GTU BE 8th Semester 2181922 Automation(Department Elective III) Summer 2018 Question Paper

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE – SEMESTER ?VIII (NEW) – EXAMINATION ? SUMMER 2018
Subject Code: 2181922 Date: 02/05/2018
Subject Name: Automation(Department Elective III)
Time: 10:30 AM to 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 (a) Why automation is necessary in Industry 03
(b) Describe USA principle 04
(c) What is Automation and Explain the types of Automation. 07

Q.2 (a) Explain the level of automation. 03
(b) Differentiate the pneumatics system and hydraulic system 04
(c) Explain the different component used in Pneumatic System with neat
diagram.
07
OR
(c) Explain the different component used in Hydraulic System with neat
diagram.
07
Q.3 (a) Define PLC with example 03
(b) Describe the classification the hydraulic actuator and explain any one. 04
(c) What is the role of PLC in automation and also explain the application of
PLC in automation with suitable example.
07
OR
Q.3 (a) Describe the role of sensors in Robotics 03
(b) Describe the application of microcontroller for automations 04
(c) Explain the different types of sensors in robotics and also describe the
working of any five sensors
07
Q.4 (a) What are the selection criteria of Actuator for Robot 03
(b) Explain robot control system 04
(c) Explain different type of actuator in robotics with neat sketch 07

OR
Q.4 (a) Explain CMM 03
(b) Describe automated material handling system. 04
(c) Explain the different component in Microcontroller. 07
Q.5 (a) Define Break-even point with neat diagram. 03
(b) Explain feasibility of automation in Indian market. 04
(c) Describe the parameters and procedure set the automation in the machine
shop design.
07
OR
Q.5 (a) Differentiate transducer and sensor. 03
(b) Describe the AGV and explain any one in details. 04
(c) Explain the application of automated storage and retrieval system in
automation with sketch.
07
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