Code No: RR412205 Set No.

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IV B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
(Instrumentation & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What is direction control valve? Explain its importance in hydraulic systems.
(b) What is Non return valve? Explain. [8+8]

2. What is positive and non - positive displacement pump Explain? [16]

3. Explain the following in detail with an example.

(a) Compressibility in hydraulic system [8]

(b) Viscous damping. [8]

4. State the merits and demerits of various valve elements in a valve control system.
[16]

5. What are basic Electrical devices used in Electro hydraulic control systems. Dis-
cuss. [16]

6. Describe the role of intensifier in a hydraulic system and enlist various applications.
[16]

7. Write a short note on following.

(a) Double acting actuators [8]

(b) Position Control [8]

8. Describe general problems in Hydraulic systems discuss briefly. [16]

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Code No: RR412205 Set No. 2
IV B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
(Instrumentation & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Discuss the physical properties of seals, which affect the hydraulic systems. [16]

2. (a) Discuss the role of symbols used in Hydraulic a pneumatic circuit design.
(b) Draw symbols and explain functions of following elements
i. Vacuum pump
ii. Restriction
iii. Electric motor
iv. Tow position valve [8+8]

3. Explain Transmission of fluid power through various types of cylinders with an

example. [16]

4. What is speed control? Explain flow through a single speed control valve with neat
sketch. [16]

5. (a) Discuss the scope of electro pneumatic in modern industries. [8]

(b) Discuss the construction of electromagnet. [8]

6. Draw pressure intensifier circuit and explain the need of intensifier in hydraulic and
pneumatic systems. [16]

7. Explain the following.

(a) Pump stroke mechanisms [8]

(b) Metering valve [8]

8. What is servo control system? Discuss types. [16]

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Code No: RR412205 Set No. 3
IV B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
(Instrumentation & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Give Constructional details of rotary actuators along with symbols

(b) What are the applications of actuators? [10+6]

2. What is positive and non - positive displacement pump Explain? [16]

3. Write short notes on:

(a) Component effectiveness [4]

(b) Viscous damping [4]
(c) Inertia loading [4]
(d) Breakage. [4]

4. Write a short note on the following.

(a) Speed control valve [4]

(b) Pressure compensation valve [4]
(c) Direction control valve [4]
(d) Flow control valve. [4]

5. Draw a pneumatic sequencing circuit and explain the operations. [16]

6. Explain how an accumulator can be used as an emergency source of power in

hydraulic system. [16]

7. Explain power and moment characteristic curves for a variable pump - motor com-
bination. [16]

8. Enlist important problems and remedial measures in a pneumatic system. [16]

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Code No: RR412205 Set No. 4
IV B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
(Instrumentation & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) How could you differentiate hydraulic and pneumatic systems?

(b) What is the function of pump? Explain with neat sketch. [8+8]

2. Draw single acting and double acting control system circuits with ANSI symbols
and explain the same. [16]

3. Write short notes on:

(a) Component effectiveness [4]

(b) Viscous damping [4]
(c) Inertia loading [4]
(d) Breakage. [4]

4. What is meant by 5/3 direction control valve and explain the main functions of
direction control valves. [16]

5. (a) Enlist applications of sequence circuits in pneumatic systems. [8]

(b) Draw a Hydraulic sequencing circuit and explain? [8]

6. What is an intensifier? Give its constructional details and explain. [16]

7. Explain the following.

(a) Pressure Control [8]

(b) Position Control using metering valve. [8]

8. Discuss the reasons for failure of Hydraulic and pneumatic systems. [16]

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