Master of Science-Technology in Automobile Engineering (Syllabus)

Master Of Science- Technology in Automobile Engineering

(Syllabus)
Sl No

Code

Semester 3

AME601

Applied Mathematics

AME603

Engine Design

AME605

Automotive Transmission

AME607

Combustion Engineering

AME609

Advanced CNC Systems

AME611

Elective 1

Term Paper I

Total of Sem III

Sl No

25

Code

Semester 4

AME602

Chassis and Body Engineering

AME604

Vehicle Dynamics

AME606

Noise and Vibration

AME608

Alternative Fuels and Propulsion Systems

AME610

Advanced Automotive Electronics

6
6

AME612
Elective 2
Term Paper II
Total of Sem IV
Code

1
25
C

AME611.1

Finite Element Methods in Automobiles

AME611.2

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

AME611.3

Rubber Technology for Automobiles

AME611.4

Special Types of Vehicles

AME611.5

Vehicle Control Systems

Sl No

Sl No

Code

Electives - 1

AME612.1

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Electives - 2

AME612.2

Automotive Aerodynamics

AME612.3

Production of Automotive Components

AME612.4

Two and Three Wheelers

AME612.5

Simulation of Vehicle Systems

Semester 5 & 6
Project work

40

Total

90

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AME601 - APPLIED MATHEMATICS

[3 1 0 4]
MATRIX THEORY
Eigen values using QR transformations generalized eigenvectors canonical forms
singular value decomposition and applications pseudo inverse least square
approximations
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS NONLINEAR ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL &
PDE
Introduction Equations, with separable variables Equations reducible to linear form
Bernoullis equation Riccatis equation Special forms of Riccatis equation Laplace
transform methods for one dimensional wave equation Displacement in a long string
Longitudinal vibration of an elastic bar.
CALCULUS OF VARIATION
Introduction Eulers equation several dependent variables Lagranges equations of
Dynamics Integrals involving derivatives higher than the first Problems with constraints
Direct methods and eigen value problems.
INTERPOLATION AND INTEGRATION
Hermites Interpolation Cubic Spline Interpolation Gaussian Qundraline Cubature.
LINEAR PROGRAMMING PROBLEM
Simplex algorithm Two phase and Big M Techniques Duality theory Dual simplex
method Integer programming
TEXT BOOKS
1. Stephenson, G, Radmore, P.M., Advanced Mathematical Methods for Engineering
and Science students, Cambridge University Press 1999.
2. Bronson, R., Matrix Operations, Schaums outline series, McGraw Hill, New York,
1989.
3. Kreyszig,E., Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley, 8th Edition, 2004.

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REFERENCES
1. Froberg, C.E. Numerical Mathematics, The Benjaminn/Cummings Pulblishing Co.,
Inc., 1985.
2. Jain, M.K., Iyengar, S.R.K., and Jain, R.K., Numerical Methods for Scientific &
Engineering computation, Wiley Eastern Ltd., 1987.
3. Gupta, A.S. Calculus of Variations with Applications, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi, 1997.
4. Sankara Rao, K., Introduction to Partial Differential Equations, Prentice Hall of India
Pvt Ltd., New Delhi 1997.
5. Boyce & DiPrima, Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary value problems,
with ODE Architect CD, 8th Edition, 2005.

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AME603 - ENGINE DESIGN

[3 1 0 4]

Determination of engine power, Engine selection, swept volume, stroke, bore & no. of
cylinders, Arrangement of cylinders stroke to bore ratio.
Design procedure of theoretical analysis, design considerations, material selection & actual
design of components - cylinder block deign, cylinder head design, piston & piston pin
design, piston ring design, connecting rod design, crankshaft design, flywheel design, design
of valve mechanism.
Engine balancing, firing order, longitudinal forces, transverse forces, pitching moments,
yawing moments, Engine layout, major critical speed & minor critical speed, design of
engine mounting, design of cooling system, design principles of exhaust & inlet systems.
Primary design calculation of major dimensions of fuel injection system
Reference Books
1. Internal Combustion Engine & Air Pollution E. F. Obert, Harper & Row Publishers,
New York
2. Engine Design Giles J. G., Lliffe Book Ltd.
3. Engine Design Crouse, Tata McGraw Publication, Delhi
4. Internal Combustion Engine by Maleev V. L., McGraw Hill Book, Co.
5. Internal Combustion Engine Litchy
6. SAE Handbooks

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AME605 - AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION

