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Sample Question Paper

Course Name : Diploma in Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Control Course Code : IS / IC Semester : Fifth

Subject Title : Process Instrumentation Marks Instructions: 1. All questions are compulsory. 2. Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever necessary. 3. Figures to the right indicate full marks. 4. Assume suitable data if necessary. 5. Preferably, write the answers in sequential order. Note: Follow the sequence as per the question paper profile. Q.1) a Answer Any THREE of the following. a) Draw a diagram of Flapper Nozzle Amplifier system. Explain. b) Classify hazardous areas. c) State the need for control panels. d) Define traceability with respect to calibration. Q.1 b) Answer Any ONE of the following. : 100

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Time: 3 Hrs.

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a) Define the term intrinsically safe. How is intrinsic safety achieved? b) List any six cabling accessories and state their importance. Q.2) Answer Any FOUR of the following. a) Draw a diagram of temperature Xr with RTD. Describe its working. b) What does HART stand for? Write any three specifications. c) List the types of Control panels. Draw the front view of Flat panel. d) List the types of UPS used in control room. Draw the general block diagram of UPS. e) State any four precautions to be taken while installing the instruments. f) State the need for calibration of instruments (any four points). 16 Marks

Q.3) Answer Any FOUR of the following.

16 Marks

a) State the need for signal Xn. Write the standard transmission signal ranges for i) Pneumatic ii) Electronic b) State any four advantages of SMART Xr over conventional Xn. c) State any four requirements of earthing in control panels. d) Draw a general layout of Control room. State any two environmental considerations of it. e) Draw hook up diagram for installation of pressure guage. Explain it. Q.4) a Answer Any THREE of the following. Xn. b) State any two specifications Modbus, Profibus. c) State the calibration procedure for pressure guage. d) List any four instruments fitting / accessories. State the use of each. 12 Marks

a) Explain the concept of Live zero with respect to pneumatic and electronic signal

Q.4 b) Answer Any One of the following. a) 1) Identify a suitable protection method for the following applications. i. ii. iii. Switchgear / Transformers Relays Transmitter in hazardous areas

06 Marks

2) Classify the following gases into appropriate hazardous areas i. ii. iii. Hydrogen Ethane Acetylene

b) State any six precautions for laying of cables. Q.5) Answer Any TWO of the following. 16 Marks

a) What does SMART stand for? Draw the block diagram of SMART Xr. Explain each block. b) Draw the hook up diagram of temperature Xr with thermowell. Write the installation procedure. c) Draw the diagram of electronic flow Xr with dp cell. Describe its working.

Q.6) Answer Any FOUR of the following. 1) Draw the architecture of FF. State any four specifications of it.

16 Marks

2) What does NEMA stand for? Decode the following IP codes i) IP 65 ii) IP 34. 3) State the installation procedure for orifice. Draw hook up diagram for orifice with DP Transmitter to measure flow. 4) List the design factors of instrument air systems. Explain any one in detail. 5) Differentiate following cables with respect to Signal Cables, Control cables, Compensating Cables, Bus Cables i. ii. Type of signal Application