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ME 2354 AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING 3rd Year &6th Semester

Briefly explain off road vehicle with an example. Mention any four engine components along with the materials. What are the possible causes of vibration in combustion engine. What is mist lubrication system? Give an example. What is the principle of turbo charger? What are the various forces are acting on a vehicle body? With neat sketch explain the working of Electronic engine management system? Explain in detail about frame, and their types and functions. Explain the construction and working principle of 3- way catalytic converter?

10. What are the merits and demerits of frameless constructions over frame type constructions in the case of cars? 11. What is over drive? 12. State the difference between Hotchkiss drive and Torque tube drive? 13. Define fluid coupling? 14. Distinguish between single and multiplate clutch? 15. Why is propeller shaft made hollow? 16. Draw a single plate clutch and explain in detail. Also list the requirements of a clutch. 17. Explain the working of constant mesh gear box? 18. What is a differential? Explain its working and need in a automobile? 19. Explain the working of 4- wheel drive? 20. What is the function of universal joint in an automobile? 21. Define wheel track and wheel base. 22. Define aspect ratio. 23. What is Ackerman steering principle? 24. What is meant by bleeding of brakes?

25. What is the need of antilock braking system? 26. Write short notes on tyre maintenance. 27. Explain the Ackerman and Davis wheel steering gear geometry with neat sketch. 28. Give short notes on leaf spring suspension system? 29. Explain in detail about the types of stub axle. 30. Narrate briefly about servo-braking system and mention its merits and demerits. 31. State some properties of alternate fuel. 32. How is natural gas produced? 33. State some properties of LPG. 34. Define detonation and pre- ignition. 35. Compare the working principle of LPG and CNG cars. 36. Explain the preparation of hydrogen and working of hydrogen as on alternate fuel. 37. What are blended fuels? Explain how it is used as an alternate fuel. 38. Explain in detail the working of hybrid vehicles. 39. What is bio diesel? How is it used in I.C engines. 40. What are the modifications are needed when LPG is used as a fuel? 41. Discuss the working of telescopic suspension system used in cars. 42. Sketch and explain a typical power steering gear box and compare it with an ordinary steering system. 43. Write short notes on the different types of wheels. 44. Explain the constructional details and working of a fluid coupling. 45. Explain the CDI ignition system with a suitable diagram. 46. Explain in detail about voltage and current generator regulator. 47. Compare battery and magneto coil ignition system. 48. State the merits and demerits of aluminum alloy cylinder and head. 49. Explain in detail about dry sump lubrication system. 50. Write the procedure for engine assembling and disassembling.