L.J.

Institute of Engineering & Technology Semester: V(2020)

Subject Name: INSTRUMENTATION AND PROCESS CONTROL

Subject Code:2150504
Faculty: Ms. Nidhi R Mehta

Sr CHAPTER – 1 Introductory Concepts Marks

No
SHORT QUESTIONS
1 What is steady state process?[LJIET] 1
2 What is unsteady state process?[LJIET] 1
3 Write benefits of process control[LJIET] 1
4 What are the components of general process control system?[LJIET] 1

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 3
Show the general block diagram of control system. State function of any two
components. (Nov 2017New)[LJIET]

2 With suitable example describe the hardware elements of control system. 7

(Dec 2014)[LJIET]

3 Explain the followings terms: 7

(1) Set point (2) Poles of system (3) stability of system (4) time constant (5) Final
control element (6) Manipulated Variable (7) sensor
(Nov 2017New)[LJIET]
OR 7
Explain: 1) Set point 2) Controlled Variable 3) Manipulated Variable 4) Offset 5)
Positive feedback 6) Error 7) Disturbances

(Nov 2019New)[LJIET]

4 Explain different terms utilized in development of block diagram for a control system. 7
(May 2018New)[LJIET]

CHAPTER – 2

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Define Laplace transform[LJIET] 1
2 What is Laplace transform of step function?[LJIET] 1
3 What is Laplace transform of impulse function? [LJIET] 1

4 What is Laplace transform of ramp function? [LJIET] 1

5 What is Laplace transform of sine function? [LJIET] 1

6 L{sinh kt u(t)}=_________ (Nov 2016- NEW)[LJIET] 1

7 Write final value theorem. (Nov 2016- NEW) [LJIET] 1
8 1

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Write Laplace transform of exponential function for f(t) =e-at for t≥0 (May 2017 New)
[LJIET]
DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 (1) Prove that L t =1(Dec 2010 ) [LJIET] 3

2 3
State and Prove final value theorem (Dec 2015) (Nov 2017 NEW)[LJIET]
OR

Define and prove final value theorem. 7

(Nov-2016)[LJIET]
OR
Write final value theorem
(Nov 2016 NEW)[LJIET] 1
OR
State and Prove final and initial Value theorem. (Nov 2018 NEW)[LJIET] 3

3 3
Derive transforms of exponential, ramp and sine function(Nov 2016
NEW)[LJIET]

4 Invert the transforms: 1/ (s3-2s2+5s)(Nov 2016 NEW)[LJIET] 4

5 Do inverse Laplace : 4
f(s) = 1/s2( s2 + 1)(Nov 2017New)[LJIET]

6 3
What is unit pulse input function? Explain its significance. Also Derive its
Laplace transform. (Nov 2017New)[LJIET]

7 Define Laplace transfer with it’s different application. ( May 2018 New)[LJIET] 3

NUMERICALS
1 Solve the following by using Laplace transforms: 4,3
d2x/dt2 + 4x = 2e-t
given x (0) = x` (0) = 0
(Dec 2010) [LJIET](June 2019 New)[LJIET]

2 Solve the following differential equation by Laplace transform. 7

d2x/dt2+2dx/dt+2x=2
x(0)= x’(0)=0(MAY 2016 NEW) [LJIET]
3 4
Solve the following equation for x(t)
𝑑𝑥/𝑑𝑡= ∫𝑥(𝑡)𝑑𝑡−𝑡 , 𝑥(0)= 3 (Apr 2017) [LJIET]
4 7

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Laplace Transform of the function x(t) is given by

Find the inverse Laplace Transform (May 2017 New)[LJIET]

5 7
Prove that Laplace transform of derivative, L{df(t)/dt} = s f(s)- f(0)where, f(s) = L{F(t)}and
then solve dx/dt + 2 =0 using Laplace Transform, subject to initial condition (May 2017
New)[LJIET]
6 3
(Nov 2019 New)[LJIET]
Inversion by partial fractions
SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Laplace transform of 1/e?[LJIET] 1
2 Define initial value theorem[LJIET] 1
3 Define initial value theorem[LJIET] 1
4 4
Briefly describe the initial value theorem and final value theorem (May 2017 NEW)
[LJIET]

NUMERICALS
1 Solve dx/dt + 2x = 4.5 using Laplace transform, subject to initial condition x(0)=4.5 (Dec 7
2014) [LJIET]

2 Solve the following differential equation by using Laplace transform 7

d2x/dt2 + 2dx/dt + x =1 where x(0) = x’(0) = 0 (Dec 2015) [LJIET]

3 Solve the following differential equation by using Laplace transform 7,4

d2x/dt2 + 2dx/dt + 2x =2 where x(0) = x’(0) = 0 (May 2016)[LJIET](Nov 2018
New)[LJIET]
4 7
Solve following differential equation by Laplace Transform (𝑑2𝑥/𝑑𝑡2)+4𝑥=2𝑒−𝑡
𝑥(0)=𝑥′(0)=0 (Nov 2016)[LJIET]
5 Solve the following by using Laplace Transforms: 7

(Nov 2018 New)[LJIET]

6 Prove that = 1(June2019 New)[LJIET] 3

7 4

(Nov 2019 New)[LJIET]

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CHAPTER – 3 Response of first order systems

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 What is first order system?(May 2017 New)[LJIET] 1
2 Define transfer function?[LJIET] 1
3 What is Ʈ for mercury thermometer?[LJIET] 1
4 What is Ʈ for Mixing Process? [LJIET] 1

5 What is Ʈ for heating process? [LJIET] 1

6 3
Derive the transfer function for mixing process
(Nov 2016 NEW)[LJIET]

7 3
Derive transfer function of pure capacitive process. (May-2017 NEW) [LJIET]

8 4
Explain the characteristics of step response of first order
system. (Nov 2017 NEW)[LJIET]
9 Define : (i) Time constant (ii) Rise time (iii) Inter acting system. (May-2018 NEW) 3
[LJIET]

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Derive the transfer function of mercury thermometer. Determine the response of 7
mercury thermometer for step function and also mention the important features of
step response. (Dec-2010)(Jun-2014) (Dec-2015 NEW) [LJIET](Nov-2018 NEW) [LJIET]

OR 7
Derive the transfer function for mercury thermometer. List out the
assumptions and justify them.(Jun-2011) (Dec-2013)[LJIET]
OR 7
Derive transfer function for a system mercury-in-glass thermometer. What
is the significance of time constant ?(May 2013)(Nov-2011)[LJIET]
OR 7
Derive the transfer function of mercury thermometer. Determine the response
equation of mercury thermometer for impulse forcing function ? (Dec 2015)[LJIET]
OR
7
Clearly indicating assumptions, derive transfer function of first order system i.e.
mercury in glass thermometer or liquid level single tank. (May-2015)[LJIET]
OR
7
Derive transfer function for first order Mercury in glass thermometer.
Mention the assumption of the system. (May-2016)[LJIET]
OR
7
Derive transfer function for first order system using mercury in glass
thermometer using suitable assumptions. (May 2018 New)[LJIET]

