Ic Engine Questions Bank
Ic Engine Questions Bank
Ic Engine Questions Bank
DEPARTMENT OF
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
QUESTION BANK
VIII SEMESTER
Prepared by
Mr.T.Arunkumar, Assistant Professor/Mech
JEPPIAAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE
Vision of Institution
To build Jeppiaar Engineering College as an institution of academic excellence in
technological and management education to become a world class university.
Mission of Institution
To excel in teaching and learning, research and innovation by promoting the
principles of scientific analysis and creative thinking.
To participate in the production, development and dissemination of knowledge and
interact with national and international communities.
To equip students with values, ethics and life skills needed to enrich their lives and
enable them to meaningfully contribute to the progress of society.
To prepare students for higher studies and lifelong learning, enrich them with the
practical and entrepreneurial skills necessary to excel as future professionals and
contribute to Nation’s economy.
Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and
PO1 an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering
PO2 problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and
engineering sciences.
Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design
PO3 system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the
public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations
Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods
PO4 including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to
provide valid conclusions.
Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
PO5 engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an
understanding of the limitations.
The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal,
PO6 health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional
engineering practice.
Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in
PO7 societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable
development.
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the
PO8 engineering practice.
Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse
PO9 teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering
PO10 community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and
design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and
PO11 management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to
manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in
PO12 independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
JEPPIAAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
To create excellent professionals in the field of Mechanical Engineering and to uplift the quality of
technical education on par with the International Standards.
Department Mission
PEO’s
1. To understand the basic concept of various mechanical engineering field such as design,
manufacturing, thermal and industrial engineering.
2. To apply the knowledge in advanced mechanical system and processes by using design and
analysis techniques.
3. To develop student’s professional skills to meet the industry requirements and entrepreneurial
skills for improving nation’s economy stronger.
ME2041 ADVANCED I.C ENGINES
COURSE OUTCOMES
C801.1 Evaluate the various emission problems and its solutions in SI Engine.
C801.2 Evaluate the various emission problems and its solutions in CI Engine.
C801.3 Develop the Knowledge in various toxic exhaust gases like CO,H,NO and its effects.
C801.4 Ability to classify the basic emission characteristics of various alternate fuels.
Illustrate the knowledge in recent trends of advanced combustion chambers and fuel
C801.5 injection system.
ME2041 ADVANCED I.C ENGINES LTPC
3003
OBJECTIVES:
To understand the underlying principles of operation of different IC Engines and components.
To provide knowledge on pollutant formation, control, alternate fuel etc.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
Upon completion of this course, the students can able to compare the operations of different
IC Engine and components and can evaluate the pollutant formation, control, alternate fuel
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Ramalingam. K.K., "Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals", Scitech Publications, 2002.
2. Ganesan, "Internal Combustion Engines", II Edition, TMH, 2002.
REFERENCES:
1. Mathur. R.B. and R.P. Sharma, "Internal Combustion Engines".,DhanpatRai& Sons 2007.
2. Duffy Smith, "Auto Fuel Systems", The Good Heart Willcox Company, Inc., 1987.
3. Eric Chowenitz, "Automobile Electronics", SAE Publications, 1995
JEPPIAAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE
Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai – 600 119
DEPARTMENT OFMECHANICAL ENGINEERING
QUESTION BANK
PART-A
CO Mapping : C801.1
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Q.No. Questions Competence PO
Level
1 What is a heterogeneous air-fuel mixture? In which BTL-1 Remembering PO5
engine is it used?
2 What is the principle of carburetor? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
3 Define abnormal combustion and its consequences? BTL-1 Remembering PO3
4 What is equivalence ratio? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
7 Explain the type of vibration produced when auto BTL-4 Analyzing PO4
ignition occurs.
8 What is the method to detect the phenomenon of BTL-1 Remembering PO1
knocking?
9 List out some of the knock limited parameters? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
10 List out some of the knock limited parameters? BTL-5 Evaluating PO1
11 List the factors that are involved in either BTL-2 Understanding PO5
producing(or)preventing knock
12 List the parameters which are affecting knock in SI BTL-1 Remembering PO5
engine?
13 List the parameters in time factors that reduce the BTL-1 Remembering PO3
knocking?
14 List the composition factors in the knocking? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
15 What are the objectives to be kept in mind during BTL-1 Remembering PO5
design of combustion chamber?
16 What are the factors to be considered to obtain high BTL-1 Remembering PO5
thermal efficiency?
