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052 ME 71 MECHATRONICS
UNIT I
1
MECHATRONICS, SENSORS AND TRANSDUCERS
Introduction to Mechatronics Systems Measurement Systems Control Systems Microprocessor based
Controllers. Sensors and Transducers Performance Terminology Sensors for Displacement, Position and
Proximity; Velocity, Motion, Force, Fluid Pressure, Liquid Flow, Liquid Level, Temperature, Light Sensors
Selection of Sensors
UNIT II
ACTUATION SYSTEMS
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems Directional Control Valves Rotary Actuators. Mechanical Actuation
Systems Cams Gear Trains Ratchet and pawl Belt and Chain Drives Bearings. Electrical Actuation
Systems Mechanical Switches Solid State Switches Solenoids D.C Motors A.C Motors Stepper
Motors.
UNIT III
UNIT IV
PROGRAMMING LOGIC CONTROLLERS
Programmable Logic Controllers Basic Structure Input / Output Processing Programming Mnemonics
Timers, Internal relays and counters Shift Registers Master and Jump Controls Data Handling Analogs
Input / Output Selection of a PLC Problem.
UNIT V
DESIGN OF MECHATRONICS SYSTEM
Stages in designing Mechatronics Systems Traditional and Mechatronic Design Possible Design Solutions.
Case Studies of Mechatronics Systems, Pick and place robot automatic Car Park Systems Engine
Management Systems.
Group Discussion: Use of persuasive strategies including some rhetorical devices for emphasizing (for instance; being
polite and firm; handling questions and taking in criticism of self; turn-taking strategies and effective intervention; use of
body language).
TEXT BOOK
1. HMT Limited, 1998, Mechatronics, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. New Delhi
2. N.Shanmugam., 2001, Mechatronics, Anuradha Agencies, Kumbakonam
REFERENCES
1. W.Bolton, 1999 Mechatronics, Longman, Second Edition.
2. Micheal B. Histand and David G .Alciatore, 1999 Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurements
Systems, McGraw Hill International Editions
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Course Topics & Delivery Plan
S.l UNIT Week No. of
Subtitles
No. No. Hours
1. Introduction to Mechatronics Systems 1
2. Measurement Systems 2
3. Control Systems I 3
4. Microprocessor based Controllers. 4
5. UNIT- I Sensors and Transducers 5
6. Performance Terminology 6
SYSTEM AND LAWS OF
7. Sensors for Displacement 7
THERMODYNAMICS II
8. Sensors for Velocity 8
9. Sensors for Position and Proximity 9
10. Sensors for Motion, Force, Fluid Pressure 10
11. Sensors for Liquid Flow, Liquid Level 11
12. Sensors for Temperature, Light Sensors 12
13. Selection of Sensors 13
III
14. Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems 14
15. Directional Control Valves 15
16. Rotary Actuators. Mechanical Actuation 16
Systems
17. Cams 17
UNIT- II IV
18. Gear Trains 18
19. POWER CYCLES AND Ratchet and pawl 19
INTERNAL COMBUSTIONS
20. Belt and Chain Drives 20
ENGINES
21. Bearings. Electrical Actuation Systems 21
22. Mechanical Switches 22
23. Solid State Switches 23
V
24. Solenoids 24
25. D.C Motors , A.C Motors 25
Week No. of
Unit Course Topics Subtitles
No. hours
Introduction to Mechatronics Systems Introduction to Mechatronics Systems
I I 1
4
II Directional Control Valves Directional Control Valves III 1
Rotary Actuators, Mechanical Rotary Actuators, Mechanical
II Actuation Systems Actuation Systems III 1
Ratchet and pawl , Belt and Chain Ratchet and pawl , Belt and Chain
II Drives Drives IV 2
II D.C Motors ,A.C Motors , Stepper D.C Motors ,A.C Motors , Stepper
Motors. Motors. V 2
CAT-I
1. ASSESSMENT PLAN
d. Continuous Assessment There are three Continuous Assessment Tests. It constitutes 10% of
the total. Each test carries 50 marks. The average of the best two
Test (CAT) Policy:
CAT scores will be taken for 10% of the total assessment. CAT-I
covers the first 1.5 units, CAT-II covers the second 1.5 units and
CAT-III covers the last 2 units.