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2 7,4
What is first order system? Describe dynamic response of first order lag system to
unit step change. (Dec 2014)[LJIET](Nov 2017 New)[LJIET]

OR 7
Derive the transfer function of first order lag system and discuss its dynamic
response. (May 2017 New)[LJIET]

3 7
Explain the response for first order system for step and impulse input. (May
2015)[LJIET]
OR

Explain Impulse input. Derive the equation for the response of a first order system 3
having unit impulse input. (Apr 2017)[LJIET]
4 7
Define unit impulse input function and derive its transfer function (Dec 2015)(Nov
2016)[LJIET]

5 With neat sketch explain the importance of transfer function (May 2016 New)[LJIET] 7,3
(Nov 2018 New)[LJIET]

6 Derive the transfer function for the mixing process shown in figure 1. 𝑥 and y are salt 7
concentration.(Nov 2016)[LJIET]

7 7
Derive any one forcing function with its response considering first order system (Nov
2016 NEW)[LJIET]

8 7
Derive transfer function of Mercury thermometer. Also derive ramp response.
(Nov 2017NEW)[LJIET]

9 List out the assumptions for mercury thermometer as first order system and justify them. 3
(June 2019) [LJIET]

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10 State the assumption used to derive the transform function for first order CSTR with first 3
order reaction. (Nov 2019 NEW)[LJIET]

11 Place the following transfer function in standard first-order form, and identify the time 4
constant and the steady state gain using unit step input.

(Nov 2019 NEW)[LJIET]

NUMERICALS

1 A thermometer with time constant 10 sec showing a steady temperature of 35 oC is 7

suddenly immersed in heated oil bath at 200 oC. Find (i) Time required for temperature
reading of 150 oC. (ii) Temperature reading on the thermometer after 25 sec. (iii) The
percentage response after 40 sec.(June 2012) [LJIET](June 2019) [LJIET]
2 A thermometer with time constant 7 sec showing a steady temperature of 30 o C is suddenly 7
immersed in heated oil bath at 150 o C. Find (i) Time required for temperature reading of 100
o
C.(ii) Time required for the 80 % response.(May 2013) [LJIET]
3 7
A thermometer exhibiting first order dynamics having time constant of 5 sec is at steady
state temperature of 25oC. At time t=0, the thermometer is inserted in a bath at 750c. Show
that the value of response reaches 63.2% of ultimate value of response when time elapsed
is equal to one time constant (May 2016 New)[LJIET]
4 Calculate Amplitude ratio and Phase angle of first order system for ωƮ= 0.01, 0.1, 1, 10, 7
100 and find the true value of Amplitude ratio at corner Frequency (June 2012) [LJIET]

5 7
A thermometer having a first- order dynamics with a time constant 1 min. is placed in a
temp. bath at 100 o C. After the thermometer reaches steady state it is suddenly placed in
a bath at 110 o C at t=0 and left there for 1 min., after which it is placed immediately to
the bath at 100 o C. Calculate the thermometer reading at t= 2 min
(June 2014)[LJIET]
6 Thermometer exhibiting first order dynamics having time constant of 5 sec is at steady state
temperature of 25oC. At time t=0, the thermometer is inserted in a bath at 750c. Show that the 7
value of response reaches 63.2% of ultimate value of response when time elapsed is equal to
one time constant (May 2016)[LJIET]

7 A thermometer having a time constant of 0.1 min is at a steady state temperature of 90°F. 4
At time t=0, the thermometer is placed in a temperature bath maintained at 100 °F.
Determine the time needed for the thermometer to read 98 °F. (Nov 2017 New)[LJIET]

8 A thermometer having a first order dynamic with a time constant 1 min is place in a 7
temperature bath at 100℉. After the thermometer reaches steady state it is suddenly
placed in a bath at 110℉ at t = 0 and left there for 1 min, after which it is immediately
returned to the bath at 100℉. Calculate the thermometer reading at 2 min. (Nov 2018
New)[LJIET]
Physical Examples of first order systems

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SHORT QUESTIONS
1 What is Ʈ for liquid level Process? [LJIET] 1
2 Write response equation for unit step input of mixing process? [LJIET] 1
3 Write response equation for unit impulse input of mixing process? [LJIET] 1
4 Define step input[LJIET] 1
5 1
Interacting capacities are more sluggish than non interacting. True or False? (May2017
NEW)[LJIET]
DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 7
Derive transfer function of Mixing process for a first order system (May 2016)[LJIET]
2 Derive the transfer function for the first order liquid level system. 7
(Nov 2019 New)[LJIET]

Response of first order system in Series

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Sketch diagram of non interacting tanks[LJIET] 1
2 Sketch diagram of interacting tanks[LJIET] 1
3 What is order of two tanks in series?[LJIET] 1
4 Write transfer function for two non interacting tanks[LJIET] 1
5 Write transfer function for two interacting tanks[LJIET] 1
6 Noninteracting capacities never result in an under damped second order system. 3
True or False? Explain (May 2017NEW)[LJIET]

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Determine the linearized transfer function between the height of liquid in 7
the tank and flow rate of liquid from the tank for the liquid level system
with non-linear resistance (June 2011) [LJIET]
OR

Derive the transfer function relating Head to initial flow rate for the first order liquid
level system. Also determine the final steady state value of H(t) when flow rate Q(t) 7
changes according to a unit step change. (Apr 2017) [LJIET]

2 For two interacting first order liquid level systems derive the transfer function. Show the 7
effect at outlet flow rate from second tank to step and pulse input disturbance in flow to the
first tank (June 2011) [LJIET]](June 2019) [LJIET]
OR
Derive overall transfer function for two tanks connected in series interacting system 7
(Nov 2011) [LJIET]
3 Derive overall transfer function for two tanks connected in series Non-interacting 7
system.(Dec 2013, May 2013)[LJIET](Nov 2018 New)[LJIET]
OR
Derive the transfer function of non-interacting system. 7
(May 2016 New) [LJIET]
OR

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Derive the transfer function for two tanks in series in non interacting manner. Also 7
explain the effect of interaction.
(Nov2016)[LJIET]
OR
Derive the transfer function for non Interacting system using suitable example.(May 4
2018 New)[LJIET]

4 Differentiate interacting and non interacting systems.(June 2014) [LJIET](Nov 2019 7,4
NEW)[LJIET]

5 Response of non interacting capacities never results in an under damped system. 7

True or False? Explain (Dec 2014)[LJIET]

6 Derive transfer function of Mixing process for a first order system. 7

(May 2016)[LJIET]

7 Derive the response equation for height of liquid in 2nd tank for unit step change in 7
input flow rate of tank 1 for two tank in series in non-interacting manner.
(Nov 2017 NEW)[LJIET]

8 A thermometer having first order dynamics is placed in a temperature bath of 45 ˚C. 7

After the thermometer reaches the equilibrium with the bath. The bath temperature is
subjected to sinusoidal forcing function about its average temperature of 45 ˚C with
amplitude of 15 ˚C. If the period of oscillation is 30 sec/cycle and the time constant
of the thermometer is 10 second.
Determine the followings:
1) Maximum and minimum temperature indicated by the thermometer.
2) Amplitude ratio
3) Phase lag.
(Nov 2016)[LJIET]

9 A mercury in glass thermometer which has been on the table for some time is registering 7
a room temperature of 23.9 oC . It is then suddenly dipped in to an oil bath at 204 oC.
The following data are obtain for thermometer response

What is the time constant of this thermometer when t = 1 sec, 8 sec, 30 sec.

