CME380 Automobile Engineering Syllabus:
CME380 Automobile Engineering Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1 To study the construction and working principle of various parts of an automobile.
2 To study the practice for assembling and dismantling of engine parts and transmission system
3 To study various transmission systems of automobile.
4 To study about steering, brakes and suspension systems
5 To study alternative energy sources
UNIT – I VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND ENGINES
Types of automobiles vehicle construction and different layouts, chassis, frame and body, Vehicle aerodynamics (various resistances and moments involved), IC engines – components-functions and materials, variable valve timing (VVT).
UNIT – II ENGINE AUXILIARY SYSTEMS
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 (Transistorized coil ignition system, capacitive discharge ignition system), Turbo chargers (WGT, VGT), 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, Overdrive, 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
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 (ABS),electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and Traction Control.
UNIT – V ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES
Use of Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Bio-diesel, Bio-ethanol, Gasohol and Hydrogen in AutomobilesEngine modifications required –Performance, Combustion and Emission Characteristics of SI and CI engines with these alternate fuels – Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Fuel Cell Note: Practical Training in dismantling and assembling of Engine parts and Transmission Systems should be given to the students.
TOTAL:45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course the students would be able to
1. Recognize the various parts of the automobile and their functions and materials.
2. Discuss the engine auxiliary systems and engine emission control.
3. Distinguish the working of different types of transmission systems.
4. Explain the Steering, Brakes and Suspension Systems.
5. Predict possible alternate sources of energy for IC Engines.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Jain K.K. and Asthana .R.B, “Automobile Engineering” Tata McGraw Hill Publishers, New Delhi, 2002.
2. Kirpal Singh, “Automobile Engineering”, Vol 1 & 2, Seventh Edition, Standard Publishers, New Delhi, 13th Edition 2014.
REFERENCES:
1. Ganesan V. “Internal Combustion Engines”, Third Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2012.
2. Heinz Heisler, “Advanced Engine Technology,” SAE International Publications USA, 1998.
3. Joseph Heitner, “Automotive Mechanics,” Second Edition, East-West Press, 1999.
4. Martin W, Stockel and Martin T Stockle , “Automotive Mechanics Fundamentals,” The Good heart – Will Cox Company Inc, USA ,1978.
5. Newton, Steeds and Garet, “Motor Vehicles”, Butterworth Publishers,1989.