THENI KAMMAVAR SANGAM COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGYKODUVILARPATTI, THENI – 625 534

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGMODEL EXAM

Branch/Year/Sem/Sec : Mech/III/VI/B Date : Subject Code/Name : ME2354/Automobile Engineering Time : 3.00 Hrs Max. Marks : 100

Answer All Questions PART – A (10x2=20)

1. Give any two advantage of frameless construction over conventional framed construction?

2. What is double overhead cam shaft engine?3. What are the classifications of ignition system?4. What are the advantages of electronic fuel injection system?5. List down the features of good quality clutch?6. What do you know about overdrive?7. What is meant by brake compensation?8. Define Toe in and Toe out?9. State the limitation of electric vehicle?10 What is meant by fuel cell? PART – B (16x5= 80)11.

(a) Draw the layout of automobile and explain its various components? (16)

(OR)(b) Discuss the principle and operation of 4 stroke cycle SI engine? (16)

12.

(a) Write short notes on MPFI and Electronic ignition system (16)

(OR)(b) Discuss 3 way catalytic converter with neat sketch? (16)

13.

(a) Explain the working of synchromesh gear box with neat sketch? (16)

(OR)(b) What is torque converter? Explain its working with suitable diagram? (16)

14.

(a) Explain the working of power steering with neat sketch? (16)

(OR)(b) Discuss Hydraulic braking system with neat sketch? (16)

15.

(a) (i) Explain the Bio-diesel production by transesterification process? (8)

(ii) What are the merits and demerits of using alcohol and hydrogen as fuel? (8) (OR)

(b) Explain the working of hybrid vehicle with neat sketch? (16)---------------------------------------------------------------------

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