Important Questions - Unit Wise
Unit-I: Basics of Measurement & Instruments
Define measurement. What is its significance in engineering?
Differentiate between direct and indirect methods of measurement with examples.
Explain the generalized measurement system with a neat block diagram.
Distinguish between primary and secondary standards of measurement.
Define the following: precision, accuracy, sensitivity, repeatability, range, threshold,
hysteresis.
What are the different types of errors in measurements? Explain with examples.
Write short notes on:
a) Thread gauge micrometer
b) Bevel protractor
c) Sine bar
Explain the working and use of the following gauges: Plug, Ring, Snap, Limit.
Define comparator. What are its characteristics and types?
Explain surface finish terminology and the working of the Talysurf surface roughness
tester.
What is a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)? State its applications.
Unit-II: Transducers & Mechanical Measurements
Define transducer. Classify different types with examples.
Explain the working of a two-coil self-inductance transducer.
Describe the construction and working of a piezoelectric transducer.
What is a strain gauge? Explain its classification and mounting method.
Explain the concept and use of strain gauge rosettes.
Describe the working of a load cell for force measurement.
Explain Prony brake and hydraulic dynamometer for torque measurement.
How does an eddy current dynamometer work?
Explain the working of McLeod gauge for pressure measurement.
Unit-III: Applied Mechanical & Miscellaneous Measurements
Classify tachometers. Explain any two types in detail.
What are revolution counters? How do they work?
Describe the working of an eddy current tachometer.
Explain the working principle of an LVDT with a neat diagram.
Compare rotameter and turbine flow meter in terms of working and applications.
Explain the construction and working of a resistance thermometer.
What is an optical pyrometer? Explain its principle and applications.
Describe the working of:
a) Hair hygrometer
b) Hydrometer
c) Sight glass
d) Float gauge
What is a sphygmomanometer? How is it used in biomedical measurements?
Unit-IV: Limits, Fits, Tolerances & Angular Measurement
Define: Limits, Fits, and Tolerances. Explain their significance in manufacturing.
Differentiate between hole basis and shaft basis system with examples.
Explain Taylor’s principle in gauge design.
Design a plug and ring gauge for a given specification.
What is selective assembly? How is it used in practice?
Explain the standard IS 919-1993 and IS 3477-1973 related to limits and fits.
Describe multi-gauging and its application in inspection.
Explain the working of a universal bevel protractor and sine bar.
Describe the principle and working of clinometers and angle gauges.
Write numericals on setting angle gauges.
Explain screw thread terminology. What are the types of thread errors?
How do you measure major, minor, and effective diameter of a screw thread?