[3 0 1 4]
CLUTCH AND GEAR BOX
Requirement of Transmission system. Different types of clutches: Principle, construction and
operation of friction clutches. Objective of the gear box. Problems on performance of
automobile such as Resistance to motion, Tractive effort, Engine speed & power and
acceleration. Determination of gear box ratios for different vehicle applications. Different
types of gear boxes.
HYDRODYNAMIC DRIVES
Principles, performance and limitations of fluid coupling Constructional details of a typical
fluid coupling. Reduction of drag torque, Principle, construction and advantages of
hydrodynamic torque converters. Performance characteristics, converter couplings. Multistage Torque converter and poly phase torque converter.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford T model gear box, Wilson gear box- Cotal electric transmission Hydraulic control
systems of automatic transmission.
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE AND ELECTRIC DRIVE
Principle of hydrostatic drive systems. Construction and working of typical drives.
Advantages and limitations. Control of hydrostatic transmissions, Principle of electric drive.
Early and modified Ward Leonard control systems.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS
Chevrolet Turboglide transmission. Toyotas Automatic transmission with Electronic
control system. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) types Operations.
TEXTBOOK:
1. Heldt P.M, Torque Converters, Chilton Book Co., 1992.
2. K. Newton, W.Steeds and T.K.Garret, The Motor Vehicle, 13th Edition,
Butterworth Heinemann, India, 2004.

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AME607 - COMBUSTION ENGINEERING

[3 0 1 4]

Scope and history of combustion, Fuels, Thermodynamics of combustion, Chemical kinetics

of combustion, rate of reactions, chain reactions, opposing reactions, consecutive reactions,
competitive reactions, Conservation equation for multi component reacting systems.
Combustion of gaseous & vaporized fuels, gas fired furnace combustion, Premixed charge
engine combustion, Detonation of gaseous mixture.
Premixed laminar flames, Gaseous diffusion flames & combustion of a single liquid fuel
droplet, Turbulent flames, combustion in two phase flame systems, Chemically reacting
boundary layer flows, Ignition.
Combustion of liquid fuels, spray formation & droplet behavior, Oil fired furnace
combustion, gas turbine spray combustion, direct injection engine combustion, detonation of
liquid gaseous mixture, combustion of solid fuels.
Reference Books:
1. Combustion Engineering Gary L. Borman, Kenneth W. Ragland, McGraw Hill
2. Principles of Combustion Kenneth K. Kuo, John Wiley & Sons
3. Fuels & Combustion S. P. Sharma & Chander Mohan, Tata McGraw Hill
4. Fuels & Combustion - Sarkar

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AME 609 - ADVANCED CNC SYSTEMS

[3 1 0 4]
Fundamentals of Manufacturing and Automation:
Production operations & automation strategies, Production economics
Basic Concepts of CNC Machines:
Introduction, classification, construction details of CNC machines, machine structure,
guideways, feed drives, spindle, measuring systems, Drives and Controls - Spindle drives,
feed drives- D.C. drives, A.C.Drives. Introduction, Configuration of CNC system, Interfacing
Monitoring, diagnostics,, machine data, compensations for machine accuracy, PLC
programming, DNC Adaptive control CNC systems.
CNC Programming for turning center:
Incremental and absolute programming, Facing cycle, Turning cycle, Stock removal in
facing, Stock removal in turning, Threading, Pattern repeating, Peck drilling, Groove cutting
cycle
Programming for Vertical machining center:
Face milling, Slotting, Cutter radius compensation, Pocketing, Canned cycles for drilling,
spot drilling, deep hole drilling, tapping, boring, back boring, fine boring operations,
Mirroring, Scaling, Rotation.
CNC Programming using CAM package: Programming for turning and milling
applications
Tooling for CNC Machines: Interchangeable tooling system, preset and qualified tools,
coolant fed tooling system, Modular fixturing, quick change tooling system, Automatic head
changers, Tooling requirements for turning and Machining centers, Tool holders, Tool
assemblies, Tool Magazines, ATC Mechanisms, Tool management.
Special purpose CNC Machines: CNC Grinding Machines, EDM , wire cut EDM, Punch
press- Installation, maintenance, Testing and performance Evaluation of CNC machines.
References:
Radhakrishnan P. (2004) Computer Numerical Control Machines New Central Book Agency (P) Ltd.,Kolkata
HMT Limited (1998) Mechatronics Tata McGraw Hill Publishing company Ltd.,New Delhi
Thyer G.E. (1988) Computer Numerical Control of Machine Tools, Heinemann Professional Publishing, Oxford
Krar Steve & Gill Arthur (1990) CNC Technology and programming , Mc Graw Hill, New York.
Madison James (1996) CNC Machining Hand Book Industrial Press Inc,New York.
Gribbs David (1987) An introduction to CNC Machining Cassell Publishing, London.
Peter Smid (2000) CNC programming Hand book Industrial Press Inc., New York
Ken Evans, John Polywka & Stanley Gabrel (2001) Programming of Computer Numerically Controlled Machines Industrial
Press Inc., New York
9. Thomas Crandell M. (2002) CNC Machining and Programming, an Introduction Industrial Press Inc., New York
10. Groover Mikell P. (1999) Automation, Production Systems, and Computer Integrated Manufacturing Prenice Hall of India, New
Delhi.
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AME602 - CHASSIS & BODY ENGINEERING

