Paper-II: o Basic thermodynamics - Systems-Closed/ Open systems, Property, cycle,
Automobile Thermodynamic equilibrium- Zeroth law, First Law, Second Law of
Engineering thermodynamics- Pure substance-Mollier Diagram-Vapor Power cycles-Rankine
(Diploma Standard) cycle
o Air standard cycles-Otto, Diesel, Dual combustion cycle, derivation of expressions
for mean effective pressure-diagram factor, efficiency, Stirling engine, gears-
nomenclature-simple, compound, epicyclic trains-calculations of torque.
o Shafts- solid, hollow shafts; shear stress and angular deflection due to torque
applied; bending moments — combined moment and torque.
o Friction - inclined plane; screw and nut; screw jock; self-locking.
o Fuels - fire and flash point - calorific value - calorimeters- octane, certain
numbers and its importance — stoichiometric ratio.
o Single cylinder, multi-cylinder engine - pre whirl chambers- combustion/ignition
delay - knocking, detonation.
o Firing order; piston and piston rings; temperature profile of piston.
o Fuel system - Carburetion, carburetors, Gasoline/petrol injection systems - diesel
fuel injection systems, types-common rail injection system, Fuel tank.
o Balancing single-cylinder engines.
o Lubrication and cooling systems in automobiles.
o Transmission - gearbox - clash type, synchromesh, automatic transmission
systems.
o Propeller-shaft — universal coupling — differential - half shafts - floating,
o Clutches - single, multi-plate - bearing pressure-pressure plate - axial load - fluid
clutch
o Brakes and brake mechanisms-mechanical, hydraulic, and air brakes,
o Steering - condition for correct steering —Ackermann steering.
o Electrical system - Delco system, circuit wiring, working of electrical equipment.
o Exhaust gas analysis —Pollutants –Sources – Formation – Effects Of Pollution On
Environment – Human – Transient Operational Effects On Pollution – Regulated -
Unregulated Emissions – Emission Standards. EMISSIONS IN SI ENGINE:
Chemistry Of SI Engine Combustion – HC and CO Formation In SI Engines – NO
Formation In SI Engines – Smoke Emissions From SI Engines – Effect Of
Operating Variables On Emission Formation. EMISSIONS IN CI ENGINE: Basics Of
Diesel Combustion – Smoke Emission And Its Types In Diesel Engines – NOx
Emission And Its Types From Diesel Engines – Particulate Emission In Diesel
Engines. Odor, Sulfur And Aldehyde Emissions From Diesel Engines – Effect Of
Operating Variables On Emission Formation.
o Air conditioning of automobiles
o Automobile wheel alignment — camber. castor —Kingpin inclination —toe-
in,toe-out.
o Maintenance of tires - traffic Rules.
o Materials- structure of the metals -imperfections-ferrous and non-ferrous
materials-heat treatment of steels.
Closed-loop control and open-loop control systems