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FATIMA MICHAEL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Madurai – Sivagangai Main Road, Madurai - 625 020.
[An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Institution]

QUESTION BANK
SUB CODE & NAME: ME 6602 & AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

STAFF IN CHARGE : R.PANDI

UNIT I (VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND ENGINES)

PART-A

1. Outline the properties of lubrication oil.(May/June 2011)

2. Why an engine cooling system is required? (May/June 2011)
3. State the basis on which automobile are classified. (May/June 2012) (May/June 2014)
4. What is the type of suspension used in heavy duty trucks? (May/June 2012)
5. List of the forces acting on a chassis frame. (May/June 2013)
6. Define ‘turbo lag’. (May/June 2013)
7. What is meant by ‘dump iron’ in frame work? (Nov/Dec 2013)
8. State the functions of lubrication. (Nov/Dec 2013)
9. What are the advantages of diesel engines in cars? (May/June 2014)
10. What is the need for gearbox in an automobile? (Nov/Dec 2014) (Nov/Dec 2015)
11. What is chassis? how its design is related to vehicle aerodynamics? (Nov/Dec 2014)
12. Name the resistances to vehicle motion. (Apr/May 2015)
13. Name the components of engine. (Apr/May 2015)
14. Give the typical specifications of an automobile.(Nov/Dec 2015)

PART – B

1. Explain the lead acid battery with chemical reaction.(16) (May/June 2011)
2. Explain the different lubrication systems and discuss the main parts of the lubrication
systems. (16) (May/June 2011)
3. Explain with neat sketches the various types of chassis & discuss their advantages and
disadvantages.(16) (May/June 2012)

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4. (i) Explain the main forces which oppose the motion of vehicle.(8) (May/June 2012)
(ii)Explain the effect of power to weight ratio on the performance of an automobile. (8)
(May/June 2012)
5. Discuss the methods of a vehicle construction in detail.(16) (May/June 2013)
6. Describe the cooling & lubrication systems in automotive engine. (16) (May/June 2013)
7. Explain briefly about the defects in chassis frame. (16) (Nov/Dec 2013)
8. Explain the various sensors used in an electronic engine management systems and their
functions.(16) (Nov/Dec 2013)
9. Give reasons
(i) For using single cylinder two stroke petrol engines on two wheelers. (8)
(May/June 2014)
(ii) For using multi cylinder diesel engines in commercial vehicles. (8) (May/June
2014)
10. List the engine parts ,materials ,method of manufacture and their functions.(16)
(May/June 2014) (Nov/Dec 2015)
11. Explain the different components of the engine and their function.(16) (Nov/Dec 2014)
(Nov/Dec 2015)
12. (i) Explain the resistance to vehicle motion.(8) (Nov/Dec 2014) (Nov/Dec 2015)
(ii) Tabulate the typical metals used for engine parts. (8) (Nov/Dec 2014)
13. (i) Discuss the frame type chassis construction with neat sketch. (8)(Apr/May 2015)
(ii) Explain about any two type of stub axles. (8) (Apr/May 2015)
14. (i) Write about king pin inclination (8) (Apr/May 2015)
(ii) Discuss about toe-in and toe-out. (8) (Apr/May 2015)
15. (i) Discuss the different types of automobiles. (8)(Nov/Dec 2015)

UNIT II (ENGINE AUXILIARY SYSTEM)

PART-A

1. What is meant by charging & discharging of a battery? (May/June 2011)

2. List the types of injection system. (May/June 2011)
3. What are the advantages a common rail direct injection system? (May/June 2012)
(May/June 2013) (Nov/Dec 2015)
4. What are the methods of turbo charging? (May/June 2012)
5. Name the drawbacks of carburetor in multi cylinder engine. (May/June 2013)
6. Enumerate the factors which affect battery life. (Nov/Dec 2013)

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7. Draw a simplified wiring circuit for the lighting system of a car. (Nov/Dec 2013)
8. Enlist the limitations of turbo charging. (May/June 2014)
9. Write the main requirements of an injector nozzle. (May/June 2014)
10. What do you understand by the term DTS-I? (Nov/Dec 2014)
11. How does a turbo charger work? (Nov/Dec 2014)
12. What is gasoline injection system? (Apr/May 2015)
13. What are the functions of a turbo charger? (Apr/May 2015)
14. Mention the principle of operation of a distributor type pump. (Nov/Dec 2015)