[3 0 1 4]
Vehicle Aerodynamics:
Objects- vehicle drag and types, various types of forces and moments, effects of forces and
moments, various body optimization techniques for minimum drag, principle of wind tunnel
technology, flow visualization techniques, tests with scale models.
Car Body Details:
Types of car bodies, visibility, regulations, drivers visibility, methods of improving
visibility, safety design, constructional details of roof, under floor, bonnet, boot, wings etc,
Classification of coach work.
Design of Vehicle Bodies:
Vehicle body materials, Layout of the design, preliminary design, safety, Idealized structurestructural surface, shear panel method, symmetric and asymmetrical vertical loads in car,
longitudinal loads, different loading situations- load distribution on vehicle structure,
Calculation of loading cases, stress analysis of bus body structure under bending and torsion,
stress analysis in integral bus body, Design of chassis frame, Rules and regulations for body,
Recent safety measures, Testing of body.
Reference Books:
1. Vehicle Body Engineering Pawloski J., Business Books Ltd.
2. The Automotive Chassis : Engineering Principles Reimpell J.
3. Vehicle Body Layout and Analysis John Fenton, Mechanical Engg. Publications
Ltd. London
4. Body Construction and Design Giles J. G., Illife Books, Butterworth and Co.

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AME604 - VEHICLE DYNAMICS

[3 0 1 4]

Suspension system - requirements, types, air suspension, rubber suspension, Shock absorbers,
design of leaf spring, coil spring and torsion bar, types of drives-Hotchkiss and torque tube,
wheel alignments, wheel wobble, wheel shimmy, pitching, bouncing and rolling, roll centre
and roll axis, anti-roll bar, road holding.
Handling Characteristics: Steering geometry, Fundamental condition for true Rolling,
Akerman's Steering Gear, Davis Steering gear, Steady state Handling - Neutral steer, Under
steer and over steer, Steady state response, Yaw velocity, Lateral Acceleration, Curvature
response & Directional stability, jack-knifing in articulated vehicle, loading of automobile
chassis due to road irregularities, comfort criteria, load transferred while braking and
cornering, equivalent weight of vehicle.
Ride Characteristics: Human response to vibrations, Single degree & Two degree freedom,
Free & Forced vibrations, Vehicle Ride Model, Two degree freedom model for sprung &
unsprung mass, Two degree freedom model for pitch & bounce, Vibrations due to road
roughness and engine unbalance, Transmissibility of engine mounting, Motion of vehicle on
undulating road &
Compensated suspension systems.
Reference Books
1. Theory of Ground Vehicles - J. Y. Woung - John Willey & Sons, NY
2. Steering, Suspension & Tyres J. G. Giles, Illefe Books Ltd., London
3. Mechanics of Road Vehicles W. Steed, Illefe Books Ltd. London
4. Automotive Chassis P. M. Heldt, Chilton Co. NK

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AME606 - NOISE AND VIBRATION

[3 1 0 4]
Noise:
Noise characteristics, Sources of noise, noise level measurement techniques, vehicular noise
level, engine noise, transmission noise, brake squeal, structural noise, noise in auxiliaries,
wind noises etc.
Noise Testing & Noise Control:
Mechanization of noise generation, noise control methodologies, noise control measures,
environmental noise management. Road vehicle noise standards.
Vibration:
Introduction, Single degree of freedom, damped, forced vibration, Multi degree of freem
vibration, modes, nodes, Holzers method.
Multi degree of freedom of vibration, matrix method, eigen values and vectors, natural
frequencies & modes, model analysis, numerical methods for solution, Lagranges equation
for problem formulation, Two degree of freedom system, co-ordinate, coupling, solution.
Vibration under periodic force, use of Fourier series. Vibration of continuous systems,
transverse vibration of cable, bar, torsion vibration of shaft, Raylieghs method, ReylieghRitz method.
Vibration control, Balancing of reciprocating & rotating masses, controlling natural
frequencies, vibration isolation, vibration absorbers.
Basics of non-linear vibration, causes of non-linearity, formulation, solution methods,
iterative, graphical, methods of isoclines, stability of equilibrium state, types of singularity,
limits cycle. Basic vibration measuring set up, brief introduction to experimental model
analysis.
Reference Books:
1. Mechanical Vibration S. S. Rao, New Age International (P) Ltd., New Delhi
2. Engineering Mechanics Static & Dynamics I. H. Shames
3. Mechanical Vibration Analysis, P. Srinivasan, Tata McGraw Hill Pub. New Delhi
4. Non-linear Mechanical Vibration P. Srinivasan, Tata McGraw Hill Pub. New Delhi
5. Fundamental of Mechanical Vibration S. Graham Kelly, Tata McGraw Hill Pub.
6. Mechanical Vibration Grover G. K., Nem Chand & Brothers, Roorkee
7. Engineering Vibration Daniel J. Inman, Prentice Hall, NJ
8. Theory of Vibrations W. T. Thomson, CBS Publishers, New Delhi
9. Noise, Pollution & Control S. P. Singal, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi

