Reg.No.

B.E/B.Tech DEGREE EXAMINATIONS, APRIL 2020

Sixth Semester
MODEL REEXAMINATION
ME8091 AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
Mechanical Engineering
(Regulation 2017)
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks

Answer ALL questions

Part A (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)

1 What are the Function of Gear Box?

2 What is the need of Gear box in Automobile? It’s Types?
3 List the type of suspension spring?
4 Describe the advantages of steering Geometry?
5 Define Include angle?
6 List the type of clutches?
7 Explain the function of over drive?
8 Describe the function of differential?
9 Write short notes of camber, castor and toe -in?
10 Why epicylic gears are used in over drive units?

Part- B (5 x 13 = 65 Marks)

11.a) Explain torque tube drive with suitable sketch? (13)

OR
11.b) List down the components of an engine indicating their functions and materials? (13)
12.a) Discuss the construction and working principle of 3 – Way Catalytic Converter? (13)
OR
12.b) Explain sliding mesh gear box with suitable sketch?
(13)
13.a) Explain the working principle of torque converter with neat diagram? (13)
OR
13.b) Describe the operation of hydraulic braking system with suitable sketch? (13)
 14.a) Discuss the typical power steering gear box and compare it with ordinary (13)
system?
OR
14.b) With a simple block diagram, analyze the working of an antilock braking system use (13)
in passenger cars?
15.a) Explain briefly differential and its types with neat sketch? (13)
OR
15.b) Write short notes on the following with respect to Vehicle motion? (5)
1. Aerodynamic Drag (4)
2. Gradient Resistance (4)
3. Rolling Resistance

Part- C (1 x 15 = 15) Marks

16.a) Write briefly about independent type front suspension system? (15)
OR
16.b) What is the working principle of antilock brake system (ABS) with neat (15)
sketch?

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