Unit 1

Vehicle and Engine Construction – Chassis, Frame and Body Construction, Engine Types, Construction Details and multi-cylinder engines, Valve Arrangements, Valve Drives, Engine Cooling and Lubrication, Air Supply System, Carburetors, Electronic Fuel Injection Systems, Exhaust Systems Power Drive Line: Clutch – Types and Construction, Fluid Coupling, Transmissions – Manual, Semi and Automotive Transmission, Continuously Variable Transmission, Overdrives, Torque Converter, Propeller Shaft, Differential and Axles, Front and All Wheel Drive Vehicles

Unit 2

Running Systems: Steering Geometry and Types, Steering Linkages, Power and Power Assisted Steering, Types of Front Axle, Suspension Systems, Suspension Design Consideration Active Suspension, Braking Systems – Hydraulic, Pneumatic Brakes and Power Brakes, Anti-Lock Brake system – Wheels and Tyres, Electrical and Electronic Systems: Electrical Systems – Storage, Charging, Starting and Ignition and Lighting Systems.

Unit 3

Electronic Controls for Engine and Vehicle Body, Electronic Dashboard Instruments, Electronic and Computer Controlled Transmissions, Intelligent Transportation Systems. On-board diagnosis system, Safety and Security systems.
Future Automobiles: Automobile Air Pollution, Pollution Control Norms, Alternate Power Units for Automobiles – Use of Natural Gas, LPG and Hydrogen in Automobiles as Fuels, Fuel Cells, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Course Objectives

• To familiarize fundamental knowledge about evolution of automobiles and its construction.
• To impart knowledge on mechanical, electrical and electronic systems of an automotives
• To familiarize the various aspects of performance of automotives and to study the future technology in automotives

Course Outcomes

• CO1: Identify the functional requirements of automobile systems and components
• CO2: Demonstrate the working principles of steering, suspension and braking system of automobiles
• CO3: Make use of advanced electrical and electronics system in automotives
• CO4: Realize the advancements in the future of automotive technology

CO – PO Mapping

Textbook(s)

• Heisler H. – ‘Advanced Engine Technology’ – SAE – 2012
• William H. Crouse, Donald Anglin – ‘Automotive Mechanics’ – McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited- 2006 – 10th Edition

Reference(s)

• Garrett T. K., Newton K., and Steeds W. – ‘Motor Vehicles’ – Butterworth Heinemann – 2001
• Fenton J. – ‘Handbook of Automotive Body and System Design’ – Professional Engineering Publishing, UK – 2005
• Giri N. K. – ‘Automobile Mechanics’, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi – 2006 – 8^th Edition
• Bishop R. – ‘Intelligent Vehicle Technology and Trends’ – AR Tech House Inc. – 1999

Evaluation Pattern