Department of Mechanical Engineering

18ME401 & Automobile Engineering

Module – II Assignment Questions

COURSE OUTCOMES
C401.1. Describe the fundamental concepts of automobile engineering.
C401.2. Discuss the various mechanisms involved in automobile systems.
C401.3. Explore the advanced mechanisms in current vehicles.
C401.4. Survey the various systems of the vehicle.
C401.5. Design the components of automotive systems.

S.No Answer all the Questions

Elaborate in detail about Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) used in
1
automobiles with its advantages.
Appraise how three-way catalytic convertor is superior to other emission
2
control system and explain the environment effects and benefits.
Appraise the necessity of alternate energy sources in automobile vehicles.
3 Identify various environment friendly energy sources and elaborate in detail
about hydrogen fuel-cell.
Elaborate in detail about the working principle, applications and advantages
4
of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Appraise the necessity of clutch and explain the operation of single plate
5
clutch with a neat sketch.
With suitable applications, illustrate about the operation of multi plate clutch
6
with suitable sketch.
With suitable applications, illustrate about the operation of centrifugal clutch
7
with suitable sketch.
Elaborate in detail about sliding mesh gear box used in Automobiles and
8
mention the pros and cons of sliding mesh gear box.
Elaborate in detail about synchromesh gear box used in Automobiles and
9
mention the application of synchromesh with an example.
Elaborate in detail about torque convertor used in automatic gear box and
10
also explain in detail about the planetary gear set used in automatic gear box.
Appraise the necessity of differential unit in automobile and explain the
11 working principle of open differential. Also, Compare open differential and
LSD.