OAT551 – Automotive Systems

PART – A
1. Enumerate the merits and demerits of front engine rear drive chassis layout. (May, 2007)
2. List the various materials used in the construction of chassis frames. (May, 2007)
3. Briefly explain “off road” vehicle with example.(May, 2008)
4. Explain the various applications of Automobiles. (Nov, 2008)
5. Mention any four engine components along with materials. (May, 2009)
6. What is the function of connecting rod in an engine? (Nov, 2010)
7. What is Aerodynamics? How does it affect the performance of an automobile? (Nov, 2011)
8. Write down the firing order of 4 and 6 cylinder engine. (May, 2011)
9. How are automobiles classified? (May, 2012)
10. What is double over head camshaft engine? (May, 2012)
11. State the advantages of frameless construction (Nov, 2012)
12. Why should a material for cylinder block or head have higher thermal conductivity? What happen if this
factor is overdone? (Nov, 2012)
13. What are the three types of vehicle axle? (May, 2013)
14. What is the aspect to be considered in the body design? (May, 2013)
15. Define the term turbo charging. (May,2013)
16. What is meant by variable choke carburetor? (May, 2013)
17. What is most common type of supercharger for automotive engine? Why are the automotive petrol
engines rarely supercharged? (Nov, 2012)
18. At what air-fuel ratio does the three way catalytic converter operate at maximum efficiency? How is this
ratio achieved precisely? (Nov, 2012)
19. What are the various types of fuel injection nozzle? (May, 2012)
20. What are the classifications of an ignition system? (May, 2012)
21. Give the requirements of air fuel ratio in SI engines (May, 2011)
22. State the purpose of turbocharger. (May, 2011)
23. What is the function of a catalytic converter in SI engine? (May, 2011)
24. What is a throttle body injection? (Nov, 2011)
25. What are the roles of electronic engine management system? (Nov, 2011)
26. What do you understand by Turbo charging? State how it is different from supercharging. (May, 2010)
27. List down the sensors used in electronic engine management system. (May, 2010)
28. What do you understand by the terms MPFI and CRDI? State its advantages over the conventional
system. (May, 2010)
29. What are the advantages of electronic fuel injection system? (May, 2009)
30. Name the component of Battery Coil ignition system used in vehicles (Nov, 2008)
31. Give a short note on ORC in starting system. (May, 2008)
32. What are the function of universal joint (May, 2007)
33. State the function of differential unit. (May, 2007)
34. What is fluid coupling? (May, 2008)
35. Briefly explain “slip Joint” (May, 2008)
36. Explain various types of gear boxes. (Nov, 2008)
37. What is the use of Torque converter? (Nov, 2008)
38. What do you know about over drive? (May, 2009)
39. Mention the functions of an overdrive. State its advantages. (May, 2010)
40. What do you understand by Hotchkiss drive? (May, 2010)
41. Define Toe in and Toe out. (May, 2010)
42. How many universal joints are there in the torque tube transmission and why? (Nov, 2010)
43. Why epicyclic gears are used in overdrive units? (May, 2011)
44. Name the types of stub axles. (May, 2011)
45. Define “anti-roll bar” (May, 2011)
46. How are the various gears engaged and disengaged in a gear box? (Nov, 2011)
47. What is the need for a universal joint? (Nov, 2011)
48. Name some materials used for clutch plate lining. (Nov, 2010)
49. What are the features of a good quality clutch? (May, 2012)
50. What are the different types of gear boxes used in an automobile? (May, 2012)
51. What is the function of transfer box? (May, 2013)
52. What is the function of differential? ( May, 2013)
53. What is a free wheel? What is the importance of free wheel in the transmission of an automobile? (Nov, 2012)
54. What is a synchronizer? Why synchromesh device is usually not employed for the reverse gear? (Nov,2012)
55. State the advantages and disadvantages of a torsion bar. (Nov, 2012)
56. What is brakes compensation? (May, 2012)
57. What are the different types of damper used in shock absorber? (May, 2012)
58. List the types of suspension systems. (May, 2013)
59. Define caster and chamber. (May, 2013)
60. What is the effect of camber being more? (Nov, 2010)
61. What are the advantages of disc brakes? (Nov, 2010)
62. Distinguish between single and multi plate clutch. (May, 2009)
63. What is meant by bleeding of brakes? (May, 2007)
64. Distinguish between disc brake with drum brake. (May, 2007)
65. Explain different types of brakes available. (Nov, 2008)
66. How alignment may be corrected in automobile wheel? (Nov, 2008)
67. Give a brief note on damper. (May, 2008)
68. What is the need of antilock braking system? (May, 2009)
69. What is Ackermann steering principle? (May, 2009)
70. What are the needs for wheel alignment in automobiles? (Nov, 2011)
71. What do you understand by ABS? When it is necessary? (Nov, 2011)
72. List the advantages of hydrogen used in automobiles. (May, 2007)
73. What is hybrid vehicle? (May, 2007)
74. What is fuel cell? (May, 2008)
75. Give any advantages of biodiesel. (Nov, 2008)
76. Explain the application of fuel cell. (Nov, 2008)
77. On what principle are fuel cells working? (May, 2009)
78. Compare LPG and CNG cars working principles.(May, 2009)
79. What do you understand by gasohol and diesohol? Indicate the methods to prepare the same. (May, 2010)
80. Mention the limitations of using hydrogen as automobile fuel. (May, 2010)
81. List out the drawbacks of using hydrogen in automobiles. (Nov, 2010)
82. What do you mean by parallel configuration in hybrid vehicle? (Nov, 2010)
83. What do you understand by eDiesel? How it is prepared? (Nov, 2011)
84. Enumerate the limitations of electric vehicle. (May, 2011)
85. What is LPG? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using it in automobiles? (May, 2012)
86. What is fuel cell? (May, 2012)
