Amity School of Engineering & Technology

Automotive Engineering
B.Tech. (M & AE), VII Sem.
BTM-704

Pankaj Agarwal
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Course Title: Automotive Engineering

Course Code: BTM-704
Program Name: B.Tech. M&AE
Semester: VII
Credit Units: 3
Classroom Teaching: 3 hr/week
No. of Lectures Planned: 43
No. of Tutorials Planned: 0
Chamber Consultation: 2 Hrs./week
Email id: pagarwal@jpr.amity.edu
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Prerequisite for this course

Elements of Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science and Metallurgy
Manufacturing Machines
Theory of Metal Forming
Thermal Engineering

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Course Objectives
The aim of the course is to impart the students the
basic and essential concepts of a Automotive Engine.
The students will be made to learn the anatomy of
the automobile in general.
The students will be made to learn the functioning of
engine and its accessories, gear box, clutch, brakes,
steering, axles and wheels.
This course will help the students to understand the
suspension system of automotive vehicle.
The students will be made to learn emissions,
ignitions, controls, electrical system and ventilation.
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Learning Outcomes
After completion of the course, students will be able to:
Identify the different parts of the automobile
Explain the working of various parts like engine, transmission, clutch,
brakes.
Describe how the steering and the suspension systems operate.
Understand the environmental implications of automobile emissions.
Develop a strong base for understanding future developments in the
automobile industry

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Session-wise distribution of course

No. of Modules : 5
Module No.

I
II
III
IV
V

Total :

No. of Lectures

10
7

43 Sessions

8
8
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Module I: Introduction
Session No. Topics to be covered
1

Components of an Automobile

Basic Engine Terminology

Engine Cycles

Working of an IC Engine

Basic Engine Design Considerations

Construction Details of CI & SI Engine

Crank Shafts, Connecting Rods

Piston, Valves, Cams, Manifolds, Air Cleaners

Mufflers, Radiators and Oil Filters

Home Assignment 1
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Module II: Transmission System

Session No. Topics to be covered
10

Basic concept of Transmission System

11

Description of different types of GearBox

12

Hydraulic Torque Convertor and its performance

13

Semi Automatic and Fully Automatic Transmission

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Hydraulic Transmission

15

Analysis of Differentials, Live Axles, Dead Axles

16

Working of Overdrive

Home Assignment. 2
Quiz 1

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Module III: Steering System

Session No.

Topics to be covered

17

Discussion of Steering System

18

Front Axle

19

Wheel Alignment

20

Steering Geometry

21

Steering Mechanism

22

Davis And Ackerman Steering Mechanism

23

Center Point Steering

24

Power Steering

Home Assignment No. 3

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Module IV: Suspension System

Session No. Topics to be covered
25

Introduction to Suspension System

26

Objective, Requirement, Function of Suspension System

27

Shock Absorber

28

Independent Suspension

29

Stabilizer

30

Air Suspension

31

Hydroelastic Suspension

32

Hydra Gas Inter connected Suspension

Quiz 2
Home Assignment 4

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Module V: Braking System

Session No.

Topics to be covered

33

Introduction to Braking System

34

Principle and Braking Requirements

35

Brake Efficiency

36

Fading of Brakes

37

Types of Brakes

38

Bleeding of Brakes

39

Brake Fluid

40

Carbon Emisssion

41

Safety Equipments

42

Seat, Belts, Airbags

Home Assignment 5

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Teaching Methodology

Lectures
Tutorials
Quiz
Home Assignments
Chamber consultation- 2 hrs/week
Daily practice problem
Lab practice
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Text & Reference Books

Text Books:
Kirpal Singh, Automobile Engg., Vol. I & II, Standard Publishers,
2004
N.K. Giri, Automotive Mechanics, Khanna Publishers
Narang G.B.S., Automobile Engg., Khanna Publishers
Srinivasan, Automotive Engines, Tata McGraw Hill
K.K. Jain & R.B. Asthana, Automobile Engineering, Tata
McGraw Hill
Reference Books:
James D. Halderman and Chase D. Mitchell Jr., Automotive
Engines- Theory and Servicing, Pearson Education, 2007
Joseph Haitner, Automotive Mechanics, C.B.S. Publications

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Evaluation Scheme
S. No Evaluation
Component

Weight
(%)

Date for
Evaluation

Learning
Outcome
Evaluated

Date of
Completion of
Evaluation

1.

Home
Assignment

3rd , 8th,10th
week

1-5

Within 2-3 days

2.

Mid Term Test

15

As per
schedule

1-2

Within a week

3.

Quiz

6th and 11th

week

1-5

Within 2-3 days

4.

Attendance

Through out
the semester

Before End- Semester

Exam

5.

End-Semester
Examination

70

As
per 1-5
schedule

Within two week

Total

100

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Evaluation Scheme cont...

Continuous evaluation will be conducted for 30 marks. It is continuous and spread
throughout the course.
Component I- Home Assignment (5 marks)
Home assignments provide the students, useful pre selected reading material and
problem sets. Carefully selected assignments encourage the students to put in
independent work in the course and highly conducive to learning.
Guidelines:
1.Logical and descriptive questions will be given.
2.Programs may also be given for practice.
3.It will be compulsory to submit promptly and properly all the Home assignment
on time.
Component II- Mid Term Test(15 marks)
This is an individual activity which test students basic knowledge in the given
subject and by this component we can assess student- instructor performance.

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Evaluation Scheme cont...

Component III Quiz (5 Marks)
This is an individual activity to test students basic concepts and knowledge for
each topic.
Guidelines:
1.The objective type questions and short questions will be asked in quiz.
2.Fill in the blanks and True / False questions may be asked in quiz.
3.There will be no negative marking.
Component IV- Attendance(5 marks)
Guidelines:
4.It is expected from all students to be present in all lectures and lab sessions.
5.But due to some unavoidable circumstances, he/she may be exempted for
25% lectures/lab sessions.
6.Medical leaves will be counted in rest 25% leaves only.
7.A student must normally maintain 75% attendance in each of the course
8.If a student does not maintain requisite attendance (75%) by the end of the
semester, he may be debarred.

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Evaluation Scheme cont...

Component V:- End semester examination(70 marks)
The end semester examination is conducted at the end of the semester and is
comprehensive enough to include the whole course.

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Course Title:
Automotive Engineering lab

Course Code: BTM 723

Course Title: Automotive Engineering Lab
Credit Units: 1
Practical/Lab Hours: 2 hrs/week
Total No. of Lab Programs Planned: 12

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Academic Integrity Policy

Students are expected to follow Rules of Conduct
and Academic Behavior Standards as detailed in
the Student Regulations. Failure to comply with
these rules may result in disciplinary actions as
stipulated in the Students Regulations.

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General Guidelines for Students

1. It is expected from all students to be present in all
lectures/ labs.
2. Entry in the classroom or lab will not be entertained
after 5 minutes of commencement of lecture/lab.
3. Teaching notes may be provided on hardcopy or
amizone.net as and when required.
4. Home assignments need to be submitted on time.
Assignments accepted after the scheduled date will
lead to deduction in internal marks as it is an internal
evaluation criteria.

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THANK
YOU

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