PART – B

1. What are the functions of carburetor, discuss the working of solex carburetor?(16)
(May/June 2011)
2. Explain the working of lighting system & ignition system of an automotive with neat
sketch. (16) (May/June 2011) (Apr/May 2015) (Nov/Dec 2015)
3. Explain the following of an injector of a common rail diesel injection system(CRDI).(16)
(May/June 2012) (May/June 2014) (Apr/May 2015)
4. What are the types of electronic ignition system? Describe any one of them clearly
stating its advantages over conventional ignition system.(16) (May/June 2012)
5. With a schematic layouts explain the multi point electronic fuel injection
system(MPFI).(16) (May/June 2013) (Nov/Dec 2013)
6. Describe the working principle of electronic ignition system.(16) (May/June 2013)
(Apr/May 2015)
7. Discuss the construction & working of starting motor for automobiles. (16) (Nov/Dec
2013)
8. Explain the following with suitable sketches: (I)rotary distributor type (II)CRDI (16)
(Nov/Dec 2014) (Apr/May 2015)
9. Explain in detail about the engine emission control by three way catalytic converter
system. (16) (Nov/Dec 2014) (Apr/May 2015) (Nov/Dec 2015)
10. (i) Brief the modifications to be done in an engine to make it suitable for supercharging.
(8) (May/June 2014)
(ii) Write a short note on electronic fuel injection system.(8) (May/June 2014)
11. Discuss the principle of operation of a turbocharger with a neat sketch. (8) (Nov/Dec
2015)

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UNIT III (TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS)

PART-A

1. What is the function of a clutch? (May/June 2011) (Nov/Dec 2015)

2. Mention any two uses of propeller shaft. (May/June 2011)
3. What is a transfer case? (May/June 2012)
4. What is a Hotchkiss drive? (May/June 2012)
5. List out the disadvantages of floor mounted gear shift mechanism.(May/June 2013)
6. Define the term ‘double declutching’ used in sliding mesh gear box. (May/June 2013)
7. Differentiate between a live & dead axle. (Nov/Dec 2013)
8. How is drive from propeller shaft turned at right angles? (Nov/Dec 2013)
9. What is known as one way clutch? (May/June 2014)
10. Mention few important causes of axle failures. (May/June 2014)
11. What is the function of a flywheel? ? (Nov/Dec 2014)
12. What is 4WD & AWD? (Nov/Dec 2014)
13. Name the types of clutches? (Apr/May 2015)
14. Why slip joint is important? (Apr/May 2015)
15. Mention the purpose of synchromesh mechanism. (Nov/Dec 2015)

PART – B

1. Explain the types of clutch. And with neat diagram explain the working principle of
centrifugal clutch. (16) (May/June 2011)
2. Describe the working principle of torque converter with a neat diagram.(16) (May/June
2011) (May/June 2013) (Nov/Dec 2013) (Apr/May 2015)
3. (i)Explain the construction of a torque tube propeller shaft. (8) (May/June 2012)
(ii)Explain the construction & working of a differential with a neat sketch.(8) (May/June
2012) (May/June 2014) (Apr/May 2015)
4. (i)Explain the working principle of a fluid flywheel. (8) (May/June 2012)
(ii)Explain the construction & working of a universal joint. (8) (May/June 2012)
5. With a neat sketch, explain the working of simple floor mounted gear shift mechanism.
(16) (May/June 2013)
6. Explain the types of gear boxes in detail with neat sketches.(16) (May/June 2014)
7. Explain briefly the following differentials:
(i) Non- slip differential
(ii) Double reduction type differential (16) (Nov/Dec 2013)

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8. (i)Explain the working of friction clutches. What are the assumptions made in pressure
calculation? (8) (Nov/Dec 2014)
(ii)Explain the differential of an automobile with a neat sketch. (8) (Nov/Dec 2014)
9. Explain in detail the automatic transmission system. (16) (Nov/Dec 2014)
10. (i) Discuss about working principle of single plate clutch.(8) (Apr/May 2015) (Nov/Dec
2015)
(ii) Explain about gear shifting mechanism with neat diagram.(8) (Apr/May 2015)
(Apr/May 2015)

UNIT IV (STEERING, BRAKES & SUSPENSION SYSTEM)

PART-A

1. List the use of suspension systems. (May/June 2011)

2. What are the wheel alignment parameters? (May/June 2011)
3. Define ‘camber’ & ‘castor’. (May/June 2013)
4. Write the functions of steering system in an automobile. (May/June 2013) (Nov/Dec
2015)
5. What are the functions of brake lining? (May/June 2012)
6. What is steering ratio? (May/June 2012)
7. Define the term ‘braking efficiency’. (Nov/Dec 2013)
8. State the functions of steering gears. (Nov/Dec 2013)
9. What are the disadvantages of having rigid axle suspension? (May/June 2014)
10. With regard to steering, what is toe –in & toe-out. (May/June 2014)
11. Compare disc & drum brakes. (Nov/Dec 2014)
12. List out the different types of steering gear system. (Nov/Dec 2014)
13. Name the types of front axles. (Apr/May 2015)
14. What is meant by traction control? (Apr/May 2015) (Nov/Dec 2015)

PART – B

1. Explain the working of suspension systems and also list the advantages and
disadvantages of independent front and rear suspension.(16) (May/June 2011)