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AME608 - ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND PROPULSION SYSTEMS

[3 1 0 4]
ALCOHOLS, NATURAL GAS, LPG, HYDROGEN
Properties as engine fuels. Alcohols and gasoline blends. Performance in S.I. engines.
Methanol and gasoline blends. Effects of compression ratio. Combustion characteristics in
engines. Alcohol diesel emulsions, dual fuel system. Surface ignition engines. Availability
of CNG properties. Modification required to use in engine, performance and emission
characteristics of CNG. Using LPG in SI and CI engines, performance and emission data
for LPG . Hydrogen production methods, storage and handling, performance safety aspects.
VEGETABLE OILS AND BIOGAS
Various vegetable oils for engines, esterification performance in engines, using biogas in
engines, performance and emission characteristics.
ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES
Need of electric and hybrid vehicles, propulsion motors and speed control, characteristics of
permanent magnet and separately excited DC motors. AC single phase and 3-phase motor,
inverters DC and AC motor speed controllers.
DRIVE LINE AND VEHICLE DESIGN FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Conventional drive line, clutch elimination. Gearbox elimination, on wheel propulsion.
Design considerations and constraints for pure electric and hybrids. Range and speed
limitation, structural design aspects, components and system layout design, system
integration.
HYBRID VEHICLE
Dual system operation, series and parallel hybrid different power series combinations for
hybrids. Economy of hybrids.
TEXTBOOK:
1. Matheswar Dayal, Energy today & tomorrow, I &B Horishr India,1982.
2. Brad Ford Bates, Electric Vehicles, SAE, 1992.
REFERENCES
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Proceeding: vol.II Tenth International Symposium on Alcohol fuels, The Broad moor Hotel, Coloroda Springs, Colorada.
Nagpal,Power Plant Engineering, Khanna Publisher,1991.
SAE, Electric and Hybrid vehicles, PT21SAE, Warrendale, 1981.

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AME610 - ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS

[3 0 1 4]

Fundamentals of Automotive Electronics : Microprocessor and micro computer

applications in automobiles Components for engine management system electronic
management of chassis system, vehicle motion control, electronic panel meters.
Sensors & Actuators : Introduction, basic sensor arrangement, types of sensors, oxygen
sensor cranking sensor position sensors engine cooling water temperature sensors, engine
oil pressure sensor, fuel metering, vehicle speed sensor & detonation sensor, stepper motors
relays.
Electronic fuel injection & ignition system : Introduction, feedback carburetor system,
throttle body injection and multi point fuel injection system, injection system controls,
advantage of electronic ignition systems, types of solid state ignition system and their
principles of operation, electronic spark timing control.
Digital engine control system : Open loop and close loop control system, engine cooling and
warm up control, Acceleration, detonation and idle speed control-integrated engine system,
exhaust emission control engineering, on-board diagnostics, diagnostics, future automotive
electronic systems.
Automotive Electrical: Batteries, starter motor & drive mechanism, d.c. generator &
alternator, regulation for charging, lighting design, dash board instruments, horn, warning
systems and safety devices.
Comfort and safety : Seats, mirrors and sun-roofs, central locking and electronic windows,
cruise control, in-car multimedia, security, airbag and belt tensioners, other safety and
comfort systems, advanced comfort and safety systems, New developments in comfort and
safety.
The system approach to control & instrumentation, Electronics fundamentals, Electronic
components and circuits, digital electronics, microcomputer instrumentation and control,
sensors and actuators, digital engine control systems, vehicle motion control, automotive
instrumentation and telematics, new developments.
Reference Books
1. Automobile Electrical & Electronic Equipments - Young, Griffitns - Butterworths,
London
2. Understanding Automotive Electronics Bechfold SAE 1998
3. Fundamentals of Automotive Electronics - V.A.W.Hilliers - Hatchin, London
4. Automotive Computer & Control System Tomwather J. R., Cland Hunter, Prentice
Inc. NJ

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5. Automotive Computers & Digital Instrumentation Robert N. Brandy, Prentice Hall

Eaglewood, Cliffs, NJ
6. The Fundamentals of Electrical Systems - John Hartly - Longman Scientific &
Technical
7. Understanding Automotive Electronics Wiliam B. Ribbens, Allied Publishers Pvt.
Ltd., Chennai.
8. Automobile Electrical & Electronic Systems Tom Denton, Allied Publishers Pvt.
Ltd., Chennai.

