Anna University · Regulation 2021
CME 380 Automobile Engineering question papers
CME380 Automobile Engineering previous year question papers from Anna University (Regulation 2021), with the full syllabus. Read online or download the PDF.
Fifth/Sixth semester · Professional Elective (Vertical 8: Diversified Courses Group 1) · L T P C: 3 0 0 3
Question papers
- April/May 2025
Question paper code 90791
- November/December 2024
Question paper code 40791
- April/May 2024
Question paper code 50771
- November/December 2023
Question paper code 20744
Syllabus
Unit 1: Vehicle Structure and Engines9 hours
Types of automobiles vehicle construction and different layouts · chassis · frame and body · Vehicle aerodynamics (various resistances and moments involved) · IC engines · components-functions and materials · variable valve timing (VVT)
Unit 2: Engine Auxiliary Systems9 hours
Electronically controlled gasoline injection system for SI engines · Electronically controlled diesel injection system (Unit injector system, Rotary distributor type and common rail direct injection system) · Electronic ignition system (Transistorized coil ignition system, capacitive discharge ignition system) · Turbo chargers (WGT, VGT) · Engine emission control by three way catalytic converter system · Emission norms (Euro and BS)
Unit 3: Transmission Systems9 hours
Clutch-types and construction · gear boxes- manual and automatic · gear shift mechanisms · Overdrive · transfer box · fluid flywheel · torque converter · propeller shaft · slip joints · universal joints · Differential and rear axle · Hotchkiss Drive and Torque Tube Drive
Unit 4: Steering, Brakes and Suspension Systems9 hours
Steering geometry and types of steering gear box · Power Steering · Types of Front Axle · Types of Suspension Systems · Pneumatic and Hydraulic Braking Systems · Antilock Braking System (ABS) · electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and Traction Control
Unit 5: Alternative Energy Sources9 hours
Use of Natural Gas · Liquefied Petroleum Gas · Bio-diesel · Bio-ethanol · Gasohol and Hydrogen in Automobiles · Engine modifications required · Performance, Combustion and Emission Characteristics of SI and CI engines with these alternate fuels · Electric and Hybrid Vehicles · Fuel Cell · Note: Practical Training in dismantling and assembling of Engine parts and Transmission Systems should be given to the students.