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BTECH
(SEM III) THEORY EXAMINATION 2023-24
ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION
TIME: 3HRS M.MARKS: 70

Note: 1. Attempt all Sections. If require any missing data; then choose suitably.

SECTION A
1. Attempt all questions in brief. 2 x 7 = 14
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a. Differentiate between ‘accuracy ‘and ‘precision’. 2 CO1
b. What are the different types of errors in a measurement? 2 CO1
c. What is creeping in energy meters? 2 CO2
d. What conditions must be satisfied to make an ac bridge balanced? 2 CO3
e. Define the Transformation ratio and nominal ratio for CT and PT. 2 CO4
f. Differentiate between active and passive transducers 2 CO5
g. Differentiate between primary and secondary transducers. 2 CO5

SECTION B
2. Attempt any three of the following: 7 x 3 = 21
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a. Explain the principle, construction and operation of attraction-type 7 CO1
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moving iron instruments with a neat diagram. Derive the expression of

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deflecting torque.

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b. Explain the two-wattmeter method in three-phase power measurement 7 CO2
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for a star-connected load. Discuss how the method helps determine the
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power factor in a three-phase system.

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c. Explain Owen’s bridge method for the measurement of unknown 7 CO3
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inductance. Derive the equation for balance and draw the phasor
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diagram.
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d. A current transformer of turns ratio 1:199 is rated as 1000/5, 25 VA. The 7 CO4
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core loss and magnetizing components of the primary current are 4A and
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7A under rated conditions. Determine the phase angle and ratio errors
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for the rated burden and rated secondary current of 0.8 p.f lagging.
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Neglect the resistance and leakage reactance of secondary winding.

e. Describe the construction and working of L.V.D.T with advantages and 7 CO5
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disadvantages.
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SECTION C
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3. Attempt any one part of the following: 7x1=7

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a. Explain the construction and working of PMMC instruments. Derive the 7 CO1
equation for deflection torque.
b. The solution for the unknown resistance for a Wheatstone bridge is : 7 CO1
𝐑𝟐𝐑𝟑
𝐑𝐱
𝐑𝟏
Where R1 = 100 Ω ± 0.5%, R2 = 1000 Ω ± 0.5% and R3 = 800 Ω ±
0.5%. Determine the magnitude of the unknown resistance and the
limiting error in percent and in ohm for the unknown resistance Rx.

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BTECH
(SEM III) THEORY EXAMINATION 2023-24
ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION
TIME: 3HRS M.MARKS: 70

4. Attempt any one part of the following: 7x1=7

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a. Explain the construction and working of a single-phase 7 CO2
electrodynamometer-type wattmeter. Also, derive the expression of
deflecting and controlling torque.
b. Explain the construction and working of a power factor meter. Also, 7 CO2
explain its advantages and disadvantages.

5. Attempt any one part of the following: 7x1=7

Q no. Question Marks CO
a. Explain the working principle of Kelvin’s double bridge for the 7 CO3
measurement of unknown low resistances. Explain how the effects of
contact resistance and resistance of leads are eliminated.
b. Explain the working principle of a Crompton’s dc potentiometer with a 7 CO3
suitable diagram.
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6. Attempt any one part of the following: 7x1=7
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Q no. Question Marks CO

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a. With the help of suitable block diagram explain different types of wave 7 CO4

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analyzer and their applications..
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b. Draw the equivalent circuit and phasor diagram of the current 7 CO4

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transformer. Derive the expression for ratio and phase angle.

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7. Attempt any one part of the following: 7x1=7

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a. Explain the principle, construction, and working of strain gauge 7 CO5

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transducer and formulate the expression for gauge factor in terms of

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Poisson’s ratio.
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b. Explain the principle, construction, and working of the capacitive 7 CO5

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transducer with neat diagrams.

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