MES71N

USN 1 M S

RAMAIAH
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to VTU)
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Govt. of Karnataka) Accredited by NBA & NAAC with ‘A’ Grade

MAKEUP EXAMINATIONS – FEBRUARY 2018

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.

UNIT- I
1. a) What is piston slap? Explain any three methods applied to reduce the CO1 (10)
piston slap with sketches.
b) Explain the working principle of double row side valve mechanism with CO1 (05)
a neat sketch.
c) Explain the valve time diagram of a 4 stroke gasoline engine. CO1 (05)

2. a) List the requirements of engine cooling and lubrication system. CO1 (06)
b) Explain the importance of octane and cetane number of a fuel. CO1 (08)
c) Sketch and explain the operation principle of thermostat valve. CO1 (06)

UNIT- II
3. a) With a neat sketch describe the construction and working of simple CO2 (08)
carburetor.
b) Explain the working of: CO2 (07)
i) rotating armature type and ii) rotating magneto ignition system.
c) Discuss the mixture strength requirements for steady state operation CO2 (05)
of an SI engine

4. a) Explain the working of: CO2 (08)

i) Mechanical ii) Electrical fuel pumps system.
b) Explain the phenomenon of knocking in SI engines. What are the CO2 (07)
different factors which influence the knocking?
c) What are the main components of fuel supply system? CO2 (05)

UNIT- III
5. a) What are the features of a good quality clutch? Explain the working of CO3 (10)
multi- plate clutch with a neat sketch.
b) How different speeds are obtained by using planetary gear system. CO3 (10)

6. a) What is differential? Explain its operation with sketch. CO3 (10)

b) Sketch and explain various steering geometries. CO3 (10)

UNIT- IV
7. a) Explain the following terms: CO4 (06)
i) Load distribution in frames ii) testing of vehicle frames.
b) Explain the types of independent suspension system used in CO4 (07)
automobile.
c) With a neat sketch explain the working of master cylinder. CO4 (07)

8. a) With a neat sketch explain the constructional details of various types of CO4 (06)

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automotive chassis.
b) With a neat sketch explain the operation of: CO4 (07)
i) leaf spring ii) coil spring.
c) Explain the purpose and operation of antilock- braking system. CO4 (07)

UNIT- V
9. a) What are the sources of evaporative emission in petrol engines? How CO5 (10)
can it be controlled?
b) What do you know about emission norms? Discuss. CO5 (10)

10. a) Explain the operation of the typical turbocharger with sketch. CO5 (10)
b) What do you mean by Electronic Engine Management system? CO5 (05)
c) Explain briefly the factors which affect the formation of NOx. CO5 (05)

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