Q.1
14 Marks(a)
State the role of computers in measurement and control.
(b)
Compare PLC and SCADA used in industries
(c)
Describe the role of power electronics for industrial automation.
Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2025 examination
GTU 3151109 Industrial Automation Winter 2025 Question Paper & PDF
B.E. · EC Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3151109
- Total
- 70 marks
- To pass
- 23 marks (33%)
- Duration
- 2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Questions
- 5 with internal choice
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Q.2
14 Marks(a)
What is sensor? List out sensors used for temperature measurement with technical specification .
(b)
Discuss the application of process control valve
(c)
What is communication protocol.? Explain in details about communication protocol used in industrial automation
OR
(c)
What is an automation? Explain the Industrial automation system with block diagram .
Q.3
14 Marks(a)
Draw the ladder diagram for 2-inputs OR gate
(b)
Describe the use of IGBT in industrial automation system.
(c)
Draw and explain architecture of PLC for an industrial automation system .
OR
(a)
Sketch the ladder diagram for 2 input Ex-OR gate
(b)
Enlist various types of actuators used in industry with their technical specification
(c)
What is DCS ? Give its functionality .How does a DCS handle complex control loops in large industrial plants.
Q.4
14 Marks(a)
Mention the working and operational principle of any one pressure sensor .
(b)
Enlist in detail about requirement in process of PLC installation.
(c)
How does the Internet of things enable the automation and what are the components that makes this possible ?
OR
(a)
Describe the application of motion sensor in AC servo drive used in industry
(b)
Write a short note on : Sequential flow chart
(c)
How pick and place robot works for industrial automation system ?
Q.5
14 Marks(a)
Write short note on : Overview of industry 4.0 for automation
(b)
How DCS integrates with PLC and computers ?
(c)
Explain about ladder diagram used in PLC programming. Mention its advantages and disadvantages
OR
(a)
" welding robot is worth investment " justify
(b)
Discuss the parameters and fundamentals to chose PLC for industrial application
(c)
What is SCADA? Draw and explain the SCADA system used in industrial automation with necessary block diagram
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Industrial Automation (Winter 2025, 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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