VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203

DEPARTMENT OF
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK

VI SEMESTER
ME-6602 AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

Regulation – 2013

Academic Year 2018-2019 (Even Semester)

Prepared by

Dr. S. THIRUGNANAM, Professor /MECH

Dr. P. MATHIVANAN, Professor /MECH
Mr. R. ASHOK, Assistant Professor (O.G)/MECH
Mr. G. LOKESH, Assistant Professor (O.G)/MECH
 VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK

UNIT I: VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND ENGINES

Types of automobiles, vehicle construction and different layouts, chassis, frame and body, Vehicle
aerodynamics (various resistances and moments involved), IC engines –components functions and
materials, variable valve timing (VVT).
PART A (2 MARKS)
1 List atleast two IC engine component and material they are made up of. (BT1) Remembering
2 List any four components of a chassis (BT1) Remembering
3 Express any two requirement of an automobile (BT2) Understanding
4 List any four characteristics of a good chassis (BT1) Remembering
5 Point out any two requirement of good frame (BT4) Analyzing
6 Describe about cross wind force (BT2) Understanding
7 List few layout of the vehicle (BT1) Remembering
8 Describe the purpose of IC engines (BT2) Understanding
9 Name any four air pollutants (BT1) Remembering
10 Define Electronic Engine Management system? (BT1) Remembering
11 Illustrate the functions of a frame? (BT3) Applying
12 Express the type of loads coming to axle? (BT2) Understanding
13 Illustrate various loads that are acting on the frame? (BT3) Applying
14 Describe the various components used in IC Engines? (BT2) Understanding
15 Describe the various types of frames? (BT3) Applying
16 Point out the stresses to which the frame members are subjected to? (BT4) Analyzing
17 Point out the materials used in an IC engines? (BT4) Analyzing
18 Express any two moments connected with Vehicle Aerodynamics. (BT2) Understanding
19 What is frameless construction? (BT4) Analyzing
20 State the functions of push rod and rocker arm. (BT3) Applying

PART B (13 MARKS)

1 (i)Describe the various components layouts for automobiles(7) (BT2) Understanding
(ii)Discuss the advantages of each.(6) (BT2) Understanding
2 (i)Describe in detail various types of automotive pistons(5) (BT2) Understanding
(ii)Discuss in detail various types of piston failure(4) (BT2) Understanding
(iii)Explain briefly about sub-frames(4) (BT4) Analyzing
3 Describe the following terms: (BT4) Analyzing
a) Load distribution in frames. b) Frame types with neat sketch
c) Frame materials. d) Frame testing.(3+3+3+4)

4 i) Explain the operation of the typical turbocharger with sketch. (7) (BT4) Analyzing
ii) Explain the principle of operation of a four stroke cycle S.I. (BT4) Analyzing
Engine with a neat Sketch.(6)
5 Explain briefly about (BT4) Analyzing
Aerodynamic resistance(5)
Gradient resistance(4)
Rolling resistance(4)
6 (i) Explain the Functions of a cooling system? (7) (BT5) Evaluating
ii) Explain the Different types of lubrication systems used in (BT4) Analyzing
automotive engines.(6)
7 (i)Explain front and rear wheel drive layout in detail with relevant (BT3) Applying
sketches(7)
(ii) Explain the Operational features of electronics engine (BT3) Applying
management system with neat sketch.(6)
8 Explain in detail about Variable Valve Timing. (13) (BT4) Analyzing
9 Explain in details about Vehicle Aerodynamics. (13) (BT4) Analyzing
10 (i) Discuss the frame type construction chassis construction with (BT2) Understanding
neat sketch (7)
(ii) Discuss briefly about the typical metals used for engine parts(6) (BT4) Analyzing
11 Discuss various methods to reduce the level of pollutants in the exhaust (BT6) Creating
gases. (13)
12 Discuss briefly the details of a two wheeler frame. (13) (BT3) Applying
13 Explain briefly the various types of chassis construction with suitable (BT5) Evaluating
diagrams(13)
14 Explain the materials used to manufacture the components of engine(13) (BT2) Understanding

PART C (15 MARKS)

1 Explain how the Box Section frame has Good resistance to both bending (BT6) Creating
and Torsion
2 What are the various components required for the installation of pistons? (BT5) Evaluating
3 With a neat diagram explain the components and drive systems in an (BT4) Analyzing
automobile chassis.
4 What are the Requirements of bodies for various types of vehicle (BT5) Evaluating

