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Sub Code : ME2354

Sub Name: AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
Branch: Mechanical Engineering
Semester : VI
Unit : I
Title: VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND ENGINES

LP Rev. No: 02
Date: 23.10.2014
Page:01 of 06

Objective: To understand the different types of automobiles and basic needs for automobiles.
Session
No

Period /

Topics to be covered

Page. No

Text

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12

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Method

Types of automobiles

Vehicle
layouts

Chassis, frame

21

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Resistances to vehicle motion

23

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Need for a gearbox

71

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Components of engine

75

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Forms of the engine

80

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Functions of the engine

84

T1

Innovative
Methodology

Materials of the engine

86

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construction

and

Evaluation : IA I and Model Exam

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Sub Code : ME2354

Sub Name: AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
Branch: Mechanical Engineering
Semester : VI
Unit II
Title: ENGINE AUXILIARY SYSTEMS

LP Rev. No: 02
Date: 23.10.2014
Page:02 of 06

Objective: To make students to understand the principle of Engine auxiliary system and electronically
controlled unit.
Period / Hours
Session
Topics to be covered
Page. No
Text Teaching
No
Method
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Electronically controlled gasoline
1
407
10
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injection system
1
411
11
SI engines
T1
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12

Electronically
controlled diesel injection system

423

13

Unit injector system

14

Rotary distributor type

15

T1

Innovative
Methodology

432

T1

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451

T1

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Common rail direct injection system

462

T1

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16

Electronic ignition system

464

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17

Turbo chargers

473

T1

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478

T1

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Engine emission control by three way

catalytic converter system
Evaluation : IA I and Model Exam
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Sub Code : ME2354

Sub Name: AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
Branch: Mechanical Engineering
Semester : VI
Unit III
Title: TRANSMISSION SYSYTEMS

LP Rev. No: 02
Date: 23.10.2014
Page:03 of 06

Objective: To know the concept of clutches, their types , construction and gear mechanism of clutches.
Session
No

Topics to be covered

Period / Hours

Page. No

Text

55, 63

T1

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19

Clutch

L
1

20

Types and construction of clutch

30,46, 49

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21

Gear boxes

78, 80

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22

Manual and automatic of gear box

81

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23

Continuous, Discrete Process.

81, 82

T1

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24

Gear shift Mechanisms

78

T1

Innovative
Methodology

25

Over drive, transfer box

116,118

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Fluid flywheeltorque converter ,

propeller shaft, Slip joints,
Universal joints ,Differential, and
27
rear axle, Hotchkiss Drive and
Torque Tube Drive
Evaluation : IA II and Model Exam

67, 69

T1

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132

T1

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26

Teaching
Method

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Sub Code : ME2354

LP Rev. No: 01
Sub Name: AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
Date: 23.10.2014
Branch: Mechanical Engineering
Semester : VI
Page:04 of 06
Unit IV
Title: STEERING,BRAKES AND SUSPENSION
SYSTEMS
Objective: To understand the working mechanism of steering, brakes and suspension system.
Session
No
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35

Topics to be covered
Steering geometry
Types of steering gear box
Power Steering
Types of Front Axle
Types of Suspension Systems
Master and Jump Controls
Types of Suspension Systems
Antilock Braking System

36
Traction control
Evaluation : IA II and Model Exam

Period / Hours

L
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Page. No

Text/

219, 251
253
244
151
170, 172
182
232
262

T1
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1

Innovative
Methodology

276

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Sub Code : ME2354

Sub Name: AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
Branch: Mechanical Engineering
Semester : VI
Unit V
Title: ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES

Teaching
Method
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LP Rev. No: 01
Date: 28.4.2014
Page:05 of 06

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Objective: To apply the different types of alternative energy sources and Characteristics of SI and CI
Engines.
Session
No

Period / Hours

Topics to be covered

42
43

Use of Natural Gas, Liquefied

Petroleum Gas. Bio-diesel
Use of Natural Gas, Liquefied
Petroleum Gas. Bio-diesel
Hydrogen in Automobiles- Engine
modifications required
Performance ,Combustion
and Emission
Emission Characteristics of SI and CI
engines with these alternate fuels
Emission characteristics of SI engine
Electric vehicle

44

Hybrid vehicle

37
38
39
40
41

Text/

353

T2

356

T2

523

T2

534

T2

584

T2

1
1
1

602
615

T2
T2

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GB/PPT

645

T2

Innovative
Methodology

676

T2

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1
1
1
1

45
Fuel cell
Evaluation : IA III and Model Exam
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Course Delivery Plan:

Week
Units

5
I I

I I I

10

11

12

13

14

I V

Content beyond the Syllabus:

1. Types and role of sensors and transducers in automobiles.
2. Different types of car manufacturing company and their automation.
3. Role of automobile engineering in manufacturing industries.

