VEL TECH MULTI TECH Dr. RANGARAJAN Dr.

SAKUNTHALA ENGINEERING COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ME 2354 AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
TIME DURATION: 3 HRS

Max. Marks: 100 marks

MODEL EXAMINATION

Part A

(10*2 = 20 Marks)

1. How are automobiles classified (May/June 2012)

2. State the advantages of frameless construction.(Nov/Dec 2012)
3. What are the various types of fuel injection nozzle? (May/June 2012)
4. State the purpose of turbo charger (April/May 2011)
5. What are the functions of clutch? (Nov/Dec 2011)
6. Name some materials used for clutch plate lining (Nov/Dec 2010)
7. Define Toe-in and Toe out.(Nov/Dec 2010)
8. List down the reasons for tyre wear and state the methods to minimize it. (Apr/May
2010)
9. What is fuel cell? Briefly explain. (Apr /May 2008)
10. List disadvantages of electric car(Nov/Dec 2007)

Part B (5*16 =80 Marks)

11.a) Draw the layout of an automobile and indicate various components? (May/June 2012)
(Or)
11.b).i).Write a note on sub-frames.(6 marks) .(Nov/Dec 2012)
11.b).ii).Describe in detail various types of automotive pistons.(10marks). .(Nov/Dec 2012)
12.a) Explain the working principle of three way catalytic converter with chemical reaction
and diagram. (April/May 2011)
(Or)

12.b) with the neat sketch explain the mono point and multi point fuel injection system
(Nov/Dec 2011)
13.a) Explain the sliding mesh gear box, with the neat sketch and advantages and
disadvantages.(Nov/Dec 2010)
(Or)

13.b)What are the features of good quality clutch. Explain the working of multi plate clutch
with neat diagram. (Apr/May 2010)
14.a) Sketch and explain various steering geometries. (Apr /May 2008)
(Or)
14.b)Discuss the principle of hydraulic breaking and anti lock braking system (April/May
2010)
15.a) Explain the construction and working principle of fuel cells with simple sketches.
(May/June 2007)
(Or)
15.b) Discuss the operation of an LPG Propelled Automobile with neat sketch (May /June
2007)