UNIT 2 ENGINE AUXILIARY SYSTEMS

Electronically controlled gasoline injection system for SI engines, Electronicallycontrolled diesel injection system
(Unit injector system, Rotary distributor type andcommon rail direct injection system), Electronic ignition system
(Transistorized coil ignition system,capacitive discharge ignition system), Turbo chargers (WGT, VGT), Engine
emission control by three way catalytic converter system, Emission norms (Euro and BS).
PART A (2 MARKS)
1 Describe the functions of Carburetor? (BT1) Remembering
2 List the requirements of a Spark plug? (BT1) Remembering
3 List out the main functions of a battery. (BT1) Remembering
4 Discuss the functions of Variable Jet Carburetor? (BT2) Understanding
5 Discuss the function of ORC in a starting motor? (BT2) Understanding
6 Discuss the significance of gasoline injection system. (BT2) Understanding
7 Illustrate the purpose of Cut-out relay? (BT3) Applying
8 Illustrate the important units used in electronic fuel injection (BT3)
Applying
system?
9 Illustrate the two ways of determining the charge. (BT3) Applying
10 Explain the functions of Unit Injector systems. (BT4) Analyzing
11 Explain the functions of common rail direct injection system? (BT4) Analyzing
12 Explain the types and functions of Electronic ignition system. (BT4) Analyzing
13 Explain the functions of rotary distributor. (BT6) Creating
14 Explain the function of Transistorized coil ignition system. (BT6) Creating
15 Explain the functions of Turbo chargers. (BT6) Creating
16 Explain the advantages of electronic fuel injection system over (BT6)
Creating
conventional injection.
17 Discuss the functions of three way catalytic converter system. (BT2) Understanding
18 Discuss the difference between Bharat and Euro Norms. (BT2) Understanding
19 Which is the most commonly used supercharger in automobiles? Why (BT2)
Understanding
petrol engines are rarely supercharged?
20 Define CRDI? (BT1) Remembering

PART B (13 MARKS)

1 Draw the layout of electronic component system and explain the (BT2)
function of each (13) Understanding
2 Describe the construction and operation of a Simple Carburetor. (13) (BT1) Remembering
3 Discuss with neat sketch the working of electronically controlled (BT2)
gasoline injection system for SI engines. (13) Understanding
4 Illustrate with a sketch the working of a Unit injector system. (13) (BT3) Applying
5 Explain the following with suitable sketches: (BT4)
(i)Rotary distributor type(7)
(ii)Common Rail Direct Injection System(6) Analyzing
6 (i) Explain about a Transistorized coil ignition system. (7) (BT4)
(ii) Explain the Capacitive discharge ignition system. (6) Analyzing
7 Explain the multipoint fuel injection system with a neat sketch(13) (BT4) Analyzing
8 (i) Explain the battery ignition systems with a neat sketch(7) (BT4)
(ii) Explain briefly the electronic diesel injection system with (BT4)
necessary controls(6) Analyzing
9 Explain about the Engine emission control by three way catalytic (BT6)
converter system. (13) Analyzing
10 Explain about Emission norms (Euro and BS). (13) (BT4) Creating
11 Explain briefly the electronic diesel injection system with (BT3)
necessary controls(13) Analyzing
12 Explain the turbo charging system with neat sketch. (13) (BT6) Applying
13 What is 3 way catalytic converter? Explain its working principle. (13) (BT2) Creating
14 Explain the Unit injector system with neat sketch. (13) (BT4) Understanding

PART C (15 MARKS)

1 Classify the types of gasoline injection system. (BT4) Analyzing
2 Explain electronic control unit (ECU) (BT3) Applying
3 Write notes on Electronic injectors. (BT2) Understanding
4 Compare and contrast turbo chargers and superchargers. (BT4) Analyzing
 UNIT 3 TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
Clutch-types and construction, gear boxes- manual and automatic, gear shift mechanisms, Over drive, transfer box,
fluid flywheel, torque converter, propeller shaft, slip joints,universal joints ,Differential and rear axle, Hotchkiss
Drive and Torque Tube Drive.
PART A (2 MARKS)
1 List out the functions of clutch and different types of clutches BT1 Remembering
2 What is a freewheel? What is the importance of free wheel in the BT2
transmission of an automobile? Understanding
3 Give the function of a differential. BT2 Understanding
4 Discuss the functions of universal joint? BT2 Understanding
5 List out the various functions of a propeller shaft. BT1 Remembering
6 What is known as selective transmission? BT3 Applying
7 Give the types of gear boxes used in an automobile. BT2 Understanding
8 Discuss the double clutching technique? BT2 Understanding
9 Illustrate the difference between torque converter gearbox and BT3
fluid flywheel? Applying
10 Demonstrate the phenomenon of torque multiplication. BT3 Applying
11 Discuss the need for a gearbox in an automobile? BT1 Remembering
12 Give the function of a fly wheel and fluid flywheel? BT6 Creating
13 Define traction effort. BT1 Remembering
14 Give the features of a good quality clutch? BT2 Understanding
15 Define free wheel and what is its importance in the BT1
transmission of an automobile? Remembering
16 Compare Hotchkiss drive and Torque Tube drive? BT4 Analyzing
17 Explain the functions of a slip joint. BT4 Analyzing
18 What is the use of synchronizer in the automotive transmission BT3
system? Applying
19 Explain transfer box and its functions? BT5 Evaluating
20 What is a pan hard rod? BT1 Remembering

