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BHARATHIYAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY KARAIKAL
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
COURSE PLAN 2014
SUBJECT :AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
YEAR/ CLASS: IV/ B.T!" #!$%&' B SEMESTER: VII
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OBJECTIVE:To impart knowledge about components of automobiles
and latest trends,
systems and methodology used in automobiles
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Classification of vehicles drives - general layout. 1Engine
1iesel and !etrol engines for automobiles 1two stroke and four
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comparison of performance
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1factors affecting choice 1
power re#uirements of an automobile 1$olling, wind and gradient
resultant-factors affecting
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clutches - plate clutches 1semi automatic & automatic
clutches 1'ear bo() manual shift four speed and positive speed
gear
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synchromesh devices -fluid transmission
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1fluid flywheel and tor#ue converter "automatic transmission
1drive line 1differential, conventional and non-slip types 1drive
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types of suspension - leaf spring 1coil spring - torsion rod and
air suspension 1
hock absorbers. ront a(le) types - front wheel geometry-
conditions for true rolling.
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teering geometry - /ckerman and avis steering -
steering linkages1
teering gear bo(-power and power assisted steering. 10heel
alignment 1Tyres) materials and types static and rolling properties
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pneumatic tyres. 1
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power and power assisted brakes "
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factors affecting brake performance
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1tests on brakes 1skid and skid prevention 1types of bodies
1Chassis 1chassis frame
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integral body 1
5ehicle stability. 1
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"battery rating - battery life - battery testing 1
tarting motor ) constructional features and operation 1
eries wound motor - drive arrangement. 1
types, 7gnition) types - ignition coil - contact breaker
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istributor - firing order - spark plug. 1
'enerator - constructional features of .C.generator "
'enerator - constructional features /lternator 1
$ectifier - 'enerator regulation
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/utomotive lighting 1Electronics in automobile. 1
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