(May 2018 New)[LJIET]

10 A mercury thermometer having a time constant of 0.1 min is placed in a temperature 7

bath at 100°F and allowed to come to equilibrium with the bath. At time t = 0, the
temperature of the bath begins to vary sinusoidally about its average temperature of 100
F with an amplitude of 2 F. If the frequency of oscillation is 10/π cycles/min, plot the
ultimate response of the thermometer reading as a function of time. What is the phase

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lag? (Nov 2019 New)[LJIET]

CHAPTER NO – 4 Second order Systems

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Define second order system?[LJIET] 1
OR

Write transfer function of second order system. 1

(Nov 2016 NEW)[LJIET]
2 What is overshoot in under damped second order system?[LJIET] 1
3 What is decay ratio in under damped second order system? [LJIET] 1

4 What is rise time in under damped second order system? [LJIET] 1

5 What is ultimate value in under damped second order system? [LJIET] 1

6 What is maximum value in under damped second order system? [LJIET] 1

7 What is response time in under damped second order system? [LJIET] 1

8 What is period of oscillation in under damped second order system? [LJIET] 1

9 What is natural period of oscillation in under damped second order system? [LJIET] 1

10 Write E (Epsilon) value for under damped second order system[LJIET] 1

11 Write E (Epsilon) value for over damped second order system[LJIET] 1

12 Write E (Epsilon) value for critically damped second order system[LJIET] 1

13 If ζ is equal to unity response describe as________ 1

(Nov 2016 NEW)[LJIET]

14 Define: Decay Ratio (May 2017 NEW)[LJIET] 1

15 1
Define: Decay ratio
(Nov 2016 NEW)[LJIET]
16 1
Define: Transfer lag (Nov 2016 NEW)[LJIET]
17 4
Explain the terms used to describe under damped
system
(Nov2016 New) [LJIET]
18 Explain third order control system. (Nov 2016 New) [LJIET] 3

19 3
nd
State and explain the classification of 2 Order system. (Nov 2017 New) [LJIET]

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20 What is transportation lag? Derive its transfer function (Nov 2017 New) [LJIET] 3
OR
Explain and Derive transfer function for transportation lag. (May 2018 New)
[LJIET] 4
OR

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Derive the transfer function of U-tube manometer system.(Dec 2010)[LJIET] 7,4
(Nov 2018 New) [LJIET]

7
OR
What is the order of the U-tube mercury manometer system? Derive the
transfer function for U-tube mercury manometer. List out the assumptions
made in deriving the transfer function(June 2011)[LJIET] 7
OR
Define second order system. Derive the transfer function of U-Tube Manometer in which
pressure P is acting in one limb and other limb is open to the atmosphere (Dec
2015)[LJIET]](June 2019) [LJIET] 7
OR

Derive the transfer function for mercury manometer as 2nd order system.
(Nov 2016)[LJIET]

2 (a) Define the following terms: 7

(i) overshoot
(ii) decay ratio
(iii) response time
(iv) proportional band
(v) rise time
(vi) time constant
(vii) steady state gain (June 2011,Nov 2011, Dec 2013)[LJIET]
OR
For manometer discuss the terms like overshoot, decay ratio, rise time, 7
response time and natural period of oscillation (June 2012, Dec 2015)[LJIET]
OR
Define the following terms :
(i) Overshoot (ii) Decay Ratio (iii) Response time (iv) Rise time
(v) Proportional width (vi) Time constant (vii) Period of Oscillation. (May 7
2016)[LJIET]
OR

Define any three terms used to describe an under damped system (June 2014)[LJIET] 7
OR
Define the following terms: i. Overshoot ii. Response time iii. Rise time iv. stability of 4
the process(June 2019)[LJIET]

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3 Explain in detail the terms used to describe an under damped second order 7
system. (June 2012, Dec 2014)
4 Prove that the system- two tanks connected in series is equivalent to a 7
second order system (Nov 2011) [LJIET]
5 Explain transfer lag and transportation lag (Nov 2011)[LJIET]](June 2019) [LJIET] 7,4
OR
What do you mean by transportation lag? Derive its transfer function and
find the amplitude ratio and phase angle for the same.(May 2016)(June 2012)[LJIET] 7
OR
Explain transportation lag and its remedies
6 Derive the equation of unit step response for critically damped second 7
order system (June 2012)(May 2016) [LJIET](Nov 2018 New)[LJIET]

OR
Derive transfer function of critically damped system for second order system for a Step 7
response(May 2018 New) [LJIET]

7 Derive the transfer function for second order system i.e. Damped vibrator.(Dec 2013) 7
[LJIET]
8 7
Describe the over damped, critically damped and under damped responses of a
second order system.(Dec 2014) [LJIET]
9 Three identical tanks are operated in series in a non interacting fashion. For each tank 7
R=1, Ʈ= 1. If the deviation in flow rate to the first tank is an impulse function of
magnitude 2, determine an expression for H(s) where H is the deviation in level in the
third tank. (Nov 2016 New)[LJIET]
10 Two non-interacting tanks are connected in series. The time constants are Ʈ 1 = 1, Ʈ 2 = 2 7
and R2 = 1. Sketch the response of the tank level 2 if a unit step change is made in the
inlet flow rate to tank 1 (Apr 2016)[LJIET]
11 Explain the characteristics of 2nd order under damped system. 7
(Nov 2016)[LJIET]
OR
Describe the characteristics of underdamped response.(May 2017 New)[LJIET]

12 Explain the characteristics of second order under damped system.(Nov 2017 7

New)[LJIET]

13 Write the significance of Damping co efficient. (Nov 2019 New)[LJIET] 3

NUMERICALS

1 A step change of magnitude 4 is introduced into a system having transfer 7

function,
Y(s) = 10 ‘
X(s) S2 +1.6S + 4
Determine the following

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(1) The response, Y(t)