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AME611.1 - FINITE ELEMENT METHODS IN AUTOMOBILE

[3 1 0 4]

INTRODUCTION
Basic concepts of finite element method. Steps involved in FEM. Solution of Boundary
value problem - Integral formulation for numerical solution - Variational method Collocation method - Subdomain method - Galerkin method - Least square method Minimum total potential energy formulation.
1D ELEMENTS
Use of bar and beam elements in structural analysis. Bar Element Stiffness matrix
formulation by direct and polynomial methods. Boundary condition and assemblage
concepts. Beam element characteristics matrix. Global, local, natural coordinates Numerical Integration.
2D ELEMENTS
Rectangular elements - Quadratic quadrilateral elements - Linear Triangular elements - 2D
elements applications for plane stress, plane strain and axi-symmetric problems. Numerical
integration schemes. Iso Parametric elements
APPLICATION OF FEM
1D & 2D problems in Solid mechanics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer by conduction and
convection. Torsion of non circular shaft - axisymmetric problem - acoustic vibration.
Dynamics problems representation in FE.
FIELD PROBLEM
Case Studies like Structural analysis of Chassis Frame, Heat transfer analysis of piston, fins,
Whirling speed of propeller shaft, contact analysis of gears, modal analysis of suspension
system etc. FE software package review.
TEXT BOOK:
Segerlind,L.J., Applied Finite Element Analysis, Second Edition, John Wiley and Sons Inc.,
New York, 1984
Robert D. Cook, David S. Malkus, Michael E. Plesha, Robert J. Witt, Concepts and
applications of finite element analysis, 4th edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2007.
REFERENCES
Krishnamurthy,C.S., Finite Element Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill, 1987.
Ramamurthi,V., Computer Aided Design in Mechanical Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill,
1987.

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Bathe,K.J. and Wilson,E.L., Numerical methods in finite element analysis, Prentice Hall of
India Ltd., 1983.
J. N. Reddy, Finite Element Methods, 2nd Edition, 6th Reprint, Tata McGraw Hill, 2005.
Singiresu S. Rao, The Finite Elements Methods in Engineering, 4th Edition, USA, 2005.

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AME611.2 - HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEM

[3 1 0 4]
Introduction to fluid power:
Classification, application in various fluids of engineering, various hydraulics and pneumatic
ISO/JIC Symbols, transmission of power at static and dynamic states.Types of hydraulic
fluids and their properties, effect of temperature on fluids.
Hydraulic system elements:
Control of fluid power elements
a) Requirement of pressure control, direction control, flow control valves.
b) Principle of pressure control valves, direction control valves, pilot operated, relief,
pressure reducing, quick exhaust, sequence valves, flow control valves and their types, meterin and meter-out circuit and flow through circuit.
c) Types of direction control valves two way two position, four way two position, four way
three position, open center,, close center, tandem center, manual operated, solenoid, pilot
operated direction control valves, check valves.
d) Actuators linear and rotary, hydraulic motors, types of hydraulic cylinders and their
mountings.
e) Calculation of piston velocity, thrust under static and dynamic operation and application,
consideration of friction and inertia loads.
Hydraulic servo-system for rotary and linear motion.
Pneumatic Systems:
Application of pneumatics, physical principles, basic requirement of pneumatic system.
Comparison with hydraulic systems. Elements of Pneumatics, Air compressors, Pneumatic
control valves, Pneumatic actuators - types and the mountings, Air motors types.
Pneumatic circuits:
Basic pneumatic circuit, impulse operation, speed control, pneumatic motor circuit,
sequencing of motion, time delay circuits and their applications.
Pneumatic servo-system for linear and rotary motion.
Typical Automotive Applications:
Hydraulic tipping mechanism, power steering, fork lift hydraulic gear, hydro-pneumatic
suspension. Maintenance and trouble shooting of hydraulic & pneumatic circuits.
Introduction to fluidics:
Study of simple logic gates, turbulence, amplifiers, pneumatic sensors and applications.

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Reference Books:
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Basic fluid power- D.A. Pease-PHI

Industrial Hydraulic & pneumatics J.J. Pippenger - McGraw Hill
Fluid with applications A. Esposito- PHI
Oil Hydraulics B Lal- Intl- Literature
Fluid power Design Hand book Yeaple
Industrial Hydraulic Manual Vicker Sperry
Practical guide to Fluid Power H.S. Stewart
ISO 1219 Fluid systems and components
Hydraulic & pneumatics- Andrew Parr-Jaico Publishing House.