17 Write the different types of combustion chambering BTL-1 Remembering PO6
SI engine?
What are the components required in the fuel BTL-1 Remembering
18 PO6
injection system?
19 What are the advantages of fuel–injection in an SI BTL-1 Remembering PO10
engine?
20 List the draw backs of the carburetion? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
24 What are the essential parts, compensating device and BTL-1 Remembering PO5
additional system (Modern) carburetors?
PART-A
CO Mapping : C801.2
BT
Q.
Questions Leve Competence PO
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1 Mention any two advantages of induction swirl BTL-1 PO5
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2 What is ignition delay period? BTL-1 PO5
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3 What are two delay occur in ignition delay period? BTL-1 PO3
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4 List the factors affecting the delay period? BTL-1 PO5
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5 Explain the effect of quality of fuel factor on the delay period? BTL-4 Analyzing PO1
Giveacomparativestatementvariouscharacteristicsthatreducesknock Rememberin
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ingin S.I and C.I engine (any four)? g
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7 Write the classification of combustion chamber in C.I engine? BTL-1 PO4
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8 What is called direct injection type of combustion chamber? BTL-2 PO1
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9 What are the types of open combustion chamber? BTL-2 PO5
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of open combustion BTL-1 Rememberin
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chamber type? g
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11 What is indirect injection type of combustion? BTL-1 PO5
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Write the classification of indirect injection chamber(divided BTL-1 Rememberin
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combustion chamber) g
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13 What are the applications of swirl chamber? BTL-1 PO3
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List the advantages and draw backs of indirect Understandin
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Why specific fuel consumption is high in indirect injection type Rememberin
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combustion g
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16 What is turbo charging? BTL-1 PO5
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17 What are the major parts of a turbocharger? BTL-1 PO6
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18 Explain the term turbo lag. BTL-1 PO6
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19 Explain the function of waste gate. BTL-1
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Why there is a large pressure differences a cross the injector Rememberin
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nozzle are required: g
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21 What is called breakup length? BTL-1 PO5
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22 What are the different designs of nozzle used? BTL-1 PO5
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23 What are the two types of photographic technique used? BTL-1 PO5
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24 Explain photographic techniques method: BTL-1 PO5
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25 List the droplet size depends on various factors: BTL-1 PO5
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26 Define flame development angle: BTL-1 PO1
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27 Define rapid burning angle: BTL-1 PO1
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List the factors that are involved in either producing (or) Rememberin
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preventing knock. g
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29 List types of nozzle? BTL-1 PO6
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30 What are consideration should doing assemble of fuel injections? BTL-1 PO4
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PART-B&PART-C
Bring out clearly the process of combustion in CI engines and also
Understandin
1 explain the various stages of combustion. What is delay period and BTL-2 PO3
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what are the factors that affect the delay period?
Understandin
2 Explain Turbo charging in CI engines BTL-2 PO5
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3 Explain with heat sketch about the air ventilation. BTL-2 PO1
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4 What are the effects of trubo charging on CI engines?. PO1
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What are the main factors affecting the penetration of the fuel
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spray in CI engines?
UNIT III CELLULAR MANUFACTURING
Pollutant – Sources – Formation of Carbon Monoxide, Un burnt hydrocarbon, Oxides of Nitrogen, Smoke and Particulate
matter – Methods of controlling Emissions – Catalytic converters, Selective Catalytic Reduction and Particulate Traps –
Methods of measurement – Emission norms and Driving cycles
PART-A
CO Mapping : C801.3
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Q. Competen PO5
Questions Leve
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1 Why smoke is formed in a CI engine? BTL-1 PO3
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2 State the significance of stoichio metric air-fuel mixture? BTL-1 PO5
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3 What are the major exhaust emissions? BTL-1 PO5
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What are the causes for hydro carbon emission from S.I engine? Rememberin
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5 What are the reasons for incomplete combustion in SI engine? BTL-1 PO6
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6 What are the reasons for flame quenching? BTL-1 PO6
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How the oil consumption increases in IC engines and what are the Rememberin PO1
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8 Write a short BTL-1 PO1
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What is photo chemical smog? Understandin
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10 What are soot particles? BTL-1 PO5
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What is the most effective after treatment for reducing engine Rememberin
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12 List the materials used as catalyst BTL-1 PO5
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13 Whycatalytic converter called as three way converters?( BTL-1 PO5
