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Question Paper Code :

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B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011. Sixth Semester Mechanical Engineering

ME 2354 AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING (Regulation 2008)

(Common to PTME 2354 Automobile Engineering for B.E (Part-Time) Fifth Semester Mechanical Engineering Regulation 2009) Time : Three hours Answer ALL questions. PART A (10 2 = 20 marks) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. How are automobiles streamlined based on transmission?

State the important units of electronic fuel injection system. What is exhaust gas recirculation? What are the functions of clutch? State the various functions of propeller shaft. What are the types of stub axle? State the purpose of master cylinder. What is meant by reformulated and oxygenated gasoline? State the limitations of an electric vehicle. PART B (5 16 = 80 marks)

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What are the shapes of frame section?

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Explain the various forces acting on a body of automobile and its aerodynamic effects. Or

(b) 12. (a)

List the various types of frame and explain any two in detail.

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Discuss the working principle of a 3-way catalytic converter with neat diagram. Explain the working of a torque converter with suitable diagram. Or

(b) 14. (a)

Describe the construction and operation of a constant mesh gear box. Explain the working of a power steering with suitable sketch. Or

(b) 15. (a)

With a neat sketch explain the working principle of a shock absorber. Describe the production of natural gas with a neat sketch in detail. Or

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Discuss the working of hybrid vehicle with a neat sketch.

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With a neat sketch explain the mono point and multipoint fuel injection system.