J&K BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Class: 3rd Semester (NEP) Branch: AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

Subject: FUNDAMENTALS OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES

Max. Marks: 60 Time Allotted: 3-Hrs

Section-A (10x1.5=15) Marks

Q1. Multiple choice questions.

1. A two-stroke engine can be identified by

a. Cooling system
b. Lubricating system
c. Absence of valves
d. Piston size

2. Which of the following does not relate with spark ignition engine…….
a. Spark plug
b. Distributor
c. Fuel injector
d. Ignition coil

3. Which one is a link between piston and crank

a. Connecting rod
b. Piston pin
c. Crankshaft
d. Push rod

4. The function of piston ring is

a. To transmit force from piston to crank
b. To connect piston and connecting rod
c. To maintain a gas tight between the piston and the cylinder
d. To convert reciprocating motion into rotary motion

5. Glow plug is used in diesel engines for

a. Fuel injection
b. Providing light inside the combustion chamber
c. Easy start up engine
d. All of the above

6. If the air fuel mixture ignites before the spark takes place at spark plug, the condition is
called
a. Detonation
b. Ignition
c. Pre-ignition
d. Rumble
 7. Turbine wheel of the turbocharger is rotated by…….
a. Camshaft
b. Crankshaft
c. Compressor
d. Exhaust gases

8. The purpose of thermostat is to keep the engine

a. Warm
b. Cool
c. At desired temperature
d. Hot

9. In the following system, lubricating oil is carried in a separate tank from where it is fed to the
engine
a. Mist lubrication system
b. Wet sump system
c. Splash system
d. Dry sump system

10. The main function of an exhaust muffler is the

a. Optimization of the exhaust efficiency
b. Reduction of the exhaust gas volume
c. Reduction of exhaust gas noise
d. Reduction of the nitrogen oxide gases in the exhaust gases

SECTION B (Attempt any three) (3x5=15 marks)

Q2 Discuss the classifications of an I.C engines

Q3 With the help of neat sketches describe the different types of injection nozzles.

Q4 Draw neat sketch of a valve timing diagram for a four-stroke petrol engine and label it.

Q5 Describe the constructional details, function and material of any three of the following:

• piston and piston rings

• connecting rod
• crankshaft
• cylinder block
• inlet and exhaust manifold

Q6 Explain the need of lubrication system and what are the major desirable properties of the
lubricants.

Q7 Explain thermostat its construction and operation

 SECTION C (Attempt any three) (3x10=30)

Q8 What is crankcase ventilation? Describe the various lubrication system used in automotive
engines.

Q9 Explain in detail the working of a common rail direct injection system (CRDI) also gives its merits
and demerits

Q10 With the help of a neat sketch, explain the constructional features and working of an overhead
valve mechanism.

Q11 Describe with the help of a neat sketch the working principle of a four-stroke diesel engine

Q12 What is the need of an ignition system. Discuss battery ignition system of a four-cylinder engine
with neat sketch

Q13 Describe with the neat sketch the cooling system of a 4-stroke SI- engine used in a car- what are
the components used in cooling system