(2) The ultimate value, Y(∞)
(3) % overshoot
(4) Maximum value of the response
(5) Period of oscillation
(6) Rise time. (Dec 2010)[LJIET]
OR

A system has a transfer function . A step change of 4 unit’s magnitude is

introduced in this system. Calculate the percentage overshoot. 3

Y(s) = 10 ‘
X(s) S2 +1.6S + 4
(May 2017 NEW)[LJIET]

2 Two non-interacting tanks operating in series at a steady flow rate of 7

20m3/minute. At time t=0, 10m3 of water is quickly added to the 1st tank.
Data:
A1= A2=10m2
R1=0.1min/m2
R2=0.35min/m2
qs= q1s=q2s=20m3/min
Determine,
1) The level in both tanks
2) The maximum deviation in level in both tanks from the ultimate steady state
values and the time at which each maximum occurs.(Dec 2010)[LJIET]
3 Two interacting tanks are operating at a steady state flow rate of 4 X10-3 /min At time t= 7
0, the inlet flow rate to the 1st tank is suddenly increased to 14 X10-3 /min
Data:
A1= A2=0.04m2
R1=100min/m2
R2=150min/m2
Find the height in the level of each tank as a result of this disturbance.(Dec
2010)[LJIET]
4 The overall transfer function of the control system is given as 7
G(s) = 16/[1.5s2 + 2.4s +6]
A step change of magnitude 6 is introduced into the system.
Determine
(1).Overshoot (2). Period of oscillation (3). Natural period of oscillation (4). Rise time
( 5). Ultimate value of response (6). Maximum value of response (Dec 2015)(May 2016
New) (Apr 2017) [LJIET(Nov 2019 NEW)[LJIET]]

5 Assuming the flow in the manometer to be laminar and the steady state friction law for drag 7
force in laminar flow to apply at each instant, determine a transfer function between applied
pressure P1 and the manometer reading h. it will simplify the calculations if, for inertial
terms, the velocity profile is assumed to be flat. Form transfer function in standard second
order form, Calculate a) steady sate gain, b)Ʈc) ζ. (Nov 2016 New)[LJIET]
6 7

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A manometer 60 cm long and 6.3 mm inside diameter glass tube is half filled with water.
The manometer is subjected to a pressure differential of 3500N/m2. Determine: (1) Time
constant (2) Damping coefficient.

Indicate if the manometer is suitable. Suggest design manometer considering

the initial transient state. Take viscosity of water = 1 cP and the density of water
= 1000 kg/m3.
(Nov 2017 New)[LJIET]
7 A manometer has a tube diameter of 0.25 inches and a mercury length of 48 inches. The 7
initial pressure reading of 6 inches is suddenly changed to a 7 inches. What is the Peak
reading in the manometer ? Viscosity of mercury = 1.6 CP and Density of mercury = 13.6
gm /cc (May 2018 New)[LJIET]

8 The transfer function of the second order control system is given as, 7

A step change of magnitude 5 is given in the input variable. Determine, 1) Overshoot 2) Rise
time 3) Period of oscillation 4) Maximum value of response(June 2019 New)[LJIET]

CHAPTER NO – 5 The Control system

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Define closed loop[LJIET] 1
2 Define error[LJIET] 1

3 Define final control element[LJIET] 1

4 What is negative feedback[LJIET] 1

5 What is positive feedback[LJIET] 1

6 What is servo problem?[LJIET] 1
7 What is regulator problem?[LJIET] 1

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Explain Servo and Regulator control with suitable examples (May 2016 7,3
NEW)[LJIET](June2019 New)[LJIET]
OR
3
Explain servo and regulator problem with example.(Nov 2018New)[LJIET]
OR
Differentiate between Servo problem and Regulator problem. (MAY- 4
2017 NEW)[LJIET]
OR

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Discuss Servo and Regulatory problems in control system. 7

.(Nov 2019 New)[LJIET]

2 Prove that the effect of feedback is to speed up the response of the control(Jun 7,4
2011)[LJIET]](June 2019) [LJIET]
3 Differentiate between positive feedback and negative feedback system.(May 2013) 7
[LJIET]
OR
Explain Positive and Negative feedback system in detail(Apr 2017) [LJIET] 7

4 Discuss the control system for a batch reactor of chemical unit and discuss about servo & 7
regulator problem with typical example. (May 2015)[LJIET]

5 Derive transfer function of servo mechanism. (May 2018 New)[LJIET] 3

6 Draw the general block diagram of a simple control system with positive feedback and 4
explain each term.(Nov 2018 New)[LJIET]
7 Draw the block diagram for temperature control system of heated stirred tank with 4
proportional controller. (June 2019 New)[LJIET]

CHAPTER NO – 6 Controllers and Final Control Elements

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Write transfer function for proportional controller.[LJIET] 1
2 Write transfer function for proportional integral controller. [LJIET] 1

3 Write transfer function for proportional integral derivative controller. [LJIET] 1

4 Write transfer function for proportional derivative controller.[LJIET] 1

5 What is on/off control[LJIET] 1
6 Proportional controller with a gain Kc is used to control first order process. If we 1
increase Kc than what will happen to offset? (May 2017 NEW)[LJIET]
7 1
Write down transfer function of PID controller. (May 2017 NEW)[LJIET]

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Give merits and demerits of P, PI and PID controller.(Dec 2010)[LJIET] 3
OR

Discuss the response of a typical control system with effect of P, PI, PD and PID modes 7
of the controller. (Apr 2017)[LJIET]
2 4
Describe Proportional integral control (Nov 2016 NEW)[LJIET]
3 Derive overall transfer function and offset for P- control with measurement lag. (Nov 4
2016 NEW)[LJIET]

OR
7

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Derive the equation for offset for the P (proportional) control for the load point
change.(Apr 2017)[LJIET]
4 Prove that the addition of integral mode of control to proportional mode of 7
control eliminates off-set(June 2011)[LJIET]

5 Briefly describe pneumatic controller mechanism of proportional control 7

and PI Control (Jun 2011)[LJIET]
6 Compare different types of controllers. Explain any one in detail(Nov 2011)[LJIET] 7

7 Describe the mechanism of control valve and explain the various valve 7
characteristics qualitatively(Jun 2012) [LJIET]

8 Draw the P and I diagram of distillation column and explain it briefly.(Jun 7

2012)[LJIET]
OR
Draw the P and I diagram of distillation column.(Nov 2018 New)LJIET] 4

9 Explain any one PI diagram for an important chemical equipment used in 7

industries.(May 2013)[LJIET]