e. Model Exam Policy: The Model Exam will cover all the units of the Course and will be
assessed for a maximum of 100 marks. It constitutes 10% of the
total. The Question paper will have three sections: Section A with
ten short answer questions each carrying 2 marks; Section B with
five questions in either/or pattern each carrying 4 marks; Section C
with five questions in either /or pattern each carrying 12 marks. The
questions will be evenly divided between all the five units of the
syllabus.
f. End Exam Policy: The End Exam will cover all the 5 units of the Course and will be
assessed for a maximum of 100 marks. It constitutes 60% of the
total. It will be conducted at the end of the semester.
g. Project Policy: The objective of project work is to enable the students to work in
allotted in the academic Time Table for the project work and this
time shall be utilized by the student/s for getting assistance from the
2. COURSE EVALUATION
71-Q1
08.11.15 5
71-Q2 16.11.15
5
Class Quizzes & 71-Q3 02.12.15
5 5
Assignments
71-Q4 10.01.16
5
71-Q5 18.01.16
5
71-A1 09.11.15 10
16.11.15 20
Home Assignments 71-A2 10
23.11.15
Continuous 71-CAT-1 50
Assessment Test 20
04.01.16
I,II 71-CAT-2 50
End Exam 71-END 07.03.16
100 60
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3. ASSESSMENT OF OUTCOMES
a. Program Outcomes:
The programme enables the student to achieve the following, at the time of Award:
1. What is the purpose of surge tank in a hydroelectric power plant?
2. What are the three main factors for power output of hydroelectric plant?
3. Discuss the essential factors which should be considered while selecting a site for a
hydroelectric power plant?
4. State the advantages and disadvantages of the hydroelectric power plants.
5. List out the factors with which the unit size of the power plant is being decided.
6. What is the use of load curves in power plants?
7. Mention any two drawbacks of a stationary gas turbine power plant for generation of
electricity.
8. What are the applications of diesel engine power plant?
9. Why is the maximum cycle temperature of gas turbine plant much lower than that of diesel
power plant?
10. What are the different fields where use of diesel power plant is essential?
11. What is the purpose of air intake system in a diesel engine power plant?
12. What is the basic principle of a magneto hydro dynamic (MHD) generator?
13. How the nuclear reactors are classified?
14. What are the main units in a gas turbine power plant?
15. What is the function of economizer?
16. What is the use of regenerator?
17. Define super critical boilers.
18. List out the inherent advantages of the combined power cycles.
19. List out the major advantages of high pressure boiler in modern thermal power plants.
20. Explain the basic principle of FBC.
b. Principal and Enabling Outcomes
9
1.3.2 Explicit path function and point function
1.3.3 adiabatic process?
1.3.4 four processes that make up the Carnot
cycle
1.3.5 statement s known as the Carnot principles.
10
2.2.8 operation of two stroke cycle as applied in
petrol and diesel engine
2.2.9 Generalize the SI engine components
2.2.10 function of flywheel?
2.2.11 method of cooling in spark ignition
engineer
2.2.12 fuel supply system
2.2.13 crank case, crank shaft.
2.2.14 four stroke and two stroke engines.
11
3.1 .11 characteristics of a working fluid in
vapour power cycle.
3.1 .12 mechanical efficiency ,boiler efficiency
3.1 .13Different losses that occur in steam turbine
3.2 .1 boiler accessories
12
4.1 .4 problem using work done in single stage
with volume or without volume
4.1 .5 expression for volumetric efficiency
4.1 .6 problem using single stage and multi stage
compressor design.
4.1 .7 construction and working principle of
centrifugal compressors
4.1 .8 reciprocating and rotary air compressors.
13
4.3.9 air-conditioning system
4.3.10 process of windows air conditioning
system.
4.3.11 winter air conditioning system
5.1.2 conduction.
5.1.3 Fouriers law of conduction
5.1.5 expression for the heat conduction flow
through the cylinder.
5.1.6 free convection and forced convection
5.1 Familiar with Wind screen wiper motion
Weighing scales
5.1.7 expression for the heat conduction flow
through the composite wall.
5.1.8 expression for the heat conduction flow
through the sphere.
