SALEM COLLEGE

OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

(Approved by AICTE and Affiliated to ANNA University Chennai)
NH-68, Salem-Attur Main Road, Mettupatty, Perumapalayam, Selliamman Nagar,
Salem, Tamil Nadu 636111.
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
CME380 & AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
Question bank

UNIT – I VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND ENGINES 9

Types of automobiles vehicle construction and different layouts, chassis, frame and
body, Vehicle aerodynamics (various resistances and moments involved), IC engines –
components-functions and materials, variable valve timing (VVT).
PART-A CO PO BTH
1 Define automobile. 1 3 1
2 State any 4 different layouts of car. 1 3 1
3 How automobile is classified on the basis of type of wheel drive? 1 3 2
(April/May2021)
4 What is yawing moment? (April/May2021) 1 3 1
5 What is frameless construction (April/May2017) 1 3 1
6 State the function of pushrod and rocker arm (April/May2017) 1 2 1
7 How automobiles are classified (May/June2012) 1 1 1
8 What are the main components of IC engine? (Nov/Dec 2016) 1 1
9 Define positive crankcase ventilation (Nov/Dec 2015) 1 3 1
10 Why liner is inserted in to the cylinder bore (Nov/Dec 2015) 1 1 2
11 What are the materials used for cylinder block. (April/May2011) 1 3 2
12 What are the types of frame 1 3 1
PART-B
1 Explain the construction of various frames used in automobiles 1 3 2
with neat sketch
2 Draw schematic diagrams showing the layout of the transmission 1 4 1
system of a rear wheel driven car and also of a four wheel drive
vehicle. (April/May2021)
3 Explain the construction & components of an automobile chassis 1 3 2
with neat diagrams (April/May2017) (Nov/Dec 2016)
4 Explain the construction & components of an automobile body 1 3 2
with neat diagrams
5 Explain the construction & components of an IC engines with 1 4 2
neat diagrams (April/May2017)
6 Explain the following
a) Vehicle aerodynamic forces 1 3 1
b)VVT (Nov/Dec 2016)
7 Explain the following
i) What are the functions of a cooling system?
1 3 1
ii) Sketch and explain different types of lubrication systems
used in automotive engines
UNIT – II ENGINE AUXILIARY SYSTEMS 9
Electronically controlled gasoline injection system for SI engines, Electronically
controlled diesel injection system (Unit injector system, Rotary distributor type and common
rail direct injection system), Electronic ignition system (Transistorized coil ignition system,
capacitive discharge ignition system), Turbo chargers (WGT, VGT), Engine emission control
by three way catalytic converter system, Emission norms (Euro and BS).
PART-A CO PO BTH
1 What are the functions of carburetor? (Nov/Dec 2009) 2 3 1
2 What are the advantages of ECU? (April/May 2005) 2 3 1
3 Give the requirements of air fuel ratio in SI engine.(April/May 2 3 2
2011)
4 What is meant by supercharging in automobiles 2 1 1
(April/May2010)
5 Give a short notes on unit injector system(April/May2017) 2 3 2
6 Define WGT turbocharger 2 3 1
7 Define VGT turbocharger 2 3 1
8 State the diesel vehicle emission norms of euro BSIV in g/Km 2 4 2
(Nov/Dec 2016)
9 Write the types of electronically controlled diesel injection 2 1 1
system.
10 Define gasoline injection system (April/May2015) 2 3 1
11 Define common rail direct injection system. (April/May2021) 2 2 1
12 State the advantages of electronic ignition system using contact 2 3 2
breaker. (April/May2021)
PART-B
1 Explain the RD injection system with neat diagrams (Nov/Dec 2 3 2
2016)(April/May2021)
2 Explain with a suitable sketch the working of a transistorized coil 2 3 1
Ignition (TCI) system. What are the advantages and
disadvantages of the TCI system? (April/May2021)
3 Draw the layout of electronic ignition with magnetic pickup 2 3 2
control system. (April/May2017)
4 Explain the electronically controlled gasoline injection system 2 1 2
for SI engines (May/June 2014
5 Explain the engine emissions controller system. 2 1 1
(April/May2015)
6 Explain the operation of turbocharger with neat sketch. 2 3 2
(April/May2008)
7 Discuss about CRDI system. (April/May2015) 2 3 2
UNIT – III TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS 9
Clutch-types and construction, gear boxes- manual and automatic, gear shift
mechanisms, Overdrive, transfer box, fluid flywheel, torque converter, propeller shaft, slip
joints, universal joints, Differential and rear axle, Hotchkiss Drive and Torque Tube Drive.
PART-A CO PO BTH
1 State the requirements of an automobile clutch. (April/May2021) 3 3 2
2 What will happen if differential is not used? (April/May2021) 3 3 1
3 State the types of clutch 3 3 2
4 What are the functions of gearbox? 3 3 1
5 What are the resistant forces opposing the movement of vehicle? 3 1 1
6 Why gear box is necessary? 3 1 1
7 Compare fluid coupling and torque converter. 3 4 2
8 What is fluid coupling? 3 3 1
9 What is the use of torque converter? 3 3 1
10 What is over drive? 3 1 1
11 What are the functions of universal joint 3 3 1
12 What is a flywheel? Where is it used? 3 3 1
PART-B
1 With the help of a neat sketch, explain the construction and 3 3 2
operation of a sliding mesh gearbox. (April/May2021)
2 Illuminate the construction and working of a differential with a neat 3 3 2
sketch. (April/May2021)
3 Explain the working of a single plate clutch with a neat diagram. . 3 3 2
(April/May2006)
4 Explain the working principle of fluid flywheel with neat sketch and 3 4 2
also mention the limitations.(April/May2013)
5 Explain the principle of working of torque convertor with neat 3 3 2
sketch (Nov 2011 & April/May 2015)
6 Explain types of gear boxes in detail with neat sketches (May 2012) 3 3 2
7 Explain the types of rear axles with neat sketch (May 2011) 3 3 2
UNIT – IV STEERING, BRAKES AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS 9
Steering geometry and types of steering gear box-Power Steering, Types of Front
Axle, Types of Suspension Systems, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Braking Systems, Antilock
Braking System (ABS),electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and Traction Control
PART-A CO PO BTH
1 Write about the function of a braking system. (April/May2021) 4 3 1
2 What are the functions of the shock absorber? (April/May2021) 4 3 1
3 Define “anti – roll bar”. (May 2011) 4 3 1
4 What are the types of stub axle? (Nov 2011 4 3 1
5 List the types of suspension systems. (May 2013) 4 1 1
6 Name the types of front axles (April/May 2015) 4 1 2
7 What is meant by traction control (April/May 2015) 4 3 1
8 Define overall steering ratio 4 3 2
9 What is meant by centre point steering? 4 3 1
10 Define camber and castor angle 4 3 1
11 What do you mean by “Toe-in?” 4 3 1
12 Write short notes on antilock braking system. 4 1 1
13 What is Ackermann steering principle? 4 1 1
14 What is meant by centre point steering? 4 3 1
15 Define camber and castor angle. 4 3 1
PART-B
Explain the construction and working of mechanical brakes with a
1 4 3 2
neat sketch. (April/May2021)
Sketch and explain the working of telescopic hydraulic shock

