Automobile Engineering 7th Semester Syllabus.pdf
- 1. ENGINEERING ECONOMICS ME703 Lecture : 3 Year : IV Tutorial : 1 Part : I Practical : 0 Course Objectives: To provide sound and comprehensive coverage of engineering economics especially. To explain how the business operates, how engineering project decisions are made within the business, and how engineering decisions can affect the bottom line (profit) of the firm. To build a thorough understanding of the theoretical and conceptual basis upon which the practice of financial project analysis is built. To satisfy the very practical needs of the engineer toward making informed financial decisions when acting as a team member or project manager for an engineering project. To incorporate all critical decision-making tools – including the most contemporary, computer –oriented ones such as simulation techniques in risk analysis so that engineers can make informed decision making under uncertainty. 1. Introduction to Engineering Economics (1 hour) 1.1. Engineering economics 1.2. Engineering economic decisions 2. Cost Concepts and Behavior (5 hours) 2.1. Direct material costs 2.2. Direct Labor costs 2.3. Manufacturing overheads 2.4. Non-manufacturing overheads 2.5. Cost-volume analysis 3. Understanding Financial Statements (6 hours) 3.1. Balance Sheet 3.2. Income Statement 3.3. Cash-flow Statements 3.4. Financial Ratio Analysis of Companies 4. Time value of Money (6 hours) 4.1. Compound interest 4.2. Types of cash flows 4.3. Single cash-flow 4.4. Uniform cash-flows, annuity 4.5. Linear gradient series 4.6. Geometric Gradient series 4.7. Irregular cash-flows 5. Project Evaluation Techniques (12 hours) 5.1. Project cash flows 5.2. Payback period Method 5.3. Net present Value Method (NPV) 5.4. Future Value Method 5.5. Annual Equivalent Method 5.6. Internal Rate of Return Method (IRR) 6. Depreciation (3 hours) 6.1. Straight-line method 6.2. Declining Balance Method 6.3. Sum of the digits Method 7. Income Tax & Discounted Cash-flow models (3 hours) 7.1. Effect of income tax on cash-flows 7.2. Development of discounted cash-flows models on EXCEL 8. Project Risk Analysis (3 hours) 8.1. Sensitivity analysis 8.2. Breakeven analysis 8.3. Probability concepts and 8.4. Probability distributions on Excel 9. Economic Analysis in Public Sector (6 hours) 9.1. Social costs & social Benefits 9.2. Benefit-cost analysis References: 1. Chan S. Park, “Contemporary Engineering Economics”, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. Evaluation Scheme: There will be questions covering all the chapters of the syllabus. The evaluation scheme will be as indicated in the table below: Unit Chapter Topics Marks 1 1 & 2 all 16 5 5.1 & 5.2 2 3 & 6 all 16 3 4 & 7 all 16 4 5 5.3 to 5.6 16 5 8 & 9 all 16 Total 80
- 2. VEHICLE DYNAMICS AM 701 Lectures : 3 Year: IV Tutorial : 1 Part: I Practical : 1.5 Course objectives: To develop a foundation of engineering principles and analytical method to explain the performance of an automotive vehicle, concerning acceleration performance, braking performance, aerodynamics and rolling resistance, ride, tire dynamics, suspension system, steerability, stability, cross country ability and smoothness running of an automotive vehicle. Course outlines 1. Fundamentals of a motor vehicle (6 hours) 1.1 History of vehicle dynamics 1.2 Forces acting on a motor vehicle 1.3 Tractive forces on the driving wheels 1.4 Transmission efficiency 1.5 Traction characteristics of a motor vehicle 1.6 Road resistance (total road loads), air resistance, rolling resistance 1.7 Equation of a motion of a motor vehicle 1.8 Tractive forces according to conditions of tire road grip 1.9 Response under different road conditions 1.10 Normal reactions of the road 2. Traction dynamics of a motor vehicle (4 hours) 2.1 Force and