AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

Chapter 1: Introduction to Automobile

1.1History of development

1.2Classification of motor vehicles

1.3Components of an automobile

1.4Chassis layout and types

Chapter 2: Drive Train

2.1Clutch

2.1.1Purpose and function

2.1.2Types, main parts

2.1.3Common troubles and its diagnosis

2.2Gearbox: manual, automatic

2.2.1Introduction

2.2.2Purpose and function

2.2.3Types: sliding mesh, constant mesh, synchromesh and epicyclic gearboxes; gear shifting

2.2.4Automatic gearbox

2.2.5Overdrive

2.2.6Common trouble and its diagnosis

2.3Universal joints and propeller shafts

2.3.1Introduction, types of universal joints

2.3.2Common trouble and its diagnosis

2.4Final drive

2.4.1Function and types

2.4.2Main parts

2.4.3Differential

2.4.4Four wheel drive

2.4.5Common trouble and its diagnosis

Chapter 3: Wheel and Tyres

3.1 Types of wheels, wheel dimensions
3.2Types of tyre, properties
3.3Tyre designations, factors affecting tyre life, tyre pressure and its effect
3.4Changing of tyre, tyre rotation
Chapter 4: Suspension System
4.1Introduction and objective

4.2Types, main parts

4.3Trouble shooting

Chapter 5: Brakes
5.1Introduction and objective

5.2Importance of stopping distance, braking distance

5.3Main parts

5.4Types: mechanical, hydraulic, power-assisted brakes

5.5Brake adjusting

5.6Brake shoe and lining materials

5.7Antilock braking system

Chapter 6: Steering system

6.1Need for the system and parts

6.2Types of steering linkage and boxes

6.3Power steering

6.4Common trouble

6.5Wheel alignment

Chapter 7: Electrical System

7.1Lighting and wiring system

7.2Battery, starter motor, generator

7.3Electrical and electronics instrument

7.4Accessories

7.5Common trouble and its diagnosis

Chapter 8: Alternative fuel vehicles

8.1Working of alternative fuel vehicles: alcohol, compressed natural gas, propane or LPG, hydrogen,
electricity

8.2Working of hybrid vehicles

8.3Historical development of these vehicles

8.4Construction of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles

8.5Benefits to environment

8.6Operation and maintenance of these vehicles

Chapter 9: Vehicular Rules and Acts

9.1Introduction

9.2Motor vehicle act, registration of motor vehicle, driving license, control of traffic, insurance against
risk, claims for compensation

PRACTICAL

1 Clutch And Gearbox

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Types, main parts, dismantling, identification and

assembling of components of

clutch and gearbox; checking the conditions of clutch plate,

pressure plate,

release bearing, gears.

2. Propeller Shaft, Final Drive And Differential

Main parts, dismantling, identification and assembling of
main parts of
differential; checking the conditions of propeller shaft,
universal joints, final
drive and differential.
 3 Brakes
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Types, main parts, dismantling, identification and
assembling of brake
components; checking the conditions of master cylinder,
brake drum/discs,
brake linings, pipe lines, brake oil reservoir

4 Suspension And Axles

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Types, main parts; checking their conditions

5. Wheel, Tyres And Steering

Types, main parts; checking the conditions of tyres and tubes, wheel and steering gearbox,
steering wheels
6. Battery, Starting Motor, Charging System, Lighting And Wiring
Battery: main parts, proper handling of electrolyte, use of battery charging and testing
equipment, charging of new/used battery, servicing of battery.
Starting motor: main parts, dismantling, Identification of parts and assembling of starting motor,
testing of starting motor on test bench and on car.
Charging system: types of generator and working principle, dismantling, identification of parts
and assembling of generators, working principle of regulator and cut-outs.
Wiring layouts, identification of components, fault finding, replacing the damaged components.

REFERENCES
1.Crouse, H. W. and Anglin, D. L., “ Automotive Mechanics”, TATA McGraw hill Publishing
Company Ltd., New Delhi
2.Bosch, “ Automotive Handbook”, Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany.
3.Moeed, K.M., “Automobile Engineering”, S.K. Kataria & Sons, New Delhi, India.
4.“Skill testing standards on motor vehicle” – Nepal skill testing authority, CTEVT

1.Overview of Thermodynamics of Fuel-air Cycles and Real Cycles (5 hours)

1.1Otto cycle, Diesel cycle, Atkinson cycle, Stirling cycle, Brayton cycle.
1.2Assumptions in fuel air cycle analysis
1.3Composition of cylinder gases
2. Engine Construction and operation (4 hours)

2.1Construction and working principle of SI, CI engines and gas turbines

2.2Major engine components
2.3Four stroke and two stroke engines
3. Engine Fuels (6 hours)

3.1Basic requirements of engine fuels:

3.2Chemical structure of petroleum
3.3Heat value of fuels.
3.4Rating of SI Engine fuels,
3.5Rating of CI engine fuels
3.6Combustion equation for hydrocarbon fuels
3.7Properties and ratings of petrol and diesel fuels
3.8Fuel supply systems of SI and CI engines
3.9Non-conventional fuels for IC engines; LPG, CNG, Methanol, Ethanol, Non-edible
vegetable oils, Hydrogen.
4. Carburetor & Fuel Injection Systems (6 hours)

4.1Construction and working of carburettor

4.2Inlet and exhaust valve timings
4.3Fuel feed and fuel injection pumps
4.4Petrol injection
4.5Electronic Fuel Injection systems (EFI)
4.6 Multi-point fuel injection system (MPFI)

5. Combustion in SI and CI Engines (6 hours)

5.1Ignition systems
5.2Stages of combustion in engines
5.3Flame propagation and factors affecting it
5.4Knocking a nd pre-ignition
5.5Factors affecting knocking and Control of knocking
5.6Combustion chamber requirements
5.7Turbo charging and super charging
5.8Engine emissions
5.9Engine emissions and emission standards
6 Engine lubrication systems (4 hours)

6.1Engine lubrication systems

6.2Hydrodynamic theory of lubrication
6.3Properties of lubricants
6.4Types of lubricants and additives
6.5Grading of lubricating oils
7 Engine cooling (6 hours)

7.1Air and water cooling systems

7.2Working principles of air and water cooling systems
7.3Variation of gas temperatures
7.4Components of water cooling system
8 Engine Performance and Testing of Engines (8 hours)

8.1Performance parameters
8.2Engine power, BHP, Fuel consumption, Air consumption
8.3Engine heat balance sheet
8.4Mechanical efficiency
8.5Engine efficiencies
8.6Testing of engines and related numerical problems
Practical:

1.Engine dismantling and engine assembly: SI and CI engines.

2.Identification of engine components and checking them for defects.
3.Performance testing of SI/CI engine
4.Tailpipe emission testing of given engine
References:

1.Heywood, J. B, “Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals”, McGraw Hill Publishing Co.,

New York.
2.Sharma, S. P, Chandramohan, “Fuels and Combustion”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.
3.Mathur and Sharma, “A course on Internal combustion Engines”, Dhanpat Rai & Sons.
4.Pulkrabek, W. W., “Engineering Fundamentals of the Internal Combustion
Engine”, Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited.
5.Prof. P.L. Ballaney, “Internal Combustion Engines”, Khanna Publications, Delhi, India.
6.R.K. Mohanty, “A Text Book of Internal Combustion Engines”, Standard Book House,
Delhi, India.