Syllabus AutomobileS3Minor

AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
SEMESTER -3
CODE COURSE NAME CATEGORY L T P CREDIT

MET201 MECHANICS OF SOLIDS PCC 3 1 0 4
Preamble:
This course helps the students to understand the concept of stress and strain in different
types of structure/machine under various loading conditions. The course also covers simple
and compound stresses due to forces, stresses and deflection in beams due to bending,
torsion in circular section, strain energy, different theories of failure, stress in thin cylinder
thick cylinder and spheres due to external and internal pressure.
Prerequisite: EST100 ENGINEERING MECHANICS
Course Outcomes:
After the completion of the course the student will be able to
Determine the stresses, strains and displacements of structures by tensorial and graphical
CO 1
(Mohr’s circle) approaches
Analyse the strength of materials using stress-strain relationships for structural and thermal
CO 2
loading
Perform basic design of shafts subjected to torsional loading and analyse beams subjected
CO 3
to bending moments
Determine the deformation of structures subjected to various loading conditions using
CO 4
strain energy methods
Estimate the strength of thin cylinders, spherical vessels and columns, and appreciate the
CO 5
theories of failures and its relevance in mechanical design
Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes
PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PO 8 PO 9 PO PO PO
10 11 12
CO 1 3 3 2 1
CO 2 3 3 2 1
CO 3 3 3 1 2
CO 4 3 3 1 1
CO 5 3 3 1 1
Assessment Pattern
Continuous
Bloom’s End Semester
Assessment Tests
Category Examination
1 2
Remember
Understand 10 10 20
Apply 20 20 30
Analyse 20 20 50
Evaluate
Create
Mark distribution
ESE
Total Marks CIE ESE
Duration
150 50 100 3 hours
Continuous Internal Evaluation Pattern:
Attendance : 10 marks
Continuous Assessment Test (2 numbers) : 25 marks
Assignment/Quiz/Course project : 15 marks
End Semester Examination Pattern:
There will be two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A contain 10 questions with 2 questions from each
module and having 3 marks for each question. Students should answer all questions. Part B contains
2 questions from each module of which student should answer any one. Each question carries 14
marks and can have a maximum of 2 subdivisions.
COURSE LEVEL ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

Course Outcome 1 (CO1):
1. Determine the resultant traction at a point in a plane using the stress tensor.
2. Evaluate the principal stresses, principal strains and their directions from a given state of stress or
strain.
3. Write the stress tensor and strain tensor.
Course Outcome 2 (CO2)
1. Write the generalized Hooke’s law for stress-strain relations.
2. Estimate the state of strain from a given state of stress.
3. Analyse the strength of a structure subjected to thermal loading.
Course Outcome 3(CO3):
1. Design a shaft to transmit power and torque.
2. Draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams.
3. Determine the bending stress on a beam subjected to pure bending.
1. Apply strain energy method to estimate the deformation of a structure.
2. Use strain energy method to calculate deformations for multiple loads.
3. Use strain energy method to estimate the loads acting on a structure for a maximum deflection.
1. Analyse a column for buckling load.
2. A bolt is subjected to a direct tensile load of 20 kN and a shear load of 15 kN. Suggest suitable size
of this bolt according to various theories of elastic failure, if the yield stress in simple tension is 360
MPa. A factor of safety 2 should be used. Assume Poisson’s ratio as 0.3.
3. Estimate the stresses on a thin cylinder or spherical vessel.

SYLLABUS
Module 1
Deformation behaviour of elastic solids in equilibrium under the action of a system of forces, method
of sections. Stress vectors on Cartesian coordinate planes passing through a point, stress at a point in
the form of a matrix. Equality of cross shear, Cauchy's equation. Displacement, gradient of
displacement, Cartesian strain matrix, strain- displacement relations (small-strain only), Simple
problems to find strain matrix. Stress tensor and strain tensor for plane stress and plane strain
conditions. Principal planes and principal stress, meaning of stress invariants, maximum shear stress.
Mohr’s circle for 2D case.
Module 2
Stress-strain diagram, Stress–Strain curves of Ductile and Brittle Materials, Poisson’s ratio.
Constitutive equations-generalized Hooke’s law, equations for linear elastic isotropic solids in in terms
of Young’s Modulus and Poisson’s ratio, Hooke’s law for Plane stress and plane strain conditions
Relations between elastic constants E, G, ν and K.
Calculation of stress, strain and change in length in axially loaded members with single and composite
materials, Effects of thermal loading – thermal stress and thermal strain. Thermal stress on a prismatic
bar held between fixed supports.
Module 3
Torsional deformation of circular shafts, assumptions for shafts subjected to torsion within elastic
deformation range, derivation of torsion formula Torsional rigidity, Polar moment of inertia, basic
design of transmission shafts. Simple problems to estimate the stress in solid and hollow shafts.
Shear force and bending moment diagrams for cantilever and simply supported beams. Differential
equations between load, shear force and bending moment. Normal and shear stress in beams:
Derivation of flexural formula, section modulus, flexural rigidity, numerical problems to evaluate
bending stress, economic sections. Shear stress formula for beams: Derivation, shear stress
distribution for a rectangular section.
Module 4
Deflection of beams using Macauley’s method
Elastic strain energy and Complementary strain energy. Elastic strain energy for axial loading,
transverse shear, bending and torsional loads. Expressions for strain energy in terms of load, geometry
and material properties of the body for axial, shearing, bending and torsional loads. Castigliano’s
second theorem, reciprocal relation, proof for Castigliano’s second theorem.
Simple problems to find the deflections using Castigliano’s theorem.
Module 5
Fundamentals of bucking and stability, critical load, equilibrium diagram for buckling of an idealized
structure. Buckling of columns with pinned ends, Euler’s buckling theory for long columns. Critical
stress, slenderness ratio, Rankine’s formula for short columns.
Introduction to Theories of Failure, Rankine’s theory for maximum normal stress, Guest’s theory for
maximum shear stress, Saint-Venant’s theory for maximum normal strain, Hencky-von Mises theory
for maximum distortion energy, Haigh’s theory for maximum strain energy
Circumferential and Longitudinal stress in a thin cylindrical vessel, stresses in a thin spherical vessel
Text Books
1. Mechanics of materials in S.I.units, R .C. Hibbeler, Pearson Higher Education 2018
2. Advanced Mechanics of Solids, L. S. Srinath, TMH

3. Design of Machine Elements, V. B Bhandari
Reference Books
1. Strength of Materials, Surendra Singh, S. K. Kataria & Sons
2. Engineering Mechanics of Solids, Popov E., PHI 2002
3. Mechanics of Materials S. I. units, Beer, Johnston, Dewolf, McGraw Hills 2017
4. Mechanics of Materials, Pytel A. and Kiusalaas J. Cengage Learning India Private Limited, 2nd
Edition, 2015
5. Strength of Materials, Rattan, McGraw Hills 2011

COURSE PLAN
No Topic No of lectures
1 Module 1: Stress and Strain Analysis 9 hours
Describe the deformation behaviour of elastic solids in equilibrium under the
action of a system of forces. Describe method of sections to illustrate stress as
1.1 2 hr
resisting force per unit area. Stress vectors on Cartesian coordinate planes
passing through a point and writing stress at a point in the form of a matrix.
Equality of cross shear (Derivation not required). Write Cauchy's equation
(Derivation not required),Find resultant stress, Normal and shear stress on a
1.2 2 hr
plane given stress tensor and direction cosines (no questions for finding
direction cosines).
Displacement, gradient of displacement, Cartesian strain matrix, Write strain-
displacement relations (small-strain only), Simple problems to find strain
1.3 1 hr
matrix given displacement field (2D and 3D), write stress tensor and strain
tensor for Plane stress and plane strain conditions.
Concepts of principal planes and principal stress, characteristic equation of
1.4 stress matrix and evaluation of principal stresses and principal planes as an 2 hrs
eigen value problem, meaning of stress invariants, maximum shear stress
Mohr’s circle for 2D case: find principal stress, planes, stress on an arbitrary
1.5 2 hrs
plane, maximum shear stress graphically using Mohr’s circle
2 Module 2: Stress - Strain Relationships 9 hours
Stress-strain diagram, Stress–Strain curves of Ductile and Brittle Materials,
2.1 1 hr
Poisson’s ratio
Constitutive equations-generalized Hooke’s law, equations for linear elastic
isotropic solids in in terms of Young’s Modulus and Poisson’s ratio (3D).
2.2 2 hrs
Hooke’s law for Plane stress and plane strain conditions
Relations between elastic constants E, G, ν and K, Numerical problems
Calculation of stress, strain and change in length in axially loaded members
with single and composite materials, Effects of thermal loading – thermal
2.3 2 hrs
stress and thermal strain. Thermal stress on a prismatic bar held between
fixed supports.
2.4 Numerical problems for axially loaded members 4 hrs
Module 3: Torsion of circular shafts, Shear Force-Bending Moment Diagrams
3 9 hours
and Pure bending
Torsional deformation of circular shafts, assumptions for shafts subjected to
3.1 1 hr
torsion within elastic deformation range, derivation of torsion formula
Torsional rigidity, Polar moment of inertia, comparison of solid and hollow
3.2 1 hr
shaft. Simple problems to estimate the stress in solid and hollow shafts
Numerical problems for basic design of circular shafts subjected to externally
3.3 1 hr
applied torques
Shear force and bending moment diagrams for cantilever and simply
3.4 supported beams subjected to point load, moment, UDL and linearly varying 2 hrs
load
3.5 Differential equations between load, shear force and bending moment. 1 hrs
Normal and shear stress in beams: Derivation of flexural formula, section
modulus, flexural rigidity, numerical problems to evaluate bending stress,
3.6 economic sections 3 hrs
Shear stress formula for beams: Derivation, numerical problem to find shear
stress distribution for rectangular section
4 Module 4: Deflection of beams, Strain energy 8 hours
Deflection of cantilever and simply supported beams subjected to point load,
4.1 moment and UDL using Macauley’s method (procedure and problems with 2 hrs
multiple loads)
Linear elastic loading, elastic strain energy and Complementary strain energy.
4.2 Elastic strain energy for axial loading, transverse shear, bending and torsional 2 hr
loads (short derivations in terms of loads and deflections).
Expressions for strain energy in terms of load, geometry and material
4.3 properties of the body for axial, shearing, bending and torsional loads. Simple 2 hrs
problems to solve elastic deformations
Castigliano’s second theorem to find displacements, reciprocal relation, proof
4.4 1 hr
for Castigliano’s second theorem.
4.5 Simple problems to find the deflections using Castigliano’s theorem 1 hr
5 Module 5: Buckling of Columns, Theories of Failure, Thin pressure vessels 8 hours
Fundamentals of bucking and stability, critical load, Euler’s formula for long
5.1 columns, assumptions and limitations, effect of end conditions(derivation 2 hr
only for pinned ends), equivalent length
Critical stress, slenderness ratio, Rankine’s formula for short columns,
5.2 2 hr
Problems
Introduction to Theories of Failure. Rankine’s theory for maximum normal
5.3 stress, Guest’s theory for maximum shear stress, Saint-Venant’s theory for 1 hr
maximum normal strain
Hencky-von Mises theory for maximum distortion energy, Haigh’s theory for
5.4 1 hr
maximum strain energy
Circumferential and Longitudinal stress in a thin cylindrical vessel, stresses in
5.5 2 hrs
a thin spherical vessel (short derivations) and numerical problems
MODEL QUESTION PAPER

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
THIRD SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION
Course Code : MET201
Course Name : MECHANICS OF SOLIDS
Max. Marks : 100 Duration : 3 Hours
PART – A
(ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS, EACH QUESTION CARRIES 3 MARKS)
1. Express the stress invariants in terms of Cartesian components of stress and principal stress.
2. Write down the Cauchy’s strain displacement relationships.
3. Distinguish between the states of plane stress and plane strain.
4. Represent the generalized Hooke’s law for a Linear elastic isotropic material.
5. List any three important assumptions in the theory of torsion.
6. Write the significance of flexural rigidity and section modulus in the analysis of beams.
7. Discuss reciprocal relation for multiple loads on a structure.
8. Express the strain energy for a cantilever beam subjected to a transverse point load at free end.
9. Discuss Saint-Venant’s theory of failure.
10. Compare the strength of a thin spherical vessel and a thin cylindrical vessel on the basis of hoop
stress.
PART – B
(ANSWER ONE FULL QUESTION FROM EACH MODULE)
MODULE – 1
11. a) The state of stress at a point is given by σxx = 12.31 MPa, σyy = 8.96 MPa, σzz = 4.34 MPa, τxy =
4.2 MPa, τyz = 5.27 MPa, τxz = 0.84 MPa. Determine the principal stresses. (7 marks)
b) The displacement field for a body is given by u= (x2 + y)i+ (3 + z) j + (x2 + 2y)k. What is the
deformed position of a point originally at (3,1,–2)? Write the strain tensor at the point (−3,−1,2).
(7 marks)
OR
12. a) The state of plane stress at a point is given by σxx = 40 MPa, σyy = 20 MPa and τxy = 16 MPa. Using
Mohr’s circle determine the i) principal stresses and principal planes and ii) maximum shear stress.
(7 marks)
b) The state of stress at a point is given below. Find the resultant stress vector acting on a plane
with direction cosines nx=0.47, ny=0.82 and nz=0.33. Find the normal and tangential stresses
acting on this plane. (7 marks)
MODULE – 2
13. a) Calculate Modulus of Rigidity and Young’s Modulus of a cylindrical bar of diameter 30 mm and
of 1.5 m length if the longitudinal strain in a bar during a tensile stress is four times the lateral
strain. Find the change in volume when the bar is subjected to a hydrostatic pressure of 100
N/mm2. Take E = 105 N/mm (9 marks)
b) A straight bar 450 mm long is 40 mm in diameter for the first 250 mm length and 20 mm
diameter for the remaining length. If the bar is subjected to an axial pull of 15 kN find the
maximum axial stress produced and the total extension of the bar. Take E = 2x105 N/mm2
(5 marks)
OR
14. a) A brass bar 20mm diameter is enclosed in a steel tube of 25mm internal diameter and 50mm
external diameter. Both bar and tube is of same length and fastened rigidly at their ends. The
composite bar is free of stress at 20°C. To what temperature the assembly must be heated to
generate a compressive stress of 48MPa in brass bar? Also determine the stress in steel tube. Esteel
= 200GPa and Ebrass = 84GPa, αsteel = 12 × 10−6 / °C and αbrass= 18 × 10−6 / °C. (9 marks)
b) Draw the stress-strain diagram for a ductile material and explain the salient points.
(5 marks)
MODULE – 3
15. a) Draw shear force and bending moment diagram for the beam given in the figure. (9 marks)
b) Compare the strength of a hollow shaft of diameter ratio 0.75 to that of a solid shaft by
considering the permissible shear stress. Both the shafts are of same material, of same length and
weight. (5 marks)
OR
16. a) A simply supported beam of span of 10 m carries a UDL of 40 kN/m. The cross section is of
I shape as given below. Calculate the maximum stress produced due to bending and plot the
bending stress distribution. (9 marks)
b) The shear stress of a solid shaft is not to exceed 40 N/mm2 when the power transmitted is 20
kW at 200 rpm. Determine the minimum diameter of the shaft. (5 marks)
MODULE – 4
17. a) A horizontal girder of steel having uniform section is 14 m long and is simply supported at its
ends. It carries concentrated loads of 120 kN and 80 kN at two points 3 m and 4.5 m from the two
ends respectively. Moment of inertia for the section of the girder is 16 × 108 mm4 and Es = 210
kN/mm2. Calculate the deflection of the girder at points under the two loads and maximum
deflection using Macaulay’s method. (8 marks)
b) Derive the expressions for elastic strain energy in terms of applied load/moment and material
property for the cases of a) Axial force b) Bending moment. (6 marks)
OR
18. a) Calculate the displacement in the direction of load P applied at a distance of L/3 from the left
end for a simply supported beam of span L as shown in the figure.
(8 marks)
b) State and prove Castigliano’s second theorem. (6 marks)
MODULE – 5
19. a) Find the crippling load for a hollow steel column 50mm internal diameter and 5mm thick. The
column is 5m long with one end fixed and other end hinged. Use Rankine’s formula and Rankine’s
constant as 1/7500 and σc = 335 N/mm2. Compare this load by crippling load given by Euler’s
formula. Take E = 110 GPa. (8 marks)
b) Explain the maximum normal stress theory, maximum strain energy theory and maximum shear
stress theory of failure. (6 marks)
OR
20. a) A cylindrical shell 3m long closed at the ends has an internal diameter of 1m and wall thickness
15mm. Calculate the circumferential and longitudinal stresses induced and also the change in
dimensions of the shell, if it is subjected to an internal pressure of 1.5MPa. Take E = 2×105 N/mm2
and ν = 0.3. (9 marks)
b) Derive Euler's formula for a column with both ends hinged. (5 marks)
AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS CATEGORY L T P CREDIT
AUT 201
PCC 3 1 0 4
Preamble: The aim of this subject is to offer the students a general understanding of
various automotive chassis
 Study of the Constructional details and Theory of important drive line,