10 Discuss the transfer function for P, PI and PID controller.(Dec 2013)(May NEW 2016) 7
[LJIET]

11 Compare different types of controllers. Explain any one in detail.(Jun 2014) [LJIET] 7

12 Describe the pneumatic control mechanism of PI controller.(Jun 2011) [LJIET] 7

13 Derive Transfer function for PD and PID controller. (May 2016)[LJIET] 7

OR
Discuss the transfer function for PID controller.(Nov 2018 NEW)[LJIET] 4
14 Discuss the effect of 𝐾𝐶 and 𝜏𝐼 on the closed loop response of the first order process 7
with PI controller
(Nov 2016)[LJIET]
15 Discuss the effect of gain (Kc) on closed-loop response of second order systems 3
with proportional control. (May 2017 NEW)[LJIET]

16 4
Explain in brief PI controllers. (Nov 2017 NEW)[LJIET]
17 Derive overall transfer function for P controller using Load point change. (May 2018 4
New)[LJIET]
18 Discuss the transfer function for P controller.(Nov 2018 NEW)[LJIET] 3
19 Why P mode controller creates offset? How can it be overcome? . (June 2019 3
NEW)[LJIET]

20 Write in brief about ON / OFF control. (Nov 2019 NEW)[LJIET] 3

NUMERICALS
1 A proportional controller is used to control a process having time constants of 2 7

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Minute and 10minute. The controlled variable is sensed by an element having

time constant of 10 minute and dead time of 4 minute. The reference variable is
fed to the controller summing junction through a pneumatic transmitter having a time
constant of 1 minute. Draw the block diagram. Write the transfer function
1) The control variable and the reference variable
(2) The sensor output variable and the reference variable. Also, find the Laplace
inverse of the following function
(1) f(s)= 1/(1s+1)(2s+1)
(2) f(s)= 1/(s+1)2
(Dec 2010)[LJIET]

CHAPTER NO – 7 Block Diagram of Chemical Reactor control system

SHORT QUESTIONS 1
1 What is air to open control valve?[LJIET] 1
2 What is air to close control valve?[LJIET] 1
3 Write symbol for load in block diagram[LJIET] 1
4 What is block diagram?[LJIET] 1
5 1
Write any two rules for block diagram reduction
(May 2017 NEW)[LJIET]
6 1
With neat sketch briefly explain air-to-open and air-to-close pneumatic control valves.
(May 2017 NEW)[LJIET]
OR
Explain air to open & air to closed control valve with neat sketch.(May 2018 New 4
NEW)[LJIET]

7 Write in detail about double seated control valve. (Nov 2019 New NEW)[LJIET] 4

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Draw the general block diagram of a simple control system with positive 7
feedback and explain each term(Jun 2012)[LJIET]

2 7
What is Transportation lag? Derive the transfer function of transportation lag. Find
Amplitude ratio and phase angle for the same.(May 2016 NEW)[LJIET]

3 What do you mean by transportation lag?(Nov 2016 NEW)[LJIET] 3

CHAPTER NO – 8 Transient response of simple control systems

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 What is offset?[LJIET] 1
2 What is measurement lag?[LJIET] 1
3 Nature of offset in PI controller?[LJIET] 1
4 In PI control , offset is ______________[LJIET] 1

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5 Derive overall transfer function and offset for P- control for set point change.(Nov 4
2016 NEW)[LJIET]

6 Derive and discuss the transfer function for PI & PD controller. (May 2018 4
NEW)[LJIET]

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 What is offset? Why it cannot be eliminated when P-controller is used?](June 2019) 3,7
[LJIET]
OR
Why P mode controller creates offset? How can it be overcome?(May 2013)[LJIET]

2 Derive the offset for first order system controlled by proportional controller and unit 7
step change is given to the set point. (May 2016 NEW)[LJIET]

NUMERICALS
1 A PI controller is used to control the pressure in the tank which varies from 40 psi to 140 7
psi. Desired pressure is 90 psi. ? Controller output is to change by 100% upon 40 psi
pressure deviation. Reset rate is 1/5 repeats per minute and controller output at zero error is
50 %. Calculate the controller output at the end of 2 minutes, when pressure in the tank
reaches 80 psi. (May 2013) [LJIET]

CHAPTER NO – 9 Stability
SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Define stability[LJIET] 1
2 Write theorems of Routh test[LJIET] 1
3 What is characteristics equation?[LJIET] 1
4 _________test is used for stability determination.[LJIET] 1
5 1
Routh stability method uses _____ loop transfer function.(Nov 2013)[LJIET]
6 1
Definition of stability(Nov 2016 NEW)[LJIET]
7 1
Proportional gain α_______________(Nov 2016 NEW)[LJIET]
8 1
What is feedback control?(Nov 2016 NEW)[LJIET]
9 Describe theorems of the Routh Test (Nov 2016 NEW)[LJIET] 3
OR
Explain Theorem for Routh test. (May 2018 New)[LJIET] 3
10 Explain the Nyquist stability criteria. (Nov 2017 NEW)[LJIET] 4

11 Differentiate between Open loop and closed loop control system. 3

(May 2018 New)[LJIET]

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS

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1 7
Determine the stability if the given control system by Routh Criterion.
𝐺(𝑠)=(𝐾𝑐)/𝑠(𝑠=1)(𝑠+2)
(May 2016 New)[LJIET]
OR
Determine the stability of the system having the open loop transfer
function given as,
𝐺(𝑠)=(𝐾𝑐)/𝑠(𝑠=1)(𝑠+2)
7
Use Routh criterion. Determine the value of gain of the controller for
which the system just causes instability. (June 2019 New)[LJIET]

2 A proportional controller having gain KC is used to control two non-interacting 7

liquid level tanks having time constants τ1 = 1 and τ2 = 0.5, for the unity
feedback control system. Determine the stability of the system using Routh
criterion (Dec 2010)[LJIET]
3 Determine the value of Kc for which the under given control system is 7
stable. (Jun 2011)[LJIET]

4 7
Define stability of linear system. State and explain stability criterion?
(Nov 2016)[LJIET]
5 Explain stable and unstable system with neat sketch. (May 2018 New)[LJIET] 3
NUMERICALS
1 Define ‘Stability’ and find the stability of the system using Routh stability 7
criterion having characteristic equation
S4 + 4S3 + 6S2 + 20S + 15 = 0(June 2012) [LJIET]
2 Explain the Routh Test for stability (Dec 2013) [LJIET] 7
OR
Explain Routh stability criteria and procedure with limitations. (Jun 2014) [LJIET] 7

3 Given the characteristic equation 7

3s4 + 2s3 + s2 + 9s +7 = 0.
Determine the stability by the Routh Criterion(Dec 2013) [LJIET]
4 By means of Routh test, determine stability of the system having characteristics equation 7

S4 + 6S3 + 11S2 + 36S +120 = 0 (May 2015) [LJIET]

