO2 L2
1) Photoemissive cell
2) Photocunductive cell
3) Photoelectric cell
16 Define the followings: 5 CO1 L2
1) sensitivity 2)linearity 3)Resolution 4)Hysteresis 5)Accuracy
6)Precision
17 A linear resistance potentiometer is 50mm long and is 5 CO2 L3
uniformly wound with a wire having a resistance of 10000Ω.
Under normal conditions, the slider is at the centre of the
potentiometer.
(1) Find the linear displacements when the resistance of the
potentiometer are measured by a Wheatstone bridge for two
cases are:(a) 3800Ω and (b) 7500Ω
(2) If it is possible to measure a minimum value of 12Ω
resistance with the above arrangement, find the resolution of
the potentiometer.
18 In a linear voltage differential transformer the output voltage is 5 CO2 L3
2V at maximum displacement. At a certain load, the deviation
from linearity is maximum and it is ±0.0004V from straight line
through origin, find the linearity at the given load.
19 The output of LVDT is connected to a 5V voltmeter through 5 CO2 L3
an amplifier whose amplification factor is 250. An output of
2mv appears across the terminals of LVDT when the core
moves through a distance of 0.5mm.If the multimeter has 100
divisions and the scale can be read to a 1/5 of a division.
Calculate:
1) The sensitivity of LVDT 2)The resolution of the instrument at
mm
20 A parallel plate capacitive transducer uses plates of area 5 CO2 L3
250mm2 which are separated by a distance 0.2mm.
a)Calculate the value of capacitance when the dielectric
is air having a permittivity of 8.85 x 10-2 F/m.
b)Calculate the change in capacitance if a linear
displacement reduces the distance between the plates
to 0.18mm.Also calculate the ratio of per unit change of
capacitance to per unit change of displacement.
If a mica sheet 0.01mm thick is inserted in the gap , calculate
the value of original capacitance and change in capacitance
for the same displacement. Also calculate the ratio of per unit
change of capacitance to per unit change of displacement.
The dielectric constant of mica is 8.
21 A capacitive transducer uses two quartz diaphragm of area 5 CO2 L3
675mm2 separated by a distance of 3.8mm. A pressure of
850KN/m2 when applied to the top diaphragm produces a
deflection of 0.55mm. The capacitance is 330pF when no
pressure is applied to the diaphragms. Determine the value of
capacitance after the application of a pressure of 850 KN/m2 .
22 A capacitive transducer, used in pressure measuring 6 CO2 L3
instrument has a spacing of 4.2mm between its diaphragms. A
pressure of 600 KN/m2 produces an average deflection of
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0.28mm of the diaphragm of the transducer. A transducer

which has a capacitance of 250pF before the application of
pressure is connected in an oscillation circuit having a
frequency of 120kHZ. Determine the change in frequency of
oscillator after the application of pressure to the transducer.
23 A 2mm thick quartz piezoelectric crystal having a voltage 3 CO2 L3
intensity of 0.055Vm/N is subjected to a pressure of 1.8 MN/
m2.Calculate the voltage output and charge density of the
crystal . Take the permittivity of quartz as 40.6x10-12 F/m.
24 A piezoelectric material measuring 5mm x 5mm x 1.5mm is 5 CO2 L3

used to measure a force. Its voltage sensitivity is 0.055Vm/N.
Calculate the force if voltage developed is 110v.
25 What is strain gauge? 1 CO3 L1

26 Explain briefly with neat diagrams, any two of the following: 6 CO3 L2
3) Semiconductor strain gauge
4) Capacitive strain gauge
27 What is a load cell 1 CO3 L1
28 Explain briefly any two of the following: 6 CO4 L2
3) Strain gauge load cell
29 Describe briefly the following sensors: 5 CO4 L2
30 Write a short notes on “Pneumatic sensor” 4 CO4 L2
31 A simple electrical strain gauge of resistance 120Ω and having 5 CO3 L3
a gauge factor of 2 bonded to steel having an elastic limit
stress of 400MN/m2 and modulus of elasticity is 200 GN/m2.
Calculate the change in resistance,
2)due to change of temperature of 20°C if the material is
advance alloy. The resistance temperature coefficient of
advance alloy is 20 x 10 -6/°C.
32 A strain gauge is bonded to a beam which is 12cm long and 5 CO3 L3

has a cross sectional area of 3.8cm 2. The unstrained
resistance and gauge factor of the strain gauge are 220Ω and
2.2 respectively. On the application of load the resistance of
the gauge changes by 0.015Ω. If the modulus of elasticity for
steel is 207GN/m2, calculate:

