IE3006 Automotive Systems Syllabus:
IE3006 Automotive Systems Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
• Summarize the basics of vehicle structure and engines.
• Illustrate the various auxiliary systems associated with IC engines.
• Illustrate the various components in transmission system.
• Illustrate the different steering, braking and suspension systems.
• Classify the types and applications of sensors and actuators.
UNIT I FUNDAMENTALS
Introduction to automotive systems – history of automobiles – Types of automobiles, Vehicle structure: functions- type – layout of chassis, frames, body. Vehicle aerodynamics: resistance and moments. Introduction to IC engines – components – functions and materials – two and four stroke cycle engines; Technology and constructional details and principle of working of: SI, CI, CNG / LPG engines. Comparison of SI, CI, CNG & LPG engines; Performance curves -Torque vs speed; BHP vs. RPM; FHP vs. RPM; SFC vs. RPM. Hybrid vehicles and alternative fuels.
UNIT II AUXILIARY SYSTEMS
Ignition systems: construction of spark plugs, ignition methods -transistorized coil ignition system, capacitive discharge ignition system – Fuel delivery systems – construction of fuel injector, Injection methods – Multi Point Fuel Injector (MPFI) and Common Rail Fuel Injector (CRDI). Supercharging – Turbo chargers, Engine emission control by three way catalytic converter system, Emission norms (Euro and BS).
UNIT III TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
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. Front and rear axles, Hotchkiss Drive and Torque Tube Drive.
UNIT IV STEERING, BRAKES AND SUSPENSIONS
Steering Control: Steering system basics, Steering geometry, steering gear box Power assisted steering. Classification of brakes, Drum brake & Disc brakes. Hydraulic and pneumatic braking system components, Antilock Braking Systems (ABS), Need of suspension system, Types of suspension, Suspension springs, Constructional details and characteristics of leaf, coil and torsion bar springs, Pneumatic suspension, Shock absorbers.
UNIT V SENSORS AND ACTUATORS IN AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS
Sensors – Accelerometers, Wheel speed, Brake pressure, Seat occupancy, Engine speed, Vehicle speed, Temperature, Tyre pressure and Air bag sensors etc. Actuators – Relays, Solenoids and motors in automotive technology. Active Safety Systems – ABS, Brake Assist. Passive Safety Systems – Airbag systems. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) principles and Applications – Lane Departure Warning, Collision Warning, Automatic Cruise Control, Pedestrian Protection, and Headlights Control.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Acquired knowledge about the basic knowledge about vehicle structure and engines.
CO2: Acquired knowledge about IC engines and associated components in automotive technology.
CO3: Acquired knowledge about various components in transmission system.
CO4: Acquired knowledge about the different steering, braking and suspension systems.
CO5: Acquired knowledge about the role of sensors and actuators in advanced automotive systems.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Jain K.K. and Asthana .R.B, “Automobile Engineering” Tata McGraw Hill Publishers, NewDelhi, 2002.
2. Kirpal Singh, “Automobile Engineering”, Vol 1 & 2, Seventh Edition, Standard Publishers, NewDelhi, 1997.
REFERENCES:
1. Heinz Heisler, “Advanced Engine Technology,” SAE International Publications USA, 1998.
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. Newton, Steeds and Garet, “Motor Vehicles”, Butterworth Publishers, 1989.
5. Robert Bosch: “Automotive Electronics Handbook”, John Wiley and Sons, 2004.
6. Williams. B. Ribbens: “Understanding Automotive Electronics”, 6th Edition, Elsevier Science,Newnes Publication, 2003.