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TEXT BOOKS:
1. Kirpal Singh, “Automobile Engineering”, Vol 1 & 2, Seventh Edition, Standard Publishers, New
Delhi, 1997.
2. Jain K.K. and Asthana .R.B, “Automobile Engineering” Tata McGraw Hill Publishers, New
Delhi, 2002.
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1. Newton ,Steeds and Garet, “Motor Vehicles”, Butterworth Publishers,1989.
2. Joseph Heitner, “Automotive Mechanics,” Second Edition, East-West Press, 1999.
3. Martin W, Stockel and Martin T Stockle , “Automotive Mechanics Fundamentals,” The Good
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4. Heinz Heisler, “Advanced Engine Technology,” SAE International Publications USA, 1998.
5. Ganesan V. “Internal Combustion Engines”, Third Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2007.
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ii) For six cylinder engine, the firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4 or 1-4-2-6-3-5
17. List out the forces acting on a chassis frame (MAY/JUNE2013)
Reactions from ground acting on tires and transmitting through suspensions.
Weight of different components like engine, transmission, passengers, fuel tank, seats,
exhaust, etc acting at mounting points
Centrifugal force acting on the CG during turning.
Aerodynamic forces at considerable speed.
Bending moment and torsion moment along the longitudinal axis
Impact load when the vehicle passes over a hump or a pot hole
18. What are the major functions of the chassis frame?[NOV/DEC 14]
To carry load of passenger or goods carried in the body.
To support the load of the body, engine, gear box, steering system, Propeller or shaft etc.
To withstand the forces causes due to sudden breaking or acceleration and withstand the load
cause due to bad road condition.
To withstand the centrifugal force by cornering
19. Give any two advantages of frameless construction over the conventional framed
construction. (MAY/JUNE2012)
Reduce weight and consequent saving in fuel consumption
Lower manufacturing cost
Increase stability of automobile.
20. Name the sources of automobile pollutants. (MAY/JUNE2012)
Hydrocarbons, Carbon monoxide, Nitrogen oxides, Particulate matter, Sulphur oxide
21. What is the major classification of the chassis frame? (NOV/DEC2014)
Conventional frame, Integral frame, Semi-integral frame
22. What is a cylinder liner? Classify them. (NOV/DEC2014)
A cylinder liner is a cylindrical part to be fitted into an engine block to form a cylinder. It is one
of the most important functional parts to make up the interior of an engine.
23. List the various cylinder arrangements for the multi-cylinder engines? (NOV/DEC2016)
Straight engine, with all of the cylinders placed in a single row.
V engine, with two banks of cylinders at an angle, most commonly 60 or 90 degrees
Flat engine, two banks of cylinders directly opposite each other on either side of the
crankshaft
W engine.
24. What are the advantages of Al alloy pistons? (NOV/DEC2016)
Higher rate of heat conductivity helps in preventing formation of carbon.
Higher efficiency (thermal) can be secured by means of higher compression.
Lighter reciprocating weight allows of higher engine revolutions without interfering too much
with regard to thickness of metal.
25. Give the typical specification of automobile (NOV/DEC2015)
Typical Specification of automobile is based on 1. Body Type 2. Engine Type 3. Torque 4.
Transmission, 5. Drive Train 6. Safety and other features
PART B
(i)What is the effect of weight of vehicle and passenger on the frame side member? Explain
(ii)Write note on different types of material used for chassis frame (MAY/JUNE2016)
1. (i)Explain the term rolling resistance with the help of neat sketch. (MAY/JUNE2016)
(ii)Draw a neat labelled diagram of rear engine wheel drive type of vehicle layout (MAY/JUNE
2016)
2. (i)Give reasons for using single cylinder four stroke petrol engines on two wheelers (MAY/JUNE
2014)
(ii)Give reasons for using multi cylinder diesel engines in commercial vehicles.
(MAY/JUNE2014)
3. (i)Write short notes on following engine parts, Piston, Cylinder Head, Piston Ring, Gudgeon Pin,
Flywheel, Exhaust Valve, Lubrication Pump (MAY/JUNE 2016)
(ii) Draw the layout of automobile chassis and explain its significance (MAY/JUNE 2016)
4. With neat diagram explain components and drive system in an automobile chassis
(APR/MAY2017)
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21. Which is most commonly used supercharger in automobile? why petrol engines are rarely
supercharged?(APR/MAY2017)
Commonly used supercharger is Positive Displacement supercharger. There are two main types of
superchargers defined according to the method of gas transfer positive displacement and dynamic
compressors. Positive displacement blowers and compressors deliver an almost constant level of
pressure increase at all engine speeds (RPM). Dynamic compressors do not deliver pressure at
low speeds; above a threshold speed, pressure increases with engine speed
22. Give short note on unit injector system. (APR/MAY2017)
Unit injector is an integrated direct fuel injection system for diesel engines, combining the
injector nozzle and the injection pump in a single component. The plunger pump used is usually
driven by a shared camshaft. In a unit injector, the device is usually lubricated and cooled by the
fuel itself.