Module – 3
Title: Signal Condition Appr 10 Hrs
Data Acquisition Systems and Conversion Time:
1 Discuss the basics of Signal conditioning and Signal conditioning equipment. CO3 L2
2 Discuss configuration of Data Acquisition system and data conversion. CO4 L2
b Course Schedule
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21 Introduction CO3 L2
22 Functions of Signal Conditioning Equipment CO3 L2
23 Amplification, Types of Amplifiers, Mechanical Amplifiers Fluid Amplifiers, CO3 L2
Optical Amplifiers
24 Electrical and electronic Amplifiers CO3 L2
25 Electrical and electronic Amplifiers CO3 L2
26 Introduction CO4 L2
27 Objectives and Configuration of Data Acquisition System CO4 L2
28 Data Acquisition Systems CO4 L2
29 Data Conversion CO4 L2
30 Data Conversion, Numerical on antenna parameters CO4 L2
1 DC signal conditioning is used in potentiometers and resistance strain gauges CO3 L3
and in data acquisition systems.
AC signal conditioning is used for systems where signals have to be
transmitted long via cables.
2 Data acquisition systems are used in power plants, solar applications, and CO4 L4
places where temperature and pressure is to be measured.
Converters are used in data acquisition systems.
1 Explain general measurement system with a block diagram. CO3 L2
2 State the limitation of mechanical amplification. CO3 L2

3 What are the advantages of electrical signal conditioning? CO3 L1
4 Explain briefly the following functions of signal conditioning equipment CO3 L2
1)Amplification 2) Modification or modulation 3) Impedance matching
4) Data processing 5) Data transmission.
5 Explain briefly any two of the following amplifiers CO3 L2
1) Mechanical amplifiers 2) Fluid amplifiers 3) Electrical and Electronics
amplifiers.
6 State the generalities that can be listed for an ideal electronic amplifier. CO3 L2
7 What are DC and AC amplifiers? Explain briefly. CO3 L2
8 What do you mean by modulated and unmodulated signals? CO3 L2
9 What is an OP-Amp ? State its limitations as well. CO3 L2
10 Explain briefly the term “Common Mode Rejection Ratio” CO3 L2
11 State applications of OP-Amp. CO3 L2
12 Enumerate some of the commonly used OP-Amp circuits. CO3 L1
1) Buffer amplifier 2) Differential amplifier
14 state the advantages of differential amplifier CO3 L1
15 What is an attenuator? How are the attenuators are classified? CO3 L2
16 What do you mean by the terms “filtering” and “filter”? How are CO3 L2
filters classified?
17 What is a data acquisition system ?Eplain analog data acquisition CO4 L2
system with suitable block diagram.
18 Draw the block diagram of a generalised data acquisition system CO4 L2

and explain it briefly.
19 What are the objectives of a data acquition system? CO4 L2