Structural, Steering, Braking and Suspension Systems of Automobiles.
 Problem–Solving ability in Steering Mechanism, Propeller Shaft, Braking and
Suspension Systems
Prerequisite:
Course Outcomes: After the completion of the course the student will be able to
CO 1 Explain different chassis layouts,components and frames, Wheels and Tyres

CO 2 Describe, about various Front Axles, Steering Systems ,steering geometry
CO 3 Describe, about Rear Axles,Final drive and differential
CO 4 Describe construction and working of different types of brake systems.

CO 5 Describe construction and working of different types of suspension systems
10 11 12
CO 1 3 - - - - - - - - - - -
CO 2 3 - - - - - - - - - - -
CO 3 3 - - - - - - - - - - -
CO 4 3 - - - - - - - - - - -
CO 5 3 - - - - - - - - - - -
Assessment Pattern
Bloom’s Category Continuous Assessment Tests End Semester Examination

1 2
Remember 25 25 50
Understand 25 25 50
Apply
Analyse
Evaluate
Create
Mark distribution
Total Marks CIE ESE ESE Duration
150 50 100 3 hours
End Semester Examination Pattern: There will be two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A contain 10
questions with 2 questions from each module, having 5 marks for each question. Students should
answer all questions. Part B contains 2 questions from each module of which student should answer
any one. Each question can have maximum 2 sub-divisions and carry 10 marks.
Course Level Assessment Questions
1. What are the different types of wheels used in an Automobile?
2. What is the different cross –sections used in frames?
1 What are the functions of radius rods in the stability of the vehicle?
2 What is meant by Hotchkiss drive
1 Explain the functions of propeller shaft and universal joints?
2 For the same vehicle, if we change the rear axle from fully floating to semi floating, will the
axle size increase, decrease or remain the same. Provide the reason behind your answer
1. How bleeding is performed in hydraulic brakes illustrate with supporting figures?
2. Explain the construction and working of drum brakes with simple sketch?
1. Draw and explain the working principle of wishbone type independent suspension system?
2. With the help of neat sketch explain the construction and working of hydra gas suspension
SYLLABUS
Module 1
FRAMES: Types of Chassis layout, with reference to Power Plant location and drive, various types
of frames, Loads acting on vehicle frame, Constructional details and materials for frames, Testing of
frames.
Wheels and Tyres: Types of wheels, construction, structure and function, wheel dimensions,
structure and function of tyres, static and dynamic properties of pneumatic tyres, types of tyres,
materials, tyre section &
designation, factors affecting tyre life, quick change wheels, special wheels, trouble shooting.
Module 2
Front Axle and Steering Systems: Types of Front Axles and Stub Axles, Front Wheel Geometry,
viz., Castor, Camber, King Pin Inclination and Toe–in, Condition for True Rolling Motion of Wheels
duringSteering, Ackerman’s and Davis Steering Mechanisms, Steering Error Curve, Steering
Linkages, Different Types of Steering Gears, Slip Angle, Over–Steer and Under–Steer, Reversible
and Irreversible Steering, Power–Assisted Steering.
Module 3
Propeller Shaft: Construction & types of propeller shafts, Universal Joints and its types, Constant
Velocity Universal Joints
Final drive: Construction details, types.
Differential: Principle, types of differential gears, conventional and non-slip differentials, backlash,
differential lock, inter-axle differential, transaxletypes.
Rear axle: Torque reaction, driving thrust, Hotchkiss drive, torque tube drive, construction of rear
axle shaft supporting- fully floating and semi floating arrangements axle housings.
Module 4
Brakes: Necessity, stopping distance and time, brake efficiency, weight transfer, brake shoe theory,
determination of braking torque, classification of brakes, types, construction, function, operation,
braking systems - mechanical, hydraulic, disc, drum, details of hydraulic system, types of master,
wheel cylinder, bleeding of brakes, brake drums, brake linings, brake fluid and its properties, factors
influencing operation of brakes such as operating temperature, lining, brake clearance, pedal pressure,
linkages etc, Parking and emergency brakes, hill holder, automatic adjustment, servo brakes, Power
brakes-Air brakes, vacuum brakes and electric brakes and components brake valve, unloaded valve,
diaphragm, air-hydraulic brakes, vacuum boosted hydraulic brakes, trouble shooting.
Module 5
Suspension system: Objects, basic considerations, Types of suspension springs, construction,
operation
&Materials,leafsprings,coilsprings,torsionbar,rubbersprings,plasticsprings,airbellowsorpneumatic
suspension, hydraulic suspension, constructional details of telescopic shock absorbers,
independentsuspension front wheel independent suspension, rear wheel independent suspension,
types, stabilizer, trouble shooting. Numerical Problems
Text Books
1. Kirpal Singh, Automobile Engineering, Standard publications, New Delhi
2. N. K. Giri, Automobile Mechanics,Khanna publishers
Reference Books
1) Steering, Suspension and Tyres , Giles. J. G., Iiiffe Book Co., London
2) The Automotive Chassis, Heldt. P M, Chilton Co.
3) Automotive Chassis & Body, P.L.Kohli, TMH
4) Course Contents and Lecture Schedule
No. Topic No. of
Lectures
1 Module 1 (9 hours)
1.1 FRAMES: Types of Chassis layout, with reference to Power Plant location and drive, various 5
types of frames, Loads acting on vehicle frame, Constructional details and materials for
frames, Testing of frames.
1.2 Wheels and Tyres: Types of wheels, construction, structure and function, wheel 4
dimensions, structure and function of tyres, static and dynamic properties of pneumatic
tyres, types of tyres, materials, tyre section & designation, factors affecting tyre life, quick
change wheels, special wheels, trouble shooting.
2.1 Front Axle and Steering Systems: Types of Front Axles and Stub Axles, Front Wheel 4
Geometry, viz., Castor, Camber, King Pin Inclination and Toe–in, Condition for True Rolling
Motion of Wheels during Steering,
2.2 Ackerman’s and Davis Steering Mechanisms, Steering Error Curve, Steering Linkages, 5
Different Types of Steering Gears, Slip Angle, Over–Steer and Under–Steer, Reversible and
Irreversible Steering, Power–Assisted Steering.
3.1 Propeller Shaft: Construction & types of propeller shafts, Universal Joints and its types, 2
Constant Velocity Universal Joints
3.2 Final drive: Construction details, types. 2
3.3 Differential: Principle, types of differential gears, conventional and non-slip differentials, 2
backlash, differential lock, inter-axle differential, transaxletypes.
3.4 Rear axle: Torque reaction, driving thrust, Hotchkiss drive, torque tube drive, construction of rear 3
axle shaft supporting- fully floating and semi floating arrangements axle housings.
4 Module 4 (9hours)
4.1 Brakes: Necessity, stopping distance and time, brake efficiency, weight transfer, brake shoe 1
theory
4.2 determination of braking torque, classification of brakes, types, construction, function, 3
operation, braking systems - mechanical, hydraulic, disc, drum, details of hydraulic system,
types of master, wheel cylinder, bleeding of brakes, brake drums, brake linings, brake fluid
and its properties
4.3 factors influencing operation of brakes such as operating temperature, lining, brake 5
clearance, pedal pressure, linkages etc, Parking and emergency brakes, hill holder,
automatic adjustment, servo brakes, Power brakes-Air brakes, vacuum brakes and electric
brakes and components brake valve, unloaded valve, diaphragm, air-hydraulic brakes,
vacuum boosted hydraulic brakes, trouble shooting.
5 Module V(9 hours)
5.1 Suspension system: Objects, basic considerations, Types of suspension springs, 5

construction, operation &
materials,leafsprings,coilsprings,torsionbar,rubbersprings,plasticsprings,airbellowsorpneum
atic suspension, hydraulic suspension
5.2 constructional details of telescopic shock absorbers 1
5.3 Independent Suspension, Front wheel independent suspension, rear wheel independent 3
suspension, types, stabilizer, trouble shooting. Numerical Problems
Model Question paper
QP CODE: PAGES:3
Reg. No: ______________ Name :______________
THIRD SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, MONTH & YEAR
Course Code: AUT 201
Course Name: AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS
Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours
PART A
Answer all Questions.

Each question carries 5 Marks (2 questions from each module)

2. What are X- frames.
4. Explain the different loads acting on the axles.
5. What are the functions of radius rods in the stability of the vehicle?
6. What is meant by Hotchkiss drive
7. Before differential, how was the automobiles designed
8. List Down the driving forces acting on the driving axle
9. Which are the types of axle housings?
10. What are the functions of a suspension system?
PART B
Answer any one full question from each module.

Each question carries 10 Marks
Module 1
11. Explain various types frames with neat sketches (10)
Or
QP CODE: PAGES:3
Reg. No: ______________ Name :______________
PART A


PART B

Module 1
Or
QP CODE: PAGES:3
Reg. No: ______________ Name :______________
PART A


PART B

Module 1
Or
12. What are the different types of wheels used in an automobile and list down
the advantages and disadvantages of each wheel? (10)
Module 2
13. Explain the working of a recirculating ball type steering gearbox with a neat
sketch (10)
Or
14. a. Explain Steering error curve (5)

b. explain Oversteer and understeer (5)
Module 3
15. Explain the functions of propeller shaft and universal joints? (10)
Or
16. For the same vehicle, if we change the rear axle from fully floating to semi
floating, will the axle size increase, decrease or remain the same. Provide the
reason behind your answer (10)
Module 4
17. How bleeding is performed in hydraulic brakes illustrate with supporting
figures? (10)
Or
18. Explain the construction and working of drum brakes with simple sketch?
(10)
Module 5
19. Draw and explain the working principle of wishbone type independent
suspension system? (10)
Or
20. With the help of neat sketch explain the construction and working of hydra gas
suspension (10)

AUT203 ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS PCC 3 1 - 4
Preamble :
Thermodynamics is the study of energy . Without energy life cannot exist. Activities from
breathing to the launching of rockets involves energy transactions and are subject to
thermodynamic analysis. Engineering devices like engines, turbines, refrigeration and air
conditioning systems, propulsion systems etc., work on energy transformations and must be
analysed using principles of thermodynamics. So, a thorough knowledge of thermodynamic
concepts is essential for a mechanical engineer. This course offers an introduction to the basic
concepts and laws of thermodynamics.
Prerequisite : NIL
Course Outcomes :
After completion of the course the student will be able to

CO1 Understand basic concepts and laws of thermodynamics
CO2 Conduct first law analysis of open and closed systems
CO3 Determine entropy and availability changes associated with different processes
CO4 Understand the application and limitations of different equations of state
CO5 Determine change in properties of pure substances during phase change processes
CO6 Evaluate properties of ideal gas mixtures

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO1 2 2 2
CO2 2 2 1 1 1
CO3 3 3 2 2 1
CO4 2 2 2 2 1
CO5 3 3 2 1 1
CO6 3 3 2 2 1
Assessment Pattern
Blooms Category CA ESA
Assignment Test - 1 Test - 2
Remember 25 20 20 10
Understand 25 40 40 20
Apply 25 40 40 70
Analyse 25
Evaluate
Create
Mark distribution & Duration of Examination :

Total Marks CA ESE ESE Duration
150 50 100 3 Hours
End semester pattern:

There will be two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A contain 10 questions with 2 questions from each
module, having 3 marks for each question. Students should answer all questions. Part B contains 2
questions from each module of which student should answer any one. Each question can have
maximum 2 sub-divisions and carry 14 marks.
COURSE LEVEL ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