5.1.9 problem in heat conduction flow through
cylinder ,composite wall, sphere
5.1.10 critical insulation
Thickness
5.1.11 fin efficiency
5.2.1 convection
14
5.3.3 absorptivity, reflectivity and reflectivity
15
List out the major advantages of unit 1
high pressure boiler in modern
thermal power plants.
How to calculate frictional losses in unit 1
common valve and fittings
Differentiate between laminar and unit 1
turbulent fluid flow
What are the desirable properties of unit 1
hydraulic fluids? Discuss any eight
of them in detail
What are the advantages of oil unit 1
hydraulic systems over other
methods
Draw fluid power symbols of any unit 1
six different types of valves?
Solve the problem using first law unit 1
applied to flow process.
Explain the heat engine cycle unit 1
performed by a steady flow process
Define thermal efficiency of heat unit 1
engine?
Define the cop of refrigerator unit 1
List out the major advantages of unit 1
high pressure boiler in modern
thermal power plants.
How to calculate frictional losses in unit 1
common valve and fittings
Differentiate between laminar and unit 1
turbulent fluid flow
What are the desirable properties of unit 1
hydraulic fluids? Discuss any eight
of them in detail
What are the advantages of oil unit 1
hydraulic systems over other
methods
List out the major advantages of unit 1
high pressure boiler in modern
thermal power plants.
How to calculate frictional losses in unit 1
common valve and fittings
Differentiate between laminar and unit 1
turbulent fluid flow
What are the advantages of oil unit 1
hydraulic systems over other
methods
Draw fluid power symbols of any unit 1
six different types of valves?
How is Reynolds number unit 1
determined?
UNIT 2
Name any four desirable
characteristics of hydraulic pumps?
What are a positive displacement UNIT 2
16
pump and a non-positive
displacement pump?
Mention different types of pumps UNIT 2
used in fluid power system?
List the factors to be considered in UNIT 2
the pump selection?
What are pump characteristic UNIT 2
curves? Draw the same for the
positive displacement pump
Why end cushions are used in UNIT 2
cylinders?
How do you select hydraulic pipes UNIT 2
for a hydraulic system?
What are the factors to be selected in UNIT 2
selection of a pump for automobiles
lift
How will you measure the pump UNIT 2
performance? explain each with
suitable examples ?
What is cylinder cushioning? UNIT 2
Explain with diagram
Explain the factors which affect the UNIT 2
selection of pumps and discuss in
detail the classification and
performance features of different
types of hydraulic pumps
Explain the construction and UNIT 2
working of gear pump
How the capacity of a variable UNIT 2
displacement vane pump is is
adjusted? explain with a diagram
Explain the working principle of UNIT 2
external gear pump and determine
its performance measures
Explain with a diagram the working UNIT 2
of a telescopic cylinder
With a neat sketch explain the UNIT 2
principle construction working
advantages ,limitations and
applications of a non-pressure
compensated reciprocating vane
pump
How the capacity of a variable UNIT 2
displacement vane pump is is
adjusted? explain with a diagram
A gear pump has a displacement of UNIT 2
60,000 m .It delivers 100 liters per
minute at 1440rpm and 8 N/mm .If
the prime mover input torque is 75
N-m Find overall efficiency of the
pump Theoretical torque required to
operate the pump
Explain the working principle of UNIT 2
17
external gear pump and determine
its performance measures
With a neat sketch explain the UNIT 2
principle construction working
advantages ,limitations and
applications of a non-pressure
compensated reciprocating vane
pump
What are the methods used for UNIT 2
control the pollutants.
Differentiate between forced draught UNIT 2
and induced draught system in
cooling tower.
Explain the ash handling system UNIT 2
Explain the difficulties encountered UNIT 2
in the handling of ash in a thermal
power station.
What are the methods of preparation UNIT 2
of coal.
What is a two way valve UNIT 2
List any four types of pressure UNIT 2
control valves
Differentiate between pressure UNIT 2
reducing valve and pressure relief
valve giving graphical symbol
What are the different between pilot UNIT 2
operated and direct operated
pressure relief valve
What is the function of accumulator UNIT 2
What is a combined flow control UNIT 2
valve and check valve
What are the function of reservoir UNIT 2
What is the purpose of regenerative UNIT 2
circuit?