2 absorber. What effect does their action have on the working of 4 3 2

springs? (April/May2021)
3 Sketch and explain various steering geometries. (April/May 2015) 4 3 2
4 Explain the working principle of power steering system with neat
4 3 1
sketch. (May 2011)
5 Explain the Antilock braking with neat sketch. (Nov 2012 &
4 2 1
April/May 2015)
6 Explain the suspension system with neat sketches (May 2014) 4 3 1
7 Explain the construction and operation of hydraulic braking system
4 3 1
with neat sketch. (April/May2013)
UNIT – V ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES 9
Use of Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Bio-diesel, Bio-ethanol, Gasohol and Hydrogen in
Automobiles- Engine modifications required –Performance, Combustion and Emission Characteristics
of SI and CI engines with these alternate fuels - Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Fuel Cell Note:
Practical Training in dismantling and assembling of Engine parts and Transmission Systems should be
given to the students
PART-A CO PO BTH
1 List out the various forms of natural gas. (April/May2021) 5 1 2
2 Define octane number(April/May2021) 5 1 1
3 What is meant by a fuel cell and how it works? 5 3 1
4 List down the properties of alternate fuels. 5 3 2
5 State any two advantages of methane as fuel in automobiles 5 1 1
6 What is meant by reversible fuel cell? 5 3 1
7 Mention the various methods of storing hydrogen 5 1 2
8 Why biodiesel mixed with conventional diesel? 5 1 1
9 How can be fermentation process defined? 5 3 2
10 What are the advantages and limitations of alcohols as engine fuel? 5 3 1
11 Indicate the various constituents for natural gas. 5 1 2
12 What is hybrid vehicle? 5 3 1
13 Compare LPG and CNG. 5 1 2
PART-B
1 Explain the construction of LPG system in petrol engine and
describe the salient features of using LPG gas alternate fuel. 5 3 2
(April/May2021)
2 Write short notes about Hybrid vehicle and write its principle and
mention the main components of a hybrid transmission. 5 3 2
(April/May2021)
3 Compare electric vehicle to a conventional vehicle powered by a
petrol engine, state salient features of an electric vehicle. 5 3 2
(April/May2021)
4 Explain the construction and working principle of Fuel cells, with
5 1 1
simple sketches
5 How bio diesel is produced? Explain and its usage in automobile 5 1 1
6 What is fuel cell? How the fuel cell vehicles are operated? What are
5 3 1
the advantages of Fuel Cells?
7 Explain the operation of Hydrogen fueled vehicle with neat sketch 5 3 1

Subject in charge HOD/MECH