{"id":29366,"date":"2013-05-31T12:43:04","date_gmt":"2013-05-31T07:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/?p=29366"},"modified":"2013-05-31T12:43:04","modified_gmt":"2013-05-31T07:13:04","slug":"automobile-engineering-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/automobile-engineering-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Automobile Engineering Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Automobile Engineering Notes<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Introduction:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Basic structure, general layout and type of automotive vehicles, Frameless and unitary construction; position of power unit.<\/p>\n<p><b>Power Unit :<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Power requirements &#8211; motion resistance and power loss, tractive effort and vehicle performance curves; selection of power unit and engine performance characteristics; pollution due to vehicle emission and exhaust emission control system<\/p>\n<p><b>Fuel Supply System :<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Air cleaner and fuel pumps; Air fuel requirements and carburation; Modifications in a simple carburettor to meet different starting, running, idling and accelerating consitions; constructional details of carburetors and fuel injection systems used in Indian make vehicles. Diesel fuel system &#8211; cleaning, injection pump, injector and nozzles<\/p>\n<p><b>Lubrication &amp; Cooling System :<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Necessity of lubrication; Desirable properties of lubricants; various types of lubricants and oil additives; different systems of lubrication &#8211; oil filters, oil pumps and oil pressure indicator; crank case ventilation and dilution.<\/p>\n<p>Purpose of cooling, air and water cooling systems; radiator, thermostat, pump and fan<\/p>\n<p><b>Chases and suspension :<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Loads on the frame, considerations of strength and stiffness, engine mounting, conventional and independent suspension systems; shock absorbs and stablizers; wheels and tyres<\/p>\n<p><b>Transmission System :<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Basic requirements and standard transmission systems; constructional features of automobile clutch, gear box, differential, front and rear axles; overdrives, propeller shaft, universal joint and torque tube drive; Rear wheel vs front wheel drive, principle of automatic transmission<\/p>\n<p><b>Steering System :<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Requirement and steering geometry; castor action, camber and king pin angle, toe-in of front wheels, steering linkages and steering gears; wheel alignment; power steering<\/p>\n<p><b>Braking System :<\/b><\/p>\n<p>General braking requirements; Mechanical, hydraulic, vacuum power and servo brakes; Weight transfer during braking and stopping distances<\/p>\n<p><b>Electric System :<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Conventional (coil and magneto) and transistorized ignition systems; Charging, capacity ratings and battery testing; starter motor and drive arrangements : voltage and current regulation<\/p>\n<p><b>Maintenance :<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Preventive maintenance, trouble shooting and rectification in different systems; engine turning and servicing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Automobile Engineering Notes &nbsp; Introduction: Basic structure, general layout and type of automotive vehicles, Frameless and unitary construction; position of power unit. 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