Course Outcome 1
1. Discuss the limitations of first law of thermodynamics.
2. Second law of thermodynamics is often called a directional law . Why?
3. Explain Joule-Kelvin effect. What is the significance of the inversion curve ?
Course Outcome 2
1. A mass of 2.4 kg of air at 150 kPa and 12°C is contained in a gas – tight, frictionless piston –
cylinder device. The air is now compressed to a final pressure of 600 kPa . During this process, heat
is transferred from the air such that the temperature inside the cylinder remains constant.
Calculate the work input during this process.
2. Carbon dioxide enters an adiabatic nozzle steadily at 1 MPa and 500°C with a mass flow rate of
600 kg/hr and leaves at 100 kPa and 450 m/s. The inlet area of the nozzle is 40 cm2. Determine (a)
the inlet velocity and (b) the exit temperature
3. A vertical piston – cylinder device initially contains 0.25 m3 of air at 600 kPa and 300°C. A valve
connected to the cylinder is now opened and air is allowed to escape until three-quarters of the
mass leave the cylinder at which point the volume is 0.05 m3. Determine the final temperature in
the cylinder and the boundary work during this process.
Course Outcome 3
1.An adiabatic vessel contains 2 kg of water at 25˚C. B paddle – wheel work transfer, the
temperature of water is increased to 30˚C. If the specific heat of water is assumed to be constant at
4.186 kJ/kg.K, find the entropy change of the universe.
2. Two kilograms of water at 80°C is mixed adiabatically with 3 kg of water at 30°C in a constant
pressure process at 1 atm. Find the increase in entropy of the total mass of water due to the mixing
process.
3. Argon enters an insulated turbine operating under steady state at 1000˚C and 2 MPa and
exhausts at 350 kPa. The mass flow rate is 0.5 kg/s and the turbine develops power at the rate of
120 kW. Determine (a)the temperature of the argon at the turbine exit, (b) the irreversibility of the
turbine and (c) the second law efficiency. Neglect KE and PE effects. Take To = 20˚C and Po = 1 bar
Course Outcome 4
1. What are the limitations of ideal gas equation and how does Van der Waals equation overcome
these limitations ?
2. Discuss law of corresponding states and its role in the construction of compressibility chart.
3. A rigid tank contains 2 kmol of N2 and 6 kmol of CH4 gases at 200 K and 12 MPa. Estimate
the volume of the tank, using (a) ideal gas equation of state (b) the compressibility chart and
Amagat’s law
Course Outcome 5
1.Steam is throttled from 3 MPa and 600˚C to 2.5 MPa. Determine the temperature of the steam at
the end of the throttling process.
2. Determine the change in specific volume, specific enthalpy and quality of steam as saturated
steam at 15 bar expands isentropically to 1 bar. Use steam tables
3. Estimate the enthalpy of vapourization of steam at 500 kPa, using the Clapeyron equation and
compare it with the tabulated value
Course Outcome 6
1. A gaseous mixture contains , by volume, 21%nitrogen, 50% hydrogen and 29 % carbon dioxide.
Calculate the molecular weight of the mixture, the characteristic gas constant of the mixture and the
value of the reversible adiabatic expansion index - γ. At 10˚C, the Cp values of nitrogen, hydrogen
and carbon dioxide are 1.039, 14.235 and 0.828 kJ/kg.K respectively.
2. A mixture of 2 kmol of CO2 and 3 kmol of air is contained in a tank at 199 kPa and 20˚C. Treating
air to be a mixture of 79% N2 and 21% O2 by volume , calculate (a) the individual mass of CO2 , N2
and O2, (b) the percentage content of carbon by mass in the mixture and (c) the molar mass ,
characteristic gas constant and the specific volume of the mixture
3. A gas mixture in an engine cylinder has 12% CO2, 11.5 % O2 and 76.5% N2 by volume. The
mixture at 1000˚C expands reversibly, according to the law PV1.25 = constant, to 7 times its initial
volume. Determine the work transfer and heat transfer per unit mass of the mixture.
SYLLABUS
Module 1: Role of Thermodynamics and it’s applications in Engineering and Science –Basic Concepts
Macroscopic and Microscopic viewpoints, Concept of Continuum, Thermodynamic System and
Control Volume, Surrounding, Boundaries, Types of Systems, Universe, Thermodynamic properties,
Process, Cycle, Thermodynamic Equilibrium, Quasi – static Process, State, Point and Path function.
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics, Measurement of Temperature, reference Points, Temperature
Scales.
Module 2: Energy - Work - Pdv work and other types of work transfer, free expansion work, heat and
heat capacity. Joule’s Experiment- First law of Thermodynamics - First law applied to Non flow
Process- Enthalpy- specific heats- PMM1, First law applied to Flow Process, Mass and Energy balance
in simple steady flow process. Applications of SFEE, Transient flow –Filling and Emptying Process,
Limitations of the First Law.
Module 3: Second Law of Thermodynamics, Thermal Reservoir, Heat Engine, Heat pump – Kelvin-
Planck and Clausius Statements, Equivalence of two statements, Reversibility, Irreversible Process,
Causes of Irreversibility, PMM2, Carnot’s theorem and its corollaries, Absolute Thermodynamic
Temperature scale. Clausius Inequality, Entropy- Entropy changes in various thermodynamic
processes, principle of increase of entropy and its applications, Entropy generation, Entropy and
Disorder, Reversible adiabatic process- isentropic process, Third law of thermodynamics, Available
Energy, Availability and Irreversibility- Second law efficiency.
Module 4: Pure Substances, Phase Transformations, Triple point, properties during change of phase,
T-v, p-v and p-T diagram of pure substance, p-v-T surface, Saturation pressure and Temperature, T-h
and T-s diagrams, h-s diagrams or Mollier Charts, Dryness Fraction, steam tables. Property
calculations using steam tables. The ideal Gas Equation, Characteristic and Universal Gas constants,
Deviations from ideal Gas Model: Equation of state of real substances, Vander Waals Equation of
State, Virial Expansion, Compressibility factor, Law of corresponding state, Compressibility charts.
Module 5: Mixtures of ideal Gases – Mole Fraction, Mass fraction, Gravimetric and volumetric
Analysis, Dalton’s Law of partial pressure, Amagat’s Laws of additive volumes, Gibbs-Dalton’s law
Equivalent Gas constant and Molecular Weight, Properties of gas mixtures: Internal Energy,
Enthalpy, specific heats and Entropy, Introduction to real gas mixtures- Kay’s rule. General
Thermodynamic Relations – Combined First and Second law equations – Helmholtz and Gibb’s
functions - Maxwell’s Relations, Tds Equations. The Clapeyron Equation, equations for internal
energy, enthalpy and entropy, specific heats, Throttling process, Joule Thomson Coefficient,
inversion curve.
Text Books
1. P. K. Nag, Engineering Thermodynamics, McGraw Hill, 2013
2. E. Rathakrishnan Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, PHI, 2005
3. Y. A. Cengel and M. A. Boles, Thermodynamics an Engineering Approach, McGraw Hill, 2011

Reference Books:
1. Moran J., Shapiro N. M., Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, Wiley, 2006
2. R. E. Sonntag and C. Borgnakke, Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, Wiley, 2009
3. Holman J. P. Thermodynamics, McGraw Hill, 2004
4. M. Achuthan, Engineering Thermodynamics, PHI, 2004
COURSE PLAN
Module Topics Hours

Allotted
Role of Thermodynamics and it’s applications in Engineering and Science – 1L
Basic Concepts Macroscopic and Microscopic viewpoints, Concept of
Continuum, Thermodynamic System and Control Volume, Surrounding,
1 Boundaries, Types of Systems, Universe
Thermodynamic properties, Process, Cycle, Thermodynamic Equilibrium, 1L
Quasi – static Process, State, Point and Path function.
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics, Measurement of Temperature, reference 2L + 1T
Points, Temperature Scales.
Energy - Work - Pdv work and other types of work transfer, free expansion 2L + 1T
work, heat and heat capacity.
Joule’s Experiment- First law of Thermodynamics - First law applied to Non 2L + 1T
2 flow Process- Enthalpy- specific heats- PMM1
First law applied to Flow Process, Mass and Energy balance in simple 2L + 1T
steady flow process. Applications of SFEE
Transient flow –Filling and Emptying Process, Limitations of the First Law. 1L + 1T
Second Law of Thermodynamics, Thermal Reservoir, Heat Engine, Heat 2L
pump – Kelvin-Planck and Clausius Statements, Equivalence of two
statements
Reversibility, Irreversible Process, Causes of Irreversibility, PMM2, Carnot’s 2L + 1T
3 theorem and its corollaries, Absolute Thermodynamic Temperature scale.
Clausius Inequality, Entropy- Entropy changes in various thermodynamic 2L + 1T
processes, principle of increase of entropy and its applications, Entropy
generation, Entropy and Disorder, Reversible adiabatic process- isentropic
process, Third law of thermodynamics
Available Energy, Availability and Irreversibility- Second law efficiency. 2L + 1T
Pure Substances, Phase Transformations, Triple point, properties during 2L
change of phase, T-v, p-v and p-T diagram of pure substance, p-v-T surface,
Saturation pressure and Temperature, T-h and T-s diagrams, h-s diagrams 2L + 1T
or Mollier Charts, Dryness Fraction, steam tables. Property calculations
4
using steam tables
The ideal Gas Equation, Characteristic and Universal Gas constants, 2L +1T
Deviations from ideal Gas Model: Equation of state of real substances,
Vander Waals Equation of State, Virial Expansion, Compressibility factor,
Law of corresponding state, Compressibility charts.
Mixtures of ideal Gases – Mole Fraction, Mass fraction, Gravimetric and 2L
volumetric Analysis, Dalton’s Law of partial pressure, Amagat’s Laws of
additive volumes, Gibbs-Dalton’s law.
Equivalent Gas constant and Molecular Weight, Properties of gas mixtures: 1L +1T
5 Internal Energy, Enthalpy, specific heats and Entropy
Introduction to real gas mixtures- Kay’s rule 1L
General Thermodynamic Relations – Combined First and Second law 2L
equations – Helmholtz and Gibb’s functions - Maxwell’s Relations
Tds Equations. The Clapeyron Equation, equations for internal energy, 2L + 1T
enthalpy and entropy, specific heats, Throttling process, Joule Thomson
Coefficient, inversion curve.
MODEL QUESTION PAPER

THIRD SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION
Course Code : AUT203
Course Name : ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS
( Permitted to use Steam Tables and Mollier Chart )
Max. Marks : 100 Duration : 3 Hours
Part – A
Answer all questions.
1. Define thermodynamics. List a few of its applications
2.Differentiate between intensive and extensive properties.
3. Differentiate between heat and work.
4. Explain system approach and control volume approach as applied in the analysis of a flow process.
5. An inventor claims to have developed an engine that delivers 26 kJ of work using 82 kJ of heat
while operating between temperatures 120°C and 30°C. Is his claim valid ? Give the reason for
your answer.
6. Show that two reversible adiabatics cannot intersect
7.Define (i)critical point and (ii) triple point, with respect to water
8. Why do real gases deviate from ideal gas behaviour? When do they approach ideal behaviour?
9. Define Helmholtz function and Gibbs function and state their significance
10. Explain Kay’s rule of real gas mixtures
( 3 x 10 = 30 marks )
Part – B
Answer one full question from each module.
Module - 1
11.a] Explain macroscopic and microscopic approach to thermodynamics . ( 7 marks )
b] With the aid of a suitable diagram, explain the working of constant volume gas thermometer.
( 7 marks )
OR
12.a] What is meant by thermodynamic equilibrium ? What are the essential conditions for a system
to be in thermodynamic equilibrium ? ( 7 marks )
b] Express the temperature of 91⁰C in (i) Farenhiet (ii) Kelvin (iii) Rankine. ( 7 marks )
Module – 2
13.a] A mass of 2.4 kg of air at 150 kPa and 12°C is contained in a gas – tight, frictionless piston –
cylinder device. The air is now compressed to a final pressure of 600 kPa . During this process,
heat is transferred from the air such that the temperature inside the cylinder remains
constant. Calculate the work input during this process. ( 7 marks )
b] A 2 m3 rigid tank initially contains air at 100 kPa and 22⁰C. The tank is connected to a supply
line through a valve. Air is flowing in the supply line at 600 kPa and 22⁰C. The valve is
opened, and air is allowed to enter the tank until the pressure in the tank reaches the line
pressure, at which point the valve is closed. A thermometer placed in the tank indicates that
the air temperature at the final state is 77⁰C. Determine, (i) the mass of air that has entered
the tank and (ii) the amount of heat transfer. ( 7 marks )
OR
14.a] A turbine operates under steady flow conditions, receiving steam at the following conditions
: pressure 1.2 MPa, temperature 188°C, enthalpy 2785 kJ/kg, velocity 33.3 m/s and elevation
3m. The steam leaves the turbine at the following conditions : pressure 20 kPa, enthalpy
25kJ/kg, velocity 100 m/s, and elevation 0 m. Heat is lost to the surroundings at the rate of
0.29 kJ/s. If the rate of steam flow through the turbine is 0.42 kg/s, what is the power output
of the turbine in kW ? ( 7 marks )
b] State the general energy balance equation for an unsteady flow system and from it, derive the
energy balance equation for a bottle filling process, stating all assumptions. ( 7 marks )
Module – 3
15.a]State the Kelvin-Planck and Clausisus statements of the second law of thermodynamics and
prove their equivalence. ( 7 marks )
b]A heat engine operating between two reservoirs at 1000 K and 300 K is used to drive a heat
pump which extracts heat from the reservoir at 300 K at a rate twice that at which the engine
rejects heat to it. If the efficiency of the engine is 40 % of the maximum possible and the COP of
the heat pump is 50 % of the maximum possible, what is the temperature of the reservoir to
which the heat pump rejects heat ? What is the rate of heat rejection from the heat pump, if
the rate of heat supply to the engine is 50kW ? ( 7 marks )
OR
16.a] A house is to be maintained at 21°C during winter and at 26°C during summer. Heat leakage
through the walls, windows and roof is about 3000 kJ/hr per degree temperature difference
between the interior of the house and the environment. A reversible heat pump is proposed
for realising the desired heating and cooling. What is the minimum power required to run the
heat pump in the reverse, if the outside temperature during summer is 36°C? Also find the
lowest environment temperature during winter for which the inside of the house can be
maintained at 21°C consuming the same power. ( 7 marks )
b] Air enters a compressor in steady flow at 140 kPa, 17°C and 70 m/s and leaves at 350 kPa,
127°C and 110 m/s. The environment is at 100 kPa and 7°C. Calculate per kg of air (a) the
actual work required (b) the minimum work required and (c) the irreversibility of the process.
( 7 marks )
Module – 4
17.a]Show the constant pressure transformation of unit mass of ice at atmospheric pressure and
-20⁰C to superheated steam at 220⁰C on P-v , T-v and P-T coordinate systems and explain
their salient features . ( 7 marks )
b] A rigid vessel of volume 0.3 m3 contains 10 kg of oxygen at 300 K. Using (i) the perfect gas
equation and (ii) the Van der Waal’s equation of state, determine the pressure of oxygen in the
vessel. Take the Van der Waal’s constants for oxygen as a =0.1382 m6 Pa/ mol2 and
b=0.03186 m3/ kmol . ( 7 marks )
OR
18.a]Steam at 25 bar and 300⁰C expands isentropically to 5 bar. Calculate the change in enthalpy,
volume and temperature of unit mass of steam during this process using steam tables and
Mollier chart and compare the values ( 7 marks )
b]Explain law of corresponding states and its significance to the generalized compressibility
chart. ( 7 marks )
Module – 5
19.a] Derive the expressions for the equivalent molecular weight and characteristic gas constant for
a mixture of ideal gases. ( 6 marks )
b] 0.5 kg of Helium and 0.5 kg of Nitrogen are mixed at 20⁰C and at a total pressure of 100 kPa.
Find (i) volume of the mixture (ii) partial volumes of the components (iii) partial pressures of the
components ( iv) the specific heats of the mixture and (v) the gas constant of the mixture. Take
ratio of specific heats for Helium and Nitrogen to be 1.667 and 1.4 respectively. ( 8 marks )
OR
20.a] 2 kg of carbon dioxide at 38°C and 1.4 bar is mixed with 5 kg of nitrogen at 150°C and 1.03 bar
to form a mixture at a final pressure of 70 kPa. The process occurs adiabatically in a steady
flow apparatus. Calculate the final temperature of the mixture and the change in entropy
during the mixing process. Take specific heat at constant pressure for CO2 and N2 as
0.85 kJ/kg.K and 1.04 kJ/kg respectively. ( 7 marks )
b]Derive the Maxwell relations. Explain their significance ? ( 7 marks )

