Automobile Engineering Important questions for AU Apr May 2020 Exams
ANNA UNIVERSITY THEORY APR MAY 2020 EXAMS
POSSIBLE QUESTIONS SET
ME 6602 / ME8091 – AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
(REG 2013 & REG 2017)
UNIT I
1. Explain with neat sketches the various types of chassis & discuss their advantages and disadvantages.
2. Explain about the various aerodynamics forces and its influenced moments acting on a fast-moving passenger car.
3. Explain the working of VVT systems with neat sketches.
4. List at least six IC engine components and mention their functioning, material they are made up of and a schematic of the same.
UNIT II
5. What is Common Rail Direct Ignition (CRDI) system? Explain with a suitable sketch. What are the advantages and disadvantages of CRDI?
6. Explain in detail about the engine emission control by three way catalytic converter system.
7. Explain the working of variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) and Waste gate turbocharger (WGT) with a neat sketch.
8. What are the types of electronic ignition system? Describe any one of them clearly stating its advantages over conventional ignition system.
9. Explain in detail the working of rotary distribution type fuel injection system and Unit injector system.
10. Explain with a suitable sketch the working of a Transistorized Coil Ignition (TCI) system and Capacitor Discharge Ignition (CDI) system.
UNIT III
11. Explain the different types of gear boxes in detail with neat sketches.
12. Describe the working principle of the following with a neat diagram. (i) Torque converter (ii) Fluid Coupling
13. Explain the construction and working of differential with neat sketches.
14. Explain briefly: (i) Torque tube drive (ii) Hotchkiss drive.
UNIT IV
15. Explain the construction and working of mechanical brakes with a neat sketch.
16. What is anti-lock braking system? Explain the need and functioning of ABS with a sketch.
17. Explain hydraulic brake with a neat sketch and write its advantages.
18. Explain the working principle of pneumatic suspension system.
19. Explain the functions of rear wheel suspension system.
20. State the advantages and disadvantages of independent suspension over rigid axle type suspension.
21. Explain the working of the steering system with neat sketches.
UNIT V
22. Explain the working principle of different fuel cell with neat sketch.
23. Draw a neat diagram and explain the working principle of electric vehicle.
24. Write short notes about Hybrid vehicle and mention the main components of a hybrid transmission.
25. Explain the process of Bio-Ethanol production in detail with a neat diagram.
26. Explain the production of natural gas with a neat sketch in detail.
27. Discuss the properties of Bio-diesel. Also mention the advantages and disadvantages of Biodiesel.
These are the questions expected for University exam. This may or may not be asked for exams.