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AME611.3 RUBBER TECHNOLOGY FOR AUTOMOBILES

[3 0 1 4]

INTRODUCTION
Identification of plastics / rubber components in automobiles function selection criteria.
STRUCTURE-PROPERTY RELATIONSHIP OF RUBBER
Resilience, creep, hysteresis and damping, stability, set and stress relaxation, behavior in
dynamic applications.
VIBRATION AND RUBBER SPRING
Principle of vibration isolation rubber mounts spring design comparison with metallic
springs shape factor and its effect forced and free vibrations with damping typical
mounts, compounding and manufacture.
FLUID SEALINGS AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS AND HOSES
Seals for static and dynamic applications effect of heat / oil ageing frictional behavior
fundamental of seal ability.
COMPOUNDING AND MANUFACTURE
Types of couplings specification and selection torque vs deflection relationships brake
fluid / hydraulic hoses, materials and manufacture.

TEXTBOOK:
Freakley,P.K., and Payne,A.R., Theory and Practice of Engineering with Rubber, Applied
Science Publishers Ltd.
REFERENCES:
Hobel,E.F., Rubber Springs Design.
Blow,C.M. and Hepburn,C., Rubber Technology and Manufacture.

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AME611.4 - SPECIAL TYPE OF VEHICLES

[3 1 0 4]
EARTH MOVING AND CONSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENTS
Construction layout, capacity and applications of earthmovers for dumpers, front-end loaders,
bulldozers, excavators, backhoe loaders, scrappers, motor graders etc. criteria for selection of
prime mover fro dumpers and front end loaders based on vehicle performance characteristics.
POWER TRAIN CONCEPTS
Engine converter match curves. Epicyclic type transmissions. Selection criteria for
universal joints. Constructional details of steerable and drive axles of dumper.
VEHICLE SYSTEMS, FEATURES
Brake system and actuation OCDB and dry disc caliper brakes. Body hoist and bucket
operational hydraulics. Hydro-pneumatic suspension cylinders. Power steering system.
Kinematics for loader and bulldozer operational linkages. Safety features, safe warning
system for dumper. Design aspects on dumper body, loader bucket and water tank of
sprinkler. Articulated vehicles, double decker. Fire fighting equipment.
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
Constructional features, capacity and stability of jib cranes. Vibratory compactors. Stackers,
borewell machines, concrete mixtures.
FARM EQUIPMENTS, MILITARY AND COMBAT VEHICLES
Ride and stability characteristics, power take off, special implementations. Special features
and constructional details of tankers, gun carriers and transport vehicles. Harvesting vehicles.

REFERENCES
Pipenger, Industrial Hydralics, Mcgraw Hill, Tokoyo, 1979.
A. Astakhov, Truck cranes, MIR Publishers, Moscow, 1971.
Bart H Vanderveen, Tanks and Transport Vehicles, Frederic Warne and co. Ltd., London,
1974.
K. Abrosimov, A. Bromberg and F. Katayer, Road making machineries, MIR Publisher,
Moscow,1975.
SAE Handbook Vol III, 1995.

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AME611.5 - VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEMS

[3 0 1 4]
INTRODUCTION
Components of chassis management system role of various sensors and actuators pertain to
chassis system construction working principle.
DRIVELINE CONTROL SYSTEM
Speed control cylinder cut - off technology, Gear shifting control Traction / braking
control, brake by wire Adaptive cruise control, throttle by wire. Steering - power steering,
collapsible and tiltable steering column steer by wire.
SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEM
Airbags, seat belt tightening system, collision warning systems, child Lock, anti lock braking
systems, Vision enhancement, road recognition system, Anti theft technologies, smart card
system, number plate coding, central locking system.
COMFORT SYSTEM
Active suspension systems, requirement and characteristics, different types, Vehicle Handling
and Ride characteristics of road vehicle, pitch, yaw, bounce control, power windows, thermal
management system, adaptive noise control.
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Traffic routing system - Automated highway systems - Lane warning system Driver
Information System, driver assistance systems - Data communication within the car, Driver
conditioning warning - Route Guidance and Navigation Systems vision enhancement
system - In-Vehicle Computing Vehicle Diagnostics system Hybrid / Electric and Future
Cars Case studies.
TEXT BOOKS:
U. Kiencke, and L. Nielsen,Automotive Control Systems,SAE and Springer-Verlag, 2000.
Ljubo Vlacic, Michel Parent, Fumio Harashima, Intelligent Vehicle Technologies, Butterworth-Heinemann publications,
Oxford, 2001.
REFERENCES:
Crouse, W.H. & Anglin, D.L., Automotive Mechanics, Intl. Student edition, 9 th edition, TMH, New Delhi, 2002.
William B.Ribbens -Understanding Automotive Electronics, 5th edition, Butter worth Heinemann Woburn,1998.
Bosch, Automotive HandBook, 6th edition, SAE, 2004.
Internet References

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AME612.1 - COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS

