PTU B.Tech Robotics ECE Engineering 4th Semester May 2019 63018 INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS Question Papers

PTU Punjab Technical University B-Tech May 2019 Question Papers 4th Semester Robotics ECE Engineering

Roll No.
Total No. of Pages : 02
Total No. of Questions : 09
B.Tech.(Automation & Robotics) (2011 & Onwards) (Sem.?4)
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS
Subject Code : PE-408
M.Code : 63018
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES :
1.
SECTION-A is COMPULSORY consisting of TEN questions carrying T WO marks
each.
2.
SECTION-B contains FIVE questions carrying FIVE marks each and students
have to attempt any FOUR questions.
3.
SECTION-C contains T HREE questions carrying T EN marks each and students
have to attempt any T WO questions.


SECTION-A
1.
Answer briefly :

a) What is `low cost' automation?

b) Define transducer.

c) Sketch a non-return type flow control valve.

d) Discuss the different Boolean operations.

e) What are the applications of feeders?

f) What are the functions of a servo valve?

g) What is `Conda Effect'?

h) Explain `Accuracy' and `Repeatability' in relation to a robotic arm.

i) What is an end effector?

j) What is a teach pendent in relation to a robotic arm?


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SECTION-B
2.
Discuss the construction, working and performance characteristics of fluidic elements.
3.
Discuss the construction, design and mountings for pneumatic cylinders.
4.
With a neat sketch, discuss the working of a centrifugal hopper feeder.
5.
With the neat line diagrams, discuss the classification of robots based upon their path
movement.
6.
Taking an example, discuss the working of any suitable physical configuration of robot
for machine loading and unloading application in an industry.

SECTION-C
7.
Discuss the different types of sensors that can be used for efficient working of a robotic
arm.
8.
At the input module of a PLC, a continuous voltage signal is to be converted into its
digital counterpart using an analog-to-digital converter device 8 bit ADC. The maximum
voltage range is ?10V. Determine the following :

a) Number of quantization levels,

b) Resolution,

c) The spacing of each quantization level,

d) Quantization error for this ADC,

e) Digital binary equivalent value of+7.875 V.
9.
Discuss the construction and working of following types of valves:

a) Hydraulic pressure control valve

b) Pneumatic flow control valve

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