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CEMBER2007.
B.E./B.Tech.DEGREEEXAMINATION,NOVEMBER/DE
Eighth Semester
Mechanical Engineering
ME 437 - AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
Maximum : 100 marks

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Time : Three hours

Answer ALL questions.

What is a square engine? What is the special characteristic of square engine

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PARTA-(10x2=20marks)

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when comparedwith conventional engine?

Name the prominent material for the manufacture of Valves and Valve seat

inserts.

List out the main functions of a battery.

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What are the requirements of a spark plug?

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List out the functions of a propeller shaft.

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Why epicyclic gears are used in overdrive units?

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What are the effects of unbalancing in wheels?

8.

Draw at least any two types of stub axles.

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What is the general compositionof Natural gas?

10.

Enumerate the Disadvantagesof Electric car.

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11.

(a)

(i)

Define power balance and explain about Mechanical balancing

(8)
aspect of engine balancing.

(ii)

List out the functions of frame in an automobile and explain any

(8)
one type of semi integral frame.

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12. (a)

(i)

with the aid of neat sketch, explain the use of Gas Turbine for
(8)
automobileuse.

(ii)

Explain how the emission from automobiie engines can be

(8)
controlled.

(i)

Explain the construction and working of Solexcarburetor.

(ii)

compare the saiient features of contact breaker ignition with

(6)
electronic ignition.

Explain the role of cut out reiay in generator control mechanism. (8)

(ii)

Schematically explain the electronic fuel injection system.

(i)

List out the requirements of a Clutch.

(ii)

Explain the working of Wilson epicyclicgear box.

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Explain the construction and operation of a Differential.

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(ii)

With the aid of neat sketch, explain the Hotchkiss drive.

(i)

List out the advantagesof front independent suspensionsystem. (6)

(ii)

Explain the construction and working of recirculating ball steering

(10)

gearbox.

Or
(b)

(i)

Explain

the construction

and working

system.
(ii)

List out desirable properties of tyre.

of vacuum selvo braking

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15. (a)

(i)

Discussthe usageof Hz as alternatefuel in automobileindustry.

(10)

(ii)

Enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of fuel cells.

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Or
(i)

Schematically explain the series and parailel configuration of

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hybrid system.

(ii)

Write short notes on constraints in CNG.

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