AUL201 AUTOMOBILE LAB I PCC 0 0 3 2
Preamble:
This lab is mainly focussed to develop a platform where the students can enhance their
engineering knowledge in the dismantling and assembling of various automobile
components by applying their theoretical knowledge acquired.
Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
CO 1 To study about hand tools, special purpose tools, and their uses.
CO 2 To familiarize with various systems and components of an automobile.
CO 3 To know about writing technical specifications and description of all types of chassis
CO 4 To know about writing technical specifications and description of transmission
components of automobiles
CO 5 To know about writing technical specifications and description of body and interiors
10 11 12
CO 1 2 1 2 3 2 2
CO 2 2 1 2 3 2 2
CO 3 2 1 2 3 2 2
CO 4 2 1 2 3 2 2
CO 5 2 1 2 3 2 2
Assessment Pattern
Mark distribution
150 75 75 2.5 hours

Continuous Assessment : 30 marks
Internal Test (Immediately before the second series test) : 30 marks
End Semester Examination Pattern: The following guidelines should be followed regarding award of
marks
(a) Preliminary work : 15 Marks
(b) Implementing the work/Conducting the experiment : 10 Marks
(c) Performance, result and inference (usage of equipments and trouble shooting) : 25 Marks
(d) Viva voce : 20 marks
(e) Record : 5 Marks
General instructions:
Practical examination to be conducted after the second series test covering minimum 12
exercises/experiments given below. End Semester Examination Evaluation is a serious process that
is to be conducted under the equal responsibility of both the internal and external examiners. The
number of candidates evaluated per day should not exceed 20. Students shall be allowed for the
University examination only on submitting the duly certified record. The external examiner shall
endorse the record.
SYLLABUS
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
Study
1. Study of hand tools, special purpose tools, sketching and it’s uses
List of Exercises/Experiments
1. Servicing of A. C. mechanical fuel pump and Electric Fuel pump

2. Servicing of Carburetor / Fuel injection pump with injector
3. Disassembling cylinder head, decarbonizing
4. Valve timing setting including valve clearance adjustment.
5. Compression test of petrol and diesel engine.
6. Disassembling of engine: inspection of engine components, servicing of components,
measurement of dimensions of different components of engine, compare with
standard specifications, piston ring setting, assembling using special tools.
7. Servicing of clutch assembly
8. Dismantling of gear box, inspecting components, servicing, checking the gear ratios.
9. Dismantling of differential assembly, servicing, backlash adjustments, check for drive
axis ratio.
10. Dismantle and assemble C.V joint. Also examine a slip joint, U.J cross in propeller
shaft.
11. Servicing master and wheel cylinders in hydraulic brake system & bleeding of brakes.
12. Study of steering system. Servicing of steering gear box, checking for end play in
shafts.
13. Overhauling of Macpherson Strut suspension system.
14. Dismantling and assembling of front Axle
15. Brake and Clutch adjustment of two wheeler as per specification.
16. Performance test on shock absorber / coil spring of two wheeler.
17. Performance test of a two wheeler using chassis dynamometer.
18. Schedule maintenance of two wheelers : oil level check, Oil top up, Oil change, Fuel
filter replacement, Air filter checkup, Brake fluid check up, Radiator coolant top up,
chain test.
Reference Books
1. Automobile Engineering , Vol 1 , Dr Kripal Singh , Standard Publishers distributors

3. Automobile Engineering Practical, N Malhotra , Asian Publishers
4. Vehicle service manuals of reputed manufacturers.
5. Automotive Mechanics , William H Crouse Donald L Anglin, Tata Mcgraw Hill
Publishing
MEL203 MATERIALS TESTING LAB PCC 0 0 3 2
Preamble:
The objective of this course is to give a broad understanding of common materials related to
mechanical engineering with an emphasis on the fundamentals of structure-property-
application and its relationships. A group of 6/7 students can conduct experiment
effectively. A total of six experiments for the duration of 2 hours each is proposed for this
course.
Prerequisite: A course on Engineering Mechanics is required
Course Outcomes:
CO 1 To understand the basic concepts of analysis of circular shafts subjected to torsion.

CO 2 To understand the behaviour of engineering component subjected to cyclic loading and
failure concepts
CO 3 Evaluate the strength of ductile and brittle materials subjected to compressive, Tensile
shear and bending forces
CO 4 Evaluate the microstructural morphology of ductile or brittle materials and its fracture
modes (ductile /brittle fracture) during tension test
CO 5 To specify suitable material for applications in the field of design and manufacturing.
PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PO 8 PO 9 PO 10 PO 11 PO
12
CO 1 3 3
CO 2 3 3 1 3 3 2 2 1
CO 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 2 3 2
CO 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 3 2 3 2
CO 5 3 3 3 1 3 2 2 1 3 2 3 2
Assessment Pattern
Mark distribution
150 75 75 2.5 hours

End Semester Examination Pattern:
The following guidelines should be followed regarding award of marks

(c) Performance, result and inference (usage of equipments and troubleshooting) : 25 Marks
Practical examination to be conducted immediately after the second series test covering entire
syllabus given below. Evaluation is a serious process that is to be conducted under the equal
responsibility of both the internal and external examiners. The number of candidates evaluated per
day should not exceed 20. Students shall be allowed for the University examination only on
submitting the duly certified record. The external examiner shall endorse the record.
A minimum of 10 experiments are to be performed.
SYLLABUS
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. To conduct tension test on ductile material (mild steel/ tor-steel/ high strength steel) using
Universal tension testing machine and Extensometer.
2. To conduct compression test on ductile material (mild steel/ tor-steel/ high strength steel)
using Universal tension testing machine and Extensometer.
3. To conduct tension test on Brittle material (cast iron) using Universal tension testing
machine and Extensometer.
4. To conduct shear test on mild steel rod.
5. To conduct microstructure features of mild steel/copper/ brass/aluminium using optical

microscope, double disc polishing machine, emery papers and etchent.
6. To conduct fractography study of ductile or brittle material using optical microscope.

7. To conduct Hardness test of a given material. (Brinell, Vickers and Rockwell)
8. To determine torsional rigidity of mild steel/copper/brass rod.
9. To determine flexural rigidity of mild steel/ copper/brass material using universal testing
machine.
10. To determine fracture toughness of the given material using Universal tension testing
machine.
11. To study the procedure for plotting S-N curve using Fatigue testing machine.
12. To conduct a Toughness test of the given material using Izod and Charpy Machine.
13. To determine spring stiffness of close coiled/open coiled/series/parallel arrangements.
14. To conduct bending test on wooden beam.
15. To conduct stress measurements using Photo elastic methods.
16. To conduct strain measurements using strain gauges.
17. To determine moment of inertia of rotating bodies.
18. To conduct an experiment to Verify Clerk Maxwell’s law of reciprocal deflection and
determine young's Modulus of steel.
19. To determine the surface roughness of a polished specimen using surface profilometer.
Reference Books
1. G E Dieter. Mechanical Metallurgy, McGraw Hill,2013
2. Dally J W, Railey W P, Experimental Stress analysis , McGarw Hill,1991
3. Baldev Raj, Jayakumar T, Thavasimuthu M., Practical Non destructive testing, Narosa Book
Distributors,2015
SEMESTER -3
MINOR
FUNDAMENTALS OF AUTOMOBILES ENGINEERING CATEGORY L T P CREDIT
AUT 281
VAC 4 0 0 4
Preamble: The aim of this subject is to offer the students a general understanding of the
anatomy of automobile and
 To get basic idea about the basics of Automobile engineering.

 To understand the working of different automotive systems and subsystems
 To understand the importance of electronics in automobiles
 To update the latest developments in automobiles
Prerequisite:
CO 1 Explain the basics of Automobiles and IC engines

CO 2 Categorize the fuel supply system and ignition system
CO 3 Illustrate and identify starting, braking and steering systems
CO 4 Categorize the comfort and electrical components in automobile
CO 5 Illustrate the latest developments in automobiles
10 11 12
CO 1 2 - - - - - - - - - - 1
CO 2 2 - - - - - - - - - - 1
CO 3 2 - - - - - - - - - - 1
CO 4 2 - - - - - - - - - - 1
CO 5 2 - - - 2 - - - - - - 1
Assessment Pattern

1 2
Remember 25 25 50
Understand 25 25 50
Apply
Analyse
Evaluate
Create
Mark distribution
150 50 100 3 hours
1. Define operating cycles for SI and CI engines
2. Identify the combustion characteristics of IC engines
3. Explain the various alternate fuels for SI and CI engines
1. Distinguish between CI and SI fuel injection system
2. Classify the fuel injection systems
3. Classify and identify the ignition systems in SI engines
1. To illustrate the working of starting system
2. Explain and identify the alternator and its working
3. Describe about the function of braking system
4 .Explain the various steering parameters
1. To illustrate the working of electrical accessories

2. Describe the working principle of automotive air conditioner ?
3. Explain the principle of automobile illumination
1. Categorize the electronics and microprocessors in automobile.
2. To illustrate the latest developments in automobiles .
3. Discuss the details of onboard diagnosis and security systems in automobile.
QP CODE: PAGES: 02
Reg. No: ______________ Name :______________
Course Name: FUNDAMENTALS OF AUTOMOBILES ENGINEERING
PART A

1. Enumerate the history of automobile.
2. Differentiate between SI and CI engines.
3. With the help of neat figure explain the working of CRDI.
4. Explain the working principle of TAC (transistor assisted contact) ignition system.
5. Explain the various types of fire tenders used in firefighting.
6. Discuss about the starting system in automobile
7. With the aid of neat figure explain the working of hydraulic braking system.
8. What you mean by electronic fuel gauge differentiate it from analog gauges?
9. Explain 1) Throttle position sensor 2) fuel flow sensor

10. Discuss about the need for electric and hybrid vehicles
PART B

Module 1
11. a) With the aid of neat sketch explain the constructional details of IC engine . (5)
b) Differentiate between Cetane and octane number (5)
12. a) Discuss about the thermodynamic cycles for IC engines. (5)
b) Explain in detail the factors contributing the combustion chamber design. (5)
Module 2
13. Describe the fuel supply systems in CI engines (10)
14. a) With the aid of neat sketch explain DTSI,Electronic, solid state ignition system (5)
b) With neat sketch explain distributor less ignition system (5)
Module 3
15. Discuss salient features of Antilock Brake Systems. (10)
16. a) Explain the working principle of DC generators used in automobiles. (5)
b) Enumerate on the working of pneumatic brakes (5)
Module 4
17. Explain the Principle and constructional details of automobile illumination. (10)
18. Discuss on the design factors and concepts related to air conditioning system (10)
Module 5
19. What are the common Electronic / Microprocessor control systems used in
automobiles? (10)
20. a) What are the components an electric vehicle and also explain salient features of
hybrid vehicles (5)
b) Write a note Limitations of electric vehicles. (5)

SYLLABUS
Module 1
Fundamentals of Automobiles - Automobile history and development. Introduction to IC

engines. Thermodynamic cycle‟ of spark ignition (SI) and compression ignition (CI) engines.
Construction and working principles SI and CI engines. Four stroke and two stroke engines.
Comparison of SI and CI engines. Introduction to combustion in SI and CI engines, Stages of
combustion, Combustion chambers for SI and CI engines, Importance of Swirl, squish and
turbulence. Factors controlling the combustion. Conventional and alternate fuels for IC
engines: desirable characteristics of gasoline, desirable characteristics of diesel fuel
alternative fuels for SI engines and CI engines. Cetane and octane number.
Module 2
Fuel supply system in IC engines : Quantity & hit and miss governing. Working of a
carburetor, Introduction and fuel system circuit. Air fuel ratio requirements. Types of
gasoline fuel injection system, MPFI - L Jetronic and D jetronic systems, GDI, electrical fuel
pump, electronically controlled fuel supply system, electronically controlled exhaust gas re-
circulation system, Diesel fuel injection systems- Engine governor, Jerk pumps, distributor
pumps, types of nozzles, Electronic fuel supply system in diesel engines - CRDI.
Components of Ignition systems. Ignition system: Types of ignition, spark plug, firing
order, magneto and coil ignition, constructional details, distributor, spark plugs, ignition coil,
ignition timing, TAC (transistor assisted contact) ignition system, CD Ignition system, DTSi,
Electronic / solid state ignition system,. Microprocessor controlled ignition system,
advantages, simplified operational diagram of a distributor less ignition system, automatic
ignition advance methods, ignition timing, spark plugs-construction, principle of electronic
ignition and ignition advance.
Module 3
Starting and charging systems: Starter motor- Principle, condition at starting, series motor
and its characteristics, types of drives, types of starter switches. Principle of generation of DC
generator, constructional details, armature reaction, third bush control, voltage & current
regulators, construction and working, construction of A.C. generators (alternators),
advantages.
Steering and braking system: -Basic principle of a steering system: - swinging beam system
Ackermann, over steer and under steer, slip angle, camber, caster etc. Brakes: - mechanical
and hydraulic brakes- layout, master cylinder, wheel cylinder, Pneumatic brakes, properties
of friction lining and pad materials, efficiency, stopping distance, theory of internal shoe
brake, Braking efficiency and stopping distance. components, power brakes, Antilock Brake
Systems, parking brake.
Module 4
Lighting and electrical accessories: Principle of automobile illumination, head lamp,
mounting and construction, sealed beam, composite headlights, auxiliary lighting, horn, wind
screen wipers, signalling devices, electrical gauges - analog fuel gauge, oil gauge,
temperature gauges, electronic speedometers, electronic fuel gauge.
Terminology, design factors and concepts related to air conditioning system -

