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A diploma holder in Automobile Engineering is supposed to have knowledge about significance of vehicle accident, accidental vehicle claim procedure from insurance company and about Motor Vehicle Act. Therefore, it is essential to teach them Motor basic principles, essentials and appropriate practices covering Motor Vehicle Act. Besides, knowledge of transport management systems and techniques would also be an asset to him. DETAILED CONTENTS 1. Motor Vehicle Act (12 hrs)

Motor Vehicle Act - Main Provisions Salient features of Motor Vehicle Act, Requisites and formalities for following: Licensing of drivers and conductors of motor vehicles Registration of old and new vehicles Private and commercial vehicle control of transport vehicles Transfer of vehicle Local and State to State Different forms, application for various uses Traffic offences, penalties and procedures 2. Inspection and Fitness of Vehicle (06 hrs)

Fitness of vehicle - meaning and purpose, provisions in the act, applications Permit consideration for transport and public service 3. Insurance of Vehicles 4. Driving Principle of Driving Driving procedure Driving precautions Driving in abnormal conditions, like hilly area, night fog, heavy traffic and rain Driving License purpose, importance and requirement Different types of driving license Procedure to get driving license Meaning of Insurance and its necessity Different types- comprehensive and third party insurance Procedure to get Accidental claim and compensation Surveyor duties Relations between company and surveyor Duties of driver in case of accident and injury to a person (06 hrs)

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Road signs/ signals Traffic rules Imposition of Penalties for violation of rules Act and Articles, Duties of Drivers, Duties of conductor, Duties of Helper towards safety of vehicles/ passengers/ goods and self 6. Pollution Control 7. Different Contents of exhaust gas Traffic rules Imposition of Penalties for violation of rules (08 hrs) (08 hrs)

Transport Management

History of transport with special reference to road transport in India Mode of Road transport Organization Service station and its functions, General layout of modern service station, Spare parts section and dealership service section, Accounts and books, different types of cards and their use in maintaining service records Structure of fleet organization, management of feet State Transport optimum utilization of fleet, theory of fares/ freight Roadworthiness requirement, Maintenance of logbook, History sheet, causes, and prevention of Road Accident, Analysis of Accident, Economy of replacement, Assessment of used vehicles for sale and purchase, Training of Drivers and Mechanics. Taxation Structure and formalities relating to calculation and paying the relevant taxes. RECOMMENDED BOOKS 1. Transport Management Vol.III and IV by Central Institute of Road Transport Pune. 2. Motor Vehicle Act of India (with Latest Amendment) 3. Motor Vehicle Act with Rules by B.S. Kohli 4. Motor Transportation: Principles and Practices Constantin, Ronald Press 5. Transport in Moden India by KP Bhatnagar, Satish Bahadur, DN Aggarwal and SC Gupta 6. State Motor Vehicles Rules

Automobile Engineering________________________________________________________________ 6.2 TRACTORS AND EARTH MOVING MACHINERY L T 4 RATIONALE P -

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Diploma holders in Automobile Engineering may have to deal with repair and maintenance of tractors and earth moving machinery. This subject provides knowledge about such vehicles and equipment DETAILED CONTENTS 1. Tractor (12 hrs)

Classification of tractors, main tractor assemblies, functions of farm tractors, types of engine used, power requirement, human factor in tractor design, applications of tractors, Basics trends in tractor design, forces acting on a tractor on move, parallel pull and rolling resistance, tractor stability and weight distribution 2. Hydraulic System (8 hrs)

Functions of hydraulic system, hydraulic components, method of attaching implements, classification of hydraulic controls for hitches, integral hitch system, draft control system, position control and Mixed control 3. Tractor Chassis (8 hrs)

Salient features of engine, clutch, power transmission, final drive, differential lock, brakes and steering of Indian tractors. 4. Supplementary System (6 hrs)

Power take off shaft, draw bar working, belt pull traction control unit three point linkages 5. Tractor Wheels and Tyres (10 hrs)

Salient features of wheels, tyres and wheel base/ wheel tracks. Specifications of wheels and tyres, dual versus tendum tyres, tread design, effect of tyre inflation. Prominent make of Indian Tractors. Selection criteria, maintenance and operation of tractors, differential lock. 6. Earth Moving Machinery Description and working principles of: Bull Dozer Leveller Front end loader Cranes Scrapper 7. Repair and Maintenance Faults and their rectification in tractor and maintenance of tractor (8 hrs) (12 hrs)

Automobile Engineering________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDED BOOKS 1. Farm machines and Equipment by CP Nakra; Dhapat Rai and Sons, New Delhi 2. Manual of Tractors by J Konard, Asia Publishing House 3. Tractors and Agriculture Equipment by Jain and Roy

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Automobile Engineering________________________________________________________________ 6.3 REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING L T 4 RATIONALE P 3

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The diploma holder of Mechanical Engineering are responsible for supervising and maintenance of RAC system. For this purpose, the knowledge and skill covering basic principles of refrigeration and air conditioning is required to be imparted to the students. Moreover, RAC industry is expanding and employment opportunities in this field are good. DETAILED CONTENTS REFRIGERATION 1. Fundamentals of Refrigeration (02 hrs)

