Kalasalingam University

[Kalasalingam Academy of Research & Education]

Anand Nagar, Krishnan koil 626 190
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Course Plan

Name of the Staff : Mr. M.Pethuraj

Name of the Course/ Course Code : MEC 384 CAD CAM LAB
Class : III Year / VI Sem

1. Pre-requisite:
Basic knowledge in engineering drawing and Auto Cad or any other drafting software
2. Objectives:
To learn to draft and model the various mechanical parts like IC Engines and boilr
components using middle level package like Auto Cad.

3. Learning outcome and end use:

Students will gain updated and enhanced knowledge in the area of automobile
engineering.
It is very much useful in getting placement opportunities in major automobile
industries and auto-component manufacturers.

4. Text Book:
Heitner, J., Automotive Mechanics, Principle and Practice, Affiliated East-west press
ltd, 2nd ed. 1974

5. References:
Newton. K, Steeds. W. and Garrett. T.K. The Motor Vehicle, Butterworks, 1989.
Kirpal singh, Automobile Engineering, vol I and II, Standards Publishers, New Delhi.

6. Web Resources:
www.conceptengine.tripod.com
www.keveny.com/Engines.html
www.howstuffworks.com
www.asme.org/division/ice
www.dise/net.com
www.gm.com/automotive
www.goan.com
www.yahoo.co.uk/science/engineering/mecanical/
www.gmsupply
Nptel.iitm.ac.in
7. COURSE PLAN:

S.No Topic Name No. of Cumulative Hrs

Hrs
1. ENGINES: 1 1
General classification of vehicles
2. Power unit 1 2
3. All components of power unit 4 6
4. Steering systems 2 8
5. Power Steering 1 9
6. Wheel and suspension systems 3 12
TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
7. Axles, differentials 2 14
8. Mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic brakes, Power 4 18
brakes
9. Four wheel drive 1 19
10. Clutches, couplings 3 22
11. Gear boxes and torque converters 3 25
ENGINE AUXILIARY SYSTEMS
12. Electronic fuel injection systems , CRDi system 4 29
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
13. Electrical systems construction, operation and 4 33
maintenance of batteries, generators, relays
14. Starter motors, lighting, ignition 4 37
15. Electrical accessories-panel board instruments, 4 41
automobile air-conditioning, trouble shooting
ALTERNATE ENERGY SOURCES
16. Electric and hybrid vehicles, fuel cells 4 45

Portions for exams:

Topics Exams
1 to 7 S.E.I
8 to 13 S.E.II
1 to 16 End Sem

Topics for seminar:

1. Stratified charge engines
2. ABS
3. Turbocharger
4. Aerodynamics
5. CNG as automobile fuel
6. Hydrogen engine
7. Emission and its control

Course coordinator HOD/Mech