23. Define intermittent injection of petrol engine(NOV/DEC2016)
Intermittent fuel injection systems provide fuel during short pulses of varying duration, with a
constant rate of flow during each pulse.
24. Write the emission norms of Euro BS IV for petrol vehicle in g/Km(NOV/DEC2016)
PART B
1. Explain the working of a torque converter with neat sketch.[NOV/DEC 13] [MAY/JUN 13]
2. With a neat sketch, explain the working of simple floor mounted gear shifting
mechanism.[MAY/JUN 13] [MAY/JUN 12] (MAY/JUNE2016)
3. What is the need of clutch system in automotive vehicle? Classify the types of clutch. Explain the
working of centrifugal clutch with neat schematic[NOV/DEC 14] (MAY/JUNE2016)
4. Explain the construction details of Hotchkiss and torque tube drive rear axle drive
system.[NOV/DEC 14] [NOV/DEC 12] [APR/MAY2017] [MAY/JUNE2016]
5. With the help of neat sketch, explain the construction and operation of a sliding mesh gear
box.[NOV/DEC 16]
6. Explain types of gear boxes in detail with neat sketches(MAY/JUNE2016)
7. (i)Discuss about the working principle of single plate clutch[APR/MAY2015]
(ii)Discuss about the working principle of differential with neat diagram [APR/MAY2015]
8. (i)What are the types of rear axle casing?[MAY/JUNE2016]
(ii)What are the rear axle drive? and explain with neat sketch[MAY/JUNE2016]
9. (i)Explain construction and working principle of constant mesh gear box with neat
sketch.[APR/MAY2017]
(ii)Describe the line diagram of synchromesh unit and mention the component (spring with ball
type system)[NOV/DEC2016]
10. (i)What are the functions of transmission systems? [NOV/DEC2016]
(ii)Sketch and explain the working method of fluid flywheel [NOV/DEC2016]
PART C
1. Compare the applications of sliding mesh, constant mesh and synchromesh gear box.
2. What is cone clutch? Explain its applications and working principle with neat sketch. How it
differs from other types of clutch?
3. Differentiate Limited slip differential and locking differential and its suitable application with
neat sketch.
PART -B
1. Discuss the working of diagonal braking system with a layout. Also explain the working of master
cylinder in a hydraulic brakes.[MAY/JUN 2013]
2. Explain the various types of wheels and tyres offered for automobile with neat
schematic.[NOV/DEC 2014]
3. (i)Write short notes on power steering.[NOV/DEC 2016] [NOV/DEC2015]
(ii)What is the 'Under steering' and Over steering'?[NOV/DEC 2013]
4. (i)With neat sketch explain the construction and operation of a shock absorber[MAY/JUNE2016]
(ii)What are the requirements of good braking system? [NOV/DEC2015]
5. Explain any one of the front independent suspension system with neat diagram[APR/MAY2017]
6. Draw the schematic diagram of pneumatic braking system and explain it. [MAY/JUNE2016]
7. With the aid of neat sketch explain the working principle of pneumatic suspension
system[APR/MAY2015]
8. With the aid of neat sketch explain the working principle of antilock braking
system[APR/MAY2015] [MAY/JUNE2016] [MAY/JUNE2016] [NOV/DEC2015]
9. Explain the steering principle, its need, functions in detail with proper sketches and mention the
parts of steering system.[MAY/JUNE2014] [MAY/JUNE2016] [APR/MAY2017]
10. (i)Distinguish between independent suspension and conventional suspension system.
[MAY/JUNE2016] [MAY/JUNE2014]
(ii)List the types of suspension spring used in automobile [MAY/JUNE2016]
PART C - CO603.4
1. Derive an expression for condition of correct steering.
2. Compare the suspension system of four wheeler and two wheeler.
3. What is Electronic Brake force Distribution system? Explain in detail with neat sketch.
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14. Write the reaction takes place during discharging and charging of nickel metal hydride
cell(MAY/JUNE2016)
When NiMH cell is discharged, the chemical reaction is the reverse of what occurs when charged.
