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EndsemMay 20242019 patternSE Electrical

Electrical Measurements & Instrumentation (EMI) SPPU Endsem Question Paper May 2024

All 8 questions from this SPPU endsem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.

Subject code
203144
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
May 2024
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
III
Paper code
[6261]-19

Printed for: S.E. (Electrical)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Answer Q1 or Q2, Q3 or Q4, Q5 or Q6, Q7 or Q8.
  2. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
  3. Figures to the right side indicate full marks.
  4. Assume suitable data if necessary.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.

      [8]
    2. b)

      A circuit takes 10 A at 200 V. The power absorbed is 1000 W. If resistance of current coil is 0.15  and that of pressure coil is 5000  , calculate the error when i) Pressure coil is connected on supply side of the circuit ii) Pressure coil is connected on load side of the circuit

      [6]
    3. c)

      Write a note on low power factor wattmeter.

      Also asked:Nov 2025

      [4]
  2. Q2

    1. a)

      When the power of 3 phase balanced star connected load is measured by single wattmeter method with current coil in R phase and pressure coil between R phase and neutral, it showed 6 kW. The load current is 30 A at 400 V. What will be the reading of wattmeter if connections of current coil remain same but pressure coil is connected between Y and B phases.

      Also asked:Nov 2024

      [5]
    2. b)

      With neat diagram, derive the torque equation of a single phase electrodynamometer type wattmeter.

      [7]
    3. c)

      Explain error due to inductance of pressure coil in single phase wattmeter. Hence state significance of multiplying factor. 2

      [6]
  3. Q3

    1. a)

      In a test of 30 min duration with a constant current of 12 A through UPF load, meter registered 1.50 kWh. If the meter is subsequently used on 230 V supply, determine its error and state weather meter is running fast or slow.

      [5]
    2. b)

      Explain with neat diagram and necessary phasor diagrams, how single- phase energy meter can be calibrated at different power factors using resistive load.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [7]
    3. c)

      Write a note on TOD meter

      [5]
  4. Q4

    1. a)

      A single phase energy meter is supplying power to a unity p.f load at 240 V, 4.4 A for a period of 5 hours. i) If disc makes 2400 revolutions, calculate the meter constant ii) Calculate the p.f. of the load if the load is operated for 4 hours at 240 V, 5 A and meter making 1500 revolutions.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [7]
    2. b)

      Draw neat diagram of induction type energy meter, label all the parts and explain its construction and working.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [10]
  5. Q5

    1. a)

      With neat diagram, explain Pirani gauge for measurement of low pressure

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      Draw the representation of lissagious patterns for following frequency ratios i) 2:1 ii) 1:3 iii) 1:1 iv) 2:3

      [4]
    3. c)

      Give detailed classification of transducers along with examples of each type.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [8]
  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Explain construction and working of cathode ray oscilloscope.

      Also asked:May 2025

      [7]
    2. b)

      Explain resistive pressure transducers.

      [5]
    3. c)

      Define pressure? Explain importance of pressure measurement in electrical systems hence give min five units in which pressure can be measured. 3

      [6]
  7. Q7

    1. a)

      With neat diagram, explain capacitive method for level measurement.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·May 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain construction and working of bonded and unbonded strain gauge.

      Also asked:May 2025

      [6]
    3. c)

      Draw and justify characteristic of LVDT hence give various specifications of LVDT.

      [5]
  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Explain with neat diagram, construction and working of foil strain gauge

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·May 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain how level can be measured using hydraulic method.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·May 2023

      [7]
    3. c)

      This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.

      [4]