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2. (i)Explain the functions of automobile brake system and its requirements. (8) (May/June
2011)
(ii)Briefly explain the brake balance & brake torque. (8) (May/June 2011) (May/June
2014)
3. (i)What the purpose of a steering system? (4) (May/June 2012) (May/June 2014)
(ii)Explain the working of the steering system with neat sketches. (12) (May/June 2012)
(May/June 2014)
4. (i)What are the functions of a front axle? (3) (May/June 2012) (Nov/Dec 2015)
(ii)What is difference between dead front axle & live front axle? (3) (May/June 2012)
(iii)Explain the neat sketches ,construction of a front axle. (10) (May/June 2012)
5. Discuss the working of a diagonal braking system with a layout. Also explain the working
of master cylinder in a hydraulic brake. (16) (May/June 2013)
6. Explain the principle of air suspension system used in buses. (16) (May/June 2013)
7. Explain independent suspension system with neat sketches. (16) (May/June 2014)
8. Define and explain the following:
(i) Camber angle
(ii) Caster angle
(iii) King-pin inclination,and
(iv) Toe-in (16) (Nov/Dec 2013)
9. (i) What is ‘under steering’ & ‘over steering’?(8) (Nov/Dec 2013)
(ii) Explain briefly with a neat sketch the steering linkage for a conventional rigid axle
suspension. (8) (Nov/Dec 2013) (Nov/Dec 2015)

10. Explain the four parameters of wheel alignment with neat sketches. (16) (Nov/Dec
2014)
11. Explain the following:
(i) Power steering
(ii) ABS
(iii) Hotchkiss suspension (16) (Nov/Dec 2014) (Nov/Dec 2015)
12. Explain the working principle of pneumatic suspension system. (8) (Apr/May 2015)
13. Explain the working principle of antilock braking system.(8) (Apr/May 2015) (Nov/Dec
2015)

14. Explain the operation of a telescopic type shock absorber. (8) (Nov/Dec 2015)

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UNIT V (ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES)

PART-A

1. What are the alternative energy sources for automobile? (Nov/Dec 2014)
2. Why fuel cells are not preferred for automobiles now? (Nov/Dec 2014)
3. What are the fuel cells? (May/June 2011) (Apr/May 2015)
4. What are the control mechanisms of co emissions? (May/June 2011)
5. What are the advantages of compressed natural gas as a fuel in I.C engines? (May/June
2012)
6. What are the advantages of fuel cell vehicle? (May/June 2012)
7. Name the components used in Antilock Braking System. (May/June 2013)
8. Distinguish between parallel hybrid & series hybrid configurations. (May/June 2013)
(Nov/Dec 2015)
9. Mention the various methods of storing hydrogen. (Nov/Dec 2013)
10. Write down the parts of a fuel cell. (Nov/Dec 2013)
11. Define energy intensity. (May/June 2014)
12. Why is hydrogen called as secondary energy source? (May/June 2014)
13. Write down the advantage and disadvantage of Bio-diesel. (Apr/May 2015)

14. List the major constituents of natural gas and LPG. (Nov/Dec 2015)

PART – B

1. Explain the various alternative fuels in automobile. (16) (May/June 2011)

2. Explain with neat sketch the working of fuel cell & also its advantages & disadvantages.
(16) (May/June 2011) (Nov/Dec 2013) (Apr/May 2015) (Nov/Dec 2015)
3. Discuss the performance & emission characteristics of a C.I. engine fuelled with bio-
diesel & diesel blends. (16) (May/June 2012) (Nov/Dec 2015)
4. Explain the advantages of a hybrid & fuel cell vehicles. (16) (May/June 2012) (Apr/May
2015)
5. Write short notes on the following:
(i) Stabilizers (8)
(ii) Electric vehicles (8) (May/June 2013) (Apr/May 2015)
6. Discuss the functions benefits of airbags used in cars. (16) (May/June 2013)

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7. Enumerate the advantages & disadvantages of using alcohol as a fuel. (16) (May/June
2014)
8. Explain briefly about the history, current uses, process of utilization & advantages of
biomass , as a fuel. (16) (May/June 2014)
9. Explain the production of natural gas with a neat sketch in detail. (16) (Nov/Dec 2013)
10.
(I) Compare performance, emission & cost aspects alternate fuels with
conventional fuels for automobiles. (8) (Nov/Dec 2014)
(II) Explain the engine modification required to use alternate fuels in automobiles.
(8) (Nov/Dec 2014)
11. (i) Briefly explain electric & hybrid vehicles. (8) (Nov/Dec 2014) (Nov/Dec 2015)
(ii) Explain solid polymer fuel cell with a neat sketch. (8) (Nov/Dec 2014)
12. Explain the working principle of LPG fuelled engines.(8) (Apr/May 2015) (Nov/Dec
2015)

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