5 By means of Routh test, determine the stability of the system having 7

Characteristics equation
2s4 + 5s3+ 3s2+ 2s + 5 = 0 (Dec 2015) [LJIET]
6 The transfer function of a certain control system is defined as 7
G(s) = Kc/(s+1)(s/2 +1) (s/3 + 1)
Determine the value of Kc for which the control system is stable by using Routh test for
stability (Dec 2015) [LJIET]
7 Give the Characteristic equation. S3 + 9S2 + 26S + (24 + 48 Kc) = 0 .Determine the value of 7
Kc for which the system is stable by Routh Array method.
(May 2016) [LJIET]

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8 7
The open loop transfer function for the control system is given as
𝐺(𝑠)=𝑘𝑐(0.5𝑠+1)𝑠(𝑠+1)(𝑠+0.5)
Determine the value of kC gain of controller which just caused instability by Routh array
test. (Nov 2016) [LJIET]

9 For characteristics equation given below, do the stability analysis using Routh criteria. (May 4
2016NEW) [LJIET]

Root Locus
SHORT QUESTIONS
1 What is pole?[LJIET] 1
2 Name the graphical method to find the roots of 1+G =0[LJIET] 1
3 What is root locus?[LJIET] 1
4 Which software is used for root locus?[LJIET] 1

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 The open loop transfer function of a control system is given as, 7
G(s) = Kc
S(S+1)(S+2)
Sketch the root locus diagram of the system (Dec 2010)(Apr2017)[LJIET]
(Nov 2018 New)[LJIET]

2 Explain rules of Root-Locus diagram with example (Nov 2011)[LJIET] 7

OR
Explain rules for plotting root locus diagrams. (Nov 2016 New)[LJIET] 7

3 Explain the rules for Root locus diagrams.(May 2018 New)[LJIET] (June2019 New)[LJIET] 7,4

NUMERICALS
1 Draw root locus diagram for the system having transfer function = S/[S(S+4)].(Jun 2014) 7
[LJIET]

2 Plot the root locus for the following system: G(s) = Kc (1+s) /(s+2)(s+3)(s+4) (May 2015) 7
[LJIET]

3 A proportional derivative controller having the gain Kc and the derivative time is 4 is used 7
to controller two first order non-interacting systems having time constant τ1=1 and τ2=0.5.
If the gain of the process is 0.5. Sketch the Root locus diagram for the control system. The
transfer function of the measuring element is 1/S. (May 2016 New) [LJIET]
(June2019 New)[LJIET]
4 Do Route Locus analysis for two capacities in series with proportional control. 7
Transfer function. (May 2016 New) [LJIET]

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CHAPTER NO – 10 Frequency Response Analysis

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Define closed loop process[LJIET] 1
2 Define closed loop transfer function[LJIET] 1
3 Define open loop process[LJIET] 1
4 Define forward path[LJIET] 1
5 Define feedback path[LJIET] 1
6 Define open loop transfer function[LJIET] 1
DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Find Y/X 7
of the following closed loop control systems(Dec 2010)[LJIET]

2 Reduce the block-diagram shown below.(Nov 2011)[LJIET] 7

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3 What do you mean by open loop transfer function and closed loop 7,4
transfer function? Determine the transfer function Y(s) / X(s) for the
following block diagram. (Dec 2015)(Old)[LJIET](June2019 New)[LJIET]

4 What is open loop and closed loop transfer function? Determine the transfer function Y / Ysp 7
for the following block diagram.(Dec 2015) [LJIET]

5 Briefly describe servo and regulator problem. Obtain the transfer function 7
C(s)/R(s) for the block diagram shown in figure 1. (Dec 2014) [LJIET]

6 Discuss the effect of Kc, I and D on close loop response of process controlled 7
with PID controller(Dec 2014) [LJIET]

7 Determine the overall transfer function C(s)/R(s) for the system shown 7
in the following figure (Dec 2014) [LJIET].(NOV 2018 New)[LJIET]

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8 7
Determine the overall transfer function C(s)/R(s) for the system shown
in the following figure.(May 2016 NEW.)[LJIET]

9 7
For the control system shown in figure determine the transfer function C(S)/R(S). (Nov
2016 NEW) [LJIET]

10 7
Determine the transfer function Y(S)/X(S) for the given block diagram(Apr 2017)[LJIET]

11 Obtain the transfer function C(s)/R(s) for the block diagram shown in figure 1.(May- 7
2017 NEW)[LJIET]

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12 7
Obtain the transfer function C(s)/R(s) for the block diagram shown in figure.
(Nov 2017 New)[LJIET]

13 For the following control system determine transfer function C(s) / R(s)(May 2018 7
New)[LJIET]

14 Write the characteristic equation and construct the Routh array for the control system 7
shown in fig. Is the system stable for Kc = 9.5?

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(Nov 2019 New)[LJIET]

Transient response of simple control systems
SHORT QUESTIONS
1 What is offset?[LJIET] 1
2 What is measurement lag?[LJIET] 1
3 Nature of offset in PI controller?[LJIET] 1
4 In PI control , offset is ______________[LJIET] 1
5 Derive overall transfer function and offset for P- control for set point change.(Nov 4
2016 NEW)[LJIET]

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 What is offset? Why it cannot be eliminated when P-controller is used? 7
OR
Why P mode controller creates offset? How can it be overcome?(May 2013)[LJIET]

2 Derive the offset for first order system controlled by proportional controller and unit 7
step change is given to the set point. (May 2016 NEW)[LJIET]

NUMERICALS
1 A PI controller is used to control the pressure in the tank which varies from 40 psi to 140 7
psi. Desired pressure is 90 psi. ? Controller output is to change by 100% upon 40 psi
pressure deviation. Reset rate is 1/5 repeats per minute and controller output at zero error is
50 %. Calculate the controller output at the end of 2 minutes, when pressure in the tank
reaches 80 psi. (May 2013) [LJIET]

2 What do you understand by stability of a control system? Briefly explain 7

Nyquist stability criteria (May 2013)[LJIET]
OR
What do you understand by stability of a control system? Briefly explain 7
Nyquist stability criteria.)[LJIET]
3 Explain Bode diagram for first order system.(May 2018 New)[LJIET] 4

4 What are Bode diagrams? Explain the graphical rules for Bode diagrams.(Nov 2018 4,7
New)[LJIET] (June 2019 New)[LJIET]

5 Discuss Phase margin and Gain margin using stability criteria for Bode diagram. 7

(Nov 2018 New)[LJIET]

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Instrumentation
Chapter 12 Introduction of Process Measurement
SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Enlist the functions to be fulfilled by instrument?)[LJIET] 1
2 Enlist the static characteristics of instruments?)[LJIET] 1
3 Enlist the dynamic characteristics of instruments?)[LJIET] 1
4 Enlist the elements of instrument.)[LJIET] 1
5 Define: Dynamic error .(May2017 NEW)[LJIET] 1
6 Describe classification of instruments. (May2017 NEW)[LJIET] 3