PART B (13 MARKS)

1 (i)Explain the working of friction clutches. (7) BT4
(ii)What are the assumptions made in pressure calculation(6) Analyzing
2 (i) Discuss about working principle of single plate clutch(7) BT2
(ii) Explain about gear shifting mechanism with neat diagram. (6) BT4 Understanding
3 Describe the working principle of fluid fly wheel with the help BT1
of a sketch. (13) Analyzing
4 Explain the working of a torque converter with suitable diagram BT4
Describe in detail various types of gear selector mechanisms used in
automobiles (13) Remembering
5 Explain briefly the following BT4
(i)Conventional differential(5)
(ii)Power lock differential(4)
(iii)Double reduction type differential(4) Analyzing
6 (i)Describe the construction and working of an over drive with a neat BT1 Analyzing
sketch and list out its advantages (13)
7 Illustrate the operation of a BT3
(i)Sliding mesh gearbox (7) Remembering
 (ii)Constant mesh gearbox(6)
8 Compare hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and vaccum methods of BT1
operating clutches. (13) Applying
9 Explain in detail the automatic transmission system (13) BT3 Remembering
10 Generalize the mechanics of Hotchkiss drive and torque tube BT6
drive (13) Applying
11 Explain the differential of an automobile with a neat sketch(13) BT4 Creating
12 (i)Describe a hydraulically operated clutch in detail with the help BT4
of simple diagram (7)
(ii)Describe in detail various universal joints used in automobiles.(6)
Analyzing
13 Explain fluid coupling and torque convertor. (13) BT3 Analyzing
14 Explain the working of epicyclic gear box with neat sketch. (13) BT6 Applying

PART C (15 MARKS)

1 Explain in detail the front wheel drive of an automotive. BT4 Analyzing
2 Explain power flow in a reverse gear with sketches. BT5 Evaluating
3 Explain in detail the various parts of an axle. BT4 Analyzing
4 How does the front axle differ from a rear axle. Explain with sketches BT3 Applying

UNIT 4 STEERING BRAKES AND SUSPENSION

Steering geometry and types of steering gear box-Power Steering, Types of Front Axle,Types of Suspension
Systems, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Braking Systems, Antilock Braking System (ABS), electronic brake force
distribution (EBD) and Traction Control.
PART A (2 MARKS)
1 List out the types of stub axle. (BT1) Remembering
2 State the purpose of Master Cylinder. (BT2) Understanding
3 What is brake compensation? (BT3) Applying
4 What are the different types of dampers used in shock absorber? (BT2) Understanding
5 Define Cornering force and cornering power. (BT1) Remembering
6 What is an include angle? (BT1) Remembering
7 List the types of suspension systems. (BT3) Applying
8 Define caster and chamber. (BT1) Remembering
9 Why is camber angle provided in steering systems? (BT2) Understanding
10 What causes vapour lock in a braking systems? (BT4) Analyzing
11 Compare disk and drum brakes. (BT3) Applying
12 List out the different types of steering gear system. (BT5) Evaluating
13 Name the types of front axles. (BT6) Creating
14 What is meant by traction control? (BT4) Analyzing
15 Define tube vulcanizing. (BT1) Remembering
16 State the requirements of tyres. (BT5) Evaluating
17 Classify wheels. (BT3) Applying
18 Generalize the purpose of Toe-in and Toe-out. (BT6) Creating
19 Illustrate king pin inclination. (BT3) Applying
20 State the functions of antilock braking system. (BT4) Analyzing
 PART B (13 MARKS)
1 (a).Explain the principle of operation of a power steering system (BT1) Remembering
with a neat sketch. (7)
(b).With a neat sketch explain the operation of telescopic type (BT5) Evaluating
shock absorber. (6)
2 (i).Discuss different types of front axles. (7) (BT1) Remembering
(ii).With a neat sketch explain the principle of operation of (BT2) Understanding
antilock braking systems. (6)
3 Explain in detail about electronic brake force distribution. (13) (BT4) Analyzing
4 With an aid of neat sketch, explain the working principle of (BT3) Applying
pneumatic suspension system. (13)
5 Explain the four parameters of wheel alignment with neat (BT4) Analyzing
sketches. (13)
6 Explain in details Hotchkiss suspension. (13) (BT4) Analyzing
7 (i) What do you understand by backlash in steering gears? (7) (BT5) Evaluating
(ii) Sketch any one steering gear and explain the constructional (BT5) Evaluating
features provided to adjust backlash. (6)
8 What is an interconnected suspension system? (BT5) Evaluating
Discuss the main constructional features of any such system and
also its working.
9 With the aid of a diagram explain the functions of the main parts (BT5) Evaluating
of master cylinder.
10 Explain the element types and stages of a suspension system. (BT6) Creating
11 Illustrate the vehicle dynamics in Anti lock braking system with (BT3) Applying
reference to mathematical model.
12 Explain the mechanical brakes with neat sketch. (BT4) Analyzing
13 Compare and contrast pneumatic and hydraulic braking systems. (BT6) Creating
14 Explain how wheel skidding is caused and describe the principles (BT5) Evaluating
of various techniques employed to prevent skidding.

