Mahatma Gandhi University

Syllabus - B.Tech. Automobile Engineering.

AU010 702 Advanced Automotive Technology

Objectives

To develop a clear understanding about the modern developments in I.C enginetechnologies.

Module I (9 hours)

I.C Engine cycles and analysis: Otto cycle, Diesel cycle, dual cycle. Comparison ofair standard cycle & fuel air cycle with actual cycle, effects of variation of specificheat, dissociation effect, and numerical problems related to different cycles.Comparison of engine cycles with respect to compression ratio, heat input andpressure.

Module II (9 hours)

Gas turbine plants Open and closed cycles thermodynamic cycles regeneration re heating inter cooling efficiency and performance of gas turbines Gas turbineas automotive engine Limitations of gas turbine in automotive sector. Comparisonof gas turbine vs. I.C engine. Condition for perfect reheating and inter cooling.simple problemsRotary compressors centrifugal and axial compressors Combustion combustionchambers of gas turbines cylindrical, annular combustion chamber.

Module III (8 hours)

Supercharging: Introduction, Objectives of supercharging, thermodynamic cycle,effects of supercharging in S.I and C.I engines, performance of the superchargedengine, supercharging limits, methods of supercharging, superchargers, turbocharging, methods of turbo charging and its advantages, limitations of turbocharging.

Module IV (9 hours)

Dual fuel engine concepts and significance , factors affecting combustion in dualfuel engines, performance of dual fuel engines.Multi fuel engines, characteristics of multi fuel engines, performance of multi fuelengines.Modern developments in IC engines: Stratified charged engine- working, methods,Stirling engine, Wankel engine, variable compression ratio (VCR) engine, lean burnengines, ceramic engines (Concept, working and advantages). Concept and working

Teaching scheme Credits: 4 2hours lecture and 2 hour tutorial per week

Mahatma Gandhi University

Syllabus - B.Tech. Automobile Engineering.

of flexi fuel vehicles (FFV). Introduction to Hybrid cars.Module V (8 hours)

Vehicle Operation and Control: Electronic transmission control, chassis controlsystem, adaptive noise control, Electronic (Adaptive) cruise controlAntilock braking system, Automatic Traction control, Automatic stability control,EBD, Central locking, Air bagsElectronically controlled suspension, Adaptive suspension, Active suspensionsystems-requirement and characteristics.

Internal Continuous Assessment (Maximum Marks-50)60% - Tests (minimum 2)20% - Assignments (minimum 2) such as home work, problem solving, group discussions, quiz,

literature survey, seminar, term-project, software exercises, etc.20% - Regularity in the class

Text Books

1. M. L. Mathur, R. P. Sharma - Internal Combustion Engines, Dhanpat Rai Publications2. R.K. Rajput, Internal Combustion Engines, Laxmi Publications3. A.W. Judge, Modern petrol engine, Chapman and Hall, London4. Heinz Heisler, Advanced Vehicle Technology, Society of Automotive Engineers Inc

Reference Books

1. James D. Halderman, Chase D. Mitchell Automotive steering, suspension, andalignment Prentice Hall

2. Don Knowles, Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems3. H.N. Gupta, Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engines, Prentice Hall of India Ltd4. V. Ganesan, Internal Combustion Engines, Tata McGraw-Hill Education5. William B Riddens, Understanding Automotive Electronics, 5th edition, Butter

worth Heinemann Woburn,19986. Beranek. L.L. Noise Reduction, McGraw-Hil Book Co., Inc, Newyork, 19937. Robert Bosch, Automotive Handbook, Bently Publishers, 2004