power balance 2.2 Dynamic axle loads 2.3 Load transfer during acceleration, braking, constant velocity motions, conditions of traction 2.4 Layout analysis as front engine, rear engine 2.5 Front wheel and rear wheel drive 3. Aerodynamics of a motor vehicle (3 hours) 3.1 Mechanics of air flow and pressure distribution on a vehicle 3.2 Aerodynamic forces, drag components 3.3 Aerodynamic aids 3.4 Drag side force, lift force 3.5 Pitch, yawing and rolling moment 3.6 Crosswind sensitivity 4. Dynamic performance of a motor vehicle (6 hours) 4.1 Dynamic factor, dynamic characteristic of motor vehicle 4.2 Power limited acceleration based on: engines, power train & final drive ratio, automatic transmission 4.3 Traction limited acceleration (transverse weight shift due to drive torque, traction limits) 4.4 Acceleration due to traction force 4.5 Gradient climbing, coasting, overtaking 5. Braking dynamics of a motor vehicle (8 hours) 5.1 Introduction to braking dynamics 5.2 Basic equations of motion of a motor vehicle: constant deceleration with wind resistance 5.3 Braking properties of a motor vehicle, braking forces on wheels 5.4 Equation of motion of a motor vehicle during braking 5.5 Characteristics of a motor vehicle braking dynamics :braking deceleration, braking time and braking distance 5.6 Braking force distribution between the wheels 5.7 Brakes factor 5.8 Tyre road friction 5.9 Requirements for braking performance, braking proportioning 5.10 Rear wheel lock up, pedal force gain 5.11 Braking methods, braking efficiency 5.12 New features in the design of brake systems 6. Stability of a motor vehicle (3 hours) 6.1 Lateral stability characteristics 6.2 Body lateral rolling 6.3 Effect of operating factors on lateral stability 6.4 Longitudinal stability 7. Steerability of a motor vehicle (7 hours) 7.1 Steerability characteristics, force analysis during steering 7.2 Rolling of the steerable wheels without slipping 7.3 Wheel lateral slip and ability of a motor vehicle to turn 7.4 Four wheel steer: low speed turning, high speed cornering 7.5 Relation between angles of turn of steerable wheels 7.6 Oscillations and stabilisation of the steerable wheels
- 3. 8. Suspension system (8 hours) 8.1 Human response to vibration, sources of vibration 8.2 Design and analysis of passive, semi active and active suspension using quarter car, bicycle model, half car and full car model 8.3 Independent suspension 8.4 Influence of suspension stiffness, suspension damping and tire stiffness 8.5 Air suspension system and their properties 8.6 Roll centre analysis Practical 1. Calculations of forces acting on brake system of different vehicles 2. Calculations of forces acting on suspension system of different vehicles 3. Calculations of forces acting on steering system of different vehicles 4. Calculations of forces acting on tire of different vehicles 5. Calculations of forces acting on power transmission system of different vehicles 6. Term paper on vibration applied to vehicle. 7. Case Study on vehicle dynamics test. References: 1. M. D. Artamonov, V. A. Ilarionov, M. M. Morin, “Motor Vehicles, Fundamentals and Design”, Mir Publishers, Moscow 2. Reza N. Jazar, “Vehicle dynamics Theory and application”, Springer 3. Wong, Jo Yung, “Theory of ground vehicle”, John Wiley & Sons 4. N. K. Giri, “Automotive Mechanics”, Khanna Publishers 5. Anil Chikara, “Automobile System”, Satya Prakashan 6. Stead, “Mechanics of road vehicles”, Tata McGraw Hills Evaluation scheme The questions will cover all the chapters of the syllabus. The evaluation scheme will be as indicated in the table below: Unit Chapter Topics Marks 1 1 & 2 All 16 2 3 & 4 All 16 3 5 All 16 4 6 & 7 All 16 5 8 All 16 Total 80 * There may be minor deviation in mark distribution AUTOMOBILE ELECTRICALS AND ELECTRONICS AM 702 Lectures : 4 Year: IV Tutorial : 0 Part: I Practical : 3 Course objectives: To develop knowledge in vehicle electrical and electronics components for engine operation, enhancing the knowledge of sensor and microprocessor applications in vehicle control systems and gain information on modern safety system in vehicle braking. Course outline: 1. Introduction to automobile electrical and electronic system (2 hours) 1.1. Electrical system: purpose, functions 1.2. Electronic system: purpose, functions 2. Batteries and starting system (10 hours) 2.1. Purpose and functions of batteries 2.2. Different types of batteries 2.3. Principle, rating, testing and charging of batteries 2.4. Starting system: components, working principle, circuit diagram 2.5. Starter motors: types, characteristics 2.6. Capacity requirements 2.7. Drive mechanisms 2.8. Starter switches 3. Charging system (6 hours) 3.1. Purpose, functions of charging system 3.2. Charging system: components, working principle, circuit diagram 3.3. Alternators and their characteristics 3.4. Control unit: voltage regulators 4. Lighting system and accessories (8 hours) 4.1. Purpose, types, functions, components and circuit diagram 4.2. Wiring requirements 4.3. Accessories: dashboard instruments, horn, wiper, power window, power door-lock 5. Electronic ignition system (8 hours) 5.1. Purpose, functions, components, working principle and circuit diagram 5.2. Spark plugs and its types 5.3. Spark advance mechanisms 5.4. Different types of ignition systems
- 4. 6. Electronic injection system (6 hours) 6.1. Purpose, functions, components, working principle and periphery diagram 6.2. Periphery diagram of mono and multi point fuel injection system (MPFI) 6.3. Periphery diagram of common rail direct injection system (CRDI) 7. Sensor, actuators and microprocessors in automobiles (12 hours) 7.1. Basic sensor arrangements. 7.2. Types of sensors: throttle position sensor, temperature sensor, mass air flow sensor, manifold absolute pressure sensor, oxygen sensor, speed sensor, knock sensor, accelerometer sensor, crank position sensor 7.3. Actuators: Idle speed control valve, fuel pump, solenoid valves, relays, fuel injectors, ignition 7.4. Electronic control unit: microprocessor and microcomputer 7.5. Controlled devices: voice warning system, travel information system, keyless entry system, automatic transmission system, electronic steering system. 8. Safety systems (8 hours) 8.1. Antilock braking system(ABS),electronic brake force distribution system (EBD) 8.2. Air bag restraint system 8.3. Road navigation system 8.4. Anti-theft system 8.5. Warning systems Practical 1. Installation and charging of battery 2. Dismantling and assembling of alternator and testing 3. Dismantling and assembling of starter motor and testing 4. Testing of electronic ignition system 5. Testing of spark plugs 6. Testing of petrol fuel injectors 7. Practice on lighting circuits and head light adjustment 8. Measuring and testing of sensors & actuators in engine 9. Onboard diagnosis of faults on EFI engines using scanner 10. Onboard diagnosis of faults on CRDI engines using scanner References: 1. Crouse and Anglin, “Automotive Mechanics”, McGraw Hills Education 2. Judge. A.W., "Modern Electrical Equipment of Automobiles", Chapman & Hall, London 3. Young. A.P., & Griffiths. L., "Automobile Electrical Equipment", English Language Book Society & New Press 4. P.S. Gill, “Automobile Engineering”, Kataria publication Evaluation schemes: The questions will cover all the chapters of the syllabus. The evaluation scheme will be as indicated in the table below: Unit Chapter Topics Marks 1 1 & 8 All 16 2 2 All 16 3 3 & 4 All 16 4 5 & 6 All 16 5 7 All 16 Total 80 * There may be minor deviation in mark distribution
