NRI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,

Pothavarappadu (V), Via Nunna,

Agiripalli (M), Vijayawada Rural, Krishna District.
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi – Affiliated to JNTU, Kakinada)
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Course Plan
Course Instructor Name: Mr.V.Venkateswarlu Department: Mechanical Engineering

Periods / L T P C
Subject Title : Automobile Engineering
Credit : 3 0 0 3
Programme : B.Tech Regulation : R2013
Academic Year : 2017-2018 Class: IV Semester : I

Prerequisite: 1. Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering

2. Engineering Thermodynamics
3. Thermal Engineering
Lecture Plan:
No. of Cumulative
Lecture Topics to be covered
Periods Periods
1 Overall Introduction about Automobile Engineering 1 1
UNIT-1 INTRODUCTION
2 Types of Automobiles, Vehicle construction and different layouts 1 2
Types of IC-Engines, Engine Components, Functions and 1 3
3
materials
4 Turbo charging and super charging 1 4
Engine lubrication- types of lubrication systems, splash and 2 6
5 pressure, lubrication systems, oil filters, oil pumps, crank case
ventilation
6 Engine service, reboring, decarbonisation, Nitriding of crank shaft 1 7
7 Review of Unit I 1 8
UNIT-II TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Principle of clutch, Clutches-types, cone clutch, single plate clutch, 3 11
8 multi plate clutch, magnetic and centrifugal clutches, fluid fly
wheel
Gear boxes, types, sliding mesh, construct mesh, synchro mesh 2 13
9
gear boxes
10 Epicyclic gear box, over drive, torque converter 2 15
11 Propeller shaft,Hotch-Kiss drive, Torque tube drive, universal joint 1 16
12 Differential rear axles– types 1 17
13 Wheels and tyres 2 19
14 Review of Unit II 1 20
UNIT III STEERING SYSTEM
15 Steering geometry – camber, castor, king pin rake, combined angle 1 21
16 toe-in and toe-out, center point steering.
17 Steering mechanisms- Ackerman steering mechanism, Davis 2 23
steering mechanism
18 Steering gears – types, steering linkages 2 25
19 Review of Unit III 1 26
UNIT IV SUSPENSION SYSTEM
20 Suspension system need and functions, types of suspension 2 28
21 Rigid axle suspension, torsion bar, shock absorber 2 30
22 Independent suspension system 1 31
23 Review of Automotive Suspension System 1 32
UNIT IV BRAKING SYSTEM
24 Need and types of brakes, mechanical braking system 1 33
Hydraulic brake system, Master cylinder, wheel cylinder, tandem 2 35
25
master cylinder, requirement of brake fluid
26 Pneumatic and Vacuum Brakes. 1 36
27 Review of braking System 1 37
UNIT IV ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging circuit, generator, current – voltage regulator – Starting 2 39
28 system, Bendix drive mechanism, Solenoid switch
29 Lighting systems, Horn, Wiper 1 40
30 Fuel gauge – oil pressure gauge, engine temperature indicator etc. 1 41
31 Review of Automotive Electrical Systems 1 42
UNIT V ENGINE SPECIFICATION AND SAFETY SYSTEMS
Introduction to engine specifications with regard to power, speed, 1 43
32 torque, no. of cylinders and arrangement, lubrication and cooling,
etc.
33 Safety: Introduction, safety systems - seat belt, air bags, bumper. 2 45
34 Anti lock brake system (ABS), Wind-shield, 1 46
 Suspension sensors, traction control, mirrors, central locking and 2 48
35
electric windows, speed control.
36 Review of Unit V 1 49
UNIT – VI ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL
Introduction – types of pollutants, mechanism of formation, 1 50
37
concentration measurement
Methods of controlling pollutants-engine modification, exhaust gas 2 53
38
treatment-thermal and catalytic converters
Alternative fuels (Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, 2 54
39 Biodiesel) for emission control, National and International
pollution standards (BS and Euro norms)
40 Review Of Engine Emission Control 1 55
UNIT – VI ENGINE SERVICE
Introduction to engine service, service details of engine cylinder 2 57
41
head, valves and valve mechanism.
Piston-connecting rod assembly, cylinder block, crank shaft and 2 59
42
main bearings, engine reassembly-precautions.
43 Review of Engine Service 1 60

Assessment Methods
End Semester Examinations (70%) Quiz, Case Study, Assignment, Mini Project, etc.,
Internal Examinations (30%) Case Study
Preparation of preventive maintenance schedule for 2/4
wheeler.
Assignment
A1: Construction and Working of clutches and gear
boxes.
Submission Deadline for A1: July 31, 2018.
A2: Working of braking system and suspension system
of automobiles.
Submission Deadline for A2: September 30, 2018.

Course Instructor HOD