M.A.M.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Siruganur, Trichy 621 105


DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ACADEMIC YEAR 2011- 2012 / ODD SEMESTER
QUESTION BANK
SUB CODE/NAME: ME 1304 / ENGINEERING METROLOGY &
MEASUREMENTS
YEAR/SEM: III/ V
UNIT- I
CONCEPT OF MEASUREMENT
Part- A (2 Marks)
1. Differentiate between sensitivity and range with suitable example.
2. Define system error and correction.
3. Define: Measured.
4. Define: Deterministic Metrology.
5. Define over damped and under damped system.
6. Give any four methods of measurement
7. Give classification of measuring instruments.
8. Define True size:
9. Define Actual size
10. What is Hysteresis?
11. What is Range of measurement?
13. Define Span:
14. What is Resolution?
15.What is measurement?give its type.
16.What are the applications of measurements?
17.Where the secondary measurements are used?
18. Classify standards.
19. List out the static characteristics.
20. Define measurand.
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Part B (16 Marks)

1. Draw the block diagram of generalized measurement system and explain different
stages with examples. (16)
2. Distinguish between Repeatability and reproducibility (16)
3. Distinguish between Systematic and random errors (16)
4. Distinguish between Static and dynamic response. (16)
5. Describe the different types of errors in measurements and the causes. (16)
6. List various types of measuring instruments and explain each one of them (16)
7. List the various measurement methods and explain (16)
8. Briefly discuss on the applications of measuring instruments (16)
9. Briefly discuss on calibration of temperature measuring devices with suitable
examples (16)
10. Discuss the concept of units and standard.
11. With the suitable example , explain the difference between precision and
Accuracy.
12. Explain the process of calibration of instruments.
13. Briefly explain the various types of input signal.
14. Briefly discuss the systematic and random errors.
15. Write short notes on :
(a) Calibration
(b) Uncertainty.
(c) Reporting results.
16. The individual sensitivities of different elements comprising a temperature
measuring system are,
Transducer = 0.3 ohm
Wheatstone bridge = .01 V/ ohm
Amplifier gain = 80V/V
Determine the overall sensitivity and the temperature change
corresponding to a recorder pen movement of 30 mm.
17. Distinguish between and give appropriate examples in Static and dynamic
response.
18. Distinguish between and give appropriate examples in Systematic and random
errors.
19. Distinguish between and give appropriate examples in Repeatability and
Reproducibility.
20. Briefly explain the modes ofoperation and applications of the measurement
system.



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UNIT-II
LINER AND ANGULAR MEASUREMENTS
Part-A (2 Marks)

1. List the various linear measurements?
2 What are the various types of linear measuring instruments?
3. List out any four angular measuring instrument used in metrology
4. What is comparator?
5. Classify the comparator according to the principles used for obtaining
magnification.
6. How are all mechanical comparator effected?
7. State the best example of a mechanical comparator.
8. Define least count and mention the least count of a mechanical comparator.
9. How the mechanical comparator is used? State with any one example.
10. State any four advantages of reed type mechanical comparator.
11. List out any four angular measuring instrument used in metrology.
12. What is the main difference between linear and angular measurement.
13. Why the laser is preferred in Engineering Metrology?
14. What is laser micrometer?
15. Name the different errors involved in measurement due to wear and tear, and
incorrect usage.
16. What is wringing of gauge blocks?
17. What are slip accessories?
18. What is the advantage of using laser beam in interferometer?
19. State Taylors principle of gauge design?
20. Write down the applications of limit gauges.











