BIMEAMIMECHANICALINSTRUMENTATIONAND MEASUREMENTI Question 1
The temperature level is 40 Hz with an accuracy of 5%. Calculate the maximum allowable time constant. (5 marks) Assume that the time constant of the temperature sensor is equal to the maximum allowable time constant found in Question a. Calculate the phase shift at 30 Hz. (3 marks) The frequency is 0.5 Hz. The time constant of this sensor is 5 s. Calculate the time delay in the response of this sensor and how much does the output amplitude decrease? (8 marks) By first-order approximation, the temperature level is to be included in the temperature monitor. The opening temperature of the reactor is 350°C. If a sudden rise of 30°C occurs in 2 seconds, determine the maximum allowable time constant for the sensor. (3 marks) At the instant of shutting down the reactor, what will be the reading shown by the temperature sensor? (3 marks) [Total: 25 marks]
Question 2
The acceleration of a cart with length L moving down an inclined plane with an inclined angle to horizontal can be determined by measuring the change in speed of the cart at two points with each photocell. Each photocell measures the time for the cart passing it. Given the measurements 5.0 cm, 1000.2 cm, 0.0540.001 s, and c=0.0310.001, estimate the percentage uncertainty in acceleration. The equation of acceleration is given below. (15 marks)
An automotive manufacturer removes the friction linings from the clutch plates of drag race cars after test runs. A sampling of 10 linings or more are tabulated in m204.5, 231.1, 157.5, 190.5, 261.6, 127.0, 216.6, 172.7, 243.5, and 291.6. Calculate the mean measurement and the tolerance limits for a 90 percent confidence level. Express the linings for wear using the obtained results. (10 marks) [Total: 25 marks]
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