Automobile.......................................pptx

Functions,
Design requirements,
Operation and performance of main components and sub systems of a vehicle including electrical systems (starting, ignition, charging, lighting etc.)

1. Introduction Functions, D esign requirements, O peration and performance of main components and sub systems of a vehicle including electrical systems (starting, ignition, charging, lighting etc.)

2. Automotive Engines Engine types Construction Performance characteristics performance monitoring, testing

3. Suspension System Passive and Active suspension systems D esign C onstruction erformance and fault diagnosis

4. Steering system Steering mechanisms. Manual, power assisted, electronically controlled power steering systems C onstruction O peration and diagnosis

5. Braking System Classification of brakes, drum brake & disc brakes Constructional details Theory of braking Mechanical, hydraulic and Pneumatic brakes Servo brake Power and power assisted brakes-different types of retarders like eddy current and hydraulic retarder Anti lock braking systems.

6. Drive train Components of the drive train and their functions M anual, semi-automatic and automatic transmissions D rivetrains of hybrid vehicles C omparison of construction and performance of different drivetrains

7. Tires Pneumatic tires, their construction, behaviour, wheel alignment, effects of incorrect alignment on the tires, vehicle performance

8. Exhaust G as Emissions Combustion of fuel Vehicle emissions Catalytic converters Exhaust analysis National and international standards