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20 What are the factors that decide the configuration of a data CO4 L2
acquisition system?
21 Explain single channel and multichannel analog multiplexed data CO4 L2
acquisition system.
22 Write a note on “Automated data acquisition system”. CO4 L2
23 Explain briefly a digital acquisition system. CO4 L2
24 Explain with a neat diagram the working of a single channel data CO4 L2
acquisition system
25 Give application of data acquisition system. CO4 L2
26 Explain briefly the procedure of analog to digital conversion. CO4 L2
27 Define the following terms: CO4 L2
1) Quantizing 2) Coding
28 Describe briefly the components use in A/D conversion. CO4 L2
1) successive approximation A/D converter.
2) Flash A/D converter.
1) Weighted resistor D/A converter.
2) R-2R ladder D/A conveter.
31 Explain briefly the followings: CO4 L2
PAM ii) PWM
e Experiences - -
1 CO6 L2
2
Module – 4
Title: Data Transmission and Telemetry Appr 10 Hrs
Measurement of Non – Electrical Quantities Time:
1 Understand the different type of data transmission and telemetry. CO5 L2
2 Understand temperature, Pressure and flow measurement using various CO6 L2
transducer.
b Course Schedule
31 Data/Signal Transmission CO5 L2
32 Telemetry CO5 L2
33 Telemetry CO5 L2
34 Telemetry CO5 L2
35 Telemetry CO5 L2
36 Pressure Measurement CO6 L2
1 Data transmission and telemetry is used in remote environmental monitoring, CO5 L2
automatic meter reading.
2 Use in hydraulic press, press fitting , die casting machine and so on CO7 L2
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1 Define the terms “Data transmission” and “telemetry”. CO5 L2
2 What is the difference between “transmitter” and “telemeter” CO5 L2
3 Explain any two of the following: CO5 L2
1) Mechanical transmission
2) Hydraulic transmission
3) pneumatic transmission
4) Magnetic transmission
4 Discuss briefly the working of a general telemetering system , with the help of CO5 L2
a block diagram.
5 How are the telemetry systems classified? CO5 L1
6 List the advantages and disadvantages of land line telemetry system. CO5 L2
i) Voltage Telemetry System ii) Current Telemetry System.
8 Discuss the working of a position telemetry system with the help of a neat CO5 L2
diagram.
9 Write a short notes on RF telemetry system. CO5 L2
10 What do you mean by the term “modulation” and “demodulation” CO5 L2
1) Amplitude modulation
2) Frequency modulation.
i) PAM ii) PWM iii) PPM iv) PCM
13 What is modem? Explain CO5 L2
14 Explain briefly the following telemetry system: CO5 L2
1) Frequency modulation (FM) telemetry system
2) pulse amplitude modulation telemetry system.
15 Define the following terms: i) Pressure ii) Atmospheric Pressure iii) Gauge CO6 L1
Pressure iv) Absolute Pressure v) Static Pressure.
16 Describe the construction and working of hot – filament ionization gauge. CO6 L2
17 Describe the construction and working of “Dead Weight Tester”. CO6 L2
18 Explain any two electric pressure transducers CO6 L2
i)Resistance type transducer ii) Reluctance type transducer iii)Photoelectric
transducer
19 Explain pirani vacuum gauge with neat diagram. CO6 L2
20 Explain Bridgeman gauge with neat diagram CO6 L2
e Experiences - -
1 CO7 L2
2
E2. CIA EXAM – 2

Crs 17EE662 Sem: 6 Marks: 30 Time: 75 minutes
Code:
- - Note: Answer all questions, each carry equal marks. Module : 3, 4 Marks CO Level
1 a Explain general measurement system with a block diagram. 5 CO3 L1
b Explain briefly the following amplifiers 5 CO3 L2
1) Mechanical amplifiers 2) Fluid amplifiers
c Explain briefly the following: 5 CO3 L2
OR
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1 a Draw the block diagram of a generalized data acquisition 5 CO4 L2

system and explain it briefly.
b Explain briefly the following: 5 CO4 L2
2) R-2R ladder D/A converter.
2 a Define the terms “Data transmission” and “telemetry”.Explain the 5 CO4 L2

following:
b Explain briefly the followings: 5 CO4 L2
i)Voltage Telemetry System ii) Current Telemetry System.
c Explain briefly the following telemetry system: 5 CO4 L2
OR
2 a Define the following terms: 5 CO5 L2
i) Pressure ii) Atmospheric Pressure iii) Gauge Pressure iv) Absolute
Pressure v) Static Pressure.
b Describe the construction and working of hot – filament ionization gauge. 5 CO5 L2
c Explain pirani vacuum gauge with neat diagram. 5 CO5 L2
b. Assignment – 2
Note: A distinct assignment to be assigned to each student.
Sem: 5 Marks: 5 / 10 Time: 90 – 120 minutes

