QUESTION BANK

MEB - 631 - AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

UNIT-I

PART-A
Each question carries 1 mark.
1. State types of cylinder liners.
2. State any one function of piston rings.
3. List any four principle parts of an engine.
4. Which type of liners is used for water cooled engine?
5. State the functions of connecting rod.
6. State the functions of crank shaft.
7. Which type of cooling system is suitable for two wheelers?
8. What is the meaning of SAE?
9. What are the causes of overheating of an engine?
10. Name any two types of commonly used in thermostat.
11. What are the requirements of gaskets?
12. What are the types of radiator core?
13. How to control expansion of piston?
14. State the function of flywheel.
15. State the types of lubrication system.

PART-B
Each question carries 12 marks.

1. Sketch the cross-sections of various types (oil & compression) of piston rings and discuss
in detail their performance characteristics.
2. Explain with neat sketch, the construction and operation of L-head.
3. Explain the working of 2-stroke diesel engine, with necessary sketches.
4. Explain about different expansion control methods in pistons.
5. How radiator cores are classified? With suitable sketch explain the construction of any
one type indicating its merits over other types.
6. Briefly explain with neat sketch, the construction and operation of water pump
circulation cooling system.
7. What is the purpose of lubrication? Explain with neat sketch, the working of a full
pressure lubrication system in an I.C engine.
8. (i) Sketch the side valve mechanism and explain.
(ii) Explain with neat sketch bellows type thermostat.
9. (i) Differentiate wet liners and dry liners.
(ii) Briefly explain the stages combustion of diesel engine.
 UNIT-II
PART-A
Each question carries 1 mark.
1. What is the function of choke valve in carburetor?
2. What is bio gas?
3. Define octane number.
4. What is detonation?
5. Name any three alternative fuels used in automobile engine.
6. Mention the types of injection nozzles.
7. Define: carburation.
8. What is MPFI system?
9. What are the types of diesel fuel filter?
10. State the different types of injector used in diesel engine.
11. What is the function of governor in diesel engine?
12. State any four properties of ideal petrol.
13. What is cetane number?

PART - B
Each question carries 12 marks.

1. Draw the neat sketch of A.C mechanical fuel pump and eable the parts.
2. What are the functions of Governor?
3. Explain the construction and operation of S.U. Electrical pump.
4. Briefly explain the construction and operation of solex carburetors.
5. With suitable sketch explain the working of idle and acceleration circuit of the solex
carburetor.
6. Explain the construction and operation of a plunger type fuel injection pump with a
neat sketch.
7. Write the construction and working of distributor type fuel injection pump? With neat
sketch.
8. Briefly explain with neat sketch the working principle of pneumatic governor.
9. Describe with a neat sketch the construction and operation of mechanical governor.
 UNIT - III
PART A
Each question carries 1 mark.
1. What is the function of clutch?
2. Why is multi plate clutches used in motor cycles?
3. What are the resistances coming to the vehicle?
4. What is the function of universal joint?
5. What are the types of rear axle drive?
6. What is the purpose of differential?
7. List out any three types of universal joint.
8. List out any two types of universal joint.
9. Define: Torque reaction.
10. Which type of rear axle is used for Heavy vehicle?

PART - B
Each question carries 12 marks.

1. What is the purpose of clutch?

2. State the functions of final drive and differential.
3. State the functions of universal joint, propeller shaft and slip joint.
4. Write short notes on torque tube drive.
5. Explain the construction and working of a single plate clutch with a sketch.
6. With the help of the neat sketch, explain the construction and operation of a sliding mesh
gear box.
7. Explain with neat sketch the construction and operation of constant mesh gear box.
8. Describe with a neat sketch, the construction and operation of synchromesh gear box.
9. What is the function of final drive? Explain with neat sketch the construction and
working of a differential in the final drive?
10. a). Explain with sketch working of fluid flywheel.
b). Explain with sketch working of Rezeppa joint.
11. Explain the construction of semi floating and full floating rear axle arrangement.
12. Sketch and explain the construction of a three quarter floating and full floating axle.
13. Explain with neat sketch of the following.
(a). Hotch kiss drive (b). Radius rod drive
 UNIT-IV

PART-A

Each question carries 1 mark.

1. What are the types of front axles?

2. What are the types of axles?
3. Define: Centre point of steering.
4. What is power steering?
5. What is torsion bar?
6. What is helper spring?
7. Name any three types of steering gear box.
8. Name various types springs used in suspension system.
9. State the advantages of an air suspension.
10. Enumerate main components of a drum brake.
11. What is servo action?
12. What are the advantages of alloy wheel?
13. What are the advantages of disc brake?

PART-B

Each question carries 12 marks.

1. Explain with neat sketches the different parameters of front wheel geomentry.
2. Explain with neat sketch the construction and operation of recirculating ball type steering
gear box.
3. Describe the construction and working of telescopic shock absorber.
4. Explain the construction and working of hydraulic operated power steering system.
5. What are the features of a tandum master cylinder? Explain the construction and working
with necessary sketch.
6. Explain the construction and working of hydraulic brake with layout.
7. Explain about the construction and working of front wheel disc brake.
8. Draw and layout of ABS. Explain working of antilock brake system.
9. (i) State Ackerman principle of steering with line sketch.
(ii) What are the functions of shock absorber?
10. Sketch the layout of air brake system used in a automobile and explain its working.
11. Briefly explain different types of wheel.
12. Draw the layout of hydraulic brake system.
13. State the advantages and disadvantages of front independent suspension system.
 UNIT-V
PART-A

Each question carries 1 mark.

1. What are the main components of a battery?
2. Define cold rate test.
3. Write down the equation while battery is discharge and recharge.
4. What is the purpose of starting motor in a vehicle?
5. State the types of spark plug.
6. What is the function of ignition coil in the ignition system?
7. What is specific gravity for a fully charged battery?
8. State the purpose of horn relay.
9. What is crank case ventilation?
10. What is EGR?
11. What are the types of catalytic converter catalyst?
12. Name the areas of automobile emitting pollutants.
13. What is meant by pollution?
14. State the function of distributor.

PART-B

Each question carries 12 marks.

1. Show with a help of neat sketch the construction and working of lead acid battery.
2. Explain the construction and operation of bendix inertia drive type starter motor drive
Mechanism.
3. Explain briefly the construction and the working principles of an alternator.
4. Explain the working of battery coil ignition system with circuit diagram.
5. Explain the different types of exhaust gas treatment.
6. (i) Explain starting circuit with solenoids.
(ii) Explain major parts of a lead acid battery.
7. Draw the neat sketch of fluorescent lampcircuit in a vehicle.
8. List out ignition system troubles.
9. Compare battery coil ignition and magneto ignition system.
10. Explain the spark plug and its types with neat sketch.
11. What are the various methods of reducing emissions?
12. Draw the circuit diagram of an electric horn and explain how the horn works does.