Instrumentation and Sensors — Summer 2024

Give the definition of a) Measurement b) Instrumentation.

List out various physical variables.

What do you mean by sensor? Explain different types of sensors in detail.

What are the different types of signal and differentiate it.

Explain the types of Systematic errors in measurement.

Draw and Explain the block diagram of instrumentation system.

Explain the basic concepts in frequency domain signal processing and analysis.

Explain the flow of planning of monitoring programs.

List out and explain the Criteria for Sensor Selection.

List out various temperature sensors and explain any one of them.

Why Piezometer is used ? Give the types of Piezometers.

What is a noise? & explain the different types of noise.

Explain the different Data Reduction Techniques in detail.

Explain the Frequency resolution.

Explain in brief sensor installations.

Draw the functional block diagram of measurement system. Mentions the purpose of measurement. What are the methods of measurement?

List any two light sensors.

Write a short note on the time domain signal processing.

Explain types of filters used in frequency domain analysis

Define following term 1. Median 2. Range

Write a short note on the data analysis and interpretation with reference to inclinometer.

Explain the Classification of Transducer in detail.

What is the Working principle of Load Cell.

Write a short note on the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT).

Explain the need for frequency domain analysis and its principles.