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CONSERVATION LAWS
Governing equations of fluid flow and heat transfer mass conservation, momentum and
energy equation, differential and integral forms, conservation and non-conservation form
TURBULENCE
Characteristics of turbulent flows, Time averaged Navier Stokes equations, Turbulence
models one and two equation, Reynolds stress, LES and DNS
FINITE VOLUME METHOD
Diffusion problems explicit and implicit time integration; Convection-diffusion problems
properties of discretisation schemes, central, upwind, hybrid, QUICK schemes; Solution of
discretised equations.
FLOW FIELD COMPUTATION
Pressure velocity coupling, staggered grid, SIMPLE algorithm, PISO algorithm for steady
and unsteady flows
GRID GENERATION
Physical aspects, simple and multiple connected regions, grid generation by PDE solution,
grid generation by algebraic mapping.

REFERENCES
Anderson, J. D., Computational Fluid Dynamics: The Basics with Applications, McGrawHill, 1995.
Fletcher, C. A. J., Computational Techniques for Fluid Dynamics, Springer Verlag, 1997.
Versteeg, H.K. and Malalasekera, W., An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics:
The Finite Volume Method, Pearson Education Ltd., 2007.

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AME612.2 - AUTOMOTIVE AERODYNAMICS

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INTRODUCTION
Scope historical development trends Fundamentals of fluid mechanics Flow
phenomenon related to vehicles External & Internal flow problems Resistance to vehicle
motion Performance Fuel consumption and performance Potential of vehicle
aerodynamics.
AERODYNAMIC DRAG OF CABS
Car as a bluff body Flow field around car drag force types of drag force analysis of
aerodynamic drag drag coefficient of cars strategies for aerodynamic development low
drag profiles.
SHAPE OPTIMIZATION OF CABS
Front and modification front and rear wind shield angle Boat tailing Hatch back, fast
back and square back Dust flow patterns at the rear Effect of gap configuration effect of
fasteners.
VEHICLE HANDLING
The origin of force and moments on a vehicle side wind problems methods to calculate
forces and moments vehicle dynamics Under side winds the effects of forces and
moments Characteristics of forces and moments Dirt accumulation on the vehicle wind
noise drag reduction in commercial vehicles.
WIND TUNNELS FOR AUTOMOTIVE AERODYNAMICS
Introduction Principles of wind tunnel technology Limitation of simulation Stress with
scale models full scale wind tunnels measurement techniques Equipment and
transducers road testing methods Numerical methods.

TEXTBOOK:
Hucho, W.H., Aerodynamics of Road vehicles, Butterworths Co. Ltd., 1997.
REFERENCES:
Pope, A, Wind Tunnel Testing, John Wiley & Sons, 2nd Edn., New York, 1994.
Automotive Aerodynamics: Update SP-706, SAE, 1987.
Vehicle Aerodynamics, SP-1145, SAE, 1996.

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AME612.3 - PRODUCTION OF AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS

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ELASTIC AND PLASTIC BEHAVIOUR OF MATERIALS
Elasticity-forms - Stress and strain relationship in engineering materials - Deformation
mechanism -Strengthening material - Strain hardening, alloying, polyphase mixture,
martensitic precipitation, dispersion, fibre and texture strengthening - iron carbon diagram.
POWDER METALLURGY AND PROCESSING OF PLASTICS
Powder metallurgy process, process variables, Manufacture of friction lining materials for
clutches and brakes plastics-raw material automobile components molding injection,
compression and blow PU foam molding - Machining of plastics.
FORGING AND EXTRUSION PROCESS
Forging materials - process flow chart, forging of valves, connecting rod, crank shaft, cam
shaft, propeller shaft, transmission gear blanks, steering column. Extrusions: Basic process
steps, extrusion of transmission shaft, housing spindle, steering worm blanks, piston pin and
valve tappets. Hydro forming - Process, hydro forming of manifold and comparison with
conventional methods- Hydro forming of tail lamp housing forming of wheel disc and rims.
Stretch forming - Process, stretch forming of auto body panels Super plastic alloys for auto
body panels.
CASTING AND MACHINING
Sand casting of cylinder block and liners - Centrifugal casting of flywheel, piston rings,
bearing bushes, and liners, permanent mould casting of piston, pressure die casting of
carburetor other small auto parts. Machining of connecting rods - crank shafts - cam shafts pistons - piston pins - piston rings - valves - front and rear axle housings - fly wheel - Honing
of cylinder bores - Copy turning and profile grinding machines.
RECENT TRENDS IN MANUFACTURING OF AUTO COMPONENTS
Powder injection molding - Production of aluminum MMC liners for engine blocks - Plasma
spray coated engine blocks and valves - Recent developments in auto body panel forming
Squeeze Casting of pistons - aluminum composite brake rotors. Sinter diffusion bonded idler
sprocket gas injection molding of window channel cast con process for auto parts.
TEXT BOOK
Heldt.P.M., " High Speed Combustion Engines ", Oxford Publishing Co., New York, 1990.
REFERENCES
Haslehurst.S.E., " Manufacturing Technology ", ELBS, London, 1990.
Rusinoff, " Forging and Forming of metals ", D.B. Taraporevala Son & Co. Pvt Ltd., Mumbai, 1995.
Sabroff.A.M. & Others, "Forging Materials & Processes ", Reinhold Book Corporation, New York,
1988.
Upton, "Pressure Die Casting ", Pergamon Press, 1985.
High Velocity "Forming of Metals ", ASTME, prentice Hall of India (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 1990

