Course Code : AME1144/ 2009

R-2009

Reg. No :

GAYATRI VIDYA PARISHAD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (AUTONOMOUS)

Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam

Affiliated to JNT University K, Kakinada

B.Tech. VIII-Semester Regular & Supplementary Examinations, May 2014

Automobile Engineering
(Mechanical Engineering)
Date : 10-05-2014
Time : 3 Hours
1. Question No. 1 is Compulsory.
2. Answer any FOUR from questions 2 to 8.
3. All parts of a Question must be answered in one place to get valued.
1.

2.

Max. Marks : 60

Answer all the following questions:

2 Marks
2 Marks

a) What are different types of chassis?

b) Write the advantages of electronic fuel injection system over conventional fuel injection
system.
c) Describe any two Combustion chambers of C.I engines.
d) Explain briefly catalytic converter.
e) What are function of Gear box?
f) What is meant by steering knuckle?
g) What are the materials used for leaf springs?
h) Explain the term ABC.

2 Marks
2 Marks
2 Marks
2 Marks
2 Marks
2 Marks

a) Why are multicylinder engines required in automobiles?

b) Classify automobiles.
c) What is power over lap?

4 Marks
5 Marks
2 Marks

3.

a) Explain the terms ignition timing and ignition advance.

b) What is meant by knock and detonation?
c) Draw a neat sketch of car-radiator and explain how it works? Mark the names of the parts on
the sketch.

3 Marks
2 Marks
6 Marks

4.

a) What is muffler? Discuss reverse flow muffler and through-flow muffler.

b) Describe the procedures of engine re-boring, cyaniding and nitriding.

7 Marks
4 Marks

5.

a) Explain clearly the difference between a fluid coupling and torque converter.
b) Describe the construction of a multi-disc clutch with the help of neat diagram.

6 Marks
5 Marks

6.

a) What is meant by tandem cylinder? How it is better than master cylinder?

b) Explain the terms: camber, castor, toe-in, toe-out, scrub radius, steering AXIS inclination.

4 Marks
7 Marks

7.

a) Describe the rigid front axle of a truck with the help of a neat sketch.
b) Explain construction and operation of telescopic type shock absorbers used in vehicles.

5 Marks
6 Marks

8.

a) Explain the terms safety rim and over inflation.

b) Explain the construction and operation of a wind screen wiper with a neat sketch.
c) What is the purpose of speedometer and odometer?

3 Marks
6 Marks
2 Marks

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