MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

CODE COURSE NAME CATEGORY L T P CREDIT

MET435 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY OEC 2 1 0 3

Preamble: The objective of this course is

 To know the anatomy of automobile in general
 To understand the working of different automotive systems and subsystems
 To update the latest developments in automobiles

Prerequisite: EST 120 Basics of Mechanical Engineering

Course Outcomes:After the completion of the course the student will be able to

CO 1 Explain different automotive systems and subsystems .

Illustrate the working of transmission, suspension, steering and braking systems of an
CO 2
automobile.
CO 3 Summarize the basic technology in electric vehicles.
CO 4 Explain the various safety, security and comfort systems in automotive technology.

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Assessment Pattern

Bloom’s Category Continuous Assessment

Tests End Semester Examination
1 2
Remember
Understand 50 50 100
Apply
Analyse
Evaluate
Create

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Mark distribution

Total Marks CIE ESE 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, 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 (CO1):
1. Explain the injection system in an SI engine.
2. Differentiate between MPFI and CRDI.
3. Describe an automobile engine layout and its components.

Course Outcome 2 (CO2)

1. Explain Ackermann steering mechanism with a neat sketch.
2. Explain in detail the working and function of ABS braking system.
3. Describe the need of clutch and gearbox in an automobile?

Course Outcome 3 (CO3):

1. What is the difference between an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle?
2. List out the differences in the chassis design of an electric vehicle comparing with the
conventional chassis.
3. Explain the basic operation of a fuel cell.

Course Outcome 4 (CO4):

1. Explain the various safety features employed in automotive technology?

2. Explain the air conditioning system in an automobile.

3. Describe the functions of electro-mechanical and electronic immobilizers in the

security of an automobile?

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Model Question Paper

Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours

PART A (30 marks)

Answer all questions, each carries 3 marks.

1. Explain turbocharger lag and the methods to reduce it.

2. Identify the difference between SI .and CI engine.

3. Describe automated manual transmission.

4. Explain the principle of dry friction clutch.

5. Compare between drum and disc brakes.

6. Summarize the features of hydro pneumatic suspension system .

7. Indicate the advantage of EV over conventional IC engines.

8. Explain Ackermann principle in steering mechanism system.

9. Explain the working of remote keyless entry in a vehicle.

10. Describe the child lock safety system.

PART B (70 marks)

Answer any one question from each module, each carries 14 marks.

Module 1

11. a) Distinguish between MPFI and CRDI systems. (6)

b) Explain the working and advantages of turbocharger with a neat sketch (8)

12. Explain the fuel supply system, injection system and ignition system in an SI (14)
engine.

Module 2

13. a) Discuss the working of Pull type diaphragm clutch with a neat sketch. ( 8)

b) Cite the principle of operation of an electromagnetic clutch . (6)

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14. a) Explain the need of a gear box and the common troubles encountered in gear (8)
boxes along with suitable remedies .

b) Describe the working of an epicyclic gear box. (6)

Module 3

15. a) Represent the features of McPherson strut suspension system with a neat (8)
sketch.

b) Explain the function of an antiroll bar in a four wheeled vehicle . (6)

16. a) Discuss the working and advantages of ABS over conventional systems. (8)

b) Explain the properties of friction lining and pad materials (6)

Module 4

17. a) Differentiate between over steering and under steering. (8)

b) Illustrate the rack and pinion steering gear box system. (6)

18. a) Explain the basic principle of a hydrogen fuel cell and its efficiency. (8)

b) Indicate different type of batteries used in an electric vehicle. (6)

Module 5

19. a) Explain the air conditioning system in an automobile. (8)

b) Discuss the methods to control the aerodynamic lift in vehicles. (6)

20. a) Classify active and passive safety systems in a car. (8)

b) Explain how an electronic immobilizer can prevent the vehicle theft. (6)

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Syllabus

Module 1 (7 hours)

Automobile system layout- Engine and its components, SI and CI engine, working principle,
Fuel supply and injection system-comparison, multiport fuel injection (MPFI) and common
rail direct injection (CRDI) systems. Ignition system, Engine emission and standards.

Super charging systems: fundamentals, naturally aspirated engines and supercharged

engines– Turbo charger, turbo lag

Module 2 (7 hours)

Friction clutch: Principle, dry friction clutches- Pull type diaphragm clutch, multiple
diaphragm clutch, multi-plate hydraulically operated automatic transmission clutch, semi
centrifugal clutch, fully automatic centrifugal clutch, and integral single plate diaphragm
clutch. Electromagnetic clutch operation. wet clutch, clutch friction materials, fluid friction
coupling.

Manual transmission- Need of gear box, power to weight ratio, speed operating range-five
speed and reverse sliding mesh, constant mesh, and synchromesh gear boxes. Automatic
transmission- Epicyclic gear box - torque convertor – Over drives. Automated manual
transmission.

Module 3 (7 hours)

Suspension system: - Types of suspension springs, suspension geometry and terminology,

types of suspension systems, independent suspension, Antiroll bar, Hydrogen suspension,
hydro pneumatic suspension, suspension roll center and body roll.

