4ME2-AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING |
Units: I |
FRAME & BODY: Layout of chassis, types of chassis frames and bodies, their constructional
features and materials.
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM: Clutch; single plate, multiplate, cone clutch, semi centrifugal,
electromagnetic, vacuum and hydrautic clutches. Fluid coupling.
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Units: II |
Gear boxes, Sliding mesh, constant mesh, synchromesh and epicyclic gear boxes, Automatic
transmission sytem; Hydraulic torque converter; overdrive, propeller shaft, universal joints, front
wheel drive, differential; Rear axle drives. Hotchkiss and torque tube drives; rear axle types; Two
wheel and four wheel drive. |
Units: III |
RUNNING GEAR: Types or wheels and tyres. Tyre construction; tyre inflation pressure, tyre
wear and their causes; re-treading of the tyre, Steering system, steering gear boxes, Steering
linkages, steering mechanism, under and over steering. Steering Geometry, effect of camber,
caster, king pin inclination, toe in and toe out; power steering; integral and linkage types
suspension system; objects and requirements, suspension spring, front and rear suspension
systems, Independent suspension system shock absorber. BRAKES ; Classification and function;
Mechanical, hydraulic, vacuum air and self engineering brakes; Brake shoes and lining materials.
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Units: IV |
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Battery construction, Charging and testing,
battery types,
Starting and Battery Charging System : Starter motor construction, types of drive, Alternator
construction, regulation and rectification.
Ignition System : magneto and coil ignition systems, System components and requirements,
Automotive lighting : Wiring systems Electrical instruments; head lamp, electric horn, fuel
level indicator.
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Units: V |
AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING: Introduction, Loads, Air conditioning system
Components, Refrigerants, Fault Diagnosis. AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY: Safety requirements,
Safety Devices, Air bags, belts, radio ranging, NVS (Night Vision System) GPS (Global
Positioning System) etc.
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