DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA

Section 1: Module Summary

Table 1: Module Summary

Module
ME4211 Module Title Automobile Engineering (TE)
Code
Credits 2.0 Total Lectures (Hr) 28 Pre-
Total Lab/Workshop/Field 16 requisites ME 1202
GPA/NGPA GPA Visit/Assignments (Hr)

The aim of the module is to evolve the knowledge of students on basics of

internal combustion engines, automobile engine auxiliary systems,
Module Aim kinematics and dynamics of internal combustion engines & vehicle dynamics,
engine performance testing, exhaust gas emission testing, equipment and tests
and etc.

After successful completion of the module, the learner should be able to

LO1: apply automobile systems based on their practical applications and

usages and, the different part of an automobile & the engine
nomenclature
LO2: illustrate the auxiliary systems of automobile vehicle including
Module Learning lubricating systems, engine cooling systems, fuel supply systems,
Outcomes electrical systems, steering systems, suspension systems & tyres, brake
systems, and etc.
LO3: analyse the Kinematics and Dynamics of Internal Combustion Engines
& Vehicle Dynamics
LO4: apply the different Engine Performance Testing, Exhaust Gas Emission
Testing and Equipment

Internal Combustion Engines

Engine construction and operation, Classification of engines, Spark ignition
engines, Two stroke engine, Four stroke engine, Compression ignition
engines, Comparison of 2-stroke & 4-stroke engines, Single and multi-
cylinder engines and their typical arrangement.
Module Outline
Automobile Engine Auxiliary Systems

● Engine Lubricating System

Viscosity classification for engine oil (SAE), Diesel engine oil calcification
(APL/MIL-L) and Petrol engines oil classification (API), Selection of
lubricants for specific requirements, Splash system, Full pressure system,
Mixture lubricating system.

● Engine Cooling System

Necessity of engine cooling, air cooling, and, water cooling, Comparison of
air and water-cooling systems.

● Fuel Supply System

A simple or elementary carburettor, Complete carburettor, Electronic fuel
injection, Diesel injection system.

● Electrical System
Battery ignition system, Magneto ignition system, Low tension magneto
ignition system.

● Brake System
Different types of brake systems (Mechanical, hydraulic, compressed air,
exhaust and tandem, braking systems), Construction features of different
types of brake systems, Relative advantages and disadvantages of various
braking systems, Air compressors and exhausters, Disc and drum brakes.

● Steering System and Tyres/ wheels

Basic steering geometry, Layout and operation, Power assisted steering,
wheel balancing and alignments; pneumatic tyres, solid tyres, their
construction and behaviour, usage of tyres, tyre rotation,

● Suspension System
Necessity of suspension system, basic suspension geometry and operation,
Modern trends in suspension systems ;

● Transmission System
Types of gear boxes and their operation, Over drive gear system, Different
types of manual, Semiautomatic and automatic transmissions, Agricultural
and earth moving equipment

Kinematics and Dynamics of Internal Combustion Engines & Vehicle

Dynamics
Stroke (S), Velocity (V), and, Acceleration (A) of the piston (MathLab),
Forces acting in a crank mechanism, power overlapping; Stability and control
of vehicles, Dynamic analysis along straight and curved paths, Stability and
control during acceleration and decelerating.

Engine Performance Testing, Exhaust Gas Emission Testing and

Equipment
SAE and ISO standards in measuring brake power (bp), Chassis dynamometer
and engine dynamometer, Obtaining the indicator diagram, Engine
characteristics, Ignition timing measurement and corrections, Fuel
consumption testing, Diagnostics of the cylinder piston group, Valves and
gasket, Compression gauge and compressed air gauging system, Emissions
and air pollution, Environmental issues, Methods of reducing exhaust gas
emissions, Catalytic converters, Exhaust analysis for environmental
standards, Motor Traffic Act of Sri Lanka
 ● Continuous assessment 50%
a Assignments/ case study/design [05%]
b Quizzes [25%]
c Group assessment [05%]
Marks Allocation d Laboratory Experiments [10%]
e Field Visit Report [05%]

● End Semester Evaluation 50%

a Written Examination [50%]

● Minimum of 80% attendance for theory classes

Eligibility to Appear ● Completion of all laboratory session(s)/field session(s)/design
for the End Semester session(s)/work camp(s)/project(s)
Evaluation

● Earn at least 50% of marks for continuous assessments.

Necessary Conditions
to Pass the Module
● Achieve at least an overall mark of 40% with a minimum of
30% in end semester evaluation

● M.L. Mathur, R.P.Sharma, A Course in internal Combustion

Engines,7th Edition / New Delhi, 1996.
● William K. Toboldt, Diesel Fundamentals, Service & Repair, Good
Heart, Wilox Co, USA, 1983.
● R. S. Khurmi, J. K. Gupta, A Text Book of Thermal Engineering, S.
Chand & Co., New Delhi, 14th Edition
● Dr. N.K. Giri, Automobile Mechanics, Khanna Publishers, New
Recommended Reading Delhi,6th Edition, 1994
● G.B.S. Narang, Automobile Engineering, Khanna Publishers,
New Delhi, 5th Edition, 1995.
● Engineering Fundamentals of the Internal Combustion Engine
by Willard W. Pulkrabek, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, 2003.
● Automotive Engines, by William H. Crouse, Donald L. Anglin, 8th
edition, GlencoePublishing, 1995.