Code No: R05322403 Set No.

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III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
AUTOMATIVE ELECTRICAL AND AUTOTRONICS
(Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. What are the different troubles experienced in an automotive battery? Discuss

their causes, effect on the battery and suggest suitable remidies for them.
[16]

2. (a) Name two types of ignition coils .Discuss in detail.

(b) What is ignition advance? What is the purpose of providing ignition advance?
(c) Write a comprehensive note on the long and short reach spark plugs.[8+4+4]

3. (a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of a EFI system?

(b) Describe D- MPFI and L- MPFI systems. [8+8]

4. (a) What are the differences between alternator and d.c generator for automotive
use.
(b) Write a note on the following :
i. Generator maintenance
ii. Function of charging system in an automobile. [8+8]

5. (a) Explain the purpose of providing earth return and insulated return systems.
(b) Explain briefly the design of low and high voltage automotive cables. [8+8]

6. Explain the construction details of head lamp. Also explain about its internal
wiring diagram. [16]

7. (a) Describe the hexadecimal system. Explain how hexadecimal numbers can be
converted into binary numbers and vice-versa.
(b) Convert the following hexadecimal numbers into equivalent decimal numbers:
i. 5C
ii. 76
iii. F9
iv. 5A2 [8+8]

8. (a) What is J-K flip-flop? What are its advantages over S-R flip-flop?
(b) What is a shift register? Discuss its types and applications. [8+8]

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Code No: R05322403 Set No. 2
III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
AUTOMATIVE ELECTRICAL AND AUTOTRONICS
(Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain the following:

(a) Battery efficiency

(b) Battery self-discharge
(c) Battery capacity and rating
(d) dison (Nickel-iron) storage battery. [4×4=16]

2. (a) What are the requirements of an ignition system for an IC Engine?

(b) Enumerate the basic ignition systems and describe any one of them.
(c) What is the purpose of an ignition system in a petrol engine? [6+8+2]

3. (a) With a neat sketch explain the functions of MPFI system.

(b) With a neat diagram explain port injection system. [12+4]

4. Describe in detail the procedure for servicing of a generator regulator mentioning

clearly how the correct regulator setting is obtained. [16]

5. With neat sketches, explain the six volt and twelve volt auto electrical systems.
[16]

6. Explain briefly about different types of temperature gauges used in automobile

system. [16]

7. (a) Perform the subtraction with the following unsigned binary numbers by taking
2’s complement of the subtrahend.
i. 11010 - 10000
ii. 11010 - 1101
iii. 100 - 110000
iv. 1010100 - 1010100
(b) Explain the octal number system. Explain how you would convert octal num-
bers into decimal numbers and vice-versa. [8+8]

8. Explain the working of a ripple counter. What are its disadvantages? [16]

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Code No: R05322403 Set No. 3
III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
AUTOMATIVE ELECTRICAL AND AUTOTRONICS
(Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Describe the construction of a storage battery and explain the functions of
each component.
(b) Write a short note on the following terms:
i. Sulphation
ii. Desulphation. [10+6]

2. Describe the following :-

(a) Ignition switch

(b) Vibrating type ignition
(c) Vacuum advance and retard mechanism. [3+5+8]

3. (a) What are the various sensors used in electronic fuel injection system?
(b) What is a common rail fuel injection system? Explain. [8+8]

4. What is the principle of a generator? Give its constructional details. [16]

5. With neat sketches, explain the six volt and twelve volt auto electrical systems.
[16]

6. Explain the operation of bimetal-thermostat (thermal) type temperature gauge

with a neat diagram. [16]

7. Convert the decimal number (250.5) to base 3, base 4, base 7 and base 9. [16]

8. (a) Describe the action of parallel counter.

(b) How many flip-flops are required to construct a mod-6 counter? Explain how
you arrive at the figure. [8+8]

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Code No: R05322403 Set No. 4
III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
AUTOMATIVE ELECTRICAL AND AUTOTRONICS
(Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What is battery rating? Discuss various ratings.

(b) How does a battery get sulphated? Can a sulphated battery be recharged?
[8+8]

2. (a) Discuss in detail various types of spark plugs for an automotive engine.
(b) Write a brief note on surface discharge plug.
(c) How will you service complete ignition system? Explain in detail. [8+2+6]

3. Discuss the construction and working of starter motor for automobiles. [16]

4. What is the principle of a generator? Give its constructional details. [16]

5. (a) Explain the fusing of auto electrical circuits.

(b) Explain the six volt and twelve volt auto electrical systems. [8+8]

6. Explain the construction details of head lamp. Also explain about its internal
wiring diagram. [16]

7. (a) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of 1’s complement and 2’s comple-
ment methods.
(b) Convert the first 15 decimal numbers to base 7, base 8 and 9. [8+8]

8. (a) What do you understand by register? Explain.

(b) A binary number 1101 is serially entered into a 4-bit parallel out register that
is initially clear. What are the outputs after three clock pulses? [8+8]

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