1 Explain general measurement system with a block diagram. 5 CO5 L2
2 State the limitation of mechanical amplification. 3 CO5 L1
3 What are the advantages of electrical signal conditioning? 4 CO5 L2
4 Explain briefly the following functions of signal conditioning 5 CO5 L2
equipment
1)Amplification 2) Modification or modulation 3) Impedance
matching 4) Data processing 5) Data transmission.
5 Explain briefly any two of the following amplifiers 6 CO5 L2
1) Mechanical amplifiers 2) Fluid amplifiers 3) Electrical and
Electronics amplifiers.
6 State the generalities that can be listed for an ideal electronic 5 CO5 L2
amplifier.
7 What are DC and AC amplifiers? Explain briefly. 5 CO5 L2
8 What do you mean by modulated and unmodulated signals? 4 CO5 L2
9 What is an OP-Amp ? State its limitations as well. 4 CO5 L2
10 Explain briefly the term “Common Mode Rejection Ratio” 2 CO5 L2
11 State applications of OP-Amp. 5 CO5 L2
12 Enumerate some of the commonly used OP-Amp circuits. 5 CO5 L2
14 state the advantages of differential amplifier 4 CO5 L2
15 What is an attenuator? How are the attenuators are classified? 5 CO5 L2
16 What do you mean by the terms “filtering” and “filter”? How 5 CO5 L2
are filters classified?
17 A three stage amplifier has a first voltage gain of 100, second 3 CO5 L3
stage voltage gain of 200 and third stage voltage gain of 400.
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Find the voltage gain in dB.

18 A multistage amplifier employs five stages each of which has 3 CO5 L3
a power gain of 30. What is the total gain of the amplifier in
dB?
19 What is a data acquisition system ?Eplain analog 5 CO6 L2
data acquisition system with suitable block
diagram.
20 Draw the block diagram of a generalized data 5 CO6 L2

acquisition system and explain it briefly.
21 What are the objectives of a data acquition system? 5 CO6 L2
22 What are the factors that decide the configuration 5 CO6 L2
of a data acquisition system?
23 Explain single channel and multichannel analog 6 CO6 L2
multiplexed data acquisition system.
24 Write a note on “Automated data acquisition 5 CO6 L2
system”.
25 Explain briefly a digital acquisition system. 5 CO6 L2
26 Explain with a neat diagram the working of a single 5 CO6 L2
channel data acquisition system
27 Give application of data acquisition system. 3 CO6 L2
28 Explain briefly the procedure of analog to digital 5 CO6 L2
conversion.
29 Define the following terms: 2 CO6 L2
1) Quantizing 2) Coding
30 Describe briefly the components use in A/D 5 CO6 L2
conversion.
2) R-2R ladder D/A conveter.
33 Explain briefly the followings: 4 CO6 L2
PAM ii) PWM
34 Define the terms “Data transmission” and “telemetry”. 2 CO7 L2
35 What is the difference between “transmitter” and “telemeter” 2 CO7 L2
36 Explain any two of the following: 6 CO7 L2
1) Mechanical transmission
4) Magnetic transmission
37 Discuss briefly the working of a general telemetering system , 5 CO7 L2
with the help of a block diagram.
38 How are the telemetry systems classified? 4 CO7 L2
39 List the advantages and disadvantages of land line telemetry 3 CO7 L2
system.
41 Discuss the working of a position telemetry system with the 5 CO7 L2

help of a neat diagram.
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42 Write a short notes on RF telemetry system. 3 CO7 L2

43 What do you mean by the term “modulation” and 3 CO7 L2
“demodulation”
1) Amplitude modulation
2) Frequency modulation.
i) PAM ii) PWM iii) PPM iv) PCM
41 What is modem? Explain 5 CO7 L2
42 Explain briefly the following telemetry system: 5 CO7 L2
43 Define the following terms: 5 CO8 L2
i) Pressure ii) Atmospheric Pressure iii) Gauge Pressure iv)
Absolute Pressure v) Static Pressure.
44 Describe the construction and working of hot – filament 5 CO8 L2
ionization gauge.
45 Describe the construction and working of “Dead Weight 5 CO8 L2
Tester”.
46 Explain any two electric pressure transducers 6 CO8 L2
i)Resistance type transducer ii) Reluctance type transducer
iii)Photoelectric transducer
47 Explain pirani vacuum gauge with neat diagram. 5 CO8 L2
48 Explain Bridgman gauge with neat diagram 5 CO8 L2