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Part B (16 Marks)
1 What is the constructional difference between an autocollimator and an angle
dekkor. (16)
2. How the displacements are measurement using laser interferometer. (16)
3. Explain with the help of neat sketches, the principle and construction of an auto-
collimator. (16)
4 Explain the working principle of mechanical comparator with a neat sketch. (16)
5. Explain the working principle of Electrical comparator with a neat sketch (16)
6. Explain the working principle of pneumatic comparator with a neat sketch. (16)
7. Explain with the help of neat sketches, the principle and construction of an Angle
Dekkor (16)
8. Discuss any for applications of pneumatic comparator with systematic diagrams.
9. Explain the working principle of opto mechanical comparator with a neat sketch.
10. Explain the working principle of Angle Dekkor and how the job of angle 43 24
12 is checked.
11. Explain the working of alignment telescope and mention its applications.
12. Sketch the construction and working of a Solex pneumatic comparator.
13. Write brief note on laser as a means of alignment checking .
14. Explain with neat sketch the construction of an auto collimator.
15.What are the general characteristics and selection of measurements?
16. Describe the help of neat sketch Vernier bevel protractor.
17. Explain the working principle of laser micrometer.
18. Explain how slip gauges are checked for quality.
19. How the displacements are measured using laser interfero meter.
20. Sketch and describe the optical system of a laser interferometer.












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UNIT-III
FORM MEASUREMENTS
Part-A (2 Marks)

1. Name the various methods for measuring effective diameter.
2. Name the various methods for measuring pitch diameter.
3. Name the two corrections are to be applied in the measurement of effective
diameter.
4. What is best size of wire?
5. Define. Drunken thread
6. What is the effect of flank angle error?
7. What are the applications of toolmaker's microscope?
8. Define: Periodic error.
9. What are the commonly used forms of gear teeth?
10. what are the types of gears?
11. Define: Module
12. Define: Lead angle
13 What are the various methods used for measuring the gear tooth thickness?
14. Name four gear errors.
15. Name the method used for checking the pitch of the gear.




Part-B (16 Marks)

1. Explain the construction and working of floating carriage micrometer (16)
2. How are the major and minor diameters of thread measured. (16)
3. Define various terminologies related with screw thread (16)
4. Define various terminologies related with screw gears (16)
5. Explain any two taper measurements method. (16)
6. Explain the construction and working of Gear tooth vernier (16)
7. Explain a method used in the measurement of surface finish and flatness (16)


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UNIT-IV
LASER AND ADVANCES IN METROLOGY
Part-A (2 Marks)

1. Name the different types of interferometer?
2. Name the common source of light used for interferometer
3. What is crest and trough?
4. What is wavelength?
5. What is meant by alignment test on machine tools?
6. List the various geometrical checks made on machine tools.
7. Distinguish between geometrical test and practical test on a machine tool.
.8. What are the main spindle errors?
9. Write the various tests conducted on any machine tools
10. Why the laser is used in alignment testing?
11. Classify the machine tool test.
12. What are the different types of geometrical tests conducted on machine tools?
13. What is CMM?

Part B (16 Marks)

1. Explain the interferometric measurement of angle (16)
2. Briefly explain Computer Aided inspection and Digital devices (16)
3. Explain the working of Laser Interferometer (16)
4. Explain Different types of CMM (16)
5. Explain the constructional features and application of CMM. (16)
6. Explain how profiles are checked using laser viewers (16)
7. Explain the laser telemetric system with a suitable diagram (16)
8. Elaborate on the topic of geometrical tolerance (16)





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UNIT-V
MEASUREMENT OF POWER, FLOW AND
TEMPERATURE RELATED PROPERTIES
Part-A (2 Marks)

1. What are load cells?
2. Give the principle of hot wire anemometer
3. State any four inferential type of flow meters
4. What is thermopile?
5. Mention the principle involved in bimetallic strip.
6. What is thermocouple?
7. What is a Kentometer?
8. What is the principle involved in fluid expansion thermometer?
9. What is the need of inspection?
10. What are the important elements of measurements?
11. What is the basic Principle of measurement?



Part B (16 Marks)

1. Briefly explain various methods of measuring torque (16)
2. Briefly explain various methods of measuring temperature (16)
3. Briefly explain various methods of measuring flow (16)
4. Briefly explain various methods of measuring power (16)
5. Briefly explain various methods of measuring force (16)
6. Explain working of Pressure thermometer and resistance thermometer. (16)
7. Explain the construction and working of Venturimeter and Rotameter (16)
8. Explain the construction and working of Bimetallic strip and Thermocouple (16)

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