87. Compare the properties of alcohols and gasoline as engine fuels. (Nov, 2012)
88. What is the difference between various fuel cells? (Nov, 2012)
89. What is the composition of natural gas? (May, 2013)
 PART – B

Unit - I
1. Explain the construction of various frames used in automobiles with neat sketch. (May 2007)
2. Explain the various components of engine with neat sketch (Dec 2008)
3. Explain various materials used in the construction of a CI engine (Dec 2011)
4. Explain engine classification based on valve arrangement with neat sketch (Dec 2011)
5. Draw the layout of an automobile and indicate the various components (May 2012)
6. What are the types of valve used to control air fuel mixture in the engine cylinder to force the exhaust
gaseous out at correct time? (May 2012)
7. With a neat sketch explain the various components of chassis (May 2013)
8. Explain the various forces acting on the body and its aerodynamics effect (May 2013)
Unit - II
9. Discuss the construction and working principles of 3-way catalytic convertor.(May 2007)
10. Explain the operation of the typical turbocharger with sketch (April 2008)
11. With suitable sketch explain the working principles of the MPFI (April 2008)
12. Explain the CDI ignition system with a suitable diagram (April 2008)
13. Describe the construction and working principles of Battery Coil ignition system .(May 2007)
14. Explain the working principles of electronic fuel injection system (Dec 2008)
15. Sketch and explain electronic type ignition system (May 2009)
16. With suitable sketches explain the mono point and multipoint fuel injection system (May 2009)
17. With a neat sketch explain the working of a magneto coil ignition system (April 2010)
18. What do you understand by CRDI? Discuss its advantages over a conventional fuel injection system (Dec
2011)
19. Explain the source of pollutants from SI engine and give short note of the pollutants (April 2011)
20. What is distributor less ignition system? Explain with neat diagram (May 2012)
21. What is unit injector system? Explain its types with neat diagram (May 2012)
22. Explain with a layout electronically controlled injection pump system (Dec 2012)
23. Explain briefly the main types of supercharging methods (Dec 2012)
Unit - III
24. Explain the construction and working principles of a typical automobile gear box.(May 2007)
25. Discuss the working principles of (a) Torque tube drive (b) Hotchkiss drive.(May 2007)
26. What is clutch? Explain the operation of centrifugal clutch (April 2008)
27. Explain working principle of synchromesh gearbox with neat sketch (April 2008)
28. What is differential? Explain its operation with neat sketch (April 2008)
29. Explain different type of rear axles with neat sketch (April 2008)
30. With neat explain the working principle of fluid flywheel (Dec 2008)
31. Give the short note on propeller shaft, slip joint, universal joint (Dec 2008)
32. Explain with neat sketch the operational features of sliding mesh gear box (May 2009)
33. Explain the working principle and application of a freewheel drive in a transmission system (April 2010)
34. What are the features of a good quality clutch? Explain the working of multi plate clutch (April 2010)
35. Explain the working of an automatic gear box (Dec 2011)
36. With neat sketch explain the working principle of a constant mesh gear box (April 2011)
37. What is torque convertor? Explain its working principle with neat sketch (May 2012)
38. Compare hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and vaccum methods of operating clutches (Dec 2012)
39. Describe in detail various types of gear selector mechanisms used in automobiles. (Dec 2012)
40. Explain the construction and operation of single plate coil spring clutch (May 2013)
Unit - IV
41. Sketch and explain the working of power steering system. (May 2007)
42. Explain the working principles of Hydraulic braking system with simple sketches (May 2007)
43. Sketch and explain various steering geometries (April 2008)
44. Describe with the help of simple diagram the different type of stub axles (April 2008)
a. (April 2008)
45. Explain the various suspension systems available and discuss any one type (Dec 2008)
46. What is the working principle of antilock braking system? Explain with neat sketch (Dec 2008)
47. Discuss the working of telescopic suspension system used in cars (May 2009)
48. Discuss air suspension system with a neat sketch (April 2010)
49. With neat sketch, explain the function of a master cylinder used in hydraulic brakes (Dec 2010)
50. With neat sketch explain the working principle of pneumatic braking system (April 2011)
51. Sketch a recirculating ball type steering gear and explain its working principle (May 2012)
Unit - V
52. Discuss the operation of an LPG propelled automobile with neat sketch (May 2007)
53. Explain the construction and working principles of Fuel cells, with simple sketches (May 2007)
54. How bio diesel is produced? Explain and its usage in automobile (April 2008)
55. Explain the operation of Hydrogen fueled vehicle with neat sketch (April 2008)
56. With a layout diagram explain the working features of hybrid vehicles (May 2009)
57. Write short note on Electric vehicle (May 2009)
58. Discuss the alternative fuel suitable for compression ignition engine driven automobiles Discuss air
suspension system with a neat sketch (April 2010)
59. Discuss the use of LPG and Natural gas in automobiles (Dec 2010)
60. Discuss the characteristics and advantages of using CNG in automobile engines (Dec 2011)
61. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using (a) Alcohol (b) Hydrogen in automobiles (May 2012)
62. Explain the serious and parallel hybrid trains (May 2012)
63. Explain with neat sketch PEM based fuel and its working (Dec 2012)
64. Explain the modification required for converting the petrol fuelled vehicle into LPG fuelled vehicle. (May
2013)