10AU54 Automotive engine and components syllabus for AU


Part A
Unit-1 Static force analysis 6 hours

Introduction, Static equilibrium, Equilibrium of two force, three force and four force members, Members with two forces and torque, Free body diagrams, Static force analysis (graphical) of four bar mechanism and slider-crank mechanism without friction, effect of sliding friction, friction in pin joints, Static force analysis(graphical) of four bar mechanism and slider-crank mechanism with friction.

Unit-2 Dynamic/Inertia force analysis 7 hours

Introduction, D’Alembert’s principle, Inertia force, inertia torque, dynamically equivalent systems,correction couple, line of action of inertia force in a link, inertia force analysis (graphical) of a four barmechanism, inertia force analysis (analytical) of slider crank mechanism [(i) neglecting the mass of theconnecting rod; (ii) considering the mass of the connecting rod].

Unit-3 Flywheels 7 hours

Introduction, Turning moment diagrams, Fluctuation of Energy and speed, energy stored in a flywheel,determination of size of flywheels.

Unit-4 Analysis of cams 5 hours

Introduction, Analysis of (i) tangent cam with roller follower (ii) Circular arc cam with flat faced follower.

Part B
Unit-5 Balancing of rotating masses 6 hours

Introduction, Static and dynamic balancing, balancing of single revolving mass by balancing masses in sameplane and in different planes, Balancing of several masses revolving in the same plane, balancing of severalmasses revolving in different planes.

Unit-6 Balancing of reciprocating masses 8 hours

Introduction, primary balancing, secondary balancing, Inertia effect of crank and connecting rod, balancingof single cylinder engine, balancing of multi cylinder-inline engine, balancing of radial engines, balancingof V - engines.

Unit-7 Governors 6 hours

Introduction, Types of governors; force analysis of Porter and Hartnell governors. Controlling force,stability, condition for stability, sensitiveness, isochronisms, hunting, effort and power of governor.

Unit-8 Gyroscopes 7 hours

Introduction, Vectorial representation of angular motion, gyroscopic couple, effect of gyroscopic couple onbearings, aircraft, ship, stability of two wheelers and four wheelers.

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