7 Discuss about classification of instruments. (May 2018 NEW)[LJIET] 3

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Explain Accuracy, Reproducibility and sensitivity for instruments(Jun 2011)[LJIET] 6
2 Explain dynamic characteristics of an instrument.(Jun 2011)[LJIET](June2019 7,4
NEW)[LJIET]
3 Explain any four dynamic and static characteristics of an instrument. (Dec 2015)[LJIET] 7

OR 7
Explain any four dynamic characteristics of an instrument.(May 2016)[LJIET]
OR 3,4
Explain any two dynamic and static characteristics of an Instrument (May2017
NEW)[LJIET].(Nov 2018 NEW)[LJIET]

OR 3
Discuss static characteristics of an instrument.(May 2018 NEW)[LJIET]

4 Explain terms used for the static characteristics of an instrument. 7

1. Accuracy 2. Static error 3. Reproducibility 4. Drift 5. Sensitivity 6. Dead Zone 7.
Span.(Apr 2017)[LJIET]
OR 3
Define following terms: i. Static error ii. Drift iii. Reproducibility.(June2019
NEW)[LJIET]
OR
Define: Dead zone, Drift, Precision, Dead time lag(Nov 2019 NEW)[LJIET] 4

Chapter 13 Temperature Measurement

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 What are temperature scales normally used?[LJIET] 1
2 Write relationship equation between Fahrenheit and Celsius.[LJIET] 1
3 At what temperature oF and oC are equal?[LJIET] 1
4 Enlist steam point in various temperature scales.[LJIET] 1
5 What metal couple wires are commonly used in thermocouple?.)[LJIET] 1
6 Enlist desirable properties of thermocouple?.)[LJIET] 1

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7 Enlist desirable properties of thermo well?.)[LJIET] 1

7 Hot wire anemometer is used for the measurement of ___ 1
(Nov 2016 NEW)[LJIET]
8 Write down advantages of pyrometer over other temperature sensors. (May 2017 NEW) 1
[LJIET]
DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 What is thermal well? Why is it used? (Nov 2016 New)[LJIET] 3

2 Explain any radiation receiving elements. (Nov 2016 New)[LJIET] 4

3 Explain working and construction of bimetallic thermometers (Dec 2010)[LJIET] 7

(Nov 2018 NEW)[LJIET]

OR
Explain the working of bimetallic thermometer and optical pyrometer.(Jun 2011)(May
2016)[LJIET] 7
OR
Starting with the principal and working, explain the construction of Bimetallic
thermometer with neat sketch. (Jan 2013) (May 2016, New) [LJIET] 4
OR
Write a short note on bimetallic thermometer. (Nov 2017 NEW) [LJIET] 7
OR
Explain the principle, construction & working of Bimetallic thermometer with neat
sketch. (May 2018, New) [LJIET]

4 Briefly describe types of industrial thermocouples and the factors 7

influencing the speed response of thermocouples (May 2016) [LJIET]
OR 7
Explain the temperature measurement by thermocouple (Dec 2015) [LJIET]
OR
Explain ‘Thermocouples’ in detail. (Apr 2017) [LJIET] 7
OR
Briefly describe the selection procedure for different components of thermocouple 7
(May 2017NEW) [LJIET]
OR
Write a brief note on thermocouples used for temperature measurement. 7
(NOV 2017 NEW) [LJIET]
5 List temperature measuring instrument. Explain any one in detail 7
OR
Write short note on anyone temperature measuring instrument.(Jun 2014) [LJIET]
OR

Mention the various temp. measured devices and explain the temp. measurement
by thermocouple. (May 2016)[LJIET]
6 Mention various temperature measurement devices and explain the 7
temperature measurement by thermocouple. (Jun 2012) [LJIET]
7 What is thermal well? Why is it used? How thermal well affect the 7
dynamic response of the thermometer?(May 2013) [LJIET]

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8 Explain the working of any one type of pyrometer.(May 2013) [LJIET] 7

OR
Describe the construction and working of radiation pyrometer. (May 2017New) [LJIET] 7

9 Write short note on “Radiation Pyrometer”. (Dec 2013, Dec 2014, May2016) [LJIET] 7
OR
Write in brief about Radiation Pyrometer. (Nov 2019 New)[LJIET]

10 Explain Radiation-receiving elements (June 2014)(May 2016) [LJIET] 7

11 What is thermal well? Why is it used? How thermal well affect the 7
dynamic response of the thermometer? (May 2013) [LJIET]
12 Describe the principle, construction and working of thermocouple used for 7
temperature measurement (May 2013) [LJIET](JSune 2019 NEW)[LJIET]
13 7
Write short note RTD for temperature measurements. (Nov 2016)[LJIET]
14 Explain Pressure Spring Thermometer (Nov 2016 NEW)[LJIET] 7

15 Write in brief about Optical pyrometer. 7

(Nov 2016)[LJIET]

16 Mention various temperature measurement methods. (June2019 NEW)[LJIET] 3

17 Explain Seeback effect of thermocouple. (Nov 2019 New)[LJIET] 3

Chapter- 14 Pressure Measurement

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Enlist pressure measuring instruments[LJIET] 1
2 Write differential pressure equation for inclined tube manometer[LJIET] 1
3 Write differential pressure equation for enlarged leg manometer[LJIET] 1
4 Write differential pressure equation for ring manometer[LJIET] 1
5 Write differential pressure equation for single column manometer (A1=1000A2)[LJIET] 1
6 1
State the relation between absolute pressure and gauge pressure(May 2017 NEW)[LJIET]
7 1
Write down four different units of pressure. (May 2017 New)[LJIET]

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Explain Pressure, Vacuum, and Head (Nov 2016 NEW)[LJIET] 3
2 Briefly describe the working of any two types of instruments used for 7
measuring vacuum.(Jun 2011)[LJIET]
3 List out pressure measurement devices with special feature, merits and 7
demerits of each (Dec 2015)[LJIET]
OR

List pressure measuring instruments. Explain any one in detail. (Dec 2014)[LJIET] 7
OR
Classify the pressure measuring instruments. (Nov 2017 New)[LJIET](Nov 2018 7,3

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New)[LJIET]

4 Explain working of the differential pressure meter. Highlight its special 7

features comparing with other instruments used for same application(June
2011)[LJIET]
OR

State various differential pressure meters to measure flow. Explain any one with neat 7
sketch. (Nov 2016)[LJIET]
5 List vacuum measuring instruments. Explain any one in detail. (Dec 2015) [LJIET] 7

6 Explain the function of various parts of an instrument and construction of Bourdon 7

gauge (June 2012) [LJIET]
7 How is the gauge pressure and absolute pressure measured by liquid 7
manometer? What are the advantages of the inclined manometer? (May 2013) [LJIET]
8 Discuss pressure spring thermometer (Dec 2013)(Dec 2015) [LJIET] 7

