BABU BANARASI DAS ENGINEERING COLLEGE

B.TECH. 4th YEAR VII SEMESTER

MODEL QUESTION PAPER
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING (NME-702)
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all Sections.
SECTION A
1. Attempt all questions. [10x 2 =20]
a) What do you mean by gradeability of a vehicle?
b) Define volumetric efficiency.
c) What is the function of crank shaft?
d) What is a fluid coupling?
e) Define camber angle used in steering geometry.
f) What do you mean by mechanical advantage?
g) What do you mean by preventive maintenance?
h) What is the purpose of spark plug?
i) Define mean effective pressure and indicator diagram.
j) Name various types of suspension used in an automobile.
SECTION B
2. Attempt any three of the following: [3x 10 =30]
a) Draw and explain the valve timing diagram for 4-stroke and 2-stroke diesel engine.
b) What is the need of a clutch in an automobile? Explain the working of a centrifugal clutch with neat sketch.
c) Explain the construction and working of disc brake with neat sketch.
d) What is the function of a starting drive? Describe the construction and working of Bendix drive.
e) What are the different types of maintenance done in automobiles? Explain them briefly.
SECTION C
3. Attempt any one part of the following: [1 x 10 =10]
a) What types of resistance encountered by a moving vehicle? Explain briefly.
b) Discuss the working of a constant mesh gear box with the help of neat sketch. What are its advantage and
disadvantage?
4. Attempt any one part of the following: [1 x 10 =10]
a) With the help of suitable sketches, describe the working of universal joint.
b) Explain the Ackermann steering mechanism with the help of neat sketch.
5. Attempt any one part of the following: [1 x 10 =10]
a) Describe the working of air braking system with a neat sketch. State its advantage and disadvantage.
b) Why suspension system is required in automobile? Explain telescopic type shock absorber with diagram.
6. Attempt any one part of the following: [1 x 10 =10]
a) With the help of suitable diagram explain the construction and working of an alternator.
b) Describe the main components and working of battery ignition system with neat sketch.
7. Attempt any one part of the following: [1 x 10 =10]
a) Explain the environmental management system for automobile vehicles. Also write its benefits.
b) Explain the construction and working of a catalytic converter.