PART C (15 MARKS)

1 What are the points considered as requirements in terms of steering (BT2) Understanding
behavior
2 Explain Rack and pinion steering system with a neat sketch. (BT4) Analyzing
3 What do you understand by Hydraulic power assisted steering. (BT5) Evaluating
4 Explain EPAS technology. (BT4) Analyzing

UNIT 5 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES

Use of Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Bio-diesel, Bio-ethanol, Gasohol and Hydrogen in Automobiles-
Engine modifications required –Performance, Combustion and Emission Characteristics of SI and CI engines with
these alternate fuels - Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Fuel Cell Note: Practical Training in dismantling and
assembling of Engine parts and Transmission Systems should be given to the students.
PART A (2 MARKS)
1 What is meant by reformulated and oxygenated gasoline? BT1 Remembering
2 What are the merits and demerits of Super critical Methanol BT3 Applying
transesterification process?
3 What is LPG? What are the advantages and disadvantages of BT1 Remembering
using it in automobiles?
4 What are the different types of fuel cells? BT1 Remembering
5 Compare the properties of alcohols and gasoline as engine fuels. BT2 Understanding
6 What are the differences between various fuel cells? BT1 Remembering
7 What is the composition of natural gas? BT2 Understanding
8 Define hybrid vehicles. BT2 Understanding
9 What are the main components of hybrid automobiles? BT2 Understanding
10 State any four disadvantages of using hydrogen as fuel BT2 Understanding
11 What are the alternative energy sources for automobiles? BT3 Applying
12 Why fuel cells are not preferred for automobiles? BT3 Applying
13 What are fuel cells? BT3 Applying
14 Write down the advantage and disadvantage of Bio-Diesel. BT4 Analyzing
15 List down the major constituents of natural gas and LPG. BT4 Analyzing
16 Indicate the difference between an electric vehicles and a hybrid BT4
vehicles. Analyzing
17 Summarize the term biomass gasification and pyrolysis. BT4 Analyzing
18 Explain the methods for using hydrogen as a fuel. BT4 Analyzing
19 Evaluate the technical reason of flash point and state the effect. BT5 Evaluating
20 Generalize the term detonation and pre ignition BT5 Evaluating

PART B (13 MARKS)

1 Describe the production of natural gas with neat sketch in details. BT1 Remembering
(13)
2 What are the advantages and disadvantages of using alcohol and BT1 Remembering
hydrogen? (13)
3 (i)Explain the reasons for using alternate fuels in IC engines. (7) BT6 Creating
(ii)Explain the two methods by which hydrogen can be used in CI
engine. (6)
4 Explain with a neat sketch PEM based fuel and it's working. (13) BT5 Evaluating
5 Explain the modification required for converting petrol fuelled BT5 Evaluating
vehicles into LPG fuelled vehicles(13)
6 Explain any one method for modifying vegetable oil into bio BT5 Evaluating
diesel. (13)
7 Explain in details the modifications required in SI and CI engines to BT5 Evaluating
employ alternate fuels to produce on par performance, combustion,
emission and characteristics of conventional engines. (13)
8 Explain in details about electrical vehicle system with a block BT5 Evaluating
diagram. (13)
9 (i)Compare performance, emission and cost aspects of alternate BT5 Evaluating
fuels with conventional fuels for automobiles. (7)
(ii) Explain the engine modifications required to use alternate
fuels in automobiles(6)
10 Explain about working principle of LPG fuelled engines. (13) BT5 Evaluating
11 Classify fuel cells based on the type of electrolyte. (13) BT4 Analyzing
12 Explain the construction and working principle of fuel cells in BT5 Evaluating
detail(13)
13 Explain the topological features of a hybrid vehicle. (13) BT5 Evaluating
14 Estimate the merits and demerits of electric vehicle with respect to BT2 Understanding
efficiency, cost and performance. (13)
 PART C (15 MARKS)
1 What is the need for alternative sources of fuel. Justify your answer. BT6 Creating
2 Explain how a hybrid vehicle differ from a conventional vehicle. BT4 Analyzing
3 How does biodiesel differ from diesel as a source of fuel? BT5 Evaluating
4 Explain how Bio CNG is produced for using as a source of fuel. BT6 Creating