ME 2354 Automobile Engineering 2009 6th Semester Anna University
ME 2354 Automobile Engineering 2009 6th Semester Anna University
ME 2354 Automobile Engineering 2009 6th Semester Anna University
Sixth Semester (Regulation 2004) Mechanical Engineering ME 1353 - AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING (Commonto Production Engineering) Time: Three hours PART A (10 x 2 = 20 marks) Maximum: 100 marks
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What are the defects that can appear in a chassis body? What is meant by turbocharging in automotive engines? Name the various parts of a lead acid battery, List out the major drawbacks of using carburetor in multi cylinder engines. What is the use of slip joint in transmission system? What is meant by 'double declutching' in constant mesh gear box? Define the following: (a) camber (b) castor.
Why do we not use brakes with more than 80% efficiencyin automobile? What are the major advantages of using hydrogen as fuel in automobiles?
PART B (5 x 16 = 80 marks)
11. (a) Discuss the electronic engine management system in detail. (b) (i)Explain briefly the various types of chassis construction with the help of suitable diagrams (ii) Explain the working principle with a simple schematic layout of a dry sump lubrication system
12. (a) (i) Explain how the optimum specified value of the voltage and current outputs are maintained ill a regulator (ii) Describe a cut-out with an aid of a diagram. (b) With a schematic layout, explain the working principle of multipoint fuel injection in petrol engines.
13.(a)With a neat sketch, explain the working principle of synchromesh gear box. (b) Write short notes on the following: (i) (ii) Hotchkiss drive Transfer box.
14.(a)Describe in detail the rack and pinion type manual steering gear by means of a simple sketch and discuss its advantages. (b) Draw a schematic layout of air brake system and explain the working principle of brake valve with a sketch.
15. (a) Explain the working of fuel cell and list out its advantages over other alternative fuels. (b) Discuss the use of following alternative fuels (i) LPG (ii) Biodiesel (iii) ENG. III automobile engines