A first order system with unity gain and time constant τ is subjected to a sinusoidal input of frequency w = τ 1 . The amplitude ratio for this system is
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The Laplace transform of exp(at), where a > 0, is defined only for the Laplace parameter, s > a since
A. The function is exponential
B. The Laplace transform of integral of exp(at) has finite values only for s > a
C. The Laplace transform integral of exp(at) has initial values only for s > a
D. The function exp(at) is piece-wise continuous only for s > a
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The frequency at which maximum amplitude ratio is attained is called the __________ frequency.
A. Corner
B. Resonant
C. Cross-over
D. Natural
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Continuous flue gas analyser makes use of paramagnetic properties of some of its constituents, which move towards the strongest part of the magnetic field thus displacing diamagnetic gases. Which of the following gases is diamagnetic?
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Sub-zero temperature (< 0°C) can be measured by a constant volume gas thermometer employing
A. Helium
B. Nitrogen
C. Hydrogen
D. None of these
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Minute depression of freezing point of a liquid solvent on addition of a solid solute can be best measured by a
A. Beckman thermometer
B. Dilatometer
C. Mercury thermometer
D. Bimetallic thermometer
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Thermal conductivity based continuous flue gas analyser makes use of varying thermal conductivity of the constituents of flue gases. Which of the following constituents of flue gases has the maximum thermal conductivity?
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In Bode plot, A.R. vs. w is plotted on a/an __________ graph paper.
A. Log-lag
B. Triangular
C. Ordinary
D. Semi-log
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In Bode plot, Φ vs ω is plotted on a/an __________ graph paper.
A. Log-log
B. Ordinary
C. Semi-log
D. Triangular
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Compositional analysis of flue gas coming out of a furnace in respect of O2 and CO2 % can be continuously done by a/an
A. Orsat apparatus
B. Thermal conductivity cell
C. Zirconia probe
D. Chromatograph
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Flame photometry is used for the determination of compositional analysis of
A. Solids
B. Alkali metals
C. Natural gas
D. Isotopes
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__________ type of element is normally not used in the bimetallic thermometers.
A. Flat spiral
B. Bourdon tube
C. Single helix
D. Multiple helix
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Which of the following can measure temperatures in the range of - 20 to 300°C ?
A. Mercury in glass thermometer
B. Vapor pressure thermometer
C. Resistance thermometer
D. None of these
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Paramagnetism method is not used for the composition determination of __________ in gases.
A. Oxygen
B. Oxides of nitrogen
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Any of these
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The transfer function for a P-D controller is
A. K c ( 1 + τ D s )
B. K c ( 1 + τ D s 1 )
C. K c τ D s
D. τ D s K c
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Which of the following thermocouples will give the highest output for the same value of hot and cold junction temperature?
A. Platinum-platinum + rhodium
B. Iron-constantan
C. Chromel-constantan
D. All of the above
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Nichol's chart deals with
A. A.R. vs. phase lag of first order
B. A.R. vs. phase lag of second order
C. Closed loop values vs. open loop values
D. Frequency response values of controllers
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Phase lag of the sinusoidal response of a first order system is
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The unit step response of the transfer function s 2 + 2 s + 3 1
A. Has a non-zero slope at the origin
B. Has a damped oscillatory characteristics
C. Is overdamped
D. Is unstable
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The thermal emf-temperature relationship of most thermocouples is
A. Linear
B. Parabolic
C. Exponential
D. Square root
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