- 5. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AM 703 Lectures : 3 Year: IV Tutorial : 1 Part: I Practical : 1.5 Course objective To be familiar with the types, repair and maintenance and management of construction equipment. Course outline 1. Introduction to construction equipment (9 hours) 1.1 Classification of construction equipment based on: applications, truck type, crawl and wheel type 1.2 Application of construction equipment 1.3 Terminologies used in construction equipment 1.4 Construction equipment: introduction, construction, types, applications and general specifications of dozer, loader, excavator, grader, road roller, asphalt paving equipment, crane 1.5 Farm tractor: layout, different types of implements, accessories and attachments, tractor trolley 1.6 Special purpose vehicles: fork lift, fire brigade, dumper, tripper, truck 2. Chassis components (9 hours) 2.1. Transmission system: clutches, mechanical transmission, hydraulic assist transmission, power shift transmission, hydrostatic drive, torque converters, differential, final drive, power take-offs, special drives 2.2. Undercarriage: track chain, idler, sprocket, track rollers, tyres 2.3. Implements and tools: blades, rippers, bucket 3. Hydraulic system (6 hours) 3.1. Basic principle of hydraulics 3.2. Elements of hydraulic system: hydraulic power pack, control valve and actuators 3.3. Types of hydraulic system: open center system, closed center system 3.4. Hydraulic oil: functions, storage, types, properties, specifications and requirements 3.5. Pumps: types and working principle 3.6. Valves: types and working principle 3.7. Actuators: purpose, types and working principle 3.8. Auxiliaries: accumulator, filter, reservoir, oil cooler, hose pipe, tubes and couplers, seals and fluids 4. Pneumatic system (3 hours) 4.1. Basic principle of pneumatics 4.2. Compressed air: functions, properties and preparation 4.3. Elements of pneumatic system: compressor, control valve and actuators 4.4. Compressor: types and working principle 4.5. Valves: types and working principle 4.6. Actuators: purpose, types and working principle 4.7. Auxiliaries: accumulator, filter, lubricator, air cooler, receiver, pipe 5. Hydraulic and pneumatic circuit (6 hours) 5.1. Pneumatic circuits: basic pneumatic circuit, impulse operation, speed control, pneumatic motor circuit, sequencing of motion, time delay circuits and their applications 5.2. Hydraulic circuit: basic hydraulic circuit, impulse operation, speed control, hydraulic motor circuit, sequencing of motion, time delay circuits and their applications 5.3. Maintenance and troubleshooting of hydraulic & pneumatic system 6. Electronic components (3 hours) 6.1. Functions and symbols of pressure sensor, pressure switch, proportional solenoid, pump and valve controller, engine controller 7. Management of construction equipment (9 hours) 7.1 Safety inspections 7.2 Care and precautions 7.3 Equipment policy 7.3.1 Equipment acquisition: methods purchase, leasing, hiring 7.3.2 Comparison between leasing and purchasing 7.3.3 Estimation of owning and operating cost and hiring cost 7.3.4 Analysis of equipment utilization and price variance 7.4 Equipment procurement 7.4.1 Marketing aspects of construction equipment (availability, dealers) 7.4.2 Procurements methods and practices 7.4.3 Commissioning of equipment Practical: 1. Demonstration of hydraulic system 2. Demonstration of pneumatic system 3. Familiarization with hydraulic assisted transmission system 4. Assignments on procurement of construction equipment 5. Repair and maintenance of construction equipment References: 1. Technical book, “Construction Machinery Training”, Instate, Imlambad 2. Harris, F. and McCaffer, “Management of Construction Equipment”, Macmillan Education Ltd. London, UK. 3. Erich J. Schulz, “Diesel Equipment I and II”, McGraw Hill book co.