Module – 5
Title: Loop and Horn Antenna and Antenna Types Appr 10 Hrs
Time:
1 Understand temperature, Pressure and flow measurement using various CO6 L2
transducer.
41 Temperature Measurement CO9 L2
44 Flow Measurement – Introduction CO10 L2
45 Electromagnetic Flow meters, Ultrasonic Flow Meters, Thermal Metes CO10 L2
46 Measurement of Velocity/ Speed, Measurement of Acceleration CO10 L2
47 Measurement of Displacement CO10 L2
48 Measurement of Force, Measurement of Torque CO10 L2
49 Wire Anemometers., Measurement of Shaft Power CO10 L2
50 Measurement of Liquid Level, Measurement of Viscosity CO10 L2
1 Use in thermometer, resistance temperature detector, thermocople and so on CO9 L2
2 Use in rotameter, elbow meter, ultrasonic flow meter, anemometer,DC and AC CO10 L2
tachometer
1 What is temperature? How are temperature measuring instruments classified? CO9 L2

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2 Explain briefly the construction and working of a resistance thermometer. CO9 L2

3 What are the adv and disadvantages of resistance thermometer? CO9 L2
4 What are thermistors? What are their advantages ? CO9 L2
5 Give a comparision between “thermistor” and “metal resistors” CO9 L2
6 List the factors which should be considered while selecting resistance CO9 L2
thermometers.
7 What is a “seeback effect”? CO9 L2
8 Explain with a neat diagram the construction and working of a thermoelectric CO9 L2
pyrometer.
9 What are the desirable properties of thermoelectric materials? CO9 L2
10 Explain briefly the working of radiation pyrometer. CO9 L2
11 State the advantages and disadvantages of thermocouples. CO9 L2
12 State the advantages and disadvantages of radiation pyrometer. CO9 L2
13 Describe with a neat sketch the working of an optical pyrometer. CO9 L2
14 State the advantages and disadvantages of an optical pyrometer. CO9 L2
15 List the applications of flow measurments. CO10 L2
16 How are the flow measurments are classified? CO10 L2
17 Describe briefly the following: CO10 L2
1) Rotameter 2) Elbowmeter.
18 Explain with a neat sketch the working of any electromagnetic flow meter. CO10 L2
19 What are hot wire anemometers? CO10 L2
20 Explain briefly how small displacement can be measured by linear or CO10
differential transformers.
21 Explain with a neat diagram the method of measuring linear velocity with the CO10
use of moving magnet type transducer.
22 What is tachometer? How are tachometers are classified? CO10
23 Why are electrical tachometers preferred to mechanical tachometers? CO10
24 Explain briefly any two of the following electrical tachometers: CO10
1) DC tachometer generator 2) AC tachometer generator
3) Photoelectric tachometer.
25 Explain briefly any two of the following torque measrment methods: CO10
1) Gravity balance method 2) Mechanical torsion meter.
3) Electrical torsion meter.
26 What is a dynamometer? How are dynamometers are classified? CO10
27 Explain briefly the following: CO10
1) Prony brake dynamometer 2) Rope brake dynamometer.
e Experiences - -
1 CO10 L2
2 CO9
E3. CIA EXAM – 3

Crs Code 15EE662 Sem: 6 Marks: 30 Time: 75 minutes
- - Note: Answer all questions, each carry equal marks. Module : 5 Marks CO Level
1 a What is temperature? How are temperature measuring instruments 5 CO9 L2
classified?
b Give a comparison between “thermistor” and “metal resistors” 5 CO9 L2
c Explain with a neat diagram the construction and working of a 5 CO9 L2
thermoelectric pyrometer.
OR
2 a What are the desirable properties of thermoelectric materials? 5 CO9 L2
b Explain briefly the working of radiation pyrometer. 5 CO9 L2
c Describe with a neat sketch the working of an optical pyrometer. 5 CO9 L2

