ENGINE
ENGINE
ENGINE
ENGINE
Internal combustion engines transforms about 25 to 35% of the chemical energy in the fuel in to mechanical energy. About 35 percentage of the heat generated is lost in to the surroundings of combustion space, remainder being dissipated through exhaust and radiation from the engine. The temperature of the burning gases reaches inside the engine cylinder about 2000 to 2500 C. The engine components like cylinder head, cylinder wall piston and the valve absorb this heat. Such high temperatures are objectionable for engine life.
Demerits Of Overcooling
Starting of engine becomes difficult.
Demerits Of Undercooling
Engine seizure , distortion of cylinder block head.
Loss of power and damage to engine components Friction and wear between piston and cylinder.
Methods of cooling
1. Air cooling System
Have metal FINS on the outer perimeter of the engine. Heat is transferred from the engine, through these fins, into the atmosphere.
Advantages:
1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. Design of engine becomes easy. No danger of coolant leakage. Low wears to the cylinder. No coolant freezing problem.
Disadvantages:
Non uniform cooling. Produces noise. Smaller useful compression ratio. Output is less compared to liquid cooled engine.
Methods of cooling
1. water cooling System
A liquid (coolant) is circulated around the cylinders and absorb heat from the cylinder walls and cylinder head. Coolant absorbs heat by convection & conduction as it passes through the engine and also lubricates the water pump. Hot coolant enters the radiator in which the heat is passed on to air that is flowing through the radiator. Cooling system flush is recommended every two year in order to remove any rust or contaminants.
Application
This system is used in light and heavy duty vehicles. It is general in automobile engines such as buses, lorries, cars and trucks.
Disadvantages of water-cooling
More weight, since it uses radiator, pump, fan etc.
Requires more maintenance. The engine may have to be stopped even if a small leakage of water is detected in the radiator.
In cold weather, freezing of water causes trouble. An electric heater may be required to heat the radiator. Water circulating pump consumes more power. Water causes scale formation in the water circulating jacket and corrosion of materials, hence greater maintenance is required
CHASSIS
Chassis is a french term which was initially used to denote the frame or main structure of a vehicle. The term chassis is now extensively used to denote the complete vehicle except the body for the heavy vehicles having a separate body.
COMPONENTS OF CHASSIS
Frame Steering system Suspension system Brake system Front axle Rear axle Transmission engine
CONSTRUCTION
CONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTION used in heavy vehicles . A separate frame is used in this case. UNITARY CONSTRUCTION used in cars and no separate frame is used in this case.
CLASSIFICATION OF CHASSIS
1. ACCORDING TO ITS CONTROL
(a) CONVENTIONAL CHASSIS: In this type of chassis , engine is fitted in
front of the driver cabin or seat such as in cars and previous model of TATA trucks. (b) SEMI FORWARD CHASSIS: This is such a chassis where half portion of engine in the driver cabin and remaining half out side the cabin. Such as in TATA trucks, Mercedes vans. (c) FULL FORWARD CHASSIS: In this type of chassis the complete engine is mounted inside the driver cabin. Driver can see the full frontal side of wheel. Increased floor area.
CLASSIFICATION OF CHASSIS
2. ACCORDING TO FITTING OF ENGINE
a) FRONT ENGINE REAR DRIVE: Weight is balanced on all wheels, Easier to inspect , repair and adjust the engine, clutch and gear box. Increased efficiency of cooling system because radiator is placed just front of the chassis. b) FRONT ENGINE FRONT DRIVE: The vehicle has more adhesion on road since more weight is placed on the driving wheels. The cost is less. While accelerating , the weight of the vehicle shifts to the rear wheels reducing tractive effort. Understeer can also happen. c) ENGINE FITTED AT CENTER OF THE CHASSIS Royal tiger world master buses plied by delhi transport corporation.
d) ENGINE FITTED AT BACK: Renault , volkswagon uses this type of chassis. Good brake capacity. Reduce the traction on hill climbing. Good braking effort.
CLASSIFICATION OF CHASSIS
3. ACCORDING TO NO. OF WHEELS ATTACHED AND DRIVING WHEELS (a)4*2 drive chassis vehicle (b) 4*4 drive chassis vehicle (c) 6*2 drive chassis vehicle (d) 6*4 drive chassis vehicle
FRAME
The frame is the main part of the chassis on which the remaining parts of the chassis are mounted. Engine is mounted in the forward end of the frame and the rear axle attached at the rear end.
TYPES OF FRAMES
(a) Channel section - is used in long members of the frame. It has a good bending strength. (b) Box section - is used in short members of the frame. It has a good torsion and bending strength. (c) Tubular section - is used in scooters , three- wheelers etc. it has a good torsion strength .
INTEGRAL FRAME
No frame is used. All assembly units are attached to the body. Reduces weight , lowers production cost and allows floor space.
AUTOMOBILE AIR-CONDITIONING
WHAT IS AIR-CONDITIONING
Air conditioning is the process of altering the properties of air. An air conditioner (often referred to as AC) is the mechanism designed to change the air temperature and humidity within an area.
2. CONDENSOR
The condenser is like a miniature radiator. Mounted at the front of the car right next to radiator. The hot, compressed air passes through the condenser and cooled. As it cools, it becomes a liquid.
4. 5.
There are two main types of air conditioning systems in use in the automobile industry. The main difference between each system is the type of device that is used to lower the refrigerant pressure. The expansion valve system 2. The fixed orifice tube system