Reg. No.
B.E. B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017
Fifth Semester
Mechanical Engineering
01UME504 AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
(Regulation 2013)
Duration: Three hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer ALL Questions
PART A (10 x 2 20 Marks)
1. What is a chassis?
2. List out any eight components of an engine.
3. What are the functions of Fuel Injection system?
4. Name any four functions of a battery in a vehicle.
5. List the requirements of the clutch.
6. What is an overdrive?
7. What is meant by castor and camber angle What is a power steering system?
8. What is a tie-rod?
9. Name any four difficulties in using hydrogen as alternative fuel source in automobiles.
10. What is E85?
PART B x 16 80 Marks)
11. Explain the different layout of an automobile with neat sketches.
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Question Paper Code: 31754
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Explain the different engine design variations with schematic sketches.
12. What are the components and functions typical diesel fuel injection system.
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Explain the distributor type electronic ignition system with neat sketch.
Describe the working of three-way catalytic converter with suitable sketch.
13. Explain the differential in an automobile with schematic sketches.
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Explain the need for gear box and discuss the different types of meshes in the gearbox with neat sketches.
14. Briefly explain any two types of steering gears with neat sketch.
List the distinct advantages of power steering over manual steering.
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What do you understand by ABS? Explain it with schematic sketches.
15. What are alternate fuels? Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
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Discuss in detail about electric and hybrid vehicles.