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Reg No.:_______________ Name:__________________________

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
SEVENTH SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2018
Course Code: ME463
Course Name: AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours

PART A
Answer any three full questions, each carries 10 marks. Marks
1 a) With neat sketches explain MPFI and CRDI system of fuel injection. Highlight (6)
the major differences between the two.
b) With the help of neat sketch, explain how oil control ring helps in piston (4)
lubrication?
2 a) List out the functions of the following IC engine parts (6)
(i) Piston Pin (ii) Connecting Rod (iii) Push rod (iv) Flywheel (v) Cylinder
Liner (vi) Piezoelectric injector
b) List any four aerodynamic features of the F1 racing car (4)
3 a) Distinguish between semi-centrifugal and fully automatic centrifugal clutch (4)
b) Explain the working of torque converters with neat sketch. (6)
4 a) With the help of a neat sketch explain the working of an overdrive unit used in (6)
automobiles.
b) What is the need for clutch and gear box in an automobile? (4)
PART B
Answer any three full questions, each carries 10 marks.
5 a) Explain with the help of neat figure working of recirculating ball nut steering (6)
gear box?
b) What is caster, camber, toe in and toe out? (4)
6 a) Explain the working of Rack and Pinion steering mechanism with a neat sketch (6)
b) What are the advantages of power assisted steering system with the other (4)
systems?
7 a) What is ‘Body Roll’ in Cars? How is it controlled? (5)
b) Explain the function & advantages of Double Wishbone suspension (5)
8 a) Explain with the help of a neat figure working of a semi trailing arm suspension (6)
system?
b) Differentiate body roll couple and body over turning couple? (4)

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PART C
Answer any four full questions, each carries 10 marks.
9 a) Explain in detail the function and working of ABS brake system with neat (6)
sketch.
b) Discuss the features and advantages of ABS system over hydraulic brake (4)
systems
10 a) Explain the working of vacuum brakes with a sketch (6)
b) Compare the features of hydraulic and pneumatic brake systems (4)
11 a) With the help of a neat diagram explain the working of internal expanding (6)
brake shoes?
b) Explain the working of a Master cylinder assembly in brake system. (4)
12 a) Discuss on the effect of ‘under body floor height’ on aerodynamic lift & drag (5)
of a vehicle
b) Does ‘profile edge chamfering’ improves drag-Explain (5)
13 a) Explain on the effect of side panel chamfering on drag (5)
b) Write a note on the concept of Square back drag (5)
14 a) What are the various methods to reduce the car drag? (5)
b) What are the functions of negative lift aerofoil wings? (5)
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Reg No.:_______________ Name:__________________________

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
SEVENTH SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION(S), MAY 2019
Course Code: ME463
Course Name: Automobile Engineering
Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours

PART A
Answer any three full questions, each carries 10 marks. Marks

1 a) Distinguish between supercharged engine and turbocharged engines with neat (6)
sketches.
b) What is turbo lag, how can turbo lag be reduced in turbo charged engines? (4)
2 a) List out the functions of the following IC engine parts (6)
(i) Piston (ii) Piston ring (iii) Flywheel (iv) Connecting rod (v) Crankshaft
(vi) Camshaft
b) What is the purpose of front wing and rear wing in F1 racing car? (4)
3 a) List out the factors affecting the maximum torque transmitting capacity of a (4)
friction clutch.
b) With the help of a neat sketch explain the working of an overdrive unit used in (6)
automobiles.
4 a) Explain the working of synchromesh gear box engaged in any gear using a neat (6)
diagram.
b) List out the different resistive forces a vehicle must overcome to keep moving at (4)
different driving conditions.
PART B
Answer any three full questions, each carries 10 marks.
5 a) Explain the working of rack and pinion steering mechanism with a neat sketch (6)
b) What are the advantages of power assisted steering system with the other (4)
systems?
6 a) Derive for the perfect rolling condition in Ackerman steering mechanism with a (6)
neat sketch
b) What is ‘Under Steer’ and ‘Over Steer’ in automobiles? (4)
7 a) Explain the features of McPherson Strut suspension system with a sketch (6)
b) What are the functions and advantages of independent suspension systems? (4)

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8 a) Illustrate the working of swing arm rear wheel drive independent suspension (7)
b) Define (i) Suspension roll centres (ii) Suspension roll axis (ii) Body roll stiffness (3)
PART C
Answer any four full questions, each carries 10 marks.
9 a) Explain the working of Front disc brakes in an automobile with a sketch (5)
b) Discuss the function & working of a Master cylinder assembly in brake system (5)
with a sketch
10 a) Derive an expression for brake applied for the rear wheels and front wheels? (6)
b) What are the desirable properties of brake pad materials? (4)
11 a) Explain the working of vacuum brakes with a neat sketch (6)
b) What is the need of ABS? (4)
12 a) What is the effect of ‘aerodynamic drag’ on the efficiency of a vehicle (5)
b) Discuss the effect of ‘Negative lift’ of aerofoil wings on vehicles (5)
13 a) Discuss on the need and function of a rear end spoiler in a vehicle (5)
b) Explain on the concept of “Hatch back Drag’ (5)
14 a) What are the methods to control the aerodynamic lift? (5)
b) How under body height affect the aerodynamic lift and drag? (5)
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