SME5601 Advanced IC Engines

QUESTION BANK

UNIT I PART A

Q.NO QUESTIONS CO(L)

1 Describe the major functions of piston, connecting rod, crank shaft, cams and valves 1(1)

2 List the five important differences between the design and operating characteristics of SI 1(2)
engines and CI engines.
3 Theoretically two stroke engines produce 2 times more power than 4 stroke engines. But in 1(6)
actual it is less, suggest the reasons for less power output of two stroke engine than twice that
of 4 stroke engine.
4 At higher cylinder capacities, multi-cylinder engines are more attractive than single cylinder 1(6)
engine – Suggest the reasons?
5 Explain why brake effective pressure of CI engine is lower that of SI engine? 1(6)

6 Describe combustion efficiency of an IC engine 1(3)

7 Briefly explain the term ‘Combustion Stoichiometry’ 1(3)

8 Draw the Theoretical and actual pv diagrams of two stroke and four stroke engines. 1(4)
PART B

Q.NO QUESTIONS CO(L)

1 Explain the following engine design and operating parameters and its overall effects i) 1(4)
Compression Ratio ii) Mean effective pressure iii) A/F ratio iv) Volumetric efficiency v)
Engine specific weight and volume.
2 The minimum pressure and temperature in an Otto cycle are 100kPa and 27 ºC. The amount 1(5)
of heat added to the air per cycle is 1500 kJ/kg. i) Determine the pressures and temperatures at
all points of the air standard Otto cycle. ii) Also calculate the specific work and thermal
efficiency of the cycle for combustion ratio of 8:1. Take for air: Cv = 0.72 kJ/kg-K & ᵧ = 1.4
3 An engine with 200m cylinder diameter and 300 mm stroke works on theoretical Diesel cycle. 1(5)
The initial pressure and temperature of air used are 1 bar & 27 ºC. The cut off is 8% of the
stroke. Determine: i) Pressures & temperatures at all salient points. ii) Theoretical air standard
efficiency.
4 With the help of neat diagram describe the following ideal models of engine process. i) 1(4)
Constant volume combustion ii) constant pressure combustion iii) limited pressure or dual
combustion iv) Throttled constant volume combustion
5 Derive an expression for ideal cycle efficiency for an Otto cycle. 1(5)

6 Derive an expression for ideal cycle efficiency for a Diesel cycle. 1(5)
7 With neat sketches explain the port timing and valve timing diagrams for both SI and CI 1(4)
engines.

UNIT 2 PART A

Q.NO QUESTIONS CO(L)

1 Write short notes on a) Deliver ratio b) trapping efficiency c) Charging efficiency. 2(2)

2 Write short notes on a) Scavenging efficiency b) Purity of Charge c) Volumetric efficiency. 2(2)

3 Describe about actual scavenging process 2(3)

4 Clearly explain the role of compressors and their types in Gas exchange process. 2(4)

5 Clearly explain the role of Turbines and their types in Gas exchange process. 2(4)

6 Shortly explain Turbo chargers and super chargers. 2(4)

7 Give details about wave compression devices. 1(2)

8 Briefly explain about flow through ports. 2(3)

PART B

Q.NO QUESTIONS CO(L)

1 With sketches explain the Gas exchange in inlet and exhaust processes of a four stroke cycle 2(4)

2 With the aid of two stroke engine configurations explain about scavenging process 2(6)

3 With neat sketches describe the various supercharging and turbocharging configurations 2(4)

4 Highlight the importance of residual gas fraction during compression and explain how it is 2(6)
determined
5 Explain the exhaust gas flow rate and temperature variation. 2(4)

6 Elucidate the poppet valve geometry and timing. 2(5)

UNIT 3 PART A

Q.NO QUESTIONS CO(L)

1 Write short notes on mixture requirements of SI engines. 3(3)

2 With neat diagram explain the working of carburetor. 3(3)

3 Explain Knocking (or) Detonation (or) Pinging in SI Engine. 3(3)

4 List the Important Characteristics and explain briefly about SI Engine Fuels. 3(4)

5 Write short notes on fuel injection system in CI engine. 3(1)

6 Explain briefly about common rail fuel injection system. 3(4)

7 Explain the phenomenon of knocking in C.I engine. 3(4)

8 Explain the important of air motion in diesel engine. 3(5)

9 List the important characteristics and explain briefly about CI engine fuels. 3(4)

PART B

Q.NO QUESTIONS CO(L)

1 With sketches explain mono point and multi point fuel injection system 3(4)

2 By clearly indicating the salient points in the pθ diagram explain the stages of combustion in 3(4)
SI engines
3 Explain the importance of flame speed in SI engine combustion and discuss the effect of 3(6)
various engine variables on flame speed.
4 With simple sketches describe about the types of combustion chambers for SI engines 3(5)

5 By clearly indicating the salient points in the pθ diagram explain the stages of combustion in 3(2)
CI engines
6 Explain the importance of delay period in CI engine combustion and discuss the effect of 3(5)
various engine variables on delay period.
7 With simple sketches describe about the types of combustion chambers for CI engines. 3(5)

8 Illustrate the fuel spray behavior in CI engine through fuel injection, spray structure, spray 3(5)
penetration and droplet size.

UNIT 4 PART A

Q.NO QUESTIONS CO(L)

1 List the sources of pollution 4(2)

2 Describe about formation of NOx in Engines 4(3)

3 Write short notes on mechanism of pollutant formation 4(3)

4 Discuss about the factors influencing smoke production in IC engines. 4(5)

5 Explain the sources of Particulates. 4(4)

6 Briefly explain about EGR technique. 4(4)

7 Discuss about emission control techniques in SI engine. 4(5)

PART B

Q.NO QUESTIONS CO(L)

1 Describe the mechanism of formation of CO, HC and NO x emissions in IC engines. 4(5)

2 With a neat sketch, explain the principle of operation of a three way catalytic convertor 4(4)

3 With a neat sketch explain the principle of working of FID analyzer 4(4)

4 With a neat sketch explain the principle of working of Non dispersive infrared gas analyser 4(4)

5 Clearly explain about the smoke measurement in engines. 4(5)

6 With a neat sketch, explain the principle of operation of a SCR. 4(5)

7 Describe about particulate traps. 4(4)

UNIT 5 PART A

Q.NO QUESTIONS CO(L)

1 Briefly explain about intake and exhaust heat transfer in IC engines 5(3)

2 Why lean mixture is preferred in SI engine? 5(6)

3 List the advantages and disadvantages of stratified charge engine 5(2)

4 What are the reasons for automotive engines equipped with gasoline injection? 5(2)
System?
5 Discuss the merits and demerits of hydrogen engines 5(5)

6 Discuss the merits and demerits of Biofuel engines 6(5)

PART B

Q.NO QUESTIONS CO(L)

1 Explain about radiation heat transfer from engine cylinders. 5(4)

2 Explain about thermal loading and component temperature in engine combustion chambers. 5(4)
3 Describe about Homogeneous charge compression ignition Engine 5(4)

4 Explain with a sketch about stratified charge engine 5(5)

5 Describe about Lean Burn Engine 6(4)

6 Explain with a sketch Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 6(5)

7 With a neat sketch explain the working of LPG engine 6(5)

8 With a neat sketch explain the working of CNG engine 5(5)