Introduction to refrigeration, and air conditioning, meaning of refrigerating effect, units of refrigeration, COP, difference between COP and efficiency, methods of refrigeration, 2. Vapour Compression System (12 hrs)

Introduction, principle, function, parts and necessity of vapour compression system, T- and p H charts, dry, wet and superheated compression. Effect of sub cooling, super heating, mass flow rate, entropy, enthalpy, work done, Refrigerating effect and COP. actual vapour compression system 3. Refrigerants (04 hrs)

Functions, classification of refrigerants, properties of R - 717, R 22, R134 (a), CO2, R 11, R 12, R 502, Properties of ideal refrigerant, selection of refrigerant 4. Air Refrigeration System (08 hrs)

Introduction, advantages and disadvantages of air-refrigeration system over vapour compression system, bell Collemann cycle, calculation of mass flow rate, work done and COP 5. Vapour Absorption System (06 hrs)

Introduction, principle, NH3 absorption system, lithium bromide absorption system, domestic electrolux system, solar power refrigeration system, advantages and disadvantages of solar power refrigeration system over vapour compression refrigeration system 6. Refrigeration Equipment 6.1 Compressors Function and constructional detail of various types of compressors, volumetric efficiency 6.2 Condensers Function, various types of condensers, essential requirements of a condenser, water cooled and air cooled condensers, free and forced convection condensers (12 hrs)

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Function, DX and flooded evaporator, advantages and disadvantages, other types of evaporators 6.4 Expansion Valves Function, various types such as capillary tube, thermostatic expansion valve, low side and high side float valves, application of various expansion valves AIR CONDITIONING 7. Psychrometry (08 hrs)

Definition, importance, specific humidity, relative humidity, degree of saturation, DBT, WBT, DPT, sensible heat, latent heat, Total enthalpy of air. 8. Applied Psychrometry and Heat Load Estimation. (12 hrs)

Psychrometric chart, various lines, psychrometric process, by pass factor, room sensible heat factor, effective room sensible heat factor, grand sensible heat factor, ADP, room DPT, supply air condition, different heat sources for calculation of heat load, factors which contribute towards load of an air conditioning room. LIST OF PRACTICALS 1. Identify various tools of refrigeration kit. 2. Practice in cutting, Bending, Flaring, Swaging and brazing of tubes. 3. Identify various parts of a refrigerator and window air conditioner. 4. To detect trouble/faults in a refrigerator/window type air conditioner 5. Charging of a refrigerator/ window type air conditioner. 6. Study of a water cooler. 7. Study and sketch of various types of expansion devices. 8. Disassembly and assembly of single cylinder open type compressor 9. Determination of psychrometric properties of air with the help of sling psychrometer. 10. Visit to an ice plant or cold storage plant. 11. Visit to an industry involved in manufacturing of refrigerators/air conditioners. RECOMMENDED BOOKS 1. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by Domkundwar; Dhanpat Rai and Sons, Delhi. 2. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by CP Arora; Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi. 3. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by R.S Khurmi and J.K. Gupta; S Chand and Company Limited, New Delhi. 4. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by G.S. Aulakh Eagle Prakashan (Regd.) old Rly Road Jalandhar

Automobile Engineering________________________________________________________________ 6.4 ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT L T P 4 - RATIONALE

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Entrepreneurship Development and Management is one of the core competencies of technical human resource. Creating awareness regarding entrepreneurial traits, entrepreneurial support system, opportunity identification, project report preparation and understanding of legal and managerial aspects can be helpful in motivating technical/ vocational stream students to start their own small scale business/ enterprise. Since diploma technicians are expected to take-up middle level managerial positions, their exposure to basic management principles is very essential. Based on the broad competencies listed above, followed detailed contents are arrived to develop the appropriate competencies. DETAILED CONTENTS 1. Entrepreneurship (10 hrs)

1.1 Concept/ meaning and its need 1.2 Competencies/ qualities of an entrepreneur 1.3 Entrepreneurial support system e.g., District Industry Centres (DICs), Commercial Banks, State Financial Corporations, small Industries Service Institutes (SISIs), Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) and other relevant institutions/ organizations at state level 1. 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 3. Market Survey and Opportunity Identification (Business Planning) How to start a small scale industry? Procedures for registration of small scale industry List of items reserved for exclusive manufacture in small scale industry Assessment of demand and supply in potential area of growth Understanding business opportunity Considerations in product selection Data collection for setting up small ventures Project Report Preparation 3.1 Preliminary Project Report 3.2 Techno-Economic Feasibility Report 3.3 Project Viability 4. Managerial Aspects of Small Business (10 hrs) (08 hrs) (10 hrs)

1.1 Principles of management, definitions, functions of management viz planning, organization, coordination and control 1.2 Structure of an industrial organization 1.3 Basic principles of financial management 1.4 Marketing techniques 1.5 Personnel Management, staff development and training strategies 1.6 Importance of communication in business