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14 Whatare the types of ceramic structure used in catalytic convertor? BTL-1 PO1
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15 What is a catalyst? BTL-1 PO1
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16 Listout the draw backs of catalytic converters BTL-1 PO5
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17 Whatare the methods of catalytic converter superheating? BTL-1 PO6
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18 List the invisible and visible emission BTL-1 PO4
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19 What are the methods of measuring the following emission? BTL-1 PO5
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20 Effect of catalytic converters? BTL-1 PO5
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21 short note on hc and carbon monoxide emissions ? BTL-1 PO3
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22 Function of turbo charging? BTL-1 PO5
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23 Methods of controlling emissions? BTL-1 PO1
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24 Explain EGR? BTL-1 PO1
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25 What is particulate traps? BTL-1 PO4
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26 How photochemical smog produce? BTL-1 PO1
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27 What is SOF? BTL-1 PO5
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28 What is evaporative emission BTL-1 PO1
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29 Define crankcase blow by? BTL-6 Creating PO5
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30 What are the method to find performance of engine ? BTL-1 PO5
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PART-B & PART-C
Q. Questions BT Competen PO
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What are catalytic converters? How are they help full in reducing Understandin
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HC,CO and NOx emissions? g
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3 Give a brief account of emissions from CI engines. BTL-6 Creating ,PO
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Explain the inter nationally accepted method so measuring the
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4 following in visible emission BTL-2 PO5
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i) Oxides of nitrogen (ii) Carbon monoxide (iii) Unburned Understandin
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6 What is smoke and classify the measurement of smoke? BTL-6 Creating ,PO
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PART-A
CO Mapping : C801.4
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Q.No. Questions Competence PO
Level
Write the advantage and disadvantage of
1 alcoholasa fuel? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
What is the problem with gasoline-alcohol mixture
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as a fuel?
3 Write the sources for methanol? BTL-2 Understanding PO3
4 Write the source for ethanol? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
What are the techniques of using alcohol in diesel
5 engine fuel? BTL-5 Evaluating PO1
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of
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using hydrogen in SI engine.
PART-A
CO Mapping : C801.5
BT
Q.No. Questions Competence PO
Level
1 What is lean burn engine? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
2 Why lean mixture is preferred in SI engine? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
3 What are the modifications to be made to convert BTL-1 Remembering PO3
an existing engine as a lean burn engine?
How the stratified charge engine can be
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characterised?
5 List the advantages of the stratified charge engine. BTL-1 Remembering PO1
What are the main disadvantages of the stratified
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charge engine?
Write short notes on plasma jet ignition system.
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What are the factors that influence the operation of
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the plasma jet plug?
What are there a sons for automotive engines
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equipped with gasoline injection system?
10 What are the types of injection system? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
What are the objective of the fuel injection
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system?
12 What are the components of injection system? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
13 Write notes on continuous injection system. BTL-1 Remembering PO3
Explain the functions of the following
components.
14 (a) Pumping element, (b) Metering element, (c) BTL-1 Remembering PO5
Timing control, (d) Ambient control.
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4 Explain briefly plasma–jet ignition system BTL-2 Understanding PO6,
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What is a learn burn engine? What are the
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advantages of using learn mixture in SI
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engine?
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Explain the characteristics of Homogeneous
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charge compression ignition engine
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PART-A
1. What is a heterogeneous air-fuel mixture? In which engine is it used? (MAY/JUNE 2013)
A homogeneous mixture is a type of mixture in which the composition is uniform and every part of the
solution has the same properties which is used in SI engine.
4. Whatisequivalence ratio?
The ratio of the actual fuel-air ratio to the stoichio metric fuel–air ratio.
Performance number is defined as the ratio .Of Knock limited Indicated mean effective pressure with
the sample fuel to knock limited Indicated mean effective pressure with ISO-OCTANE .when the inlet
pressure is kept constant.
11. List the factors that are involved in either producing(or)preventing knock.
The factors that are involved in either producing (or) preventing knock are temperature, pressure,
density of the unburned charge and the time factor.
12. List the parameters which are affecting knock in SI engine?
The parameters which are directly(or)indirectly connected with knocking are
inlettemperatureofmixturecompressionratio,massofinductedcharge,poweroutput of the engine
13. List the parameters in time factors that reduce the knocking?
Parameters are turbulence, engine speed, flame travel distance, combustion chamber shape
and location of sparkplug.
18. What are the components required in the fuel injection system?
Components are –pumping element, metering element, mixing element, distributing element,
Timing control, and ambient control.