Define pressure override in UNIT 2
pressure controls valves.
Highlight the need of using an UNIT 2
accumulator in hydraulic circuits.
What is twin pressure valve? UNIT 2
What are the control functions of UNIT 2
different valves in hydraulic
systems?
What is a control valve? UNIT 3
With neat sketch describe the UNIT 3
construction and operation of
pressure regulated low control valve.
Explain the working of four way two UNIT 3
position direction control valve
Briefly explain any two type of UNIT 3
accumulators.
Explain the working of four-way UNIT 3
three position control valve
A hydraulic pump delivers at 60 UNIT 3
18
bars, 120lpm into a circuit laid on a
horizontal plane. There are 4elbows
(k=0.75), one globe valve fully open
(k=10), and a direction control valve
(pressure drop=3 bar0 with the
inside dia of the pipe is 30mm .The
total length of the straight run pipe is
20m and the specific gravity of the
oil is 0.9. The kinematics viscosity
of oil is .0001 m^2/s. Determine the
pressure in bar at the exist point of
the pipe
Name any four desirable UNIT 3
characteristics of hydraulic pumps?
What are a positive displacement UNIT 3
pump and a non-positive
displacement pump?
Mention different types of pumps UNIT 3
used in fluid power system?
List the factors to be considered in UNIT 3
the pump selection?
What are pump characteristic UNIT 3
curves? Draw the same for the
positive displacement pump
Why end cushions are used in UNIT 3
cylinders?
How do you select hydraulic pipes UNIT 3
for a hydraulic system?
What are the factors to be selected in UNIT 3
selection of a pump for automobiles
lift
How will you measure the pump UNIT 3
performance? explain each with
suitable examples ?
What is cylinder cushioning? UNIT 3
Explain with diagram
Explain the factors which affect the UNIT 3
selection of pumps and discuss in
detail the classification and
performance features of different
types of hydraulic pumps
Difference between water tube and UNIT 3
fire tube boilers
List out the features of high pressure UNIT 3
boiler
Draw a neat sketch of a Babcock UNIT 3
and Wilcox boiler and explain its
parts
Write the name of any two high UNIT 3
pressure boilers and Describe the
working principles of Benson boiler.
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variants could be used for unloading
application
Write short notes on shuttle valve UNIT 3
Which kind of accumulator operates UNIT 3
at constant pressure? How can the
pressure Changed?
Explain air over oil intensifier with UNIT 3
suitable example.
With neat sketch Explain the weight UNIT 3
loaded accumulator
Discuss with neat diagram the UNIT 3
working of non-return valve.
How does the pilot operated UNIT 3
direction control valve function?
Explain with neat diagram
How pressure relief valve and its UNIT 3
variants could be used for unloading
application
Write short notes on shuttle valve UNIT 3
Which kind of accumulator operates UNIT 3
at constant pressure? How can the
pressure Changed?
Explain air over oil intensifier with UNIT 3
suitable example.
With neat sketch Explain the weight UNIT 3
loaded accumulator
Discuss with neat diagram the UNIT 3
working of non-return valve.
Compare hydraulic and pneumatic UNIT 3
circuit with respect to their
characteristics?
What is the function of the bleed-of UNIT 3
circuit?
What is the function of reservoir? UNIT 4
What is the air over oil intensifier? UNIT 4
What is meter-in circuit? What are UNIT 4
its limitations?
What is meant by interlock contacts? UNIT 4
What is a relay? UNIT 4
Give the standard graphical symbol UNIT 4
for FRL unit
What is the need of lubricator unit in UNIT 4
the pneumatic system?
What are the reasons for pressure UNIT 4
drop in pneumatic lines?
How are the air compressor UNIT 4
classified?
Discuss the working principle of an UNIT 4
air compressor
Discuss the function of the FRL unit UNIT 4
Explain the working of a pneumatic UNIT 4
speed control circuit
What is the time delay circuit? UNIT 4
20
Discuss with an example
Explain the ANSI symbols for all the UNIT 4
types of actuators used in
pneumatics ,Quick exhaust valve
and silencer
Highlight the advantages of an air UNIT 4
over oil circuit and explain with
suitable applications
Briefly explain on an electro UNIT 4
hydraulic servo system used in
industries
What is compressor? Explain the UNIT 4
working principle of piston type
compressor with neat sketch
What is the synchronizing? Explain UNIT 4
the synchronizing circuit with
suitable approaches?
