Term End Examination November 2012

Course

MEE502

Class NBR

2715

Time

Three Hours

Vehicle Engine Technology

Slot: G1+TG1

Max.Marks:100
(Make neat sketches)
PART - A (10 X 4 = 40 Marks)
Answer ALL the Questions

1.

What are time loss factors in an engine? Discuss.

2.

What are the limitations of Willans line method in determining engine fricition?

3.

An engine is required on a job for developing 110 kW. The mechanical efficiency of
the engine is 85% and the engine uses 50 kg/hr of fuel. Due to improvement in design
and operating conditions, there is reduction in engine friction to the extent of 5 kW.
If the indicated thermal efficiency of the engine remains same, what is the saving in the
fuel in kg/hr?

4.

Explain how the mass of air is calculated using the speed density method in an EFI
system.

5.

Explain the need for a ballast resistor in a conventional ignition system.

6.

What is reaction rate and transposition rate? What is its effect on combustion?

7.

Define squish. What is the effect of bowl geometry on squish?

8.

How the boost pressure of a turbo charger is controlled in an engine?

9.

What is the effect of engine load and swirl rate on the ignition delay period of a diesel
engine?

10.

What is the need for an antifreeze agent in an engine cooling system? What are the
characteristics that good antifreeze should possess?

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PART B (5 X 12 = 60 Marks)
Answer any FIVE Questions
11.

With neat graphs explain the factors that affect the volumetric efficiency of an SI
engine.

12.

With neat sketches explain the major modifications that are required to incorporate the
direct injection technology in a SI engine.

13.

With a neat sketch explain how the HEUI injection system works in a diesel engine.

14.

Discuss in detail the spark behavior during ignition process in a SI engine.

15.

In detail, discuss spray atomization and spray evaporation with neat sketches.

16.

With neat sketches discuss the different combustion chambers used for Indirect Diesel
Injection system engines.

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