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The document is an examination paper for the course Sensors & Transducers, detailing multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions. It covers various topics related to sensors, including thermocouples, optical pyrometers, and capacitive transducers. The paper is structured into three groups with specific instructions on answering the questions.

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btech-ee-8-sem-sensors-and-transducers-2010

The document is an examination paper for the course Sensors & Transducers, detailing multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions. It covers various topics related to sensors, including thermocouples, optical pyrometers, and capacitive transducers. The paper is structured into three groups with specific instructions on answering the questions.

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Name : ……………………………………………………………
Roll No. : ………………………………………………………..
Invigilator's Signature : ………………………………………..

CS/B.TECH(EE-NEW)/SEM-8/EE-802B/2010
2010
SENSORS & TRANSDUCERS
Time Allotted : 3 Hours Full Marks : 70

The figures in the margin indicate full marks.


Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as
far as practicable.

GROUP – A
( Multiple Choice Type Questions )
1. Choose the correct alternatives for any ten of the following :
10 × 1 = 10
i) A thermocouple with reference juction temperature at
20˚C gives an output of 5 mV. If the thermocouple
sensitivity is 50 µV/˚C, the measured temperature is
a) 100˚C b) 80˚C
c) 120˚C d) 20˚C.
ii) Th capacitive proximity sensor is used to detect
a) the capacitance of an object
b) the position of the object w.r.t. the sensor
c) the natural frequency of a system
d) none of these.
iii) The output of LVDT with the input mechanical motion
of 10 Hz and excitation frequency of 400 Hz will contain
frequency of
a) 10 Hz and 400 Hz b) 10 Hz
c) 400 Hz d) 390 Hz and 410 Hz.

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iv) A quartz resonator is effective in measuring

a) speed b) flow of fluid

c) force d) temperature.

v) On resistance Thermometry platinum is widely used for

a) large temperature coefficient of resistance

b) greater temperature range coverage

c) non-reactive to other metals mostly used in


electrical circuitry.

vi) Which of the following thermocouple combinations


efficiently covers maximum temperature range ?

a) Copper-Constantan b) Platinum-Rhodium

c) Copper-Iron d) Chromel-Alumel.

vii) As regards spectral response, Which of the following


metals has nearest approach to human eye ?

a) Caesium b) Potassium

c) Lithium d) Sodium.

viii) Considering illumination level change by about 1 : 1000


and spectral range coverage, which of the following
materials is best suited ?

a) Lead sulphide b) Cadmium sulphide

c) Thallium sulphide d) Bismuth sulphide.


ix) Angular or Rotatory sensor can best be realized by
a) a modified version of LVDT
b) a piezoelectric sensor
c) a plunger in coil arrangement
d) a stretched diaphragm sensor.

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x) An AD 590 sensor is generally used as


a) a proportional to Absolute temperature ( PTAT )
sensor
b) a magnetic flux sensor
c) a force transducer
d) an accelerometer.
xi) Venturimeter transducer works on the principle of
a) pressure difference between two points of flowing
fluid
b) temperature difference in two points in fluid
c) resistance change in fluid flow
d) electrical potential gradient between two points in
flow line.

GROUP – B
( Short Answer Type Questions )
Answer any three of the following. 3 × 5 = 15
2. Explain the operating principle of optical pyrometer with
proper diagram. Also mention its range and advantages.
3. How can velocity of liquid through a pipeline be measured by
using ultrasonic transducer ? Draw necessary diagram.
What frequency range of ultrasonic wave is used by
ultrasonic transducer ?
4. Discuss briefly the use of platinum in metal resistance
thermometric sensor.
5. Give simple scheme of using quartz resonator piezoelectric
arrangement for force seinsing.
6. What are the differences beetween Vilari effect and
Wiedemann effect ? How are these two effects used in
developing magneto-elastic sensors ?

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GROUP – C
( Long Answer Type Questions )
Answer any three of the following. 3 × 15 = 45
..
7. What type of radiation can be detected by a Geiger-Mu ller
..
counter ? Describe with neat diagram a Geiger-Mu ller
counter and explain how it operates. What are the gases in
these tubes and pressure range at which they operate ?
8. Describe the basic principle of a Hall Device. Show how it
can be used for magnetic field sensor.
On what factors and parameters of the sensor, does the hall
voltage output depend for a given field condition ?
How is the performance of a hall sensor evaluated ? What
are its primary and secondary sensitivities ? 4+4+4+3
9. a) Explain what you understand by pH of a solution ?
b) How is pH measured in the laboratory ?
c) What are the precautions required to be taken in case
of measurement of pH ? 2 + 10 + 3
10. How can the capacitive transducer be used to measure the
level of non-conducting liquid ? What special arrangement
should be done while measuring the level of conducting
liquid ?
What do you mean by frequency response of a capacitive
transducer ?
Mention different factors on which capacitive transducer
depends. 7+5+3
11. Write short notes on any three of the following : 3×5
a) Smart sensors
b) Photovoltaic cell
c) Thermistors
d) IC temperature sensors
e) LVDT.

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