Construction and working principles of Thermostatic Expansion valve and Orifice tube based
system- Heating system types -detailed study of HVAC components like compressor,
evaporator, condenser, TXV, orifice tube , Receiver-drier, heater core etc. Location of air
conditioning components in a vehicle, refrigerants & air management systems and automatic
climate control system
Module 5
Electronic / Microprocessor control systems: Concept of CPU and computer memory used
in automobiles, sensors- Pressure sensor, Throttle position sensor, fuel flow sensor,
thermistor sensor, oxygen sensor, speed sensors, knock detecting sensor, actuators solenoids
and stepper motor. Electronic dash board instruments - Onboard diagnosis system, security
and warning system.
Introduction to Electric Vehicles: Need of electric vehicles hybrid vehicles comparative
study of diesel, petrol, pure electric and hybrid vehicles. Hybrid and Electric vehicle –.
Layout, Merits, demerits and components, various modes of operation of hybrid vehicles,
Electronic control system – Different configurations of Hybrid vehicles. Power split device.
Energy regeneration. High energy and power density batteries – Introduction to fuel cell
vehicles, PEM Fuel cell. Limitations of electric vehicles. Specification of some electric and
hybrid vehicles
Text Books
1. Crouse W. H. and D. L. Anglin, Automotive Mechanics, Tata McGraw Hill, 2003.
2. Kirpal Singh, Automobile Engineering- Vol. I & II, Standard Publishers, 2008.
3. Kohli P. L., Automotive Electrical Equipment, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2004.
4. Narang G. B., Automobile Engineering, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi,
5. Joseph Hietner, Automotive Mechanics, East- West Press Pvt. Ltd, Madras, 2006.
6. Jain K. K. and R. B. Asthana, Automobile Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill, 1999.
7. . Giri N.K, Automobile Mechanics, 8/e, Khanna Publishers
Reference Books
1. Gupta R.B. Auto design , Satya Prakash, New Delhi, 2015
2. Heinz Heisler, Advanced engine technology, Butterworth-Heinemann,1995
3. Heinz Heisler, Advanced vehicle technology, Society of Automotive Engineers Inc, 2002
4. Hillier and Peter Coobes, Fundamentals of motor vehicle technology, Nelson Thornes,
2004
5. Tom Denton, Automobile mechanical and electrical systems, Butterworth-Heinemann,
2011
Course Contents and Lecture Schedule

No. Topic No. of Lectures
1.1 Automobile history and development. Introduction to IC engines. 1
1.2 Thermodynamic cycle‟s and constructional details of spark 3

ignition (SI) and compression ignition (CI) engines. Working
principles.
1.3 Two stroke SI engines – construction and working. Valve timing 3

and port timing diagram. Comparison of SI and CI engines and
four stroke and two stroke engines. Introduction to combustion in
SI and CI engines, Stages of combustion, Combustion chambers
for SI and CI engines, Importance of Swirl, squish and turbulence.
1.4 Factors controlling combustion chamber design. Conventional and 2

alternate fuels for IC engines: desirable characteristics of gasoline
desirable characteristics of diesel fuel alternative fuels for SI
engines and CI engines

2.1 Fuel supply system in IC engines : Quantity & hit and miss 2
governing. Working of a carburetor, Introduction and fuel system
circuit. Air fuel ratio requirements. Types of gasoline fuel injection
system, TBI, MPFI - L Jetronic and D jetronic systems.
2.2 GDI, electrical fuel pump, electronically controlled fuel supply system, 2
electronically controlled exhaust gas re-circulation system, Diesel fuel
injection systems- Engine governor, Jerk pumps, distributor pumps,
types of nozzles, Electronic fuel supply system in diesel engines - CRDI.
2.3 Components of Ignition systems. Ignition system: Types of 3

ignition, spark plug, firing order, magneto and coil ignition,
constructional details, distributor, spark plugs, ignition coil,
ignition timing, TAC (transistor assisted contact) ignition system.
2.4 CD Ignition system, DTSi, Electronic / solid state ignition system,. 3

Microprocessor controlled ignition system, advantages, simplified
operational diagram of a distributor less ignition system, automatic
ignition advance methods, ignition timing, spark plugs-
construction, principle of electronic ignition and ignition advance
3.1 Starting and charging systems: Starter motor- Principle, condition 3
at starting, series motor and its characteristics, types of drives,
types of starter switches. Principle of generation of DC generator,
constructional details, armature reaction, third bush control,
voltage & current regulators, construction and working,
construction of A.C. generators (alternators), advantages.
3.2 Steering and braking system: -Basic principle of a steering system: - 3
swinging beam system Ackermann, over steer and under steer, slip
angle, camber, caster etc. Brakes: - mechanical and hydraulic brakes-
layout, master cylinder, wheel cylinder,
3.3 Pneumatic brakes, properties of friction lining and pad materials, 3
efficiency, stopping distance, theory of internal shoe brake,
Braking efficiency and stopping distance. components, power
brakes, Antilock Brake Systems, parking brake.
4 Module 4 (8hours)
4.1 Lighting and electrical accessories: Principle of automobile 4
illumination, head lamp, mounting and construction, sealed beam,
composite headlights, auxiliary lighting, horn, wind screen wipers,
signalling devices, electrical gauges - analog fuel gauge, oil gauge,
temperature gauges, electronic speedometers, electronic fuel
gauge.
4.2 Terminology, design factors and concepts related to air 4
conditioning system - Construction and working principles of
Thermostatic Expansion valve and Orifice tube based system-
Heating system types -detailed study of HVAC components like
compressor, evaporator, condenser, TXV, orifice tube , Receiver-
drier, heater core etc. Location of air conditioning components in a
vehicle, refrigerants & air management systems and automatic
climate control system
5 Fire Fighting and Investigation (10 hours)
5.1 Electronic / Microprocessor control systems: Concept of CPU and 4
computer memory used in automobiles, sensors- Pressure sensor,
Throttle position sensor, fuel flow sensor, thermistor sensor,
oxygen sensor, speed sensors, knock detecting sensor, actuators
solenoids and stepper motor. Electronic dash board instruments -
Onboard diagnosis system, security and warning system.
5.2 Introduction to Electric Vehicles: Need of electric vehicles hybrid 3
vehicles comparative study of diesel, petrol, pure electric and
hybrid vehicles. Hybrid and Electric vehicle –. Layout, Merits,
demerits and components, various modes of operation of hybrid
vehicles.
5.3 Electronic control system – Different configurations of Hybrid 3

vehicles. Power split device. Energy regeneration. High energy
and power density batteries – Introduction to fuel cell vehicles,
PEM Fuel cell. Limitations of electric vehicles. Specification of
some electric and hybrid vehicles
SEMESTER -4
FLUID MECHANICS AND MACHINERY CATEGORY L T P CREDIT
AUT 202
PCC 3 1 0 4
Preamble: The aim of this subject is to offer the students a general understanding of Fluid
Mechanics & Machinery.
 To introduce students, the fundamental concepts related to the mechanics of

fluids.
 The dynamics of fluids is introduced through the control volume approach
which gives an integrated understanding of the transport of mass, momentum
and energy.
 To understand the basic principles of fluid machines and devices.
 To understand the importance of boundary layer theory
 To understand the importance of various types of flow in pumps and turbines
Prerequisite:
CO 1 Become conversant with the principles of hydrostatics.

CO 2 Understand the concept of fluid statics
CO 3 Calculate pressure variations in accelerating fluids using Euler’s and Bernoulli’s
equations and become conversant with the concepts of flow measurements and flow
through pipes
CO 4 Calculate forces and work done by a jet on fixed or moving plate and curved plates and
understand
CO 5 Discuss the characteristics of centrifugal pump and reciprocating pumps.
PO PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PO 8 PO 9 PO PO PO
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150 50 100 3 hours
1. Become conversant with the principles of hydrostatics.
1. Understand the concept of fluid statics
1. Calculate pressure variations in accelerating fluids using Euler’s and Bernoulli’s

equations and become conversant with the concepts of flow measurements and flow
through pipes
1. Calculate forces and work done by a jet on fixed or moving plate and curved plates and
1. Discuss the characteristics of centrifugal pump and reciprocating pumps.
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Reg. No: ______________ Name :______________
Course Name: FLUID MECHANICS AND MACHINERY
PART A
1. Define the following fluid properties i. Mass density ii. Specific weight
2. State Pascal’s Law
3. Explain Hagen-Poiseullie equation.
4. Compare impulse and reaction turbines.
5. What is the purpose of draft tube in a reaction turbine?
6. What is the function of spear in Pelton wheel?
7. Why do we use air vessels in reciprocating pumps?
8. Explain the working of a double acting reciprocating pump.
9. Define stream line, streak line, path line and stream tube.
10. Explain design features of Pelton wheel
PART B
Module 1
11. Explain the characteristic fluid properties to which the following phenomenon
are attributable
(i) Rise of sap in a tree
(ii) Spherical shape of a drop of a liquid
(iii) Cavitation
(iv) Flow of a jet of oil in an unbroken stream
(v) Water hammer (10)
Or
12. The left limb of a simple U Tube manometer containing mercury is open to
atmosphere while the right limb is connected to a pipe in which a fluid of specific
gravity 0.9 is flowing. The centre of the pipe is 15 cm below the level of mercury in
the left limb. Find the pressure of fluid in the pipe if the difference of mercury level
in two limbs is 24 cm. (10)
Module 2
13. Derive Euler’s equation of motion and list down the assumptions made in it. (10)
Or
14. Define the following
i. Laminar boundary layer
ii. Turbulent boundary layer

iii. Boundary layer thickness (10)
Module 3
15. The dynamic viscosity of an oil, used for lubrication between a shaft and sleeve
is 6poise. The shaft is of diameter 0.4m and rotates at 190 r.p.m. Calculate the
power lost in the bearing for a sleeve length of 90mm. the thickness of the oil film
is 1.5mm. (10)
Or
16. What is the difference between a laminar flow and turbulent flow? (10)
Module 4
17 With neat sketches, derive the continuity equation for a jet flow. (10)
Or
18. A Pelton wheel has a mean bucket speed of 10 m/s with a jet of water flowing
at the rate of 700 litres/sec under a head of 30m. The buckets deflect the jet
through an angle of 160 degree. Calculate the power given by water to the
runner and the hydraulic efficiency of the turbine. Assume co-efficient of velocity
as 0.98. (10)
Module 5
19. A single acting reciprocating pump, running at 50 r.p.m delivers 0.01m³/s of
water. The diameter of the piston is 200mm and stock length 400mm. Determine:
i) The theoretical discharge of the pump. ii) Co-efficient of discharge
iii) Slip and percentage slip of the pump. (10)

Or
20. Explain with neat sketches Gear pump , vane pump ( 10)
SYLLABUS
Module 1
Fundamental concepts: Properties of fluid - density, specific weight, viscosity, surface tension,
capillarity, vapour pressure, bulk modulus, compressibility, velocity, rate of shear strain, Newton’s
law of viscosity, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, real and ideal fluids, incompressible and
compressible fluids. Fluid statics: Atmospheric pressure, gauge pressure and absolute pressure.
Pascal’s Law, measurement of pressure - piezo meter, manometers, pressure gauges, energies in
flowing fluid, head - pressure, dynamic, static and total head, forces on planar and curved surfaces
immersed in fluids, centre of pressure, buoyancy, equilibrium of floating bodies, metacentre and
metacentric height.
Module 2
Fluid kinematics: Eulerian and Lagrangian approaches, classification of fluid flow, 1-D, 2-D and 3-
D flow, steady, unsteady, uniform, non-uniform, laminar, turbulent, rotational, irrotational flows,
stream lines, path lines, streak lines, stream tubes, velocity and acceleration in fluid, circulation and
vorticity, stream function and potential function, Laplace equation, equipotential lines flow nets, uses
and limitations
Module 3
Fluid Dynamics: Dynamics of Fluid flow: Fluid Dynamics: Energies in flowing fluid, head,
pressure, dynamic, static and total head, Control volume analysis of mass, momentum and energy,
Equations of fluid dynamics: (Euler’s equation), Navier-Stokes equations Bernoulli’s equation and
its applications: Venturimetersand Orifice meters, Notches and Weirs, Hydraulic coefficients,
Velocity measurements: Pitot tube and Pitot-static tube Flow through pipes: Laminar and Turbulent
flow, Reynold’s experiment, loss of head due to friction, Darcy – Weishbach Equation, Chezy’s
formula, Minor losses in pipes. Hydraulic Gradient and Total Energy Lines
Module 4
Impact of jets Turbines: Impact of jet on vanes, flat, curved, stationary and moving vanes,
continuity equation and momentum equation Hydraulic Turbines: classification, velocity triangle for
Pelton wheel and Francis turbine, work done and efficiency, specific speed, draft tube, tail race, pen
stock, water hammer, surge tank, governing, cavitation, selection of water turbines for power plants.
Module 5
Pumps: Classifications-types of casing and impellers, Velocity triangle for pumps, Head of pump,
Losses and efficiency, Minimum starting speed, Specific speed, NPSH, Multistage pump, Pumps in
parallel and series, selection of pumps. Positive displacement pumps – working principle, types of
reciprocating pumps, Indicator diagram- work done, effect of acceleration and frictional resistance,
slip and coefficient of discharge., separation in suction and delivery pipes, Air vessel, Gear pump,
Lobe pump, Vane pump, Screw pump.
Text Books
1 Hydraulics & Fluid Mechanics Modi P. N. and Standard Book House

S. M. Seth
2 Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power Kumar D. S S. K. Kataria & Sons, New Delhi
Engineering
Reference Books
Fluid Mechanics J. F. Douglas Pearson education.

