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Set No. 1
Code No: R41037 R10
IV B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, Feb/Mar - 2015
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
(Mechanical Engineering)

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Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1 a) What is crank case ventilation and explain how it is achieved in an automobile
engine? [7]
b) Explain the working principle of i) solenoid switch;
ii) Engine Temperature Indicator? [8]

constructional features?
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2 a) Draw cross section of an automobile tyre and show on it various

b) Explain the differences between fluid fly wheel and torque converter?

3 a) Describe in detail a recirculating ball steering gear with the help of a neat
sketch?
[9]
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[8]
b) Explain in detail the Steering linkage for vehicle with independent front
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suspension? [7]

4 a) Explain in detail the construction and working of Girling Mechanical Brake? [9]
b) How do shock absorbers affect spring sag? [6]

5 a) Explain in detail the Bendix drive mechanism used in automobile electrical

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system? [8]
b) Discuss the troubles commonly encountered in lighting system of an
automobile? Suggest also suitable remedies? [7]

6 Describe the cooling and lubricating systems used in automobile engines? [15]

7 a) During what engine operating conditions are carbon monoxide and nitrogen
oxide produced most in the exhaust? [7]
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b) Discuss in detail various changes in the fuel supply system of engines for
controlling emissions? [8]
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8 a) How are the ovality and the taper of a cylinder bore checked? [6]
b) Discuss the procedure for repair in case the cylinder wear is found to be more
than permissible limits? [9]

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Set No. 2
Code No: R41037 R10
IV B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, Feb/Mar - 2015
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
(Mechanical Engineering)

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Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1 a) With the help of a neat sketch explain Splash Lubrication system? Also

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discuss its advantages and disadvantages? [9]
b) Explain briefly about i) Torsion Bar; ii) Nitriding of crank shaft? [6]

2 a) Explain the working of a fluid flywheel? [8]

b) Describe thoroughly various parameters for matching tyres to wheels? [7]

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3 a) With the help of a neat sketch explain the working of Rack and Pinion
steering gear?
b) A car using rack and pinion type steering gear has steering wheel of 300 mm
diameter and pinion with 5 teeth and 10 mm pitch. Determine the effort
required by each hand at the steering wheel to overcome a load of 600N at the
[8]

rack? [7]
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4 a) Write short notes on tandem master cylinder? [7]

b) What is the purpose of independent suspension? Explain various methods to
achieve the same in front and rear axle of cars? [8]

5 a) Discuss the requirements of automotive head lights and explain how they have
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been met in modern design of head lights? [8]

b) Explain the construction and working of Windscreen wiper? [7]

6 Discuss the constructional details, benefits and functions of airbags used in

automobiles? [15]

7 a) How does an electric assist type of choke help decrease the emission of the
pollutants? [6]
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b) Describe how proper design of combustion chamber helps to reduce exhaust

emissions? [9]
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8 a) Describe various methods of measuring bearing clearances? [6]

b) Discuss in detail the inspection and repair procedures for the engine crank
shafts? [9]

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Set No. 3
Code No: R41037 R10
IV B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, Feb/Mar - 2015
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
(Mechanical Engineering)

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Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1 a) With the help of a neat sketch explain Pressure Lubrication system? Also

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discuss its advantages and disadvantages? [9]
b) Write short notes on i) Reboring; ii) Decarbonisation? [6]

2 a) Discuss various types of troubles in connection with automobile wheels and

tyres? [9]

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b) Explain the actions of a clutch during engagement and disengagement?

3 a) With the help of a neat sketch explain the working of worm and wheel

b) Explain in detail the Steering linkage for vehicle with rigid axle front
suspension?
[6]

[8]

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4 a) With the aid of a diagram explain the function of the main parts of the master
cylinder? [7]
b) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of independent suspension system
comparing with conventional rigid axle suspension? [8]

5 Explain with the help of circuit diagrams, i) Compensated voltage control,

ii) Current voltage control [15]
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6 How does a seat belt enhance safety? Describe clearly the constructional
features and working details of a safety belt? [15]

7 a) Describe how the fuel-air ratio affect the exhaust emission at idle condition of
an automobile? [7]
b) Explain the constructional details and working of a Catalytic converter? [8]
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8 a) In case of a cylinder block brought for servicing, it is found that the same had
been rebored already a number of times and so it was no longer possible to
rebore it further. What is the remedy? [6]
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b) Describe the circumstances which necessitate the servicing of an automobile

engine? [9]

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Set No. 4
Code No: R41037 R10
IV B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, Feb/Mar - 2015
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
(Mechanical Engineering)

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Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
*****
1 a) Write short notes on Turbo charging and Super charging? [6]

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b) Explain briefly about i) Anti-Lock Braking system;
ii) Constructional features of automobile clutch? [9]

2 a) Describe the requirements of an automobile wheel? [7]

b) Explain with the help of a neat sketch the construction of the disc type wheel?

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Compare the same with the wire type wheel?

3 a) Explain the working principle of Ackerman Linkage?

b) The front axle of a car has pivot centers 1.1 m apart. The length of each steering
arm is 150 mm, while the track rod is of 1.0 meter length. Calculate the wheel
base for perfect rolling of the car wheels when the inner wheel stub axle is at
[8]

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550 to the rear center line? [7]

4 a) Discuss thoroughly the procedure for bleeding of hydraulic brakes? [8]

b) With the help of a neat diagram explain the construction and working of
telescopic type of shock absorber? [7]
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5 a) Explain the construction and working of Electric Horn? [8]

b) Explain the working principle of a generator? [7]

6 What type of oil pressure gauges are used in the lubricating system of engine?
Explain each of these gauges with the help of suitable diagrams? [15]

7 a) Discuss different sources of pollutants in an automobile? [6]

b) Describe clearly how to treat the engine exhaust gases to convert the pollutions
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therein into harmless constituents? [9]

8 a) What will happen if the abrasive particles during servicing operation enter the
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oil holes and the engine is assembled without removing them? [6]
b) How do you measure the amount of wear in case of connecting rod big end
bearings? Discuss various methods? [9]

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