PART-B
1. Describe the applications of computers for design. (Nov/dec 2011)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
Refer: “Mikell P.Groover, “Automation,Production Systems,and CIM”, Prentice- Hall, 1987”, Page No from 6
to 7 and from 10 to 11.
2. Explain the drawing features of CAD. (Nov/dec 2011)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
3 .Name the types of modeling of CAD? Explain about any one of them. (Nov/dec 2011)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
4. Describe about operator input devices used at the graphics workstation. (May/june2012)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
5. Explain about the following types of transformations with example. (Nov/dec2012)
(i) Translation (ii) scaling (iii) rotation
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
6. Write the short notes on 3D scaling and 3D shearing geometric transformation. (May/june 2013)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
PART-A
1. Mention any two advantages of induction swirl.MAY/JUNE 2013
1.Easier starting
2.Indicated thermal efficiency is high
3.production of swirl require no additional work
4.Used with low speed
2. What is ignition delay period?
The fuel does not ignite immediately up on injection in to the combustion chamber. There is a definite period
of in activity between the time when the first droplet of fuel hits the hot air in the combustion chamber and
the time it starts through the actual burning phase. This period is known as ignition delay period
3. What are two delay occur in ignition delay period? APR/MAY 2015
The two delays occurring ignition delay period are the physically delay and chemically delay. Physical
delay is the time between the beginning of injection and the attainment of chemical reaction conditions.
Chemical delay is the reaction starts slowly and then accelerates until the inflammation or ignition takes
place.
4. List the factors affecting the delay period? APR/ MAY 2011
fuel
2 Ignition delay long short
3 Compression ratio Low high
4 Inlet temperature and Low HIGH
pressure
(i)
7. Write the classification of combustion chamber in C.I engine?
Combustion chamber in C.I engine is classified in to two categories:
1. Direct-injection type 2.Indirect-injectiontype.
15. Why specific fuel consumption is high in indirect injection type combustion
chamber:
Specific fuel consumption is high because there is a loss of pressure due to air motion through
the duct and heat loss due to large heat transfer area.
28. List the factors that are involved in either producing(or)preventing knock.
(APR/MAY 2015)
The factors that are involved in either producing (or) preventing knock are temperature, pressure,
density of the unburned charge and the time factor.
PART-B& PART-C
1. Explain the open system interconnection architecture (OSI) formulated by ISO. (Nov/dec2013)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
Refer: “Mikell P.Groover, “Automation,Production Systems,and CIM”, Prentice- Hall, 1987”, Page No from
6 to 7 and from 10 to 11.
2. What are the different network topologies available? Discuss them in detail. (Nov/dec2013)
Refer: “Mikell P.Groover, “Automation,Production Systems,and CIM”, Prentice- Hall, 1987”, Page No
from 6 to 7 and from 10 to 11..
3. Explain the important of CIM. Also write the reasons for implementing CIM. (May/June 2013)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
4. Explain and compare the different types of network topologies. (Nov/dec2012)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
5. Brief the significance the MAP in CIM environment. (Nov/dec2013)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
6. Explain the open system interconnection with CAPP. (May/June 2013)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
4. What are the causes for hydro carbon emission from S.I engine?
The causes for hydro carbon emission from S.I engine are
1.Incomplete combustion. 2.Crevice volume and flow in crevices. 3.Leakage past the exhaust valve.
4.Valveoverlap. 5.Deposits on walls. 6.Oil on combustion chamber walls.
7. How the oil consumption increases in IC engines and what are the effects
Often as engine sages, due to wear, clearance between the pistons and cylinder wall increases.This
increases oil consumption contributes to increases in the emissions in three ways.
a. There is an added crevices volume.
b.There is added absorption–desorption of fuel in the thicker oil film on cylinder walls
c. There is oil burned in the combustion process
11. Which is the most effective after treatment for reducing engine emissions
The catalytic converter is the most effective after treatment for reducing engine emissions found on
most automobiles. Cocanbe oxidizedto CO2 and H2O inexhaust system and thermalconverters if the
temperature is held at 600-700 C.If certain catalysts are present, the temperature needed to sustain these
oxidation processes is reducedto250- 300 C, making for a much more attractive system.
PART-B& PART-C
1. Explain about Optiz classification and coding system. (Nov/dec2012)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
2. Explain retrieval and generative CAPP systems. (Nov/dec2013)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
Refer: “Mikell P.Groover, “Automation,Production Systems,and CIM”, Prentice- Hall, 1987”, Page No from 6
to 7 and from 10 to 11.
