Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2025 examination

GTU 3160915 Electrical Measurement and Measuring Instruments Summer 2025 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Electrical Engineering · Semester 6 · Subject code 3160915
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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.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers
Explain principle and construction of Thermocouple.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q2a

(b)
4 marks
Explain
i)Active and Passive transducers
ii)Transducers and Inverse transducers with suitable examples.
(c)
7 marks
State and Explain Static characteristics of measuring Instruments.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

State methods for measurements of low resistances. Explain any one in detail.

(b)
4 marks
Explain loss of charge method of measurement of high resistance.
(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

Explain measurement of unknown capacitance with the help of Schering bridge. Also draw phasor diagram.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4c OR

(c)
7 marks

Explain working of Kelvin’s double bridge for measurement of low resistance with a neat diagram.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain pressure sensing devices.
(b)
4 marks
Describe the various types of errors in the measurement system.
(c)
7 marks

Describe the working principle of Hall effect transducers. Also state its applications.

(a)
3 marks
What are the criteria for selection of the transducer?
(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers
Explain instrument range extended by Instrument Transformers.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

Describe constructions and operating principles of electrodynamometer type wattmeter.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3c

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What is the basic working principle of moving iron instruments?
(b)
4 marks
Draw & explain construction of PMMC instruments.
(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

Explain measurement of unknown inductance with the help of Hay’s bridge. Also draw phasor diagram.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4c

(a)
3 marks

What are the forces or torque required for the operation of the measuring Instruments?

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers
Explain instrument used for the measurement of power factor.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4a

(c)
7 marks

Explain any one transducer used for measurement of Displacement.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

State transducers used for measurement of Capacitance. Explain any one.

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers
Explain Clamp on meter.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5a OR

(c)
7 marks
Explain construction and working principle of Megger.
(a)
3 marks
Draw circuit diagram of Maxwell’s Inductance bridge.
(b)
4 marks
Explain different types of digital display.
(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

Describe the principle of working and block diagram of a digital storage oscilloscope

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5c OR

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Electrical Measurement and Measuring Instruments (Summer 2025, B.E. · Electrical Engineering, Sem 6). 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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