9 How is the gauge pressure and absolute pressure measured by liquid manometer? What 7
are the advantages of the inclined manometer?
(May 2013) [LJIET]
10 Write short note on bellows differential pressure gauge.(May 2016) [LJIET] 7
OR
Explain Bellow Pressure gauge for the Pressure measurement.(Nov 2018 NEW)[LJIET] 3
11 Explain Pressure spring thermometer. (May 2016)[LJIET] 7

12 Enlist different pressure measuring instrument. Explain in detail Bellows pressure 7

gauge for the pressure measurement. (May 2016 New)[LJIET]

13 7
Explain principle, construction & working, advantages and limitation of Diaphragm
pressure gauge
(Nov 2016)[LJIET]
14 Write in detail about ‘liquid column manometers’. (Apr 2017)[LJIET] 7

15 List the various pressure measuring instruments. Describe construction and working 7
of barometer. (May 2016 New)[LJIET]

16 Explain the working of Bourdon Pressure Gauge with diagram. (Nov 2017 4
New)[LJIET]
OR
Explain Burdon pressure guage with neat sketch(May 2018 NEW)[LJIET] 7
17 Describe about Absolute scale and Vacuum scale for pressure measurement. 4
(Nov 2019 New)[LJIET]

18 Discuss working of U tube manometer. (Nov 2019 New)[LJIET] 4

Chapter- 15 Liquid Level Measurement

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SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Enlist instruments used for direct level measurement[LJIET] 1
2 Enlist instruments used for indirect level measurement[LJIET] 1
OR
List various direct methods for level measurement.(Nov 2019 NEW)[LJIET] 3
3 1
When you will employ differential pressure method for level measurement?
(May 2017NEW)[LJIET]
4 State the importance of level measurement and control in various processes. 3
(May 2017NEW)[LJIET]
5 Discuss in brief indirect level measurement. (May 2018 NEW)[LJIET] 4

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Describe the bubbler system for liquid level measurement with neat sketch (Dec 2013, 7
Dec 2014, May 2015)[LJIET]
OR
Describe the bubbler system for liquid level measurement with neat sketch.(Nov 7,4
2016 NEW)[LJIET].(Nov 2018 NEW)[LJIET] (June2019 NEW)[LJIET]

2 Explain air-purge system for level measurement.(Nov 2011)[LJIET] 7

3 List indirect level measurement methods and explain any one.(May 2013) [LJIET] 7
4 Explain about float and spring pneumatic balance. (May 2015) [LJIET] 7

5 Discuss in brief indirect level measurement.(May 2013) [LJIET] 7

6 7
Write a short note on Direct level measurement (Nov 2016)[LJIET]
OR
State the direct methods of level measurement. Explain any one of them. 4
(Nov 2017 New)[LJIET]

7 Write in detail about ‘float and tape’ type liquid level measurement system (Apr 7
2017)[LJIET]

8 Discuss sight glass method for level measurement.(Nov 2019 New)[LJIET] 3

Chapter- 16 Flow Measurement

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Variable area meter is ______________)[LJIET] 1
2 Enlist quantity meters.)[LJIET] 1
3 Point velocity is measured by ____________)[LJIET] 1
4 Write down Bernoulli equation)[LJIET] 1
5 1
When Pitot tube is used? (Nov2016 New)[LJIET]

OR
1

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Write down application of Pitot tube.(May 2017 New)[LJIET]

6 What is basic difference between variable head flow meter and variable area flow meter? 1
(May2017 New)[LJIET]

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Explain principle, construction and working of venturimeter (May 2015)[LJIET] 7
OR

Explain principle and working of Venturimeter

(May 2016)[LJIET].(June2019 NEW)[LJIET] 7,4

OR 7
Explain principle and working of Venturimeter (May 2016New)[LJIET]
OR 7
With neat sketch explain principle, working and function of ventury meter. State
advantages and limitations.
(Nov 2017 New)[LJIET]

2 Enlist various types of quantity meters. Discuss any one.(Nov 2011)[LJIET] 7

OR
Give the list of various flow measuring devices. Explain area flow meter in detail. (Dec 7
2015)[LJIET]

3 Explain the principle, construction and working of rotameter. (Dec 2013, Dec 2014, 7
May 2015)[LJIET](Nov 2018 NEW)[LJIET]

OR 7
Write a short note on Area flow meter (May 2016)[LJIET]
OR 7
Describe variable area meter with neat figure. Also explain the methodology for
determination of flow rate with equation. (May 2016 New)[LJIET]
OR 7

Explain ‘Rotameter’ for flow measurement in detail. (Apr 2017)[LJIET]

OR 7
Describe the construction and working of rotameter (May 2016
New)[LJIET]
OR
Discuss working of Rotameter.(Nov 2019 New)[LJIET] 4

4 Explain principle and working of Pitot tube. (Dec 2013)[LJIET] 7

5 Explain principle and working of Orifice meter.(Dec 2013)[LJIET] 7
OR
Discuss construction and working of Orifice meter.(Nov 2019 New)[LJIET]

6 7

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Explain ‘air to open’ and ‘air to close’ control valve in detail.

.(Apr 2017)[LJIET]
7 List various variable head flow meters and explain anyone.(May 2017 New)[LJIET] 4
OR
Mention various head flow meters and explain anyone.(May 2018 New)[LJIET] 4

8 Give the name of the property which can be measured by following instruments: 3
(1) Pirani guage (2) Pitot tube (3) flow nozzle
.(Nov 2017 New)[LJIET]

Viscosity Measurement
SHORT QUESTIONS 1
1 Define viscosity.[LJIET] 1
2 What are units of viscosity?[LJIET] 1
3 Enlist viscosity measuring instruments. 1
4 Write a short note on viscosity measurement. (Jun 2014, May 2016)[LJIET] 7
Density Measurement
SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Define density.[LJIET] 1
2 What are units of density?[LJIET] 1
3 Hydrometer is used to measure ________________[LJIET] 1

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Write a short note on measurement of density.(Nov 2011)[LJIET] 7
OR
Describe various fluid density measurement methods?(May 2013)[LJIET] 7
2 Write short note on Hydrometer.(Dec 2013)[LJIET] 7
Composition
SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Enlist compositions determining instruments[LJIET] 1
2 Hygrometer is used to measure _____________[LJIET] 1

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 State applications of composition analysis in chemical industries. (May 2013)[LJIET] 7
2 Draw P & I diagram for the shell and tube heat exchanger and discuss it in 7
detail. (Apr 2017)[LJIET]
3 Draw P and I diagram symbols for Pneumatic, Electrical and Software signals. 3
(Nov 2019 New)[LJIET]

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