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5.1 Elementary knowledge of Income Tax, Sales Tax, Excise Rules, Provident Fund 5.2 Factory Act, 1948 and Payment of Wages Act 1936, Workmen Compensation Act, Industrial Dispute Act 1947, Employees State Insurance Act 1978 6. Environmental Considerations 6.1 Concept of ecology and environment 6.2 Factors contributing to air, water, noise pollution 6.3 Air, water and noise pollution standards and control 7. Miscellaneous (12 hrs) (04 hrs)

7.1 Total Quality Management (TQM): definitions of TQM and basic fundamentals of implementation of TQM 7.2 Human relations and performance in organization 7.3 Motivation Incentives, Rewards, job Satisfaction 7.4 Leadership: function, factors of effective leadership, types 7.5 Labor Welfare schemes 7.6 Workers participation in management, case studies in effective management 7.7 Accident and Safety: Classification, precaution and treatment after accident, safety practices promotion, personal protection equipment (PPFs) for safety at work places 7.8 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Concept, definition, infringements and remedies related to patents, copy rights, trademarks, designs. Introduction to registering procedure RECOMMENDED BOOKS 1. A Handbook of Entrepreneurship, Edited by BS Rathore and Dr. JS Saini; Aapga Publications, Panchkula (Haryana) 2. Entrepreneurship Development by CP Gupta and P Srinivasan, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi 3. Environmental Engineering and Management by Suresh K Dhamija, SK Kataria and Sons, New Delhi 4. Environmental and Pollution Awareness by Sharma BR, Satya Prakashan, New Delhi 5. Thakur Kailash, Environmental Protection Law and policy in India: Deep and Deep Publications, New Delhi 6. Handbook of Small Scale Industry by PM Bhandari 7. Marketing Management by Philip Kotler, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi 8. Total Quality Management by Dr. DD Sharma, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi 9. Principles of Management by Philip Kotler TEE Publication 10. Intellectual Property Rights and the Law by Dr. GB Reddy

Automobile Engineering________________________________________________________________ 6.5 FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND DRIVING PRACTICE L T P - - 10 RATIONALE

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A diploma holder in Automobile Engineering should have reasonable practice on fault diagnosis with the help of latest machines like engine analyzer etc. Stress has also to be laid on the use of exhaust gas analyzer and other machines for the maintenance of automotive. Student should also be proficient in driving and in maintenance of vehicle. Hence this subject. LIST OF PRACTICALS 1-6. Trouble Shooting of Engine: Diagnosing and rectifying the following troubles Engine overheating, high oil consumption, engine noises and knocks, high fuel consumption, starter turns the engine does not start, engine fires but dies out, engine misfire, lack of power, poor acceleration, engine produces black and white smoke; use of engine analyzer. Engine testing and find out fuel consumption Engine out put and efficiency Emission test using exausts gas analyzer (Petrol) Emission test using smoke meter (Diesel) Decarbonising brusher and tools, decarbonising of engine - removing carbon deposits from engine combustin chamber, piston crown, valve parts Servicing of valves and valve mechanism Replacement of valves, valve seats. Valve guides, Checking and replacement of defective springs, refacing of valves, tappet and rocker arm and adjustment of valve tappet clearance Overhauling of wheel and axles Overhauling of power brakes. Bleeding of brakes Practice for piston ring removal Demonstration of crankshaft, metal sapraying and grinding, measuring of ovality and taperness of journals and crank pins Setting and grinding of camshaft journals Heat treatment of crankshaft, crack detection and demagnetising. Practice in bending and nipple forming of fuel pipes Tyre retreading. The students may be taken to a service industry Driving Practice on the road to gain proficiency in driving. 50% of the time should be given to driving

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Automobile Engineering________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDED BOOKS 1. Automobile Engineering by Dr. Kirpal Singh; Standard Publisher, Delhi 2. Automobile Engineering by Sh. R.B. Gupta; Satya Prakashan, New Delhi 3. Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicle by H.O. Geneva; Dialogue, R-686, New Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi

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Automobile Engineering________________________________________________________________ 6.6 PROJECT WORK L T - P 8

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Project work aims at developing skills in the students whereby they apply the totality of knowledge and skills gained through the course in the solution of particular problem or undertaking a project. The students have various aptitudes and strengths. Project work, therefore, should match the strengths of students. For this purpose, students should be asked to identify the type of project work, they would like to execute. It is also essential that the faculty of the respective department may have a brainstorming session to identify suitable project assignments. The project assignment can be individual assignment or a group assignment. The students should identify or given project assignment at least two to three months in advance. The project work identified in collaboration with industry may be preferred. Each teacher is expected to guide the project work of 5-6 students. Projects related to repair and maintenance of automobiles Projects related to increasing productivity Projects related to quality assurance Projects related to estimation and economics of production Projects connected with repair and maintenance of plant and equipment Projects related to identification of raw material thereby reducing the wastage Any other related problems of interest of host industry

Students may be assessed by the polytechnic faculty. The suggested performance criteria is given below: 1. Punctuality and regularity 2. Initiative in learning/ working at site 3. Level/ proficiency of practical skills acquired 4. Ability of solve live practical problems 5. Sense of responsibility 6. Self expression/ communication skills 7. Interpersonal skills/ human relation 8. Report Writing Skills 9. Viva Voce