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The GTU theory examination carries 70 total marks with a duration of 2.5 Hours. Minimum passing criteria is 23 marks (33%). The paper consists of 5 main questions with official marking breakdown and internal choices.

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Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU 3160915 Electrical Measurement and Measuring Instruments Summer 2026 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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8 of 25 questions on this paper were also asked in other years. Each is marked below with the years it appeared.See all 8 repeated 3160915 questions, most asked first

Q.1

14 Marks

(a)

3 marks

Describe different types of systematic errors.

(b)

4 marks

Explain various dynamic characteristics of a measurement system in brief.

(c)

7 marks

For a measuring system, explain these static characteristics:

1)Precision and Accuracy;

2)Sensitivity;

3)Linearity.

Q.2

14 Marks

(a)

3 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

Discuss in brief the working principle and materials for thermocouple.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q1a

(b)

4 marks

Give classification of transducers.

(c)

7 marks

Discuss the measurement of displacement using capacitive transducer.

(c)

7 marks

Explain measurement of speed using hall effect transducer and variable reluctance transducer.

Q.3

14 Marks

(a)

3 marks

Explain the role of shunts in extending the range of ammeters.

(b)

4 marks

Discuss application of strain gauge for pressure measurement.

(c)

7 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

Explain construction and working principle of electrodynamometer type wattmeter.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3c OR

(a)

2 marks

1)Why moving iron instruments can be used with both a.c. and d.c.?

2)Why the scale is non-uniform in moving iron instruments?2 Marks

(b)

4 marks

Discuss position sensing using optical encoder.

(c)

7 marks

Explain construction and working principle of Single-phase induction type energy meter.

Q.4

14 Marks

(a)

3 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

Explain the basic working principle of power factor meter.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q4b OR

(b)

4 marks

Discuss use of Wheatstone Bridge for measurement of medium resistance.

(c)

7 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

Draw relevant circuit and phasor diagrams and explain measurement of self inductance using Hay’s Bridge.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q4c

(a)

3 marks

Explain working principle of LCR meter.

(b)

4 marks

Discuss the difficulties encountered in measurement of high resistance.

(c)

7 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

Draw relevant circuit and phasor diagrams and explain measurement of capacitance using Schering Bridge.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q2c

Q.5

14 Marks

(a)

3 marks

Draw neat diagram showing essential parts of Megger.

(b)

4 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

Discuss the role of instrument transformers in extending range of current and voltage measuring instruments.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3b OR

(c)

7 marks

Enlist various types of DVM and explain any one in detail with the help of suitable block diagram.

(a)

3 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

Explain the construction and working of Clamp on meter.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q5b

(b)

4 marks

Draw the block diagram of digital multimeter and explain in brief.

(c)

7 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers

Draw & explain block diagram of Digital storage oscilloscope.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q5c OR

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Electrical Measurement and Measuring Instruments (Summer 2026, 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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