Essentials of Fluid Mechanics: John M. Tata McGraw Hill
Fundamentals and Applications Cimbala,Yunus
A. Cengel
Introduction to fluid dynamics Robert W. Fox John Wiley and sons
and Mc Donald
No. Topic No. of

Lectures
1.1 Properties of fluid - density, specific weight, viscosity, surface 2

tension, capillarity, vapour pressure, bulk modulus,
compressibility, velocity, rate of shear strain, Newton’s law of
viscosity, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, real and ideal
fluids, incompressible and compressible fluids.
1.2 Fluid statics: Atmospheric pressure, gauge pressure and absolute 1

pressure, Pascal’s Law.
1.3 Measurement of pressure - piezo meter, manometers, pressure 1

gauges.
1.4 Energies in flowing fluid, head - pressure, dynamic, static and total 1
head.
1.5 Forces on planar and curved surfaces immersed in fluids, centre of 2

pressure.
1.6 Buoyancy, equilibrium of floating bodies, metacentre and 2
metacentric height.
2.1 Eulerian and Lagrangian approaches, classification of fluid flow, 1- 2

D, 2-D and 3-D flow, steady, unsteady, uniform, non-uniform,
laminar, turbulent, rotational, irrotational flows.
2.2 Stream lines, path lines, streak lines, stream tubes, velocity and 2
acceleration in fluid.
2.3 Circulation and vorticity, stream function and potential function, 3

Laplace equation, equipotential lines flow nets, uses and
limitations.
3.1 Fluid Dynamics: Energies in flowing fluid, head, pressure, 2

dynamic, static and total head, Control volume analysis of mass,
momentum and energy.
3.2 Equations of fluid dynamics: (Euler’sequation), Navier-Stokes 2
equations Bernoulli’s equation.
3.3 Venturimeters, Orifice meters, Notches and Weirs, Hydraulic 2

coefficients, Velocity measurements: Pitot tube and Pitot-static
tube.
3.4 Laminar and Turbulent flow, Reynold’s experiment, loss of head 2
due to friction, Darcy – Weishbach Equation.
3.5 Chezy’s formula, Minor losses in pipes. Hydraulic Gradient and 3

Total Energy Lines.
4.1 Impact of jet on vanes, flat, curved, stationary and moving vanes, 4
continuity equation and momentum equation.
4.2 Classification, velocity triangle for Pelton wheel and Francis 3
turbine, work done and efficiency.
4.3 Specific speed, draft tube, tail race, pen stock, water hammer, surge 2
tank, governing, cavitation, selection of water turbines for power
plants.
5.1 Classifications-types of casing and impellers, Velocity triangle for 4

pumps, Head of pump, Losses and efficiency, Minimum starting
speed, Specific speed, NPSH, Multistage pump, Pumps in parallel
and series, selection of pumps.
5.2 Positive displacement pumps – working principle, types of 4
reciprocating pumps, Indicator diagram- work done, effect of
acceleration and frictional resistance, slip and coefficient of
discharge., separation in suction and delivery pipes, Air vessel.
5.3 Gear pump, Lobe pump, Vane pump, Screw pump. 1
AUTO POWER PLANT CATEGORY L T P CREDIT
AUT 204
PCC 3 1 0 4
various I C Engines.
 Explain need, constructional details and working of various auxiliary system

used for internal
 combustion engine, scavenging systems for two stroke engines
 To impart basic knowledge about fuel supply system in IC engines,
 To impart basic concepts of SI Engine, C.I. Engines and Combustion,
automotive engines
 To know about SI Engine & CI engine emissions and their treatments
 To know about effect of supercharging and turbocharging on engine
performance
 To understand lubrication, cooling, ignition and fuel systems in SI engines &
C.I Engines
Prerequisite:
CO 1 Understand constructional details and working of various internal combustion engine

CO 2 Discuss the fuel system of IC engines
CO 3 Explain CI Engine & SI Engine and Combustion process
CO 4 Explain engine pollutants and its remedial
CO 5 Understand and analyse the Cooling and lubrication system for internal combustion engine
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Analyse
Evaluate
Create
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150 50 100 3 hours
1. Explain the Constructional, design and working principles of I.C. Engines
2. Explain Applications of IC Engines.

1. Explain the fuel system of IC engines
2. Explain maximum and minimum speed governors
3. Explain Heavy duty air filters, diesel filters, cold starting devices.
1. Determine the air fuel ratio for different fuels.
2. Explain the P-θ diagram and Stages of combustion
3. Explain Combustion chambers for SI and CI engines
1. Explain the Supercharging and Turbocharging,
2. Explain the Pollutants in SI and CI engines.

3. Explain Dynamometers, Engine testing standards thermal and volumetric efficiencies
1. Discuss the cooling systems
2. Explain the lubrication systems.
3. Explain the Valve & Port timing diagrams.
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Reg. No: ______________ Name :______________
THIRD SEMESTER B. TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, MONTH & YEAR
Course Name: AUTO POWER PLANT
PART A

1. Differentiate between forced and thermo-siphon cooling system
2. What are the disadvantages of overcooling?
3. What is the necessity of engine cooling?
4. What are the desirable properties of engine lubricating oil?
5. Explain the basic principle of lubrication?
6. Discuss the stages of combustion in C.I. Engine
7. Mention the different types of combustion chambers in C.I Engines
8. What are the basic requirements of diesel injection systems?
9. explain various types of fuel nozzles
10. What are the different types of Air filters in C I engines?
PART B
Module 1
11. Explain the working of two stroke and 4 stroke engines (10)
Or
12. Explain the constructional details of following components
a. connecting road (5)
b. crank shaft (5)
Module 2
13. Describe different types of diesel injection system? (10)
Or
14. Briefly explain the different systems in MPFI system with neat sketch. (10)
Module 3
15. Explain the stages of combustion for SI engines and discuss the effect of
various parameters affecting them (10)
Or
16. Explain the different types of combustion chambers for CI engines (10)
Module 4
17
a. What is supercharging? State its objectives? (4)
b. With the help of neat sketches explain any two methods of supercharging (6)
Or
18. a. What are the non – exhaust emissions in an IC engine? (5)
b. What is the function of particulate traps in CI engines? (5)
Module 5
19. Explain the different properties of lubricating oils (10)
Or
20. a. Explain the necessity of engine cooling with the effect different operating
parameters leading to effective cooling of engine (5)
b. Explain different types of Cooling system (5)

SYLLABUS
Module 1
Introduction: Basic engine nomenclature, classification of I.C engines. Working of two stroke and 4
stroke with relative merits and demerits. Firing order, Constructional details of engine components:
Cylinders – types, cylinder liners, engine block, types of cylinder head, gasket materials, and piston -
types, materials, piston rings, piston pins, connecting rod, crank shaft, flywheel, cam shaft, valve and
valve mechanism, inlet and exhaust manifold construction, hydraulic tappets. Applications of IC
Engines.
Module 2
Fuel supply system in SI Engines& CI Engines: Air fuel mixture requirements and types, effect of air
fuel mixture on performance, quality rating petrol and diesel fuels. Types of fuel feed systems, fuel
tank, fuel pumps and fuel filters (types and construction), air filter types. Carburetion, simple
carburettor, limitation of carbureor type fuel supply system, Fuel injection system - GDI, MPFI and
relative merits. Fuel supply system in diesel engines: components of diesel fuel system, feed pump,
injection pump & types, functions and necessity, Electronic Unit Injectors (EUI) maximum and
minimum speed governors, injection nozzles and types. Heavy duty air filters, diesel filters, cold
starting devices. CRDI system
Module 3
COMBUSTION AND COMBUSTION CHAMBERS: Thermodynamic of combustion, calculation of air
fuel ratio for different fuels. Introduction to combustion in SI and CI engines. P-θ diagram Stages of
combustion description, factors affecting petrol and diesel engine. Abnormal combustion in petrol
and diesel engines, knocking controls for both engines. Combustion chambers for SI and CI engines.
Importance of Swirl, Squish and Turbulence. Design Factors of combustion chamber.
Module 4
SUPERCHARGING, TURBO CHARGING AND ENGINE TESTING: Supercharging and

Turbocharging, Different types of turbocharging, intercooling, wastegate, variable geometry.
Pollutants in SI and CI engines. Types of emissions Measurement of exhaust emissions (HC, CO, NOx
and smoke intensity) Exhaust gas Treatments- Canister, Catalytic converter, Thermal Reactor,
Particulate trap Positive Crankcase Ventilation.Dynamometers, Engine testing standards thermal and
volumetric efficiencies. Heat balance test Measurement of friction, Cylinder pressure measurement
Module 5
COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEMS: Need for cooling, types of cooling systems- air and liquid
cooling systems. Water cooling circuit, radiator, water pump and cooling fan. Properties of coolants
and additives. Requirements of lubrication systems. Types of Lubrication system, (dry and wet sump
systems). Properties and chemistry of lubricants. SAE Ratings Multigrade lubricants, Pre-lubrication
systemsValve and valve mechanism - OHV, OHC, DOHC, variable valve timing systems. Valve Timing
Diagram, Port timing diagrams, Symmetrical & unsymmetrical timing Exhaust mufflers, Type of
mufflers.
Text Books
1 Internal Combustion Engines Ganesan. V Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co
2 Internal Combustion Engines Ramalingam K.K Sci-Tech Publications
3 Internal Combustion Engines R.K. Rajput Laxmi Publications.
Reference Books
4 A course in internal combustion Mathur. M.L., Dhanpatrai publication

engines Sharma. R.P
5 Internal Combustion Engines John Heywood McGraw Hill International Edition
Fundamentals
6 Fuels & Combustion Smith, Marion L. McGraw-Hill

And Karl W.
Stinson
1 Introduction Module 1 (9 hours)
1.1 Basic engine nomenclature, classification of I.C engines. 1
1.2 Working of two stroke and 4 stroke with relative merits and demerits. 2
1.3 Firing order, Constructional details of engine components: Cylinders – 3

types, cylinder liners, engine block, types of cylinder head, gasket
materials, and piston - types, materials, piston rings, piston pins,
connecting rod, crank shaft, flywheel, cam shaft,
1.4 Valve and valve mechanism, inlet and exhaust manifold construction, 2
hydraulic tappets.
1.5 Applications of IC Engines. 1
2 Fuel supply system in SI Engines& CI Engines Module 2 (9 hours)
2.1 Air fuel mixture requirements and types, effect of air fuel mixture on 1
performance, quality rating petrol and diesel fuels.
2.2 Types of fuel feed systems, fuel tank, fuel pumps and fuel filters (types 1
and construction), air filter types Carburetion, simple carburetor,
limitation of carburetor type fuel supply system
2.4 Fuel injection system - GDI, MPFI and relative merits. 1
2.5 Fuel supply system in diesel engines: components of diesel fuel system, 2
feed pump, injection pump & types, functions, and necessity
2.6 Electronic Unit Injectors (EUI) maximum and minimum speed 2
governors, injection nozzles and types
2.7 Heavy duty air filters, diesel filters, cold starting devices. CRDI system 2
3 COMBUSTION AND COMBUSTION CHAMBERS Module 3 (9 hours)
3.1 Thermodynamic of combustion, calculation of air fuel ratio for different 2

fuels.
3.2 Introduction to combustion in SI and CI engines. P-θ diagram Stages of 2
combustion description, factors affecting petrol and diesel engine.
3.3 Abnormal combustion in petrol and diesel engines, knocking controls for 2
both engines.
3.4 Combustion chambers for SI and CI engines. Importance of Swirl, 3
Squish and Turbulence. Design Factors of combustion chamber.
4 SUPERCHARGING, TURBO CHARGING AND ENGINE TESTING Module 4 (9hours)
4.1 Supercharging and Turbocharging, Different types of turbocharging, 3

intercooling, wastegate, variable geometry.
4.2 Pollutants in SI and CI engines. Types of emissions Measurement of 3
exhaust emissions (HC, CO, NOx and smoke intensity) Exhaust gas
Treatments- Canister, Catalytic converter, Thermal Reactor, Particulate
trap Positive Crankcase Ventilation.
4.3 Dynamometers, Engine testing standards thermal and volumetric 3
efficiencies. Heat balance test Measurement of friction, Cylinder
pressure measurement
5 COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEMS Module 5 (9 hours)
5.1 Need for cooling, types of cooling systems- air and liquid cooling 2
systems. Water cooling circuit, radiator, water pump and cooling fan.
Properties of coolants and additives.
5.2 Requirements of lubrication systems. Types of Lubrication system, (dry 3
and wet sump systems). Properties and chemistry of lubricants Ratings
Multigrade lubricants, Pre-lubrication systems
5.3 Valve and valve mechanism - OHV, OHC, DOHC, variable valve timing 2
systems. Valve Timing Diagram
5.4 Port timing diagrams, Symmetrical & unsymmetrical timing Exhaust 2
mufflers, Type of mufflers.
AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION CATEGORY L T P CREDIT
AUT 206
PCC 3 1 0 4
various automotive transmissions.
 To impart basic knowledge in automotive transmission.

 To understand the construction and principle of operation of various types of
mechanical transmission components.
 To determine the gear ratio and number of teeth on driving and driven gears.
 To understand necessity, advantages, constructional and principle of operation
of different types of automatic transmissions and hydraulic control.
 To understand the basics of electric drive.
 To understand the construction and operation of various types of
hydrodynamic devices and hydrostatic devices
Prerequisite:
CO 1 Explain the Constructional, design and working principles of different types of

clutches, fluid couplings, torque convertors, different gear box etc.
CO 2 Determine the gear ratio, speed of vehicle and number of teeth on driving and driven
gears.
CO 3 Explain the constructional and principle of operation of different types epicyclic gear
box, Calculation of gear ratio for epicyclic gear box.
CO 4 Explain the necessity, advantages, constructional and principle of operation of
different types of automatic transmissions and hydraulic control.
CO 5 Compare various types of Hydrostatic drives, explain the principle of operation,
advantages and limitations of electric drive.
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1 2
Remember 25 25 50
Understand 25 25 50
Apply
Analyse
Evaluate
Create
Mark distribution
150 50 100 3 hours
1. Explain the Constructional, design and working principles of different types of clutches
2. Explain constructional details of fluid couplings, torque convertors
1. Explain constructional details of different gear boxes
2. Determine the gear ratio.
3. Determine speed of vehicle and number of teeth on driving and driven gears.
1. Explain the construction of Simple epicyclic gear train
2. Explain the Construction and operation of Ford – T-model gearbox, Wilson Gear box and
electromagnetic transmission
3 .Explain the construction and working of Fluid coupling and Torque converter.
4. Constructional details of Multistage torque converters, Polyphase torque converters , Converter

coupling .
1.Explain the need for automatic transmission
2. Explain the operation of Hydraulic control system for automatic transmission

3. Working of Chevrolet “Turboglide” Transmission, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) –
Types
1. Discuss on Hydrostatic drive - Various types of hydrostatic systems, Principles of Hydrostatic drive
system. Advantages and limitations.
2. To compare hydrostatic drive with hydrodynamic drive
3 To explain the Principle of operation of Early and Modified Ward Leonard Control system,
Advantages & limitations..
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Reg. No: ______________ Name :______________

Course Name: AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION
Max. Marks: 100 Duration:3Hours
PART A
1. Explain the term Tractive effort
2. Explain with a neat diagram the working of centrifugal clutch
3. What are the advantages of constant mesh gearbox when compared to sliding mesh
gearbox?
4. Explain the different shifting patterns used in an automobile for the shifting of gears
5. Explain the characteristics of a typical torque converter with neat graphs
6. List down the advantages and disadvantages of a fluid flywheel when compared to a
torque converter
7. Compare hydrostatic and hydrodynamic transmission systems
8. Compare hydrostatic and conventional manual transmission systems
9. With a neat sketch explain the constructional details of a constant mesh gear box.
10. Why double de clutching is needed for sliding mesh and constant mesh gear box..
PART B
Module 1
11. Explain the working of a centrifugal clutch (10)
Or
12. a. What are the characteristics of a multi-plate clutch v (6)
b. Compare cone clutch and diaphragm clutch (4)
Module 2
13. Explain the working of a constant mesh gear box with neat sketches. (10)
Or
14 Why Double de clutching is needed in constant mesh gear box? Why it is not needed in
synchromesh? Explain? (10)
Module 3
15. With neat sketch explain the construction of a Ford-T-model gear box. (10)
Or
16. With a neat sketch explain the principle operation of a fluid flywheel. Also give the
characteristic curves. (10)
Module 4
17 Explain the working of a CVT. (10)
Or
18. a) Write down the necessity of an automatic transmission. (2)
b) Explain the principle of operation of an automatic transmission (8)
Module 5
19. Give an account of various types of hydrostatic drives. (10)
Or
20 Explain the principle of operation of a Ward Leonard model Control system. (10)
SYLLABUS
Module 1
Introduction: Performance of automobile - such as resistance to motion, tractive effort, engine speed,
engine power and acceleration. Requirement of transmission system.
Clutches: Different types of clutches - principle, construction and torque capacity, simple problems on
clutches.
Module 2
Determination of gear ratios for vehicles. Different types of gearboxes such as Sliding mesh gearbox,
Constant mesh gearbox and Synchromesh gearbox, gear shifting mechanisms .Simple problems.
Module 3
Simple epicyclic gear train, Construction and operation of Ford – T-model gearbox, Wilson Gear box
and electromagnetic transmission.
Principle of operation, Constructional details, Performance characteristics – Fluid coupling and

Torque converter. Constructional details of Multistage torque converters, Polyphase torque
converters, Converter coupling.
Module 4
Need for automatic transmission, Principle of operation. Hydraulic control system for automatic
transmission. Chevrolet “Turbo glide” Transmission, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) –
Types – Operations, Direct Shift Gear Box- construction
Module 5
Hydrostatic drive - Various types of hydrostatic systems, Principles of Hydrostatic drive system.
Advantages and limitations. Comparison of hydrostatic drive with hydrodynamic drive, Construction
and Working of typical Janny hydrostatic drive.
Electric drive - Principle of operation of Early and Modified Ward Leonard Control system,
Advantages & limitations.
Text Books
1. Newton and Steeds, The Motor Vehicle, Iliffe & Sons Ltd.
2. N. K. Giri, Automobile Mechanics,Khanna publishers
Reference Books
1. Torque converters or Transmissions, Heldt, P.M.