TEXT BOOKS:
T1. Kirpal Singh, Automobile Engineering Vol 1 & 2 , Standard Publishers, Seventh Edition
,1997, New Delhi
T2. Jain,K.K.,and Asthana .R.B, Automobile Engineering Tata McGraw Hill Publishers, New
Delhi, 2002

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REFERENCES:
R1. Newton ,Steeds and Garet, Motor Vehicles , Butterworth Publishers,1989
R2. Joseph Heitner, Automotive Mechanics,, Second Edition ,East-West Press ,1999
R3. Martin W. Stockel and Martin T Stockle , Automotive Mechanics Fundamentals, The
Goodheart Will Cox Company Inc, USA ,1978
R4. Heinz Heisler , Advanced Engine Technology, SAE International Publications USA,1998
R5. Ganesan V.. Internal Combustion Engines , Third Edition, Tata Mcgraw-Hill ,2007
Websites / Web courses: :
http://www.clemson.edu/ces/automotive-engineering/news-events/lecture-series.html
http://mech1901ae.ust.hk/
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/112104033/
http://www.learnerstv.com/Free-engineering-video-lecture-courses.htm
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/under-the-hood/auto-manufacturing/5-materials-used-in-automanufacturing.htm#page=1
http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/school/soet/smdme
Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3CalfdYZYw&list=PLpe3qgeJLpB2wAoaRSY9_yAeOt7u0LTNd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTuzQ7tWgdw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=LZ82iANWBL0&list=PLbMVogVj5nJTW50jj9_gvJmdwFWHaqR5J
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Zll4xq-PPs&list=PLPKjZTqYbmskHrQK5KKtu4AIZFWjP7Tsc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI8GcsTiL30
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46OuExGzcMY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4JhruinbWc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoCNGVaiWrE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYje-4D76kc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpycxewStsE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrwrNbnJZQ8
TOPICS FOR INNOVATIVE TEACHING:
Unit 1: Functions of the engine
Unit 2: Electronically controlled diesel injection system
Unit 3: Gear shift Mechanisms
Unit 4: Antilock Braking System
Unit 5: Hybrid vehicle
Prepared by

Approved by

Signature
Name
Designation

P.Kalaiselvan
Associate Professor

Mr.V.Velmurugan
H.O.D / Mech

Date

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IFET COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

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OBJECTIVE
To understand the construction and working principle of various parts of an automobile.
To have the practice for assembling and dismantling of engine parts and transmission system
9
UNIT I VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND ENGINES
Types of automobiles , vehicle construction and different layouts ,chassis, frame and body,
resistances to vehicle motion and need for a gearbox, components of engine-their forms ,functions
and materials
UNIT II ENGINE AUXILIARY SYSTEMS
9
Electronically controlled gasoline injection system for SI engines., Electronically controlled diesel
injection system ( Unit injector system, Rotary distributor type and common rail direct injection
system), Electronic ignition system ,Turbo chargers, Engine emission control by three way catalytic
converter system
UNIT III TRANSMISSION SYSYTEMS
9
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.
UNIT IV STEERING,BRAKES AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
9
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 and
Traction Control
UNIT V ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES
9
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.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Kirpal Singh, Automobile Engineering Vol 1 & 2 , Standard Publishers, Seventh Edition
,1997, New Delhi
2. Jain,K.K.,and Asthana .R.B, Automobile Engineering Tata McGraw Hill Publishers, New
Delhi, 2002
REFERENCES:
1. Newton ,Steeds and Garet, Motor Vehicles , Butterworth Publishers,1989
2. Joseph Heitner, Automotive Mechanics,, Second Edition ,East-West Press ,1999
3. Martin W. Stockel and Martin T Stockle , 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