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3 a Describe briefly the following: 5 CO10 L2

1) Rate meter 2) Quantity meter.
b Explain with a neat sketch the working of any electromagnetic flow meter. 5 CO10 L2
c Explain briefly how small displacement can be measured by linear or 5 CO10 L2
differential transformers.
4 a Explain with a neat diagram the method of measuring linear velocity with 5 CO10 L2
the use of moving magnet type transducer.
b Explain briefly the following electrical tachometers: 5 CO10 L2
c What is a dynamometer? How are dynamometers are classified? 5 CO10 L2
b. Assignment – 3
Sem: 6 Marks: 5 / 10 Time: 90 – 120 minutes

1 What is temperature? How are temperature measuring 5 CO9 L2
instruments classified?
2 Explain briefly the construction and working of a resistance 5 CO9 L2
thermometer.
3 What are the adv and disadvantages of resistance 4 CO9 L2
thermometer?
4 What are thermistors? What are their advantages ? 4 CO9 L2
5 Give a comparison between “thermistor” and “metal 5 CO9 L2
resistors”
6 List the factors which should be considered while selecting 4 CO9 L2
resistance thermometers.
7 What is a “seeback effect”? 2 CO9 L2
8 Explain with a neat diagram the construction and working of a 5 CO9 L2
9 What are the desirable properties of thermoelectric 4 CO9 L2
materials?
11 Explain briefly the working of radiation pyrometer. 5 CO9 L2
12 State the advantages and disadvantages of thermocouples. 4 CO9 L2
13 State the advantages and disadvantages of radiation 5 CO9 L2
pyrometer.
14 Describe with a neat sketch the working of an optical 5 CO9 L2
pyrometer.
15 State the advantages and disadvantages of an optical 4 CO9 L2
pyrometer.
16 List the applications of flow measurements. 4 CO9 L2
17 How are the flow measurements are classified? 4 CO9 L2
18 Describe briefly the following: 5 CO9 L2
1) Rate meter 2) Quantity meter.
19 Explain with a neat sketch the working of any electromagnetic 5 CO9 L2
flow meter.
20 What are hot wire anemometers? 2 CO10 L2
21 Explain briefly how small displacement can be measured by 5 CO10 L2
linear or differential transformers.
22 Explain with a neat diagram the method of measuring linear 5 CO10 L2
velocity with the use of moving magnet type transducer.
23 What is tachometer? How are tachometers are classified? 4 CO10 L2
24 Why are electrical tachometers preferred to mechanical 5 CO10 L2
tachometers?
25 Explain briefly any two of the following electrical tachometers: 6 CO10 L2
3) Photoelectric tachometer.
26 Explain briefly any two of the following torque measurement 6 CO10 L2
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methods:
1) Gravity balance method 2) Mechanical torsion meter.
3) Electrical torsion meter.
27 What is a dynamometer? How are dynamometers are 4 CO10
classified?
1) Prony brake dynamo meter 2) Rope brake dynamometer.
F. EXAM PREPARATION
1. University Model Question Paper
Course: Sensors and Transducers Month / Year May /2018
Crs Code: 17EE662 Sem: 6 Marks: 80 Time: 180 minutes
Mod Note Answer all FIVE full questions. All questions carry equal marks. Marks CO Level
ule
1 a What is transducer .Define the followings: 6 CO1 L2
1) sensitivity 2)linearity 3)Resolution 4)Accuracy 5) Precision
b Describe briefly the following: 6 CO1 L2
c The resistivity of semiconductor material was known to be 0.00912Ωm at 4 CO1 L2
room temperature. The flux density in the Hall model was 0.48Wb/m . 2
Calculate the hall angle for a Hall co efficient of 3.55x 10-4 m3/coulomb.
OR
- a Explain LVDT with advantages and disadvantages. 6 CO2 L2
b A parallel plate capacitive transducer uses plates of area 250mm 2 which 5 CO2 L2
a permitivity of 8.85 x 10-2 F/m.
b)Calculate the change in capacitance if a linear displacement
displacement.
c Explain Hall effect with neat diagram and expression 5 CO2 L2
2 a What is strain gauge?Explain briefly with neat diagrams, any two of the 6 C03 L2
following:
b What is a load cell? Explain briefly two of the following: 5 CO3 L2
C A simple electrical strain gauge of resistance 120Ω and having a gauge 5 CO3 L2
resistance,
2)due to change of temperature of 20°C if the material is advance alloy.
The resistance temperature coefficient of advance alloy is 20 x 10 -6/°C.
OR
a Describe briefly the following sensors: 6 CO4 L2
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b Write a short notes on “Pneumatic sensor” 5 CO4 L2
c A strain gauge is bonded to a beam which is 12cm long and has a cross 5 CO4 L2
sectional area of 3.8cm 2. The unstrained resistance and gauge factor of
3 a Explain general measurement system with a block diagram. 5 CO5 L2