Draw the neat sketch of the UNIT 4
pneumatic filter and explain its
construction and working. Also give
the graphical symbol
Develop a continuous single UNIT 4
cylinder reciprocation circuit for
pneumatic system using limit
switches and relays
Draw a neat sketch of an electro- UNIT 4
hydraulic for sequencing drilling and
clamping cylinders
Explain the working principle of any UNIT 4
two types of pneumatic position
serving devices?
Describe various pneumatic UNIT 4
actuators with neat sketches?
Compare hydraulic and pneumatic UNIT 4
circuit with respect to their
characteristics?
What is the function of the bleed-of UNIT 4
circuit?
What is the function of reservoir? UNIT 4
What is the air over oil intensifier? UNIT 4
What is meter-in circuit? What are UNIT 4
its limitations?
What is meant by interlock contacts? UNIT 4
What is a relay? UNIT 4
Give the standard graphical symbol UNIT 4
for FRL unit
What is the need of lubricator unit in UNIT 4
the pneumatic system?
What are the reasons for pressure UNIT 4
drop in pneumatic lines?
How are the air compressor UNIT 4
classified?
Discuss the working principle of an UNIT 4
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air compressor
Discuss the function of the FRL unit UNIT 4
Explain the working of a pneumatic UNIT 4
speed control circuit
What is the time delay circuit? UNIT 4
Discuss with an example
Explain the ANSI symbols for all the UNIT 4
types of actuators used in
pneumatics ,Quick exhaust valve
and silencer
Highlight the advantages of an air UNIT 4
over oil circuit and explain with
suitable applications
Briefly explain on an electro UNIT 4
hydraulic servo system used in
industries
What is compressor? Explain the UNIT 4
working principle of piston type
compressor with neat sketch
What is the synchronizing? Explain UNIT 4
the synchronizing circuit with
suitable approaches?
Draw the neat sketch of the UNIT 4
pneumatic filter and explain its
construction and working. Also give
the graphical symbol
Develop a continuous single UNIT 4
cylinder reciprocation circuit for
pneumatic system using limit
switches and relays
Draw a neat sketch of an electro- UNIT 4
hydraulic for sequencing drilling and
clamping cylinders
Explain the working principle of any UNIT 4
two types of pneumatic position
serving devices?
Describe various pneumatic UNIT 4
actuators with neat sketches?
What is meant by interlock contacts? UNIT 4
Mention any two roles of pneumatic UNIT 4
systems in low cost automation?
What do you understand by single UNIT 4
shot sequencing?
What is a power pack? what are the UNIT 4
important components of a hydraulic
power pack
How do microprocessors differ from UNIT 4
PLCs?
Give the Harris formula used to UNIT 4
determine the pressure drop in pipes
for pneumatic circuits
What is a microprocessor UNIT 4
What is servo valve? How does it
22
work
Define coanda effect? UNIT 5
Define FLUIDICS? UNIT 5
What are the reasons for pressure UNIT 5
drop in pneumatic lines?
Define the terms LAP and NULL UNIT 5
with respect to servo valves
Differentiate between single stage UNIT 5
and two stage servo valves
List major units of a PLC and the UNIT 5
functions
Define fluid power? UNIT 5
List the advantages and UNIT 5
disadvantages of fluid power
system?
Compare hydraulic and pneumatic UNIT 5
system
Draw the graphical symbol for three UNIT 5
position, four ways closed centre
spring return solenoid actuated
direction control valve?
Give the standard graphical symbol UNIT 5
for FRL unit?
Give the graphical symbol for UNIT 5
pressure reducing valve?
List any four application of fluid UNIT 5
power system
5. Distribution of Questions:
Level of Learning Objective % of Questions
Level I: Knowledge 30%
Level II: Comprehension 30%
Level III: Application 30%
Level IV: Analysis 10%
Level V: Synthesis NIL
Level VI: Evaluation NIL
UNIT- I
BLACK BOARD
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. Closed and opened systems equilibrium first law second law- reversibility- entropy
processes heat and work transfer- entropy change Carnots cycle.
