HND AUTO II

2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR

KUMASI POLYTECHNIC
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
END OF SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES II
OCTOBER, 2014
CODE: MEA 216

Time: 3 Hours

HND AUTO II

ANSWER ALL OF THE FOLLOWING THREE QUESTIONS

Use simple diagrams or sketches. Credit will be given to orderly

arrangement of answers. Answer each question on a fresh page.

QUESTION ONE
a. State the main function performed by cooling system in an engine. [2 Marks]
b. Identify FOUR common faults associated with the cooling system. [4 Marks]
c. State TWO functions each of the following
i. A Radiator
ii. A Thermostat

[4 Marks]

d. For an engine to perform efficiently, it must be kept within certain range of

temperatures. State THREE effects each if the running temperature is
i. Too Low
ii. Too High
[3 Marks]
e. With the aid of a sketch, describe the construction and operation of the bellow
type of thermostat used in and engine.
[7 Marks]

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QUESTION TWO
a. Sketch a circuit diagram for an oil pressure warning lamp.

[5 Marks]

b. State THREE advantages and THREE disadvantages of the Air cooling type
of system.
[3 Marks]
c. Differentiate between air cooling system and water cooling system. [2 Marks]
d. What is the purpose of the fins in an air-cooled system?

[2 Marks]

e. With the aid of a labelled sketch, describe the construction and operation of a
pressure cap.
[8 Marks]

QUESTION THREE
a. State THREE functions of the cooling system.

[3 Marks]

b. State the function of the following cooling system components.

i. Impeller pump
ii. Pressure cap
iii. Thermostat
iv. Temperature gauge

[4 Marks]

c. Sketch the Electrical type of temperature gauge used to detect water

temperature of an engine.
[4 Marks]
d. Name THREE advantages that a water cooled system has over the air-cooled
system.
[3 Marks]
e. With the aid of a sketch, describe the construction and operation of the Wax
type of Thermostat.
[6 Marks]

FRIMPONG J. ALEX

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