3. Briefly discuss the various benefits of implementing a GT in a firm. Also bring out the advantages and
limitations of using GT. (Nov/dec2011)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
4.(a) Describe the composite part concept in cellular manufacturing.
(b)Discuss the importance of process planning in product development .(May/June 2012)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
5. Briefly write about i) Composite part concept &ii) Key machine concept. (May/June 2011)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
6. Explain why the GT is important in achieving CAD&CAM integration? (Nov/dec2011)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
UNIT IV ALTERNATIVE FUELS
Alcohol, Hydrogen, Compressed Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Bio Diesel - Properties, Suitability, Merits
and Demerits - Engine Modifications.
PART-A
1. Write the advantage and disadvantage of alcohol as a fuel?
The advantages of alcohols a fuel are:
1. itisa high octane fuel with antiknock index number (octane number) of over100.
2. Alcohols have low sulphur content in the fuel.
3.Itproduceslessoverallemissionswhencomparedwithgasoline
Disadvantages:
1. Alcohols have poor ignition characteristics in general.
2. There is a possibility of vapour lock in fuel delivery system.
3.Ithaspoorcoldweatherstartingcharacteristicsduetolowvaporpressureand evaporation.
(i)
2. What is the problem with gasoline-alcohol mixture as a fuel?
Problems with gasoline-alcohol mixture as a fuel are the tendency for alcohol to
combinewithanywaterpresent.Whenthishappensthealcoholseparatestolocally
fromthegasoline,resultinginanon-homogenousmixture.Thiscausestheengineto run erratically due to the large
air-fuelratiodifferencebetweenthe twofuels.
8. List thedisadvantagesof usinghydrogen asafuel?
Disadvantages
Difficulttore fuel.
Fuelcostwouldbehighatpresentday’stechnologyandavailability.
Poor enginevolumetric efficiency.
HighNOxemissionbecauseof highflame.
9. Write the methodsfor hydrogen canbe usedin SIengines?
HydrogencanbeusedinSIenginesbythree methods
Bymanifoldinduction
Bydirectintroductionofhydrogenintothe cylinder.
Bysupplementinggasoline.
(i)
10. List the advantages and disadvantagesof naturalgas?
Advantages:
Octane number isaround120, whichmakesitaverygoodSIenginesfuel.
Lowengine emissions
Fulelisfairlyabundantworldwide. Disadvantages:
Lowenergydensityresultinginlowengine performance.
Lowengine volumetric efficiencybecauseitisagaseousfuel.
Refuelingisa slowprocess.
(i)
11. Write the twotypesof LPGusedinautomobilesengine?
Twotype of LPGusedinautomobile engines:
Oneispropaneandtheotherisbutane,sometimesinmixtureofpropaneand butane
isusedasLPGinautomobile engine.
14. Write the improvements required for the LPG vehicle in future?
EffortmustbemadetohavemoreLPGfillingstationsatconvenientlocations, so that LPG tank can be filled up
easily.
Safetydevicesaretobeintroducedtopreventaccidentsduetoexplosionofgas cylinders(or) Leakage in the
gas pipes.
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15. Compare the petro land LPG?
PETROL LIQUIEDPETROLEMGAS
Octane rating of petrol is81 Octane rating of LPGis110.
Petrol has odours LPG is odourless.
In order to increase octane number LPG is lead free with high Octane
number.
20 Disadvantage of hydrogens.
Difficult to refuel
Possibility of detonation
High NOx emissions.
PART-B& PART-C
1. Explain various components of FMS? And list out applications, advantages, disadvantages of FMS.
(Nov/dec2011, May/June2012)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
Refer: “Mikell P.Groover, “Automation,Production Systems,and CIM”, Prentice- Hall, 1987”, Page No from 6
to 7 and from 10 to 11.
2. What is shop floor control? And what are the functions of SFC? Explain various phases of SFC.
(Nov/dec2011)
Refer: “Mikell P.Groover, “Automation,Production Systems,and CIM”, Prentice- Hall, 1987”, Page No from 6
to 7 and from 10 to 11.
3. Explain the FMS Layout and its application and benefits. (Nov/dec2012, Nov/dec2013)
Refer: “Mikell P.Groover, “Automation,Production Systems,and CIM”, Prentice- Hall, 1987”, Page No from 6
to 7 and from 10 to 11.
