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QuAn Book – Fundamentals of Automobile Engines (313312)
The QuAn Book for Fundamentals of Automobile Engines (Subject Code: 313312) is a premium study material designed for MSBTE K-Scheme Diploma Engineering students. It provides a complete, topicwise question bank with model answers to help you score maximum marks.
Syllabus Coverage (MSBTE K-Scheme)
- Unit I – Basics of Automobile Engines: Basic engine terminology – Cylinder bore, Stroke, TDC, BDC, Clearance volume, swept volume, Total volume, Cubic Capacity, Compression ratio, Power and Torque. Classification of I.C. Engines. Engine specifications, Limitation and Applications of IC engines; Cycle of operations in four strokes and two-stroke SI and CI engines, valve timing diagrams & their comparative study; Scavenging; Air standard and Fuel air cycles, Actual cycles, Deviation of actual engine cycle from ideal cycle; Comparison of otto, diesel and dual cycle
- Unit II – Constructional Features of Engine Components: Engine subsystems and components – location, functions, specific features and materials – Cylinder block, Cylinder liner, Cylinder head, Gaskets, Piston, Piston rings, Piston pin, Crank shaft, Camshaft, Connecting rod, Oil sump; Valves and Valve operating mechanisms – types, valve material, Valve springs, Valve guides, Cam and followers, Push rods, rocker arm, OHV and OHC system, Valve cooling; Camshaft drives: Timing Gears, Chain and Belt drive
- Unit III – Fuel and Air feed system: Petrol fuel supply system – Types, Layout, location and functions of components, Fuel Tank, Fuel Filter, S. U. Electrical Fuel Pump; Principle of carburetion, Air fuel ratio requirements, Simple carburetor, limitations of simple carburetor, Types of carburetors (Carter, Solex & SU); Need and requirements of Fuel Injection Systems; layout and types – Individual pump, Unit injector system, Distributor system and Common rail system; Fuel Injector and types of nozzles. Fuel metering in Fuel Injection Pump (Inline pump and Distributor pump); Working of Mechanical Governor in Fuel Injection Pump; Air cleaners and Filters
- Unit IV – Ignition and Exhaust System: Requirements of ignition system; Magneto and Battery Ignition system – layout, construction and working; Engine firing order – Necessity, Firing order of 3,4 and 6 cylinder engines; Function of Exhaust manifold; Types of silencer / Mufflers (Construction and Working)
- Unit V – Engine Cooling and Lubrication system: Need of cooling system and limitations of cooling system; Types: Air, Water/Liquid cooling system (Layout and Function of Components); Engine Coolants and additives – Types and Characteristics and their effect on performance of engine cooling; Cooling system components – Construction and working of Thermostat valve, Water expansion tank, Temperature Indicators, Pressure cap, Water pump, Fan and fan belt, electrically driven Fan circuit; Radiator: Construction and type of radiator cores; Need, Properties and additives used in lubricating oil, Parts to be lubricated; Classification of Lubricating Oils on the basis of Viscosity (SAE) and Load (API) Severity rating; Types of lubrication system – Mist, Splash, Pressure – wet sump and dry sump; Functions of Components: Oil filters, Oil pump and its drive, pressure regulators, oil pressure gauge
What’s Inside the QuAn Book?
- Topicwise Question Bank – All important 2, 4 and 6 marks questions by unit
- Model Answers – Step-by-step solutions with diagrams and marking scheme
- Previous Exam Questions – Actual MSBTE Summer and Winter exam questions
- Frequency Analysis – Most repeated questions highlighted for focused study
- Marking Scheme – Know exactly what to write to score full marks
- Last Minute Ready – Ideal for quick and focused exam preparation
Subject Code: 313312 | Subject: Fundamentals of Automobile Engines | Board: MSBTE | Scheme: K Scheme | Published by: ReemaS Edutech, Kolhapur











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