- 6. 4. Frank Harries, Ronald McCaffer, “Construction of Plant Excavating and Material Handling”, Granda Publishing. 5. SAE Handbook Volume 4 6. “Caterpillar performance Handbook”, Edition 33, Caterpillar Inc, Peoria, Illinois, USA. Evaluation schemes: The questions will cover all the chapters of the syllabus. The evaluation scheme will be as indicated in the table below: Unit Chapter Topics Marks 1 1 All 16 2 2 All 16 3 3 & 4 All 16 4 5 & 6 All 16 5 7 All 16 Total 80 * There may be minor deviation in mark distribution INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT AM 704 Attachment: One month Year : IV Part : I Course Objective: To visit and work in different kinds of automobile enterprises (industries, services center, and workshops) within or outside the country. To study the existing technology, organizational behavior, structure and management system of the enterprises. The main purpose of this attachment is to boost up practical knowledge, skills and develop professionalism within the students. General Procedures: Students in groups will be placed in different automobile enterprises for the duration of one month. The department shall assign 3 faculty member for a batch of 48 students. They will be assigned to perform available work in the industry supervised by the assigned engineer/technician from the enterprises. Students should collect information related to repair & maintenance, production & management and involve in regular activities of the enterprises assigned to them. Students should be evaluated at the end of attachment. After the completion of their attachment each group has to submit the report and give presentation to the committee formed by the department. The report should be as per the guidelines provided by the department and should include technical as well as managerial part of the enterprises. Evaluation Scheme: The evaluation scheme will be indicated in the table below: Topics Marks Evaluation by supervisor from enterprises 50 Evaluation of written report 20 Presentation 30 Total 100
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- 8. FINITE ELEMENT METHOD AM725.. Lecture : 3 Year : IV Tutorial : 1 Part : II Practical : 3/2 Course Objectives: To understand the basic steps of finite element methods, its applications and advantages. To develop the finite element model for discrete structural and non structural problems and continuum problems specially heat transfer, plane elasticity. To develop computer program and use commercial software for above mentioned problems. 1. Overview (2 hours) 1.1. Introduction 1.2. Brief history 1.3. Mathematical modeling of the physical system 1.4. FEM Analysis Process 1.5. FEM Steps 1.6. Applications of the Finite Element Method 1.7. Advantages of the Finite Element Method 2. Mathematical Background (2 hours) 2.1. Vector analysis 2.2. Matrix theory 2.3. Differential Equations 3. Direct Stiffness Method: Discrete Finite Elements (8 hours) 3.1. Spring/Bar Element 3.2. Truss Element 3.3. Beam Element 3.4. Frame Element 3.5. Analogous problems in one dimension 4. Continuum Problems (8 hours) 4.1. Ritz Method 4.2. Method of Weighted residuals 4.3. Strong and Weak formulation 5. Interpolation Functions (10 hours) 5.1. Piecewise defined functions 5.2. One dimensional element 5.3. Two dimensional element 5.3.1. Triangular element 5.3.2. Rectangular element 5.4. Variation approach 6. Applications in Solid Mechanics (10 hours) 6.1. Plane stress 6.2. Plane strain 6.3. 3 dimensional element 6.4. Axisymmetric stress analysis 6.5. Thermal stress analysis 7. Higher order Elements (5 hours) 7.1. Lagrange elements 7.2. Serendipity elements 7.3. Parametric Mapping Practical: 1. Development of Computer programs for discrete structural problems (Bar, Truss, Beam and Frame). 2. Development of Computer program for discrete non-structural problems (Heat Transfer, Fluid Flow). 3. Development of Computer program for one dimensional continuum problems. 4. Development of Computer program for two dimensional continuum problems with one dependent variable. 5. Development of Computer program for two dimensional continuum problems with two dependent variables. 6. Development FEM model using parametric mapping. 7. Use of commercial software for heat transfer and stress analysis. References: 1. D. L. Logan, “A First Course in the Finite Element Method”, Thomson India Edition. 2. D. V. Hutton, “Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Limited. 3. J. N. Reddy, “An Introduction to the Finite Element Method”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Limited. 4. A. Gilat, “MATLAB An Introduction with Applications”, Wiley India. Evaluation Scheme: There will be questions covering all the chapters in the syllabus. The evaluation scheme for the questions will be indicated in the table below: Unit Chapter Topics Marks 1 1, 2 & 7 all 16 2 3 all 16 3 4 all 16 4 5 all 16 5 6 all 16 Total 80
