Lecture Plan (Winter Semester)

Department of Mining Machinery Engineering Session

VIII and VI Semester Mechanical & Mining Machinery Engineering 2021-22
Lecture Plan L–T
Subject: AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING (MMC18103 and MMO301) 3 1

Sl. Lecture
Description
No. Hrs.

Power Unit: Power requirements - motion resistance and power loss,

tractive effort and vehicle performance curves, selection of power unit and
1. 10
engine performance characteristics, pollution due to vehicle emission and
exhaust emission control system.
Chassis and Suspension: Loads on the frame, considerations of strength and
stiffness, different types of chassis and their construction, engine mounting
2. on the chassis, Need of Suspension System, Types of Suspension, factors 10
influencing ride comfort, conventional and independent suspension systems,
shock absorbs and stabilizers, wheels and tyres.
Clutch: Type of clutches; constructional features and working principles:
Gearbox: types of gear boxes; sliding mesh gearbox and constant mesh
3. 10
gearbox, synchromesh gearboxes; differential; final drive; front and rear
axle arrangements
Steering System: Requirement and steering geometry, castor action, camber
4. and king pin angle, toe-in of front wheels, steering linkages and steering 5
gears; wheel alignment, power steering.
Braking System: General braking requirements; Mechanical, hydraulic,
5. vacuum power and servo brakes, Weight transfer during braking and 5
stopping distances.
Electric System: Conventional (coil and magneto) and transistorized
6. 5
ignition systems, Charging, capacity ratings and battery testing.
Starter motor and drive arrangements: voltage and current regulation,
7. 5
lighting and accessory systems.
Safety and comfort systems Maintenance: Preventive maintenance, trouble
8. 4
shooting and rectification in different systems, Engine tuning and servicing

References:
1. Newton, Steeds and Garet, “Motor vehicles”, Butterworth Publishers, 1989.
2. Joseph Heitner, “Automotive Mechanics”, 2nd edition, East-West Press, 1999.
3. Martin .W.stochel and martin .T.stochel”Automotive mechanics fundamentals” the goodheart-Will cox
company Inc, USA, 1978.
4. Heinz Heisler,”advanced Engine technology “SAE international publications USA,1998.
5. Ganesan .V”Internal combustion engines”third edition, tata McGraw –hill, 2007.
6. R.K Rajput, Automobile Engineering, Laxmi Publications, 2010.

Dr.L.A.Kumaraswamidhas
Associate professor, MME