ASSAM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

6th Semester B. Tech.’2024

Branch: Mechanical Engineering
Subject: Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation
Subject Code: ME181603

QUSTION BANK FOR CIE-I

COs : After the completion of the course , the student will be able to Modules Marks in
CIEs
(2022-
2023)
CO1: Understand the generalized methods and devices for mechanical Module 1 6
measurements.
CO2: Apply the concept of static and dynamic characteristics to understand the Module 2 10
behavior of different types of systems and their input-output relationship
CO3: Apply transducers and sensors for measuring mechanical parameters. Modules 14
3,4
Total marks for CIE-I 30

CO4: Select and apply measuring instruments for measurement of different Modules 20
mechanical parameters. 5,6,7,8,
9,10,11
CO5: Explain different display devices and recorders Module 10
12
Total marks for CIE-II 30

MODULE 1: General Concept of Measurement and Instrumentation

(Don’t get stuck here. Only 6 marks)
1. What do you understand by the term “measurement”?
2. Describe the significance of measurements.
3. Explain briefly the term “measurand”.
4. State the basic requirements for getting the meaningful result of measurement.
5. Explain the difference between an analog signal and a digital signal.
6. Define the term “instrumentation”.
7. How are standards of measurements classified?
8. Explain clearly the difference between primary, secondary and working standards.
9. Explain briefly the following methods to complete solutions to complex problem in
mechanical design.
(i) The empirical method
(ii) The rational method
(iii) The experimental method
10. Distinguish between direct and indirect methods of measurements
 11. Describe the mechanics and power types of measurements. Explain with suitable
examples
12. What are primary, secondary and tertiary measurements? Explain with Examples
13. Explain the difference between the following
(i) Measurand and measurement
(ii) Measurement and instrument
(iii) Input and output
14. Draw a block diagram representation of a generalised measurement system. Identify the
various elements and point out the functions performed by each element/component.
15. Explain briefly various stages of general measurement system
16. Describe briefly the following examples of measurement systems
(i) Bourdon tube pressure gauge
(ii) Pressure actuated thermometer
17. How are instruments classified?
18. Explain briefly any three types of the instruments
(i) Absolute and secondary instruments.
(ii) Analog and digital instruments.
(iii) Mechanical, electrical and electronic instruments.
(iv) Self-operated and power-operated instruments.
(v) Deflection and null-point instruments
19. State the advantages and disadvantages of mechanical instruments over
electrical/electronic instruments.
20. State the advantages of electrical/electronic techniques of measurements.
21. Discuss the factor relating selection of instruments
22. Describe briefly the following main functions of the instruments
(i) Indicating function
(ii) Recording function
(iii) Controlling function

23. What are ‘desired’, ‘modifying’ and ‘interfering’ inputs for an Instrumentation System?
Draw a block diagram for showing their influence on the output.

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 MODULE 2: Static and Dynamic Characteristics of Instruments
(Basic theories must be studied from this chapter)

1. Define different static and dynamic characteristics of Instruments.

2. What is the difference between static and dynamic characteristics of Instruments?
3. What is sensitivity of a measuring instrument? Explain the relationship between sensitivity
and input- output of a first order measurement system.
4. Define dynamic response of a system and distinguish between steady state response and
transient response?
5. What are the different the different standard inputs for studying the dynamic response of a
system. Draw the graphs representing them.
6. Formulate the governing equation of a first order system- temperature measurement by a
thermal measuring element (thermocouple or thermometer).
7. What is the difference between scale range and scale span?
8. What is dynamic error? Show it in the graph of time response of a first order system subjected
to unit step input.
9. Derive the equation for total response of a first order system subjected to unit step input.
{ Io=S Ii(1-e-t/τ) }
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MODULE 3: Primary Sensing Elements and Transducers
(Basic theories must be studied from this chapter)

1. What is difference between sensor and transducer?

2. Classify the different types of transducers and write the classifications.
3. With block diagram, distinguish between primary and secondary transducers. What type of
secondary transducer is used with a load cell and why that secondary transducer is used with the
load cell?
4. Name two mechanical devices which work as primary detectors. Also mention the input signal
to and output signal from of these devices
5. Name some pressure sensitive primary devices.
6. Explain the working principle of Linear Variable Differential transformer used to measure
linear displacement with neat diagram.
7. Explain the working principle of the Load cell with neat diagram. What types of mechanical
quantities are measured by load cells?
8. Explain the working principle of the proving ring with neat diagram. What types of
mechanical quantities are measured by proving rings?
9. Choose an active transducer to explain its working principle with neat diagram.
10. What is the difference between active and passive transducers? Give examples.
11. Choose an inductive transducer to explain its working principle with neat diagram.
12. Choose a resistive transducer to explain its working principle with neat diagram.
13. Explain the working principle of capacitive transducer with neat diagram.
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MODULE 4: Strain Gauges

(Basic theories must be studied from this chapter)
1. Explain why the dummy strain gauges may be used with active strain gauge? Draw the
diagram to explain. Not needed now
2. Correlate between the lateral strain and the change of resistance in a strain gauge. Explain with
the equation.
3. Identify whether the strain gauges are sensors or transducers. Give appropriate reasons
4. Explain the working principle of strain gauges.
5. What are the different types of strain gauges?
6. Write short notes on all types of strain gauges with diagrams
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