b Explain briefly the following amplifiers 6 CO5 L2
OR
- a Draw the block diagram of a generalized data acquisition 4 CO6 L2
b Explain briefly the following: 6 CO6 L2
4 a Define the terms “Data transmission” and “telemetry”.Explain the 5 CO7 L2

following:
b Explain briefly the followings: 5 CO7 L2
C Explain briefly the following telemetry system: 6 CO7 L2
OR
- a Define the following terms: 5 CO8 L2
b Describe the construction and working of hot – filament ionization gauge. 6 CO8 L2
C Explain pirani vacuum gauge with neat diagram. 5 CO8 L2
5 a Give a comparision between “thermistor” and “metal resistors” 5 CO9 L2

b Explain with a neat diagram the construction and working of a 6 CO9 L2
C Explain briefly the working of radiation pyrometer 5 CO9 L2
OR
a Explain with a neat sketch the working of any electromagnetic flow meter. 5 CO10 L2
b Explain with a neat diagram the method of measuring linear velocity with 5 CO10 L2
C Explain briefly the following electrical tachometers: 6 CO10 L2

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2. SEE Important Questions

Course: Sensors and Transducers Month / Year May /2019
Crs Code: 15EE662 Sem: 6 Marks: 80 Time: 180 minutes
Note Answer all FIVE full questions. All questions carry equal marks. - -
Mod Qno. Important Question Marks CO Year
ule
1 1 What is transducer .Define the followings: 5 CO1 2018
1) sensitivity 2)linearity 3)Resolution 4)Accuracy
2 Describe briefly the following: 6 CO2 2018
3 The resistivity of semiconductor material was known to be 0.00912Ωm at 5 CO2 2018
room temperature. The flux density in the Hall model was 0.48Wb/m . 2
Calculate the hall angle for a Hall co efficient of 3.55x 10-4 m3/coulomb.
4 Explain LVDT with advantages and disadvantages. 6 CO2 2018
5 A parallel plate capacitive transducer uses plates of area 250mm 2 which 5 CO2 2018
a permitivity of 8.85 x 10-2 F/m.
b)Calculate the change in capacitance if a linear displacement
displacement.
6 Explain Hall effect with neat diagram and expression 5 CO2 2018
2 1 What is strain gauge?Explain briefly with neat diagrams, any two of the 6 CO3 2018
following:
2 What is a load cell? Explain briefly two of the following: 6 CO3 2018
3 A simple electrical strain gauge of resistance 120Ω and having a gauge 5 CO3 2018
resistance,
2)due to change of temperature of 20°C if the material is advance alloy.
The resistance temperature coefficient of advance alloy is 20 x 10 -6/°C.
4 Describe briefly the following sensors: 6 CO4 2018

5 Write a short notes on “Pneumatic sensor” 5 CO4 2018
6 A strain gauge is bonded to a beam which is 12cm long and has a cross 5 CO4 2018
sectional area of 3.8cm2. The unstrained resistance and gauge factor of
3 1 Explain general measurement system with a block diagram. 5 CO5 2018
2 Explain briefly the following amplifiers 6 CO5 2018
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3 Explain briefly the following: 6 CO5 2018
4 Draw the block diagram of a generalized data acquisition 5 CO6 2018
4 1 Define the terms “Data transmission” and “telemetry”.Explain the 6 CO7 2018
following:
2 Explain briefly the followings: 6 CO7 2018
3 Explain briefly the following telemetry system: 6 C07 2018
4 Define the following terms: 5 C08 2018
5 Describe the construction and working of hot – filament ionization gauge. 5 C08 2018
6 Explain pirani vacuum gauge with neat diagram. 5 CO8 2018
5 1 Give a comparison between “thermistor” and “metal resistors” 6 C09 2018

