VEL TECH HIGH TECH DR. RANGARAJAN DR.

SAKUNTHALA ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Degree: B.E.
Branch: MECHANICAL
Semester: VI
DATE:

Subject Code: ME6602

Time: 1.5 Hours
Total Marks: 100
VH NO:
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

MODEL EXAM

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course,
1. The students will be able to identify the different components in automobile engineering.
2. The students have clear understanding on different auxiliary and transmission systems usual.
PART A (10 X 2 = 20 Marks)

1. What is the aspect to be considered in the body design? May/June 2013 (CO1)
2. Draw the layout of Transmission system and illustrate the parts. May/June 2007 (CO1) (CO2)
3. What do you understand by the terms MPFI and CRDI? State its advantages over the conventional system.
April/May 2010 (CO1) (CO2)
4. What are the three types of vehicle axle? May/June 2013 (CO1)
5. Mention the functions of an overdrive. State its advantages. April/May 2010 (CO1)
6. Briefly explain universal joint and slip joint. April/May 2008 (CO1) (CO2)
7. What is the need of antilock braking system? May/June 2009 (CO1)
8. List down the reasons for tyre wear and state the methods to minimise it. April/May 2010 (CO1)
9. What is the composition of natural gas? May/June 2013 (CO1)
10. Define hybrid vehicle. May/June 2013 (CO1)
PART B (5 X 16 = 80 Marks)
11. (a) With a neat sketch explain the various components of chassis. (16) May/June 2013 (CO1) (CO2)
Or
(b) (i) What are the functions of cooling system? (4) Nov/Dec 2007 (CO1)
(ii) Explain briefly the construction of an S.I. engine. (12) May/June 2007 (CO1) (CO2)
12. (a) (i) What are the functions of a Carburetor? (4) May/June 2007 (CO1)
(ii) Sketch and explain the construction and operation of a Solex carburettor. (12) (CO1) (CO2)
Or
(b) (i) Explain the operation of Transistorized coil ignition system with a circuit diagram. (12) (CO1)
(ii) Draw a typical capacitive discharge ignition system and name the parts. (4) (CO1)
13. (a) Discuss the following with simple sketch. (i) Fluid flywheel (8) (ii) Torque converter (8) May/June 2013
(CO1) (CO2)
Or
(b) (i) Explain the operation of a sliding mesh gearbox and deduce the gear ratios. (12) May/June 2007
(CO1)
(ii) What is meant by a clutch? List out the requirements. (4) May/June 2007 (CO1)
14. (a) Sketch and explain working principle of power steering system. (16) May/June 2013 (CO1)
Or
(b) Explain the construction and operation of Power braking system with a sketch. (16) May/June 2013
(CO1)
15. (a) Explain the modification required for converting the petrol fuelled vehicle into LPG fuelled vehicle (16)
May/June 2013 (CO1)
Or
(b) (i) Explain the construction and working principle of fuel cell with a neat sketch. (8) May/June 2013
(CO1)
(ii) Explain any one method for modifying the vegetable oil into biodiesel. (8) May/June 2013 (CO1)

VEL TECH HIGH TECH DR. RANGARAJAN DR. SAKUNTHALA ENGINEERING COLLEGE
Degree: B.E.
Branch: MECHANICAL
Semester: VI
DATE:

Subject Code: ME6602

Time: 1.5 Hours
Total Marks: 100
VH NO:
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

MODEL EXAM

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course,
1. The students will be able to identify the different components in automobile engineering.
2. The students have clear understanding on different auxiliary and transmission systems usual.
PART A (10 X 2 = 20 Marks)

1. What is the aspect to be considered in the body design? May/June 2013 (CO1)
2. Draw the layout of Transmission system and illustrate the parts. May/June 2007 (CO1) (CO2)
3. What do you understand by the terms MPFI and CRDI? State its advantages over the conventional system.
April/May 2010 (CO1) (CO2)
4. What are the three types of vehicle axle? May/June 2013 (CO1)
5. Mention the functions of an overdrive. State its advantages. April/May 2010 (CO1)
6. Briefly explain universal joint and slip joint. April/May 2008 (CO1) (CO2)
7. What is the need of antilock braking system? May/June 2009 (CO1)
8. List down the reasons for tyre wear and state the methods to minimise it. April/May 2010 (CO1)
9. What is the composition of natural gas? May/June 2013 (CO1)
10. Define hybrid vehicle. May/June 2013 (CO1)
PART B (5 X 16 = 80 Marks)
11. (a) With a neat sketch explain the various components of chassis. (16) May/June 2013 (CO1) (CO2)
Or
(b) (i) What are the functions of cooling system? (4) Nov/Dec 2007 (CO1)
(ii) Explain briefly the construction of an S.I. engine. (12) May/June 2007 (CO1) (CO2)
12. (a) (i) What are the functions of a Carburetor? (4) May/June 2007 (CO1)
(ii) Sketch and explain the construction and operation of a Solex carburettor. (12) (CO1) (CO2)
Or
(b) (i) Explain the operation of Transistorized coil ignition system with a circuit diagram. (12) (CO1)
(ii) Draw a typical capacitive discharge ignition system and name the parts. (4) (CO1)
13. (a) Discuss the following with simple sketch. (i) Fluid flywheel (8) (ii) Torque converter (8) May/June 2013
(CO1) (CO2)
Or
(b) (i) Explain the operation of a sliding mesh gearbox and deduce the gear ratios. (12) May/June 2007
(CO1)
(ii) What is meant by a clutch? List out the requirements. (4) May/June 2007 (CO1)
14. (a) Sketch and explain working principle of power steering system. (16) May/June 2013 (CO1)
Or
(b) Explain the construction and operation of Power braking system with a sketch. (16) May/June 2013
(CO1)
15. (a) Explain the modification required for converting the petrol fuelled vehicle into LPG fuelled vehicle (16)
May/June 2013 (CO1)
Or
(b) (i) Explain the construction and working principle of fuel cell with a neat sketch. (8) May/June 2013
(CO1)
(ii) Explain any one method for modifying the vegetable oil into biodiesel. (8) May/June 2013 (CO1)