[April-13]

[EURME 604/EIRME 605]

B.Tech. & Integrated Dual Degree (B.Tech.+M.Tech.)
Examination
Mechanical Engg. & Int. Mechanical Engg.
VI SEMESTER
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
(Effective from the admitted batch 200809)
(Effective from the admitted batch 201011)
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks: 60
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Instructions: Each Unit carries 12 marks.
Answer all units choosing one question from each unit.
All parts of the unit must be answered in one place only.
Figures in the right hand margin indicate marks allotted.
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UNIT-I
1. a) Draw the valve and valve gear mechanism used in four stroke
engine and explain 6
b) Why the piston rings are to be incorporated between the piston
and cylinder? Explain 6
OR
2. a) What are different types of pistons used in automobile engines?
Explain them with suitable diagrams 6
b) How to you decide the fuel injection pressure? How to achieve
the required fuel injection pressure 6
UNIT-II
3. a) What are the factors influencing the carburetion? How to achieve
the required air fuel mixture using carburetor 6
b) Explain the faults, causes and remedies of fuel injectors of diesel
engine 6




OR
4. a) What are the main requirements of fuel injection nozzles?
Explain them 6
b) How does the electrical diaphragm pump works? Explain with
the diagram 6
UNIT-III
5. a) What are the major components subjected to friction? And
how does this friction can be minimized? Explain 6
b) Draw the thermo siphon water cooling system and explain the
advantages and limitations over other cooling systems 6
OR
6. a) Describe the working of battery ignition system used for the
ignition of charge in SI Engine 6
b) What is the difference between ignition timing and firing order?
Explain 3
c) Differentiate between hot spark plug and cold spark plug 3
UNIT-IV
7. a) Draw the frameless construction of chassis and explain the
salient features 6
b) Explain the clutch actuating mechanism used for the operation
clutch 6
OR
8. a) Draw the schematic diagram of sliding mesh gear box and
explain how to achieve the required speeds 6
b) What are the advantages of automatic transmission? Explain 6
UNIT-V
9. a) Derive the fundamental equation for correct steering of steering
gear mechanism 6
b) What are the major requirements for hydraulic brake fluids for
better braking 6




OR
10. a) What is steering arm? On what factors does its exact length
depend? Explain 6
b) What are different materials used for brake shoes and brake
liners? Explain their significance 6


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