RTM Nagpur University- Mechanical Engineering

5TH SEM-(Open Elective –I)

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B.Tech 5th
Open Elective - I
Sem
Automobile 3 - - 3 30 70 100 3
Mechanical
Engineering

Course Objective
Sr.
No. The objective of this course are–

1 To make the students conversant with fundamentals of automobile systems

3 To understand the emerging trends in electric vehicles, Hybrid vehicles and fuel cell
vehicles
4 To make the students conversant with Automobile Safety Considerations Electrical
Systems and Modern Developments in Automobiles.
Course Outcomes
After successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
Demonstrate the vehicle construction, chassis, fuel supply system, lubrication system and
CO1
cooling system in automobile.
Illustrate the principle and working of Transmission system and clutch, gear box, rear
CO2
axle drives, fluid flywheel, torque converter.
CO3 Identify the steering, suspension system and brake system.
Understand the applications of electrical/electronic system of automobile and wheels,
CO4
tyres.
Explain the concept of electric vehicles, Hybrid vehicles, fuel cell vehicles and vehicle
CO5 pollution norms. Appraise the automobile safety system and recent development in
automobiles.
 Syllabus- Automobile Engineering- Open Elective - I

Contents No of
hours

Unit I: 7
Introduction: Classification of automobiles, Major components and their functions.
Chassis, different vehicle layouts.
Engine Power Plant: Constructional features of different types of engines used in
automobiles. Fuel supply systems, cooling systems, lubrication systems.

Unit II 8
Transmission system:
Gear Box: Necessity of transmission, principle, types of transmission, sliding mesh,
constant mesh, synchromesh, transfer gear box, gear selector mechanism. Torque
converter, semiautomatic and automatic transmission.
Propeller shaft, universal joint, Hotchkiss drive, torque tube drive. Differential and
its need. Rear axles and Front axles.

Clutch: Necessity, requirements of a clutch system. Types of Clutches, centrifugal

Unit III 8
Steering systems: Principle of steering, steering geometry and wheel alignment,
Power Steering. Under steer, Over-steer. electronic power steering
Suspension systems: Need, Function of spring and shock absorber, conventional
suspension, Independent, suspension System, Active suspensions.
Brakes: Function, Classification, Basic Components. Drum Brakes, Disc Brakes,
Hydraulic brakes, Air Brakes, ABS.

Unit IV 7
Electrical Systems: Battery, magneto and electronic ignition systems, horn, side
indicator and wiper Automobile air-conditioning. Automotive Llighting circuit,
Importance, types and specifications, LEDs, Reflectors.
Automotive Electronics: Dashboard instrumentation, Sensors used in automobiles,
ECU.
Wheels and Tyres: Types of wheels, wheel dimensions, tyre, desirable tyre
properties, types of tyres, comparison of radial and bias-ply tyres, factor affecting
tyre life.
Unit V 8
Electric vehicles, components of EV, EV Batteries, EV Chargers. Hybrid vehicles,
types of hybrids and Fuel cell vehicles. Alternative energy sources, CNG, LPG,
biodiesel, bio-ethanol, gasohol and hydrogen fuels in automobiles.
Vehicle Pollution Control: cause and types of Emissions from Vehicle, Euro and
Bharat Stage norms, Methods to reduce vehicular pollution, after treatment devices,
EGR and Catalytic Converter. Automobile Safety Considerations and Modern
Developments in Automobiles: Requirements of automobile body, Vehicle Safety
Necessity, active and passive safety, Restrain Systems (seatbelts), Air Bags, crash
worthiness. Recent advances in automobiles such as, collision avoidance, intelligent
lighting, intelligent highway system, navigational aids, Automatic Cruise Control
and Parking Assistance system.

References:
Text Books Recommended:
1. Automobile Engineering Vol. I & II, Kirpal Singh, Standard Publishers, Delhi
2. Automobile Engineering, R.K.Rajput, Luxmi Publications, New Delhi
3. Automobile Engineering R.B. Gupta, Satya Prashan, New Delhi
4. Course in Automobile Engineering, Sharma R. P, Dhanpat Rai and Sons, New Delhi,
1998.

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