Theory And design Of Automotive Engine

Introduction

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1.General - Historical development of automobiles, Types of power plant, Principle of engine operation, Classification of engines.

2. Two stroke & four stroke engines; Principles of engine operation (SI & CI), Scavenging - systems, theoretical processes, parameters, relative merits & demerits; Port timing diagrams, port design. Relative merits & demerits compared to petrol & diesel engines, scavenging pumps.

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Engine components 

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3. Cylinders and liners - design, cylinder wear and corrosion, details of water jacket, dry and wet liners,

Cylinder head - design;

4. Piston, piston rings, piston pin - design - stress analysis, methods of manufacture, compensation of

thermal expansion in pistons, heat treatment, piston ring selection, limits of fit for pins 

5. Connecting rod - design, effects of whipping, bearing materials, lubrication

6. Crank shaft - design, firing order, balancing and torsional vibration analysis, vibration dampers,

bearings,. Lubrication

7. Flywheel - design; Camshaft - drives of cams, materials, Types (only descriptive)

8. Valve and valve mechanism - design, types of valve operating mechanisms, valve springs, guides,

push rods, rocker arms, tappets, valve timing diagrams 

9. Crank Case- Design of crank case, oil sumps and cooling features

10. Manifolds-construction and design of inlet and exhaust manifolds.

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