2. Heinz Heisler, Advanced vehicle technology, Society of Automotive Engineers Inc, 2002

1.1 Introduction: Performance of automobile. Resistances offered to 3
the motion of a vehicle such as resistance to motion,
1.2 Tractive effort, engine speed, engine power and acceleration. 2
1.3 Requirement of transmission system. 1
1.4 Clutches: Different types of clutches - principle, construction and 3

torque capacity, simple problems on clutches.
2.1 Different types of gearboxes such as Sliding mesh gearbox, 3
Constant mesh gearbox and Synchromesh gearbox
2.2 Determination of gear ratios for vehicles. Simple problems. 3
2.3 Gear shifting mechanisms in each type of gearboxes 3
3.1 Simple epicyclic gear train ,Construction and operation of Ford – 3
T-model gearbox, Wilson Gear box and electromagnetic
transmission .
3.2 Principle of operation, Constructional details, Performance 3
characteristics – Fluid coupling and Torque converter.
3.3 Constructional details of Multistage torque converters, Polyphase 3
torque converters , Converter coupling .
4 Module 4 (9hours)
4.1 Need for automatic transmission, Principle of operation. 2
4.2 Hydraulic control system for automatic transmission. 2
4.2 Chevrolet “Turboglide” Transmission. 2
4.2 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) – Types – Operations, 3
Direct Shift Gear Box- construction
5 Module 5 (9hours)
5.1 Hydrostatic drive - Various types of hydrostatic systems, 3
Principles of Hydrostatic drive system
5.2 Advantages and limitations. Comparison of hydrostatic drive with 3
hydrodynamic drive, Construction and Working of typical Janny
hydrostatic drive.
5.3 Electric drive - Principle of operation of Early and Modified Ward 3

Leonard Control system, Advantages & limitations.
MEL202 FM & HM LAB PCC 0 0 3 2
Preamble:
engineering knowledge in the fluid mechanics domain by applying their theoretical
knowledge acquired.
Prerequisite: MET203 Mechanics of Fluids
Course Outcomes:
CO 1 Determine the coefficient of discharge of flow measuring devices (notches, orifice meter
and Venturi meter)
CO 2 Calibrate flow measuring devices (notches, orifice meter and Venturi meter)
CO 3 Evaluate the losses in pipes
CO 4 Determine the metacentric height and stability of floating bodies
CO 5 Determine the efficiency and plot the characteristic curves of different types of pumps and
turbines
10 11 12
CO 1 2 1 2 3 2 2
CO 2 2 1 2 3 2 2
CO 3 2 1 2 3 2 2
CO 4 2 1 2 3 2 2
CO 5 2 1 2 3 2 2
Assessment Pattern
Mark distribution
150 75 75 2.5 hours

marks
Practical examination to be conducted immediately after the second series test covering entire
syllabus given below. Evaluation is a serious process that is to be conducted under the equal
responsibility of both the internal and external examiners. The number of candidates evaluated per
day should not exceed 20. Students shall be allowed for the University examination only on
submitting the duly certified record. The external examiner shall endorse the record.
A minimum of 10 experiments are to be performed.
SYLLABUS
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Determination of coefficient of discharge and calibration of Notches.
2. Determination of coefficient of discharge and calibration of Orifice meter.
3. Determination of coefficient of discharge and calibration of Venturi meter.
4. Determination of hydraulic coefficients of orifices.
5. Determination of Chezy’s constant and Darcy’s coefficient on pipe friction apparatus.
6. Determine the minor losses in pipe.
7. Experiments on hydraulic ram.
8. Reynolds experiment.
9. Bernoulli’s experiment.
10. Determination of metacentric height and radius of gyration of floating bodies.
11. Performance test on positive displacement pumps.

12. Performance test on centrifugal pumps, determination of operating point and efficiency.
13. Performance test on gear pump.
14. Performance test on Impulse turbines.
15. Performance test on reaction turbines (Francis and Kaplan Turbines).
16. Speed variation test on Impulse turbine.
17. Determination of best guide vane opening for Reaction turbine.
18. Impact of jet.
Reference Books
1. Yunus A. Cenegel, John M. Cimbala; Fluid Mechanics- Fundamentals and Applications (in SI
Units); McGraw Hill, 2010.
2. Bansal R.K, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines (SI Units); Laxmi Publications, 2011.
3. Modi P.N and Seth S.M, “Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics Including Hydraulic Machines”
Standard Book House, New Delhi, 20th Edition, 2015
4. Graebel. W. P, "Engineering Fluid Mechanics", Taylor & Francis, Indian Reprint, 2011
5. Robert W. Fox, Alan T. McDonald, Philip J. Pritchard, “Fluid Mechanics and Machinery”, John
Wiley and sons, 2015.
6. J. Frabzini, 'Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications', McGraw Hill, 1997.

AUL202 AUTOMOBILE LAB II PCC 0 0 3 2
Preamble:
engineering knowledge in maintenance of various automobile components by using
sophisticated tools and equipments.
Prerequisite: AUL201 - Automobile Lab I
Course Outcomes:
CO 1 To study about special purpose tools and their uses.
CO 2 To study about special purpose machines used in automotive service centers
CO 3 To familiarize with various systems and components of an automobile.
CO 4 To familiarize with power transmission and scheduled maintenance
10 11 12
CO 1 2 1 2 3 2 2
CO 2 2 1 2 3 2 2
CO 3 2 1 2 3 2 2
CO 4 2 1 2 3 2 2
CO 5 2 1 2 3 2 2
Assessment Pattern
Mark distribution
150 75 75 2.5 hours

marks
Practical examination to be conducted after the second series test covering minimum 12
exercises/experiments given below. End Semester Examination Evaluation is a serious process that
is to be conducted under the equal responsibility of both the internal and external examiners. The
number of candidates evaluated per day should not exceed 20. Students shall be allowed for the
University examination only on submitting the duly certified record. The external examiner shall
endorse the record.
SYLLABUS
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
Study
1. Study and practice on air compressor

2. Study and practice on two post lift
List of Exercises/Experiments
1. Wheel balancing: Balancing of wheels by computerized wheel balancing machine.

2. Wheel alignment: Checking the camber, caster, king pin inclination, toe in and toe out
with computerized wheel alignment machine.
3. Tyre codes , Tyre removing, inspection, check for cuts, bulges and excessive tread wear,
resetting using pneumatic tyre changer
4. Understanding and differentiating tyres based on various parameters used in 2 wheelers,
LMV, HMV and Off Road vehicles
5. Cylinder reconditioning: Checking the cylinder bore, setting the tool, re-boring operation
using vertical cylinder reboring machine.
6. Cylinder liners setting of engine using hydraulic press
7. Line boring: measure bore , setting bore , Setting the tool, line boring using horizontal
line boring machine
8. Engine Valve reconditioning: Valve grinding by using valve re-facing machine, valve
seat grinding, lapping and valve angle cutting.
9. Checking the emission of gasoline engine with exhaust gas analyzer
10. Checking the emission of diesel engine with diesel smoke meter.
11. Cleaning and testing spark plug , checking C. B. Point gap
12. Rectifying the troubles in ignition system, ignition timing setting.
13. Schedule Vehicle maintenance : oil level check , Oil top up, Oil change , Fuel filter
replacement of 4 wheeler, Air filter checkup , Radiator coolant top up, Air Conditioning
filter checkup
14. Understand the elements of power transmission system employed in automobiles
15. MPFI engine test rig
Reference Books

3. Automobile Engineering Practical, N Malhotra , Asian Publishers
4. Vehicle service manuals of reputed manufacturers.
5. Automotive Mechanics , William H Crouse Donald L Anglin, Tata Mcgraw Hill
Publishing
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MINOR

AUT282 AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS AND ENGINE COMPONENTS VAC 4 0 0 4
Preamble: This course aims at providing

 an in-sight in the area of constructional details of engine ,lubrication system and cooling
system
 a deeper knowledge on the function and types of the chassis.
 Basic understanding on the functional sub systems in the chassis.
Prerequisite: NIL
Course Outcomes:After the completion of the course the student will be able to
CO 1 Identifying the constructional details of engine components and lubrication system
CO 2 Evaluate the different types of cooling system and chassis framework
CO 3 Understand the front axle and steering system
CO 4 Identify the suspension system and different classes of wheels used in a vehicle
CO 5 Comparing the different types of rear axles and adjoining components

PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PO 8 PO 9 PO 10 PO 11 PO 12
CO 1 2 - 1 - - 1 - - - 1 - 2
CO 2 2 - 1 - - 1 - - - 1 - 2
CO 3 2 - 3 - - 1 - - - 1 - 2
CO 4 2 - 2 - - 1 - - - 1 - 2
CO 5 2 - 1 - - 1 - - - 1 - 2
Assessment Pattern
1 2
Remember 30 30 60
Understand 20 20 40
Apply
Analyse
Evaluate
Create
Mark distribution
150 50 100 3 hours

End Semester Examination Pattern: There will be two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A contain 10 questions with
2 questions from each module, having 3 marks for each question. Students should answer all questions. Part B
contains 2 questions from each module of which student should answer any one. Each question can have
maximum 2 sub-divisions and carry 14 marks.

1. Are you able to Identify the constructional details of engine components and lubrication system
1. Are you able to identify the importance of the different types of cooling system and chassis framework
1 Can you identify the type of steering and front axle used in the vehicle?
1. . Can you decide on the suspension and wheels which are best suited for the vehicle you are making?
1. Can you identify the working of differential and type of rear axle being employed in a vehicle?
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Reg. No: ______________ Name :______________
Course Name: AUTO CHASSIS AND ENGINE COMPONENTS
Max.Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours
Part A
(Answer all questions. Each question carry 5 marks)
1. List down the different layouts used in an automobile according to the position of the prime
mover? Explain any one of them
2. What are the different types of vibration damper used in engines.
3. Explain the front wheel geometries with neat sketches
4. With a neat diagram, explain the steering linkage system used for independent suspension front
axle from steering wheel to wheels
5. Why do we require a suspension system? Explain the functions of a suspension system
6. Explain the construction details of engine cooling system
7. What are the differences between Wet sump Dry sump lubrication systems)
8. Explain the mechanism of Power and power assisted steering
9. Why do we need a differential? Explain the working of differential
10. Why is axle shaft made of solid bar and propeller shaft made of hollow tube?
Part B
11. (a) List down the types of cylinder head (5)
(b) Explain the different lubrication systems (5)
OR
12. (a) With neat sketch explain the different types of valve operating mechanisms (10)
13. Explain ackermann steering mechanism with a neat sketch. Derive the condition for
true rolling (10)
OR
14. Explain the working of Davis steering mechanism. Compare its advantage and
disadvantage with Ackermann steering. Why is Davis mechanism not in use now (10)
15. (a) Explain the most commonly used independent suspension system (5)
(b) Explain the construction and working of leafsprings. Why do we require helper
springs (5)
OR
16. Explain the different types of rims used in an automobile with neat sketch (10)
17. What is necessity of engine cooling and correct operating temperatures, also explain
the different types of engine cooling methods.
(10)
OR
18. With the aid of neat sketch explain the different layout of chassis & its main
components
(10)
19. Explain the different types of gears used in final drive for a front engine rear wheel
drive vehicle with neat sketches
(10)
OR
20. Explain semi floating and fully floating axles with neat sketches
(10)
Syllabus
Module 1: Constructional details of engine and Lubrication system

Constructional details of engine components: Types, components and layout of an automobile.
Classification of automotive engines, multi-cylinder reciprocating engine, construction details- main
parts: cylinder head, cylinder, crank case, cylinder liners, types of cylinder head, gasket materials
pistons, piston rings, connecting rod, flywheel, vibration damper, Main Bearings, crank shaft, cam
shaft, different types of valve operating mechanisms- side cam and overhead camshaft mechanisms.
Inlet and exhaust manifold construction, hydraulic tappets
Lubrication system: Function of lubrication system, lubrication principles, classification of lubricants, types of
lubricants, properties of lubricants, , crankcase ventilation, lubrication systems (Mist, Wet sump Dry sump
lubrication systems), effect of engine conditions on lubricating oil, Components of lubrication system (oil
strainers, oil filters, oil pumps, oil coolers), chassis lubrication.
Module 2: Cooling system and introduction to Chassis and Frame
Cooling system: Necessity of engine cooling and correct operating temperatures, types of cooling systems like
Direct air cooling, Indirect or water cooling, Liquid cooling, Pressure sealed cooling, Evaporative cooling or
steam cooling, components of water cooling system (thermostat, water pump, radiator, cooling fan etc),
antifreeze solution, temperature gauges.
Chassis and Frame: Layout of chassis & its main components. Types of frames, conventional frames
and unitized chassis, articulated, rigid vehicles, prime movers, hybrid car & electric car.
Module 3: FRONT AXLE AND STEERING

Front Axle types. Construction details.Materials. Front wheel geometry viz. Camber,
kingpininclination, caster, toe-in and toe-out. Conditions for true rolling motion of road wheels
duringsteering. Steering geometry. Ackermann and Davis steering. Constructional details of
steeringlinkages. Steering linkage layout for conventional and independent suspensions.Different types
of steering gear boxes.Turning radius, wheel wobble and shimmy. Power and power assisted steering –
Electric steering – Steer by wire
Module 4: SUSPENSION SYSTEM, WHEELS AND TYRES

