Chennai Institute of Technolohy, Chennai - 600 069

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Name of the Name of the handling
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING Mr.P.Subash
Subject Faculty
Subject Code ME8091 Year / Sem III VI
Course Objective

To understand the construction and working principle of various parts of an automobile.

To have the practice for assembling and dismantling of engine parts and transmission system
Course Outcome
Apply basic science and engineering fundamental knowledge for identify and recognize the
C312.1 vehicle structure and engines to sustainable transportation for society in different condition.
Identify and understand the processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate
C312.2 consideration for engine auxiliary system with different circumference of practical.
Identify and select the power transmission processes of automobile that meet the specified needs
C312.3 with appropriate consideration through different manner for practical cases of transportation.

Develop the knowledge on steering; brakes and suspension systems for improve the design
C312.4 in automobiles.
Illustrate the awareness of alternative energy sources on automobiles for public health and
C312..5 environmental need for sustainable development.
Lesson Plan
T / R* Mode of
Periods Proposed
Sl. No. Unit Topic(s) Teachin
Book Required Date
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Overall Introduction about Automobile
1 TB1 1 BB
Engineering
2 Types of Automobiles TB1 1 BB
3 Vehicle construction and different layouts TB1 1 BB

4 Chassis, and Body TB1 1 BB

5 1 Frame constructions TB1 1 BB

6 Vehicle Aerodynamics TB1 1 BB

IC-Engines Components, Functions and

7 TB1 2 BB
materials

8 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) TB1 1 BB

Carburetor -working principle, function and

9 TB1 1 BB
types
 Electronically controlled gasoline injection
10 TB1 1 BB
system for SIcontrolled
Electronically engines gasoline injection
11 system for CI engines(unit injector, rotary TB1 2 BB
distributor type,& CRDI)
Ignition system-battery and Magneto coil
12 TB1 1 BB
ignition system
Electronic ignition system (Transistorized coil
13 TB1 1 BB
2 ignition system

14 Capacitive discharge ignition system TB1 1 BB

15 Turbo chargers (WGT, VGT), TB1 1 BB

Engine emission control by three way catalytic

16 TB1 1 BB
converter system

17 Emission norms (Euro and BS) TB1 1 BB

18 Introduction about clutch types and construction TB1 1 BB

19 Clutch types working TB1 2 BB

20 Gear box-manual and automatic TB1 1 BB

21 Simple mounted shift mechanism TB1 1 BB

22 Overdrives –transfer box TB1 1 BB

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23 Torque converters, propeller shaft TB1 1 BB

24 Slip joint, universal joints TB1 1 BB

25 Differential and rear axle TB1 1 BB

26 Hotchkiss drive TB1 1 BB

27 Torque tube drive TB1 1 BB

Steering geometry and types of steering gear

28 TB1 1 BB
box

29 Power steering, introduction about front axle TB1 1 BB

30 Types of front axle TB1 1 BB

31 Types of Suspension system TB1 2 BB

32 Braking system-types and construction TB1 1 BB

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33 Pneumatic braking system TB1 1 BB

34 Hydraulic braking system TB1 1 BB

35 Antilock braking system TB1 1 BB

36 Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) TB1 1 BB

37 Traction control TB1 1 BB

38 Natural gas application, LPG TB1 1 BB

39 Biodiesel, gasoline TB1 1 BB

40 Hydrogen production and its properties TB1 1 BB

41 Engine modifications for Biodiesel TB1 1 BB

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42 Performance, combustion of SI and CI engines. TB1 1 BB

43 Emission characteristics of SI and CI engines. TB1 1 BB

44 Electric and hybrid vehicle TB1 1 BB

45 Fuel cells TB1 2 BB

Content Beyond the Syllabus Planned Assignment / Case Studies / Tuorials Planned if any
1 Training in assembling an automotive through GD&T
2 Lubrication and Cooling Systems
ICT Tools / NPTEL Tools Planned Quiz / Mini Projects / Model Develpoed if any

1 NPTEL-Vehicle Dynamics
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Text Books
1 1. Kirpal singh”Automobile Engineering” VOL1&2”standard publishers, Seventh edition 1997, New Delhi.
 2 3. Jain.R.K and Ashhana.R.B” Automobile Engineering “Tata MC graw Hill Publishers,New Delhi, 2002

Reference Books
1 Newton, Steeds and Garet, “Motor vehicles”, Butterworth Publishers, 1989.
2 Joseph Heitner, “Automotive Mechanics”, 2nd edition, East-West Press, 1999
1. Martin .W.stochel and martin .T.stochel”Automotive mechanics fundamentals” the good heart-Will cox
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company Inc, USA, 1978.

4 Heinz Heisler,”advanced Engine technology “SAE international publications USA,1998

5 Ganesan.V, “Internal combustion engines” 3rd edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2007

Website / URL References

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vehicle structure and engines toCOURSE OUTCOME
sustainable transportation for society in different PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9
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C312.3 Develop the knowledge on steering; brakes and suspension systems for improve the design 2
transportation. 2 1 2
C312.4 in the awareness of alternative energy sources on automobiles for public health and 3
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C312.5 environmental need for sustainable development. 2 2 3

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