Question Bank
Course: ME5G Subject: Automobile Engineering (17526)
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Ch:01 Introduction to Automobile (16 marks)
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Define automobile? Give classification of Automobiles.
Explain the importance of aerodynamic shape of car body.
Draw general layout of an automobile chassis and label the components.
What are the types of vehicle layout? Explain.
With sketch give nomenclature of car body.
Differentiate between framed and frameless vehicles.
List the major vehicle manufacturers in India.
Draw general layout of two wheeler chassis and label the components
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What are the different types of automobile power plant?
Differentiate between petrol and diesel engine.
11 Differentiate between two stroke and four stroke petrol engine/Diesel engine.
12. Explain Hybrid vehicle.
Explain Electrical vehicle.
State advantages of LPG operated vehicle.
State advantages and disadvantages of CNG operated vehicle.
Name major components of automobile and state the
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State the advantages of LPG and CNG operated engines .
Ch:02 Automobile transmission (20Marks)
Explain the working of single plate clutch with diagram.
Explain the working of multi plate clutch with diagram.
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Explain the working of Diaphragm clutch with diagram.
Define clutch? State its Functions? Give the classification.
Differentiate between single plate clutch and multi plate clutch.
Differentiate between Coil spring clutch & Diaphragm spring clutch.
Explain the necessity of Gearbox in automobile with the help of tractive effort and tractive resistance concept.
Explain the various resistances that have to overcome by automobile.
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Give the classification of Gear box.
Explain the working of Constant mesh gear box with diagram.
Explain the concept of double de-clutching used for constant mesh gear box.
Explain the construction & working of synchromesh gear box with diagram.
With sketch explain the working of epicyclic gear box.
With neat sketch explain the working of torque converter.
With sketch explain working of overdrive.
What is function and necessity of over drive?
Explain the working of transfer case with neat diagram and give it application.
Why universal and Sliding joints are used in Propeller shaft? Draw the sketches for the same.
What is the function of differential? Sketch and explain the working of differential with neat sketch.
What is difference between live rear axle and dead rear axle? Write difference stresses to be resisted by rear axle.
Explain types of rear axle with neat sketch.
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Explain Hotchkiss drive with neat sketch.
Explain torque tube drive with neat sketch.
Explain construction and working of two wheeler gear box
Ch:03 Control systems (18Marks)
What are the requirements of steering system?
Explain the working of steering linkage for rigid axle suspension vehicle with neat diagram.
Explain the working with sketch of rack pinion type steering gearbox used in automobile.
Explain the working & function of recirculation ball type gearbox.
Explain neat sketch power-steering used in automobiles.
Define camber and its normal value.
Define kingpin inclination included angle and its importance.
Define Camber, Caster, Toe-in, and Toe- out and explain its importance.
Explain the Principle of Braking System.
Explain mechanical brake.
Explain Hydraulic Brake system.
Explain construction and working of master cylinder
Explain construction and working of wheel cylinder
Explain Pneumatic or Air braking System Brake system.
Differentiate between Airbrake and Mechanical brake.
Differentiate between Hydraulic and Pneumatic brake.
Differentiate between Mechanical and Pneumatic brake.
Differentiate between Disc and Drum brake.
Ch:04 Suspension system, wheels & Tyres ( 18 Marks)
Why suspension is necessary in Automobiles? List four factors.
With neat sketch explain the working of telescopic shock absorber.
Compare tubed tyres with tubeless tyres.
Explain what you mean by wheel alignment and wheel balancing.
List type of suspension system and give its applications.
With neat sketch explain the working of McPherson type suspension system.
Differentiate between radial ply and cross ply tyres.
List advantages of Independent front end suspension.
Explain construction and working of air suspension system.
Draw neat sketch of Radial ply tyres and cross ply tyres.
What is wheel alignment and wheel balancing describe its procedure?
With neat sketch explain the working of wishbone type suspension system.
With neat sketch explain the working of trailing link type suspension system.
Compare Hotchkiss drive and Torque tube drive.
Differentiate between Drum Brake and Disc Brake .
Ch:05 Automobile Electrical Systems (20 Marks)
Draw a cut section showing construction of battery. Label the components and state their functions.
Define rating of battery and battery capacity.
Describe with sketch the working of Bendix drive.
Explain the working of alternator with sketch.
Draw typical wiring diagram of automobile.
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List various gauges used in electrical system of automobile. Explain working of any one.
Explain use of microprocessor controller in automobile system.
Explain the working of battery used in automobiles.
Distinguish between battery ignition and electronic ignition system.
Distinguish between battery ignition and magneto ignition system.
Explain the charging system used in automobile.
With sketch explain working of fuel level gauge.
Describe with neat sketch the working of starting motor.
Explain the function of alternator with sketch.
With sketch explain working of water temperature gauge.
State construction of lead acid battery.
State advantages of CDI ignition system.
What are different component of automobile starting system?
Explain construction and working of oil level gauge with neat sketch.
Explain wire harness and state any four colour codes used in wiring system of automobile.
Ch:06 Automobile Air Conditioning Systems (08 Marks)
Draw neat layout of car air conditioning system.
Enlist different components of automobile air conditioning system and state their functions.
Explain with neat sketch car air conditioning system.
What is role of compressor in air conditioning system?
State the precautions to be taken while using the air conditioner.
What is role of evaporator in air conditioning system?
Explain in detail the control parameter as given below. a. Humidity b. Temperature. c. Purity of air.
Why Modern car uses R134a refrigerant instead 2 of R-12
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