4.Explain about FMS workstation.(May/June2012)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
5. Discuss the technology behind automated data collection system. (Nov/dec2013)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
6. Explain the FMS Layout and SFC flow control. (Nov/dec2011)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9.
3. What are the modifications to be made to convert an existing engine as a lean burn engine?
MAY /JUNE 2009
The modifications to be made to comments an existing engine as a lean burn engine
are:
Increasing the compression ratio of the engine to accurate flame propagation.
Increasing the swirl and turbulence of the mixture in order to increase flame speed.
Catalytic activation of the charge in the combustion chamber.
8. What are the factors that influence the operation of the plasma jet plug?
The factors that can influence the operation of the plasma jet plug are the amount of the applied electrical
energy ,the rate of energy delivery, the cavity volume, the cavity dimensions, the orifice size, the ambient gas
pressure and the quantity of fuel present in the cavity.
9. What are the reasons for automotive engines equipped with gasoline injection system?
Someoftherecentautomotiveenginesareequippedwithgasolineinjectionsystem,
Instead of a carburetion for the reasons:(1)To have uniform distribution of fuel in a
multicylinderengine.(2)Toimprovebreathingcapacity(i.e.)volumetricefficiency. (3) To reduce or eliminate
detonation.
11. What are the objective of the fuel injection system? MAY/JUNE 2011
The objectives of the fuel injection system are to meter, atomize and uniformly distributethe
fuelthroughoutthe air massinthe cylinder.
12. Whatare the componentsofinjection system?
The componentsofinjectionsystemare:
1. Pumpingelement 2. Meteringelement 3. Mixing element
4. Mixture control 5. Timingcontrol
13. Write noteson continuousinjectionsystem.
Continuousinjectionsystemusually hasarotary pump.Thepumpmaintainsthefuel
linegaugepressureofabout0.75to1.5bar.Thesystem injectsthefuelthrougha nozzle
locatedinmanifoldimmediatelydownstreamof thethrottle plate.
21. What is the working principle of pre chamber stratified charge engine? MAY 2013
A stratified charge engine is a type of internal combustion engine, used in automobiles, in which the fuel is
injected into the cylinder just before ignition. This allows for higher compression ratios without "knock," and
leaner air/fuel ratio than in conventional internal combustion engines
22. What is multi valve engine? MAY 2015
In automotive engineering a multi-valve or multivalve engine is one where each cylinder has more than two
valves. A multi-valve engine has better breathing and may be able to operate at higher revolutions per minute
(RPM) than a two-valve engine, delivering more power.
Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), also known as Petrol Direct Injection, Direct Petrol Injection, Spark
Ignited Direct Injection (SIDI) and Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI), is a variant of fuel injection employed in
modern two-stroke and four-stroke gasoline engines. The gasoline is highly pressurized, and injected via a
common rail fuel line directly into the combustion chamber of each cylinder
A plasma ignition system for an internal combustion engine, said system comprising:
an ignition plug attached to the engine and having a center electrode, a ground electrode, and a discharge
space, which is formed between the center electrode and the ground electrode.
This type of combustion chamber is also called open combustion chamber, the entire volume of the
combustion chamber is located at main cylinder. the fuel is injected in this volume.
This type of combustion chamber is separated from cylinder volume. the fuel is separately injected in this
volume.
• It all lows sharing of mass central storage and printers.
• It allows file/record locking.
29. what is direct frictional losses
It is the power observed due to the relative motion of different bearing surfaces such as piston rings, main
bearings, cam shaft bearing etc.
30. what is coefficient of friction
It is ratio between tangential force to the normal force is known as dynamic coefficient of friction or
coefficient of friction
PART-B& PART-C
1. Explain about Robot Anatomy and Related Attributes. . (Nov/dec2013)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
Refer: “Mikell P.Groover, “Automation,Production Systems,and CIM”, Prentice- Hall, 1987”, Page No from 6
to 7 and from 10 to 11.
2. Explain about Robot Control systems. (Nov/dec2013)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
3. Explain about End Effectors – Sensors in Robotics. (May/June2012)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
4.Explain about Robot Accuracy and Repeatability. (May/June 2012)
Refer: “Stephen P. Robbins & Mary Coulter, “Management”, Prentice Hall (India)Pvt. Ltd., 10th Edition,
2009.”, Page No from 526 to 530.
5. Explain about Industrial Robot Applications. (Nov/dec 2011)
Refer: ͞Mikell P.Groover, ͞Automation,Production Systems,and CIM͟, Prentice- Hall, 1987͟, Page No from 6 to
7 and from 10 to 11.
6. Write shortly on Robot Part Programming . (May/June2012)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9