Mandya: KARNATAKA, 2007. 288 p.Syllabus
Introduction
General - Historical development of automobiles, Types of power plant, Principle of engine operation, Classification of engines.
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.
Engine components – Classification/types, function, materials, construction details, design and manufacturing processes of the following engine components.
Cylinders and liners - design, cylinder wear and corrosion, details of water jacket, dry and wet liners, Cylinder head - design;
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
Connecting rod - design, effects of whipping, bearing materials, lubrication
Crank shaft - design, firing order, balancing and torsional vibration analysis, vibration dampers,
bearings, . Lubrication;
Flywheel - design; Camshaft - drives of cams, materials, Types (only descriptive);
Valve and valve mechanism - design, types of valve operating mechanisms, valve springs, guides,
push rods, rocker arms, tappets, valve timing diagrams;
Crank Case- Design of crank case, oil sumps and cooling features;
Manifolds-construction and design of inlet and exhaust manifolds.
