Automobile Engineering 7th Semester Syllabus.pdf

syllabus

1. ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
ME703

Lecture : 3 Year : IV
Tutorial : 1 Part : I
Practical : 0
Course Objectives:
To provide sound and comprehensive coverage of engineering economic s especially. To
explain how the business operates, how engineering project decisions are made within the
business, and how engineering decisions can affect the bottom li ne (profit) of the firm. To
build a thorough understanding of the theoretical and conceptual basis up on which the
practice of financial project analysis is built. To satisfy the very practical n eeds of the
engineer toward making informed financial decisions when acting as a tea m member or
project manager for an engineering project. To incorporate all critical dec ision-making tools
– including the most contemporary, computer –oriented ones such as simulation techniques
in risk analysis so that engineers can make informed decision maki ng 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 In dia
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

Evaluation Scheme:
There will be questions covering all the chapters of the syllabus. The ev aluation
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 me thod to explain
the performance of an automotive vehicle, concerning acceleration performance,
braking performance, aerodynamics and rolling resistance, ride, tire dy namics,
suspension system, steerability, stability, cross country ability an d 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 t ire 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 vehicle s
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 differen t 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, Fundam entals
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 s cheme 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 a pplications 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, s peed sensor, knock
sensor, accelerometer sensor, crank position sensor
7.3. Actuators: Idle speed control valve, fuel pump, solenoid valves, relay s, fuel
injectors, ignition
7.4. Electronic control unit: microprocessor and microcomputer
7.5. Controlled devices: voice warning system, travel information system, keyles s 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 s cheme 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 pavi ng
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 conv erters,
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 a nd actuators
3.3. Types of hydraulic system: open center system, closed center system
3.4. Hydraulic oil: functions, storage, types, properties, specifications and requ irements
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 coup lers,
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 an d 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, proportio nal 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 s cheme 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 (indu stries, services
center, and workshops) within or outside the country. To study th e existing
technology, organizational behavior, structure and management system of the
enterprises. The main purpose of this attachment is to boost up prac tical 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 f or 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 an d 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 departme nt 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

7. ELECTIVE-I

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 an d
advantages. To develop the finite element model for discrete structural and non
structural problems and continuum problems specially heat transfer, p lane elasticity.
To develop computer program and use commercial software for above men tioned
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 prob lems.
4. Development of Computer program for two dimensional continuum p roblems with one
dependent variable.
5. Development of Computer program for two dimensional continuum pr oblems 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 a nd 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 calcu lations

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 servic e (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 syste m

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 Con ditioning”,
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, Ind ia.,
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 sch eme 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