8th Semester B.

Tech Degree (Mechanical Engineering)- new syllabus

13.803 AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING (M)

Teaching Scheme: 3(L) - 1(T) - 0(P) Credits: 4

Course Objective:
This course provides students a basic understanding of the construction and working principle of
various parts and systems of an automobile. .
Module I

Automobiles- types, components and layout of an automobile. Classification of automotive

engines, multicylinder reciprocating engine, construction details- main parts: cylinder head
cylinder block- cylinder liners, crank case, pistons, piston rings, connecting rod, crank shaft, cam
shaft, different types of valve operating mechanisms- side cam and overhead camshaft
mechanisms, valve timing. Cooling System: types, components of water cooling system- radiator,
expansion reservoir, thermostat, coolant pump, fan, coolants, Lubrication: different methods of
engine lubrication, parts of lubricating systems, SAE ratings for oils. Fuel system in petrol
engines: fuel tank, fuel filter, fuel pump, air cleaner/filter, carburettor- different circuits, electronic
petrol injection system, ECM, sensors, catalytic converter, MPFI, GDI. Diesel engine fuel system-
fuel injection pump, rotary distributor pump, fuel injectors, firing order, CRDI system,
turbochargers, engine emission control, Electric and Hybrid vehicles, fuel cells.

Module II

Components of Ignition systems- battery ignition system, contact breaker, distributor,

automatic ignition advance methods, ignition timing, spark plugs-construction, principle of
electronic ignition and ignition advance. Battery- different types, construction, battery ratings,
Charging system- components, alternator- construction details, cut-out relay, regulators. Starting
system circuit, starter motor- different types of starting drives, Bendix drive, over running clutch
drive, solenoid starter switches. Electrical components: lighting system- headlight, two filament
headlight. Direction indicators, fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, speedometer, wind shield wiper.
Automotive air-conditioning.
Module III

Transmission Systems- layout, components. Clutch- requirements of clutch, single plate clutch-
components, diaphragm spring, wet type multiplate clutch. Types of gear boxes- constant mesh
and synchromesh. gear shift mechanisms, overdrive. Automatic transmission- torque converter,
epicyclic gear box, planetary gear set operation, hydraulic shift control. Drive line: Propeller
shaft, universal joints, slip joints, final drive, function and construction of differential, limited slip
differential, types of axles, full floating drive axle.

Module IV
Chassis: layout, chassis frames, materials, integral body structure. Steering System: Steering
geometry – castor, camber, king- pin inclination, toe-in and toe – out, wheel alignment, types of
steering gears, steering linkage, Power Steering. Suspension system: components- torsion
bar, springs, shock absorbers, independent suspension, stabiliser bar, air suspension, automatic
level control. Braking Systems: drum, disc brakes, Hydraulic brake system- layout, master
cylinder, wheel cylinder, Pneumatic brakes- components, power brakes, Antilock Brake Systems,
parking brake. Wheels and Tyres- types of wheels, Construction of bias ply and radial ply tyre,
ply rating, tyre specifications, tubeless tyre.

References
1. Crouse, W.H., and Anglin, D.L., Automotive Mechanics, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
2. Kirpal Singh, Automobile Engineering- Vol. I & II, Standard Publishers Distributors, Delhi.
3. P.L Kohli, Automotive Electrical Equipment, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
4. Narang, G.B., Automobile Engineering, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi,
5. Kamaraju Ramakrishna, Automobile Engineering, PHI Learning pvt. Ltd., New delhi-2012.
6.Jain,K.K.,and Asthana .R.B, “Automobile Engineering” ,Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
Internal Continuous Assessment (Maximum Marks-50)
50% - Tests (minimum 2)
30% - Assignments (minimum 2) such as homework, case study, literature survey, seminar,
engine dismantling and assembling exercise etc.
20% - Regularity in the class

University Examination Pattern:

Examination duration: 3 hours Maximum Total Marks: 100
The question paper shall consist of 2 parts.
Part A (20 marks) – Ten Short answer questions of 2 marks each. All questions are compulsory.
There should be at least two question from each module and not more than three questions from
any module.
Part B (80 Marks) - Candidates have to answer one full question out of the two from each
module. Each question carries 20 marks.

Course Outcome:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to: i). Understand the basic lay-out of an
automobile ii) Understand the operation of engine cooling, lubrication, ignition, electrical and air
conditioning systems iii) Understand the principles of transmission, suspension, steering and
braking systems iv) Study latest developments in automobiles.

Prepared by

Mathew John
Asst. Professor in Mechanical Engg
Govt.Engineering College Barton Hill,
Thiruvananthapuram