UNIT II
BLACK BOARD
Carnets cycle- Otto cycle Diesel cycle Dual cycle- Brayton cycle air standard efficiency two stroke
and four stroke engines SI and CI engines-gas turbine operation.
UNIT III
BLACK BOARD
Steam properties use of steam tables and charts steam power cycle boilers and accessories boiler
testing layout of thermal power stations steam turbines impulse and reaction turbine compounding of
turbines simple velocity diagrams.
UNIT IV
BLACK BOARD
Reciprocating and rotary compressors staging compressor work vapour compressor refrigeration cycle
application air conditioning system layout- selection.
UNIT V
BLACK BOARD
Conduction plane wall, cylinder, sphere, composite walls critical insulation thickness simple fins
convection and forced convection flow over flat plates and flow through pipes- empirical relation radiation
Black body grey body radiation exchanges cooling of machines.
7. Assignments
S/N Assignment Topics Reference No.
24
State the different between primary and secondary transducer? 71A13
13
What is meant by cylinder sequencing? 71A14
14
What is MOSFET? Stable its fractures? 71A15
15
State the objectives of DCVs? Classify them? 71A16
16
At what conditions SPDT, DPST a DPDT switches are used? 71A17
17
What are the factors to be considered for selecting solenoids? 71A18
18
Name three output characteristics of transistor configuration. 71A19
19
What are the types of field effect transistor? 71A20
20
List down the feature of JFET. 71A21
21
What is meant by cylinder sequencing? 71A22
22
What is MOSFET? Stable its fractures? 71A23
23
Define gray code. 71A24
24
Define adaptive control. What are the various operations of an adaptive control 71A25
25
Write about Hall Effect sensors? 71A26
26
Features of an operational amplifier 71A27
27
What is MRAC? Mention the various steps used in MRAC. 71A28
28
Draw a PD controller using OPAMP. 71A29
29
What is a digital logic control? 71A30
30
Draw the torsional spring mass system. Write down the system equation 71A31
31
Differentiate PI control and PI controller. 71A32
32
Define embedded microprocessor. 71A33
33
Define gray code. 71A34
34
Define adaptive control. What are the various operations of an adaptive control 71A35
35
Write about Hall Effect sensors? 71A36
36
Features of an operational amplifier 71A37
37
What is MRAC? Mention the various steps used in MRAC. 71A38
38
25
Draw a PD controller using OPAMP. 71A39
39
What is a digital logic control? 71A40
40
Draw the torsional spring mass system. Write down the system equation 71A41
41
16. Differentiate PI control and PI controller. 71A42
42
Define embedded microprocessor. 71A43
43
Define gray code. 71A44
44
Define adaptive control. What are the various operations of an adaptive control 71A45
45
Explain the mathematical model of a vehicle moving on a road. 71A46
46
derive a mathematical model for a machine mounted on the ground to study 71A47
47 the effects of ground disturbances on the machine bed displacement.
Derive a mathematical model for a resistor-inductor-capacitor system using 71A48
48 kirchoffslaw.
A motor is used to rotate a load. Derive a mathematical model and draw the 71A49
49 mechanical model and equivalent model for the same.
Compare the control system performance for a system with proportional 71A50
50 control and a system with integral control.
What are the limitations of a two step on-off control and in what situation is 71A51
51 such a control system commonly used?
Explain in detail the adaptive control system 71A52
52
Define a PLC. Write short notes on basic arrangement of a PLC system 71A53
53
What is i/p and o/p processing? 71A54
54
Describe the elements of an I/O address. 71A55
55
Discuss PLC memory. 71A56
56
What are the advantages of PLC over a relay control system? 71A57
57
What is a status file? 71A58
58
What is meant by a latch? 71A59
59
What are counters? Write down the various types. 71A60
60
What is an ALU? State its function. 71A61
61
What is a program scan? 71A62
62
State the methods of i/p o/p processing and explain briefly. 71A63
63
Draw the ladder diagram of NO and NC contacts. 71A64
64
26
Give the ladder diagram and truth table of AND gate. 71A65
65
What is a timer? Mention its types. 71A66
66
What is a retentive timer? 71A67
67
What is a cascade counter? 71A68
68
What are shift registers? Where are they used? 71A69
69
Compare RAM and ROM. 71A70
70
Define a PLC. Write short notes on basic arrangement of a PLC system 71A71
71
Write short notes on Programmable Controllers. 71A72
72
Explain the basic structures of PLC. Explain in detail about the programming 71A73
73 of a PLC. What are the advantages of PLC?
