MES71N

USN 1 M S
RAMAIAH
INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY

(Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to VTU)

Bangalore – 560 054

SUPPLEMENTARY SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – JULY 2017

Course & Branch : B.E: Mechanical Engineering Semester : VII
Subject : Automotive Engineering Max. Marks : 100
Subject Code : MES71N Duration : 3 Hrs
Instructions to the Candidates:
 Answer one full question from each unit.
 Write neat sketch wherever necessary.

UNIT – I
1. a) Why two stroke internal combustion engines are not in use? Explain. CO1 (04)
b) What is piston slap? Explain any two methods to overcome the piston CO1 (10)
slap with sketches.
c) What is the function of valve in an automotive engine? Explain the CO1 (06)
construction features of poppet valve.

2. a) List the engine cooling requirements. Explain thermosyphon water CO1 (10)
cooling system with a sketch.
b) Sketch and explain wet sump lubrication system. CO1 (06)
c) Write a short note on alternative fuels. CO1 (04)

UNIT – II
3. a) Explain the air-fuel mixture requirement for idling, low load and CO2 (06)
cruising conditions.
b) List the components of fuel supply system for a gasoline engine and CO2 (06)
diesel engine.
c) Sketch and explain working principle of fuel injector. CO2 (08)

4. a) Explain the working principle of simple carburetor with a neat sketch. CO2 (08)
b) With a neat sketch explain electronic ignition system using contact CO2 (06)
breaker.
c) What is ignition advance? Explain vacuum ignition advance mechanism CO2 (06)
with sketch.

UNIT – III
5. a) Explain the operation of single plate clutch with a neat sketch. CO3 (07)
b) Describe the operation of torque tube drive. CO3 (06)
c) Describe the condition for exact steering. CO3 (07)

6. a) What are the requirements of a clutch? CO3 (05)

b) With a neat sketch describe the operation of overdrive. CO3 (07)
c) List out the factors to be considered for front wheel alignment. CO3 (08)
Describe any two with a neat sketch.

UNIT-IV
7. a) Write a note on automotive chassis. CO4 (10)

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b) With neat sketch explain coil spring and leaf spring. CO4 (10)

8. a) What are the differences between drum brakes and disc brakes? CO4 (10)
b) Briefly explain importance of hydraulics system in braking and CO4 (10)
suspension system of vehicle.

UNIT – V
9. a) Explain the working of EGR system. CO5 (10)
b) Write a brief note on Bharath Stage (BS) standards. CO5 (10)

10. a) Explain working of super charger with sketch. CO5 (10)

b) What is ECU? How it will work? Mention its advantages and CO5 (10)
disadvantages?

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