CODE No.

:10BT60306

SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE

(An Autonomous Institution, Affiliated to JNTUA, Anantapur)
III B.Tech II Semester (SVEC10) Regular Examinations June - 2014
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
[ Mechanical Engineering ]

Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 70

Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks

1. a) What are the essential requirements to be satisfied by material for the automobile
engine components?
b) Explain the load on the chassis frame and axles.

2. a) With a simple diagram, explain the 'multi port fuel injection (MPFI)' system used
in modern automotive engines. What are the advantages of MPFI engines?
b) What is 'fuel injection timing' of a diesel engine? What is the importance of optimum
injection-timing? Explain briefly.

3. a) Why the liquid-cooling is preferred over air-cooling for automotive engines? Explain.
b) With a neat circuit, describe the working principle of battery-ignition system of a
six-cylinder spark ignition engine.

4. a) What are various pollutants produced from SI engine exhaust?

Explain briefly the control methods.
b) Explain multi-point injection system of a typical SI Engine.

5. a) Using simple diagram discuss the construction and working of following accessories
i)Horn ii)Wiper
b) Why it is necessary to aim the Head lights correctly and write the procedure to adjust?

6. a) Explain the gear selector and gear shifting mechanism.

b) List out the advantages of automatic transmission over conventional transmission
system.

7. a) What are the components of a steering system? Explain the functions of each
component.
b) Briefly explain the following:
i) Steering gear ratio ii) Kingpin angle iii) Caster angle

8. a) Describe a typical suspension system. What are the different suspension systems
in practice?
b) Explain the working of vacuum brake system.