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51.

For the block diagram shown below : The characteristic equation is

A. ? l S (? p s + 1) + K c . K p (? l S + 1) e -? d s = 0
B. (? m S + 1) (? p S + 1) + K m . K p e -? d S = 0
C. ? l S (? m S + 1) (? p S + 1) + K c . K p . K m (? l s + 1) e -? d S = 0
D. (? m s + 1) (? p s + 1) + K c . K p . K m . e -? d S = 0
Answer» D. (? m s + 1) (? p s + 1) + K c . K p . K m . e -? d S = 0
52.

The calibration data of a thermocouple with its cold junction at 0°C are given below. The hot junction of the thermocouple is placed in a bath at 80°C, while its cold junction is at 20°C. What is the emf of thermocouple ?

A. 3.26 mv
B. 0.80 mv
C. 2.46 mv
D. 2.43 mv
Answer» D. 2.43 mv
53.

The unit step response of the transfer function reaches its final steady state assymptotically after

A. a monotonic increase.
B. a monotonic decrease.
C. initially increasing and then decreasing.
D. increasing decreasing and then increasing.
Answer» B. a monotonic decrease.
54.

Liquid argon level in a pressurised storage tank (at 3 kg/cm 2 ) is measured by a/an

A. gage glass
B. external float gage
C. differential pressure gage
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
55.

Starting temperature of optical radiation pyrometer is __________ °C.

A. 800
B. 400
C. 1200
D. 1500
Answer» B. 400
56.

__________ thermometer can not measure sub-zero (< 0° C) temperature,

A. Mercury in glass
B. Bimetallic
C. Vapor pressure
D. Resistance
Answer» C. Vapor pressure
57.

The characteristic equation for the control system with a closed loop transfer function G 1 /1 + G 2 is given by 1 + G 2 = 0. The characteristic equation for the control system

A. depends only upon the open loop transfer function.
B. determines its stability.
C. is the same for set point or load changes.
D. all 'a', 'b' & 'c'
Answer» E.
58.

The temperature range for which copper resistance thermometer can be used is __________ °C

A. 0 to 150
B. -200 to 150
C. 350 to 750
D. 500 to 900
Answer» C. 350 to 750
59.

Which of the following can not measure a temperature of 1600°C ?

A. Platinum resistance thermometer
B. Thermocouple
C. Photo-electric pyrometer
D. Radiation pyrometer
Answer» B. Thermocouple
60.

In a single tank system, the transfer function of __________ to inlet flow rate is 1/ TS +1.

A. outlet flow rate
B. level
C. both (a) & (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» B. level
61.

Which thermocouple can be used to measure a temperature of around 1400°C ?

A. Copper-constantan
B. Aluminium-chromel
C. Platinum-platinum+rhodium
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
62.

In a closed loop system, the process to be controlled is an integrating process with transfer function l/2 s . The controller proposed to be used in an integral controller with transfer function 1/ T 1 s . When a step change in set point is applied to such a closed loop system, the controlled variable will exhibit

A. overdamped response.
B. underdamped response.
C. undamped response.
D. unstable response.
Answer» C. undamped response.
63.

Pick out the most suitable instrument for measuring temperature in the range of-40 to 425°C.

A. mercury thermometer
B. bimetallic thermometer
C. radiation pyrometer
D. none of these
Answer» C. radiation pyrometer
64.

Range of hydrogen gas constant volume themometer is __________ °C.

A. -10 to 20
B. 0 to 100
C. 100 - 500
D. 400 - 1000
Answer» C. 100 - 500
65.

__________ temperature scale assigns 0° to the 'ice point' and 80° to the 'steam point'.

A. Celcius
B. Rankine
C. Reumur
D. Farenhite
Answer» D. Farenhite
66.

The second order system with the transfer function has a damping ratio of

A. 2.0
B. 0.5
C. 1.0
D. 4.0
Answer» C. 1.0
67.

Emf developed by a thermocouple, while measuring a temperature of 600°C is about 5.5 mV. The type of thermocouple used is

A. chromel-alumel
B. iron-constantan
C. platinum-platinum+rhodium
D. either (a), (b) or (c)
Answer» D. either (a), (b) or (c)
68.

For an input forcing function, X ( t ) = 2 t 2 , the Laplace transform of this function is

A. 2/ s 2
B. 4/ s 2
C. 2/ s 3
D. 4/ s 3
Answer» E.
69.

A proportional controller with a gain of K c is used to control a first order process. The offset will increase, if

A. K c is reduced.
B. K c is increased.
C. integral control action is introduced.
D. derivative control action is introduced.
Answer» B. K c is increased.
70.

The maximum service temperature for fibre glass used as thermocouple wire insulation material is __________ °C.

A. 250
B. 500
C. 750
D. 1000
Answer» C. 750
71.

The temperature of tempering oil baths maintained at 400°C during heat treatment of steel is measured by a/an __________ thermocouple.

A. chromel-alumel
B. iron-constantan
C. platinum-platinum/rhodium
D. none of these.
Answer» C. platinum-platinum/rhodium