Hydrogen stored in the metal alloy of the negative electrodes is release into the electrolyte to form
water. This water the releases a hydrogen ion that is absorbed into the positive electrode to form
nickel hydroxide.
15. Define energy intensity(MAY/JUNE2014)
As a measurement of energy conservation “energy intensity” Which is the amount of energy
consumption per work unit, often is used.
16. Why is hydrogen called as secondary energy source?(MAY/JUNE2014)
Hydrogen is called as secondary energy source commonly referred to as energy carrier. Energy
carrier are used to move store and deliver energy in the form that can be easily used.
17. Define Hybrid Vehicle. (NOV/DEC2016)
The vehicle which is using more than one source of energy to run is called hybrid vehicle. Hybrid
means something that is mixed together from to things.
18. Write down the advantages and disadvantages of Bio-diesel.(APR/MAY2015)
Advantage
Bio-degradable and non toxic
Less greenhouse gas emission
Better fuel Economy
Runs in any conventional, unmodified diesel engine
Disadvantages
Higher cost
Less availability
Slight decrease in power and fuel consumption is high.
19. Write short notes on LPG(MAY/JUNE2016)
It is the by product of fractional distillation of petrol, consisting mainly of butane and propane and
used as engine fuel. It is formed naturally, interspersed with deposits of petroleum and natural
gas.
20. Why alcohol is an alternate fuel for S I engine?(MAY/JUNE2016)
Alcohol has good calorific value, good volatility, not much higher ignition energy, average auto
ignition temperature; Viscosity also not much higher, easy burning, easy availability and easy
storing makes it suitable as alternate fuel for SI engine.
21. What are the merits and demerits of supercritical methanol (SCM) transesterification
process?(APR/MAY2017)
Super critical methanol is any substance at a temperature and pressure above its critical point,
where distinct liquid and gas phase do not exist. It can effuse through solids like gas and dissolve
materials like liquids.
22. Mention any four types of fuel cells(APR/MAY2017)
1. Alkaline fuel cells 2. Solid oxide fuel cells 3. Molten carbonate fuel cells
4. Direct methanol fuel cells.
23. What are the different alternate fuels suitable for automobiles?
1. Ethanol 2. Methanol 3. Gasohol 4. Bio-diesel 5. LPG 6. Natural gas 7. Hydrogen 8. Fuel cells
24. What is meant by Gasohol?
Gasohol is a mixture of one part ethanol and nine parts unleaded gasoline.
25. Indicate the difference between the electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.(NOV/DEC 2015)
HYBRID VEHICLE ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Gets al its power from electrical source Gets power from conventional gasoline engine
It is non polluting It pollutes the atmosphere
Zero Emission Emits toxic substance.
PART B
1. (i)Compare advantage and disadvantage of LPG, hydrogen and biodiesel as a fuel used in IC
engine. [MAY/JUNE2016]
(ii)Explain the production of natural gas with neat sketch in detail.[NOV/DEC 2013]
2. Explain the various properties of alternative fuels. [MAY/JUNE2016]
3. Explain LPG is an alternate fuel for petrol engine with diagram. Also explain its performance and
emission characteristics.[APR/MAY2017]
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4. Explain construction and working principle of hybrid vehicle with neat sketch. [APR/MAY2017]
[APR/MAY2015]
5. What are the engine modification to be undertaken in the SI engine for Alcohol or Ethanol as
alternate fuel?[NOV/DEC2016]
6. (i)What are the advantages of hybrid electric vehicle? [NOV/DEC2016]
(ii)Explain the construction and working of the PEM fuel cell with sketch. [NOV/DEC2016]
7. (i)Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using LPG as an alternate fuel in engines.
[NOV/DEC2015]
(ii)Explain the performance and emission characteristics of using biodiesel in IC engine.
[NOV/DEC2015]
8. Explain the principle of operation of an electrical vehicle with a neat sketch indicating its merits
and demerits[NOV/DEC2015] [APR/MAY2015] [MAY/JUNE2016]
9. Explain the major components construction details and working of series and parallel types hybrid
vehicles.[NOV/DEC 14] [MAY/JUN 12]
10. With the simple sketch explain the construction and working principle of fuel cell.[NOV/DEC
13] [APR/MAY2015] [NOV/DEC 16] [NOV/DEC2015]
PART C
1. Why water is not directly used as fuel in IC engine and in what form it can be used? Explain in
detail.
2. What is scope of green automobile in future?
3. Whether cryogenic engine can be used in automobile? Discuss about its advantages and
disadvantages.