- 9. AUTOMOBILE REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING AM 725.. Lecture : 3 Year : IV Tutorial : 1 Part : I Practical : 1.5 Course objective To understand the concept of refrigeration and air conditioning system and its working principle used in automobiles and to apply these concept for repair and maintenance. Course outline 1 Introduction to refrigeration and air conditioning (6 hours) 1.1 Refrigeration and air conditioning in automobiles 1.2 Methods of refrigeration 1.3 Applications of refrigeration and air conditioning 1.4 Refrigeration vehicles: types, system and applications 1.5 Cryogenic vehicles: types, system and applications 2 Refrigerant (3 hours) 2.1 Classification and properties 2.2 Selection criteria 2.3 Commonly used refrigerants 2.4 Alternative and eco- friendly refrigerants 2.5 Refrigerants used in automobile air conditioning 3 Psychrometry (5 hours) 3.1 Psychrometric properties 3.2 Psychrometric charts and processes 3.3 Thermodynamics of human body 3.4 Comfort charts 3.5 Factors affecting comfort 3.6 Effective temperature 3.7 Indoor air quality and ventilation requirements 4 Refrigeration and air conditioning systems (6 hours) 4.1 Classification and layouts 4.2 System components: compressor, condenser, expansion devices, evaporator, receiver dryer, fan/ blowers 4.3 Heating system: working and types 5 Load calculations and design (8 hours) 5.1 Design considerations for achieving desired inside/room conditions with respect to prevailing outside/environment conditions 5.2 Factors affecting/contributing towards the load on refrigeration and air conditioning systems 5.3 Load calculations for automobiles 5.4 Effect of air conditioning load on engine performance in terms of loss of available peak torque/power and fuel consumption 6 Air distribution systems (5 hours) 6.1 Distribution ducting, sizing, supply/return ducts 6.2 Types of grills 6.3 Diffusers 6.4 Ventilation 6.5 Air noise level 6.6 Layout of duct systems for automobiles and their impact on load calculations 7 Air conditioning control (4 hours) 7.1 Common control devices 7.2 Automatic temperature control 7.3 Air flow control 7.4 Pressure cutouts, relays, switch and electrical circuit 8 Automobile refrigeration and air conditioning service (8 hours) 8.1 Repair and maintenance tools and equipment 8.2 Testing, diagnosis & trouble shooting of systems 8.3 Maintenance and service: 8.3.1 Removing and replacing components: compressor, filter, sensors, drives 8.3.2 Joining of refrigerant pipeline 8.3.3 Refrigerant charging procedure 8.3.4 Servicing of heating system Practical 1. Simple vapor compression refrigeration system 2. Demonstration of air conditioning system 3. Automobile air conditioning system 4. Dismantling and assembly of automobile air conditioning system 5. Charging of refrigerant 6. Case study on different vehicles having air conditioning and refrigeration system References 1. Crouse & Anglin “Automotive Air-conditioning”, McGraw Hill Publications. 2. Carrier Air Conditioning Company, “Handbook of Air Conditioning System Design”. 3. S. C. Arora & S. Domkundwar, “A Course in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning”, Dhanpat Rai & Sons Publication, New Delhi, India.
- 10. 4. C. K. Rajput, “A Text Book of Refrigeration and Air conditioning”, S. K Kataria & Sons publication, New Delhi, India. 5. Andrew D. Althouse, Carl H. Thrnouist, and Alfred F. Bracciano, “Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning”, Galgotia Publication, New Delhi, India. 6. C. P. Arora, “Refrigeration and Air Conditioning”, Tata McGraw Hill, India., 7. “ASHRAE Handbooks on Fundamentals and HVAC Applications”, American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Tullie Circle, Atlanta, USA Evaluation scheme The questions will cover all the chapters of the syllabus. The evaluation scheme will be as indicated in the table below: Unit Chapters Topics Marks 1 1 and 2 all 16 2 3 and 4 all 16 3 5 all 16 4 6 and 7 all 16 5 8 all 16 Total 80 * There may be minor deviation in mark distribution