Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2024 examination

GTU 3151109 Industrial Automation Summer 2024 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · EC Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3151109
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

What is industrial automation? Explain different type of automation systems. List its advantages and disadvantages.

(b)
4 marks
State the difference between MODBUS & PROFIBUS ?
(c)
7 marks

Explain Architecture and block diagram of PLC of a distributed control system used in process industries.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Enlist any three types of transducers for the measurement of Temperature. Explain one of it in detail suitable for industry.

(b)
4 marks

State working principle of Displacement sensors used in industrial application. Explain one of displacement sensor with example

(c)
7 marks

Explain I/O bus isolation in PLC. By using opto coupler how it is achieved in input and output modules of PLC ?

(c)
7 marks

With a neat sketch, explain the construction and working of a DCS used in industry.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain PH measurement principle and its sensor in brief
(b)
4 marks

With the help of block diagram explain basic elements of computer aided measurement and control system.

(c)
7 marks

“ Power electronics devices are useful as automation component in industrial application.” Justify your answer with any suitable example

(a)
3 marks
State the advantages of using PLC for Industrial automation
(b)
4 marks
Explain use of solenoid as an electrical actuator.
(c)
7 marks

State the full form of SCADA. Draw and explain SCADA architecture in details.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What are the things to be analyzed for selection of PLC ?
(b)
4 marks
How DCS integrates with PLC and computes?
(c)
7 marks

What do you mean by man-machine interface (MMI)? How it helps integration of DCS with PLC?

(a)
3 marks
What is IOT? List advantage of IOT in industry
(b)
4 marks

What is ladder diagram? State symbols with their description used in ladder diagram

(c)
7 marks

What is sensor & Actuator? List various types of sensor & Explain construction and operation of Resistance thermometer.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
State basic parts used to build industrial robot.
(b)
4 marks
This above ladder diagram is for which logic gate ? justify.
(c)
7 marks
Explain in detail : Internet of things for plant automation.
(a)
3 marks
Short note : overview of Industry 4.0
(b)
4 marks

State and explain any one practical application of PLC in industry

(c)
7 marks

What do you mean by pick and place robot? With the help of simple block diagram explain its parts and working in brief

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Industrial Automation (Summer 2024, B.E. · EC Engineering, Sem 5). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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