Explain in detail about the Input/Output Modules. 71A74
74
Explain in detail about the ladder diagram of a PLC. 71A75
75
Explain in detail about the Relay logic. 71A76
76
What is a timer? Explain its types with diagrams. 71A77
77
What are counters? Explain the different types of counters. 71A78
78
Explain in detail about data handling and data manipulation. 71A79
79
Explain the factors considered for the selection of a PLC? 71A80
80
Explain the application of a PLC with any two applications. 71A81
81
Name the various stages in designing a mechatronics system 71A82
82
List the seven modules of mechatronics approach. 71A83
83
Distinguish between traditional and mechatronics system. 71A84
84
What are the requirements satisfied before starting a timer? 71A85
85
What is a timed switch? 71A86
86
What is a duty cycle 71A87
87
What is a wind screen viper? 71A88
88
What are the configurations of operating a stepper motor? 71A89
89
What are the various movements of robots? 71A90
90
27
Identify the role of opto-isolator in robot control. 71A91
91
How the traditional design of temperature control of domestic central heating 71A92
92 system improved by a mechatronics design?
Identify the main sensors used in domestic washing machine. 71A93
93
Automatic camera is a mechatronics system. Justify. 71A94
94
What are the advantages of using a microprocessor in the place of a 71A95
95 mechanical controller for a carburettor of an automobile?
Compare and contrast the traditional and mechatronics approach applicable 71A96
96 for online inspection.
What do you mean by embedded systems? 71A97
97
What is an engine management system? 71A98
98
Name the sensors used in a car engine management system. 71A99
99
How a traditional design of pressure control in a large tank is improved by 71A100
100 mechatronics system?
Suggest a simple mechatronics design for the flow control in a large pipe. 71A101
101
Name the various stages in designing a mechatronics system 71A102
102
List the seven modules of mechatronics approach. 71A103
103
Distinguish between traditional and mechatronics system. 71A104
104
What are the requirements satisfied before starting a timer? 71A105
105
What is a timed switch? 71A106
106
What is a duty cycle 71A107
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What is a wind screen viper? 71A108
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Explain the construction of a pick and place robot and explain the various 71A109
109 mechatronics system in the design.
Explain the mechatronics design of an automatic car park system. 71A110
110
Design a mechatronics system for an automatic camera and explain the various 71A111
111 mechatronics elements.
Discuss the mechatronics elements in a wireless surveillance balloon. 71A112
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Explain the possible ways of implementing wind screen wiper motion. 71A113
113
Explain the various elements to design an automated guided vehicle. 71A114
114
Draw and explain Don code reader. 71A115
115
How a traditional design of pressure control in a large tank is improved by 71A116
116 mechatronics system?
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Solve problem using Reynolds number, Prandtl number, 71A117
117
Write the correlations in convective heat transfer. 71A118
118
State the application of heat exchanger? 71A119
119
Classify heat exchanger? 71A120
120
What do you mean by embedded systems? 71A121
121
What is an engine management system? 71A122
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Name the sensors used in a car engine management system. 71A123
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Explain the possible mechatronics design process stages. 71A124
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Compare and contrast mechatronics approach with traditional approach. Give 71A125
125 suitable examples.
8. ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS
(Should have minimum 15 nos. of 2 Mark questions, 6 nos. of 4 Mark questions, 5 nos. of 6 mark
Questions, 4 nos of 12Mark question and all questions should have the marking scheme.)
9. ANSWERS KEY
S/N Key Titles Ref./No.
1 Class Quizzes CQ1-10 KEY
2 Class Assignments CA1-10 KEY
3 Continuous Assessment Tests CAT1-2 KEY
4 End Semester Exam END SEM KEY
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