2 Explain with a neat diagram the construction and working of a 7 C09 2018
3 Explain briefly the working of radiation pyrometer 7 C09 2018
4 Explain with a neat sketch the working of any electromagnetic flow meter. 7 CO10 2018
5 Explain with a neat diagram the method of measuring linear velocity with 7 CO10 2018
6 Explain briefly the following electrical tachometers: 6 CO10 2018
Course Outcome Computation

Academic Year:
Odd / Even semester
INTERNAL T1 T2
TEST
Course CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 CO6 CO7
Outcome
QUESTION Q1 LV Q2 LV Q3 LV Q1 LV Q2 LV Q3 LV Q1
NO
MAX 10
MARKS
USN-1
USN-2 4
USN-3 6
USN-4 4
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USN-5 10
USN-6 9
Average CO
Attainment
LV Threshold : 3:>60%, 2:>=50% and <=60%, 1: <=49%

CO1 Computation :(2+2+2+3)/4 = 10/4=2.5
PO Computation
Program PO1 PO3 PO3 PO1 PO12 PO12 PO6

Outcome
Weight of 3 1 3 2 2 3 3
CO - PO
Course CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 CO6 CO7
Outcome
Test/Quiz/ T1 T2 T3
Lab
QUESTION Q1 LV Q2 LV Q3 LV Q1 LV Q2 LV Q3 LV Q1 LV Q2
NO
MAX - 10
MARKS
USN-1
USN-2 1 5
USN-3 2 10
USN-4 1
USN-5 3 10
USN-6 3 10
Average CO 2
Attainment

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Academic Year 2019-20

Program: B E – Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Academic Evaluation and Monitoring Cell

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5. Curricular Gap and Content

6. Content Beyond Syllabus

2. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)

Mod Evaluation Weightage in CO Levels

1, 2 Assignment - 1 05 CO1, CO2, L2, l2, l2, l2

1 - 5 Other Activities – Mini Project - L2,L2

D1. TEACHING PLAN - 1

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E1. CIA EXAM – 1

Sem: 6 Marks: 5 / 10 Time: 90 – 120 minute

SNo Assignment Description Marks CO Level

0.28mm of the diaphragm of the transducer. A transducer

24 A piezoelectric material measuring 5mm x 5mm x 1.5mm is 5 CO2 L3

25 What is strain gauge? 1 CO3 L1

32 A strain gauge is bonded to a beam which is 12cm long and 5 CO3 L3

D2. TEACHING PLAN - 2

2 State the limitation of mechanical amplification. CO3 L2

18 Draw the block diagram of a generalised data acquisition system CO4 L2

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E2. CIA EXAM – 2

1 a Draw the block diagram of a generalized data acquisition 5 CO4 L2

2 a Define the terms “Data transmission” and “telemetry”.Explain the 5 CO4 L2

SNo Assignment Description Marks CO Level

Find the voltage gain in dB.

20 Draw the block diagram of a generalized data 5 CO6 L2

41 Discuss the working of a position telemetry system with the 5 CO7 L2

42 Write a short notes on RF telemetry system. 3 CO7 L2

D3. TEACHING PLAN - 3

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2 Explain briefly the construction and working of a resistance thermometer. CO9 L2

E3. CIA EXAM – 3

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3 a Describe briefly the following: 5 CO10 L2

SNo Assignment Description Marks CO Level

1) Eddy current proximity sensor.

3 a Explain general measurement system with a block diagram. 5 CO5 L2

4 a Define the terms “Data transmission” and “telemetry”.Explain the 5 CO7 L2

5 a Give a comparision between “thermistor” and “metal resistors” 5 CO9 L2

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2. SEE Important Questions

4 Describe briefly the following sensors: 6 CO4 2018