Types of suspension. Factors influencing ride comfort, Suspension springs – leaf spring, shackle and
mounting brackets, coil and torsion bar springs. Spring materials, Independent suspension – front and
rear. Rubber, pneumatic, hydroelasitc suspension – Active suspension system. Hydraulic dampers,
Magneto Rheological fluids . Design of leaf springs, Types of wheels. Construction of wheel assembly.
Types of tyres and constructional details. Static and rolling properties of pneumatic tyres, Wheel
balancing and alignment
Module 5: FINAL DRIVE & REAR AXLE:

Purpose of final drive & drive ratio, Different types of final drives, need of differential, Constructional
details of differential unit, Non-slip differential, Differential lock, Differential housing, Function of rear
axle, Construction, Types of loads acting on rear axle, Axle types - semi-floating, full floating, Axle
shafts, Final drive lubrication. Twin Speed final drive. Final drive for multiaxle vehicles
Text Books
1.Kripal Singh, Automobile Engineering, ADWVol II, Standard Publisher, New Delhi , 2006
2.N.K. Giri, Automotive Mechanics, Kanna Publishers, 2007
3.M. L. Mathur, R. P. Sharma - Internal Combustion Engines, Dhanpat Rai Publications
4.R.K. Rajput, Internal Combustion Engines, Laxmi Publications.
5.V Ganesan, Internal Combustion Engine Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New
Delhi 2006.
Reference Books
1. Heldt P.M., Automotive Chassis, Chilton Co., New York, 1990
2. Newton Steeds and Garret, Motor Vehicles, 13th Edition, Butterworth, London, 2005.
3. Heinz Haisler,Advanced Vehicle Technology, Butterworth, London, 2005.
4. Stuart Mills and Julie Wilson, How to Design and Build an Electric Car or Vehicle,
5.SeithLeitman, Build your own electric vehicle, 3rd edition, McGraw Hill education, 2013

No Topic No. of Lectures
1 Introduction
1.1 Types, components and layout of an automobile. Classification of 3
automotive engines, multi-cylinder reciprocating engine,
1.2 construction details- main parts: cylinder head, cylinder, crank 2
case, cylinder liners, types of cylinder head, gasket materials
pistons, piston rings, connecting rod, flywheel, vibration damper,
1.3 Main Bearings, crank shaft, cam shaft, different types of valve 2
operating mechanisms- side cam and overhead camshaft
mechanisms. Inlet and exhaust manifold construction, hydraulic
tappets
1.4 : Function of lubrication system, lubrication principles, classification of 3

lubricants, types of lubricants, properties of lubricants, , crankcase
ventilation
1.5 lubrication systems (Mist, Wet sump Dry sump lubrication systems), 2
effect of engine conditions on lubricating oil, Components of lubrication
system (oil strainers, oil filters, oil pumps, oil coolers), chassis
lubrication.
2 Cooling system and introduction to Chassis and Frame
2.1 Necessity of engine cooling and correct operating temperatures, types of 4
cooling systems like Direct air cooling, Indirect or water cooling, Liquid
cooling, Pressure sealed cooling
2.2 , Evaporative cooling or steam cooling, components of water cooling 3

system (thermostat, water pump, radiator, cooling fan etc), antifreeze
solution, temperature gauges.
2.3 Chassis and Frame: Layout of chassis & its main components. 3
Types of frames, conventional frames and unitized chassis,
articulated, rigid vehicles, prime movers, hybrid car & electric car.
3 Front axle and Steering

3.1 Front Axle types. Construction details. Materials. 1
3.2 Front wheel geometry viz. Camber, kingpin inclination, caster, 1
toe-in and toe-out.
3.3 Conditions for true rolling motion of road wheels during steering 1
3.4 Steering geometry. Ackermann and Davis steering 2
3..5 Constructional details of steering linkages 1
3.6 Steering linkage layout for conventional and independent 1
suspensions
3.7 Different types of steering gear boxes 2
3.8 Turning radius, wheel wobble and shimmy 1
3.9 Power and power assisted steering – Electric steering – Steer by 1
wire
4 Suspension System, Wheels and Tyres
4.1 Types of suspension. Factors influencing ride comfort 1
4.2 Suspension springs – leaf spring, shackleand mounting brackets, 1
coil and torsion bar springs, Spring materials
4.3 Independent suspension –front and rear 1
4.4 Rubber, pneumatic, hydroelasitc suspension 1
4.5 Hydraulic dampers, Magneto Rheological fluids 1
4.6 Design of leaf springs 1
4.7 Types of wheels. Construction of wheel assembly 1
4.8 Types of tyres and constructional details. 1
4.9 Static and rolling properties of pneumatic tyres, Wheel balancing 1
and alignment
5 FINAL DRIVE AND REAR AXLE
5.1 Purpose of final drive & drive ratio 1
5.2 Different types of final drives 1
5.3 Need of differential, Constructional details of differential unit, 1
5.4 Non-slip differential, Differential lock, Differential housing 2
5.5 Function of rear axle, Construction, Types of loads acting on rear 2
axle
5.6 Axle types - semi-floating, full floating 1
5.7 Axle shafts, Final drive lubrication 1
5.8 Twin Speed final drive. Final drive for multiaxle vehicles 2
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HONOURS
AUT 292 Incompressible and compressible VAC 3 1 0 4
Flows
Code Description
T Theory based courses (other the lecture hours, these courses can have tutorial and
practical hours, e.g., L-T-P structures 3-0-0, 3-1-2, 3-0-2 etc.)
L Laboratory based courses (where performance is evaluated primarily on the basis

of practical or laboratory work with LTP structures like 0-0-3, 1-0-3, 0-1-3 etc.)
N Non-credit courses
Preamble: The objective of learning Compressible and Incompressible fluid flow is to

understand, the fundamental concepts of Compressible Incompressible fluid flow, various governing
equations and their applications. By learning the course, one must be able to analyse various problems
on compressible and incompressible flow and the various types of flow measurement techniques
Prerequisite: Fluid Mechanics and Machinery
CO 1 Examine and identify the fundamentals of basic conservation equations, governing equations
and vorticity
CO 2 Conduct the differential analysis of fluid flow for incompressible fluids
CO 3 Understand the basics of compressible fluid flow

CO 4 Analyse the various conditions for Fanno flow and Rayleigh flow for compressible fluids
CO 5 Understand the governing equations for normal shock
CO 6 Apply the various measuring techniques learned for Compressible flow field visualization
and measurement
PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PO 8 PO 9 PO 10 PO 11 PO 12
CO 1 2 - 1 - - 1 1 - 1 1 1 1
CO 2 2 - 1 - - 1 2 - - 1 1 2
CO 3 2 1 3 1 - 1 2 - - 2 1 1
CO 4 2 - 2 - - 3 2 - - 2 1 1
CO 5 2 - 1 - - 1 2 - - 2 1 2
Assessment Pattern

1 2
Remember
Understand
Apply 20 20 20
Analyse 20 20 30
Evaluate 10 10 40
Create 10
Mark distribution
Total CIE ESE ESE Duration

Marks
150 50 100 3 hours
1. Explain the Reynolds transport theorem
1. Derive Navier- Stokes equations for various conditions
1.State the physical difference between incompressible, subsonic, sonic and supersonic flows
2. List the basic problems on isentropic flow.
3. Describe the Isentropic duct flow of an ideal gas
1. Illustrate flow in constant area duct with friction only (Fanno flow).
2. Explain the flow in constant area duct with heat transfer only (Rayleigh flow)
1.Describe the governing equations prevailing normal shocks
2. Explain the property changes across shocks
1.Explain the various techniques for Compressible flow field visualization and measurement
2.List the various instruments used for the compressible flow measurement
Syllabus
Module 1
Fluid Kinematics- Lagrangian and Eulerian Descriptions- Flow patterns and flow
visualisations- Plots of fluid flow data- Vorticity and Rotationality- Reynolds transport
theorem
Module 2
Differential Analysis of Fluid Flow- Introduction-Conservation of mass- The continuity

equation- The stream function-Caushy’s equation- Navier-Stokes equations- Differential
analysis of fluid flow problems
Module 3
Compressible fluid flows: Introduction and review: Concept of continuum-system and

control volume approach- conservation of mass, momentum and energy- stagnation state-
compressibility-Entropy relations - Acoustic velocity-Mach number - physical difference
between incompressible, subsonic, sonic and supersonic flows
Isentropic duct flow of an ideal gas: Governing equations - 1D compressible adiabatic duct
flow, variation of properties with Mach number and critical properties; Converging nozzles,
choking, converging-diverging nozzles, basic problems on isentropic flow.
Module 4
Flow in constant area duct with friction only (Fanno flow): Governing equations – Fanno
line - significance of maximum entropy point on Fanno line – choking in Fanno flow –
relations of properties with Mach number - basic problems.
Flow in constant area duct with heat transfer only (Rayleigh flow): Governing equations
– Rayleigh line - significance of maximum entropy and maximum enthalpy points on
Rayleigh line – choking in Rayleigh flow – relations of properties with Mach number – basic
problems.
Module 5
Normal shocks: Governing equations - Prandtl Meyer relation - property changes across
shocks, shocks in isentropic, Fanno and Rayleigh flows, problems of normal shock in those
flows – introduction to oblique shock.
Measurement techniques: Compressible flow field visualization and measurement -

Shadowgraph - interferometer- subsonic compressible flow field - measurement (Pressure,
Velocity and Temperature) – compressibility - correction factor- hot wire anemometer-
supersonic flow measurement -Rayleigh Pitot tube - wedge probe - stagnation temperature
probe- temperature recovery factor –Kiel probe - Wind tunnels – closed and open type

QP CODE:
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Reg. No: ______________ Name :______________
Course Name: Incompressible and compressible Flows
Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3
Hours
PART A
1. Differentiate between stream lines and stream tubes

2. What does the word kinematics mean? Explain what the study of fluid kinematics
involve
3. Differentiate between Newtonian and Non- Newtonian fluids
4. Explain the significance of Navier- Stokes equations
5. What is Mach number? Explain its significance in analyzing flow.
6. Derive the governing equation for isentropic flow through duct with varying area.
7. Explain choking in Fanno flow.
8. Plot Rayleigh curve on HS diagram and explain the salient points.
9. Explain why shock is impossible in subsonic flow.
10. Compare open and closed wind tunnels
Part B
11. Derive the expression for acceleration field of a fluid particle through a nozzle
or
12. Derive and prove the Reynold Transport theorem
13. Derive continuity equation using an infinitesimal control volume
or
14. Derive the Navier- Stokes equation for incompressible, isothermal flow
15. Derive the expression to prove conservation of momentum in compressible flow.
or
16. A supersonic nozzle expands air from po = 25 bar and To = 1050 K to an exit
pressure of 4.35 bar; the exit area of the nozzle is 100 cm2. Determine (a) throat area
(b) pressure and temperature at the throat (c) temperature at exit (d) exit velocity as
fraction of the maximum attainable velocity and (e) mass flow rate.
17. The stagnation temperature of air in a combustion chamber is increased 3.5 times its
initial value. If the air at entry is at 5 bar and 105 °C and a Mach number of 0.25,
determine i) Mach number, pressure and temperature at exit ii) stagnation pressure
loss iii) heat supplied per kg of air.
or
18. A convergent-divergent nozzle having a throat diameter of 7.5 mm supplies air to an
insulated duct of diameter 15 mm. The stagnation properties of air at entry to the
nozzle are 7.5 bar and 300 K. The flow through nozzle is isentropic. The mean
coefficient of friction for the duct is 0.005. Calculate the maximum length of the duct
that can be provided without discontinuity in the nozzle or duct. Find the condition of
air at the exit, for the duct length.
19. Derive Prandtl Meyer relation
or
20. Explain the working of (a) hot wire anemometer (b) Kiel Probe
Text Books
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AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

CODE COURSE NAME CATEGORY L T P CREDIT

Prerequisite: EST100 ENGINEERING MECHANICS

After the completion of the course the student will be able to

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes

Continuous Internal Evaluation Pattern:

End Semester Examination Pattern:

COURSE LEVEL ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

3. Write the stress tensor and strain tensor.

Course Outcome 2 (CO2)

1. Write the generalized Hooke’s law for stress-strain relations.

2. Estimate the state of strain from a given state of stress.

3. Analyse the strength of a structure subjected to thermal loading.

Course Outcome 3(CO3):

1. Design a shaft to transmit power and torque.

2. Draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams.

3. Determine the bending stress on a beam subjected to pure bending.

Course Outcome 4 (CO4):

1. Apply strain energy method to estimate the deformation of a structure.

2. Use strain energy method to calculate deformations for multiple loads.

Course Outcome 5 (CO5):

1. Analyse a column for buckling load.

3. Estimate the stresses on a thin cylinder or spherical vessel.

1. Mechanics of materials in S.I.units, R .C. Hibbeler, Pearson Higher Education 2018

2. Advanced Mechanics of Solids, L. S. Srinath, TMH

3. Design of Machine Elements, V. B Bhandari

1. Strength of Materials, Surendra Singh, S. K. Kataria & Sons

2. Engineering Mechanics of Solids, Popov E., PHI 2002

3. Mechanics of Materials S. I. units, Beer, Johnston, Dewolf, McGraw Hills 2017

5. Strength of Materials, Rattan, McGraw Hills 2011

MODEL QUESTION PAPER

2. Write down the Cauchy’s strain displacement relationships.

3. Distinguish between the states of plane stress and plane strain.

5. List any three important assumptions in the theory of torsion.

7. Discuss reciprocal relation for multiple loads on a structure.

9. Discuss Saint-Venant’s theory of failure.

b) State and prove Castigliano’s second theorem. (6 marks)

 Study of the Constructional details and Theory of important drive line,

CO 1 Explain different chassis layouts,components and frames, Wheels and Tyres

CO 4 Describe construction and working of different types of brake systems.

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes

Bloom’s Category Continuous Assessment Tests End Semester Examination

Total Marks CIE ESE ESE Duration

150 50 100 3 hours

Continuous Internal Evaluation Pattern:

Course Level Assessment Questions

Course Outcome 1 (CO1):

1. What are the different types of wheels used in an Automobile?

2. What is the different cross –sections used in frames?

Course Outcome 2 (CO2)

2 What is meant by Hotchkiss drive

Course Outcome 3(CO3):

1 Explain the functions of propeller shaft and universal joints?

Course Outcome 4 (CO4):

1. How bleeding is performed in hydraulic brakes illustrate with supporting figures?

1. Kirpal Singh, Automobile Engineering, Standard publications, New Delhi

2. N. K. Giri, Automobile Mechanics,Khanna publishers

5.1 Suspension system: Objects, basic considerations, Types of suspension springs, 5

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