Brakes: Principle of brake, classification of brakes-mechanical and hydraulic brakes- Drum

and Disc brakes, properties of friction lining and pad materials, Anti-Lock Braking system
(ABS), principle of operation and types of ABS.

Module 4 (7 hours)

Steering: -basic principle of a steering system– Ackermann –over steer and under steer –
Steering geometry -slip angle, camber, king pin inclination, caster, toe-in and toe-out.
Steering gear box–types- need of power assisted steering.

Electric Vehicle Technology (EVT): EV Architecture, types of batteries, battery parameters,

super capacitors. Fuel cells and its efficiency. EV Chassis – requirements, suspension for
EVs. Recent Electric vehicles- Electric mobility aids. Future of electric vehicles –Tesla S,
Maglev trains, Electric rail road systems.

Module 5 (7 hours)

Safety-Active and passive safety, air bags, seat belt tightening system, forward collision
warning system, child lock, advanced safety systems.

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Comfort system –Automotive air-conditioning, aerodynamics lift and drag reduction,

adaptive cruise control, tilt-able steering column and power window and advanced comfort
system.

Security system -Anti theft technology-mechanical, electromechanical and electronic

immobilizers, alarm system and remote keyless entry.

Text Books

1. Heinz Heisler, Vehicle and engine technology, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2nd edition,1998.

2. R.B. Gupta., Auto design , Satya Prakashan Publishers, New Delhi, 2016 .
3. James Larminie and John Lowry, Electric vehicle technology explained, Wiley
publications, 2nd edition, 2015.
4. Kirpal Singh, Automobile Engineering Vol.1 & Vol.2, Standard Publishers, 13th edition,
2020.

Reference Books

1.V.A.W. Hillier, Fundamentals of modern vehicle technology, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2nd

edition,1998.
2.Tom Denton, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Routledge Publishers, 2nd edition, 2020.
3.Ljubo Vlacic, Michel Parent and Fumio Harashima, Intelligent vehicle technologies,
Butterworth-Heinemann publications, Oxford 2001.
4.ShimoKim and Rakesh Shresta, Automotive Cyber Security: Introduction Challenges and
Standardization, Springer, Singapore, 1st edition. 2020.

Course Contents and Lecture Schedule

No Topic No. of Lectures
1 Automobile system layout
Engine and its components- IC engines, piston, rings, pin,
1.1 1
flywheel, connecting rod.
1.2 SI and CI engine, working principle 1
1.3 Fuel supply and injection system-comparison 1
1.4 MPFI and CRDI systems 1
1.5 Ignition system 1

1.6 Engine emission and standards 1

1.7 Super charging systems 1

2 Clutch and transmission
Principle of dry friction clutches- Single plate clutch, Multi plate
2.1 hydraulically operated automatic transmission clutch. 1

2.2 Semi centrifugal clutch, fully automatic centrifugal clutch 1

2.3 Integral single plate diaphragm clutch, Electromagnetic clutch 1

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operation.

2.4 Clutch friction materials, wet clutches, fluid friction coupling. 1

Need of gear box, power to weight ratio, speed operating range
2.5 .Sliding mesh, constant mesh and synchromesh gear boxes. 1

2.6 Epicyclic gear box, Torque convertor 1

2.7 Over drives, Automated manual transmission. 1

3 Suspension and brake

Suspension system: - Types of suspension springs, suspension
3.1 geometry and terminology. 1

3.2 Types of suspension systems ,independent suspension. 1

3.3 Antiroll bar, Hydrogen suspension, hydro pneumatic suspension. 1

3.4 Suspension roll center and body roll. 1

Brakes: Principle of brake, classification of brakes, mechanical
3.5 and hydraulic brakes. 1

Drum and Disc brakes, properties of friction lining and pad

3.6 materials 1

Anti-Lock Braking system (ABS), principle of operation and types

3.7 of ABS. 1

4 Steering and Electric vehicle technology

4.1 Ackermann steering mechanism, over steer and under steer . 1
Steering geometry -slip angle, camber, king pin inclination, caster,
4.2 toe-in and toe-out. 1

Steering gear box, Types of steering gear box, need of power

4.3 assisted steering. 1

EV Architecture, types of batteries, battery parameters, super

4.4 capacitors. Fuel cells and its efficiency. 1

4.5 Super capacitors. Fuel cells and its efficiency. 1

EV Chassis – requirements, suspension for EVs. Recent Electric
4.6 vehicles- Electric mobility aids. 1

Future of electric vehicles –Tesla S, Maglev trains, Electric rail

4.7 road systems. 1

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5 Safety, control and security in automotive technology

Safety-Active and passive safety, air bags, seat belt tightening
5.1 system, 1

Forward collision warning system, child lock antilock braking

5.2 system 1

Comfort system - Automotive air-conditioning, aerodynamics lift

5.3 and drag reduction, 1

Adaptive cruise control, tilt-able steering column, power window

5.4 and advanced comfort system 2

Anti-theft technology-mechanical, electromechanical and

5.5 electronic immobilizers. 1

5.6 Alarm system and remote keyless entry. 1

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