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AME612.4 - TWO AND THREE WHEELERS

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INTRODUCTION
Classifications- design considerations weight and dimension limitations requirements
stability problems, gyroscopic effect- pendulum effect of two and three wheelers.
POWER UNITS, IGNITION SYSTEMS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
2 stoke and 4 stoke SI engines and CI engines design criteria for engines design of
cylinders, cylinder head, cooling fins, crank case, connecting rod and crank shaft. Carburettor
types and design. Battery coil ignition, magneto ignition and electronic ignition. Lighting and
other electrical system.
CLUTCHES AND TRANSMISSION
Types of clutches for 2 and 3 wheelers. Design of clutch system. Gears for two and three
wheelers. Design of gear box and gear change mechanism. Belt, chain and shaft drive. Free
wheeling devices, starting systems.
FRAMES, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TYRES
Types of frames used for two wheelers. Wheel frames- construction design of frames for
fatigue strength torsional stiffness and lateral stability. Front and rear forks. Springs for
suspension, Dampers, constructional details of wheel and tyres.
THREE WHEELERS
Auto rickshaws, different types, Pick-Ups and delivery type vehicle, frames and transmission
for 3 wheelers wheel types, wheel attachment tyre types. Brakes and their operating
mechanism.
TEXTBOOK:
Irving P.E., Motor Cycle Engineering, Temple Press Book, London, 1964.
Marshal Cavandedish, Encyclopedia of Motor cycling, New York, 1989
Srinivasan.S., Motor cycle, Scooter, Mobeds, New century book house, 1988.
REFERENCES:
M.M.Griffin., Motor cycles from inside and outside, Prentice Hall Inc, New Jersey, 1978.
Johns.B.A., Motorcycles, Good Heartwill, 1984.
Cycle Motor Manual, Templeton Press Ltd., London, 1992.
Servicing Manuals- various motor cycles, Scooters, Mopeds and three wheelers.

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AME612.5 - SIMULATION OF VEHICLE SYSTEMS

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LONGITUDINAL DYNAMICS AND CONTROL
Aerodynamic drag force - Longitudinal tire force - Rolling resistance - Calculation of normal
tire forces - Calculation of effective tire radius - Driveline Dynamics - Torque converter Transmission dynamics - Engine dynamics - Wheel dynamics - Cruise Control - Anti-Lock
Brake Systems - Automated Highway Systems - Longitudinal Control Architecture.
LATERAL DYNAMICS AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Lateral Systems - Kinematic Model - Bicycle Model. Motion of Particle Relative to a rotating
Frame. Dynamic Model in Terms of Error with Respect to Road, Yaw Rate and Slip Angle.
Road Model. Differential Braking Systems - Steer-By-Wire Systems - Independent All
Wheel Drive Torque Distribution
MODELING OF PASSIVE AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSIONS
Introduction - Modal Decoupling - Performance Variables - Natural Frequencies and Mode
Shapes - Approximate Transfer Functions - Analysis of Vibrations in the Sprung Mass Mode
and Unsprung Mass Mode - Verification Using Quarter Model. Half-Car and Full-Car
Suspension Models.
MODELING OF SEMIACTIVE AND ACTIVE AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSIONS
Semi-Active Suspension Model - Optimal Semi-Active Control Law - Calculation of
Transfer Function Plots - Performance of Semi-Active Suspension Systems. Active
Automotive Suspensions - Trade-offs and Limitations - Invariant Points and Their Influence Hydraulic Actuators for Active Suspensions
LATERAL AND LONGITUDINAL TIRE FORCES
Tire Forces - Tire Structure - Longitudinal Tire Force at Small Slip Ratios - Lateral Tire
Force at Small Slip Angles - Magic Formula Tire Model - Dugoff's Tire Model - Dynamic
Tire Model - Development of Lateral Tire Model for Uniform Normal Force Distribution and
Parabolic Normal Pressure Distribution - Combined Lateral and Longitudinal Tire Force
Generation.
Reference:

Rajesh Rajamani, Vehicle Dynamics and Control, Springer, 2006.

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