Automobile Engineering

This book features an in-depth exploration of Automobile Engineering, covering essential topics such as vehicle dynamics, engine design, powertrain systems, automotive electronics, and safety engineering. Each chapter includes clear explanations, practical examples, and detailed diagrams, making complex concepts accessible and easy to grasp.

• Introduction Of Automobile Engineering
• Transmission In Automobile
• Types Of Automobiles
• Function Of Clutch
• History Of The Automobile Engineering
• Functions Of A Brake
• Components For Transmission In Automobiles
• Layout Of An Automobile Chassis
• Disc Brakes
• Main Parts Of Clutch
• Major Components Of An Automobile
• Classification Of Brakes
• Functions Of The Automobile Components
• Types Of The Clutch
• Shock Absorber Design
• Universal Joint
• Use Of The Engines
• Power Brakes
• Gearbox Operation
• Classification Of Automobile Engines
• Air Brake System
• Front Axle
• Gear Box
• Hydraulic Brakes
• Camber
• Engine Construction
• Floating Caliper Brake
• Toe-in
• Gear Shifting Mechanism
• Types Of The Starting Motors
• Shock Absorber Operation
• Function Of Steering System
• Types Of The Gear Box
• Alternator
• Strut Design, Front Suspension
• Automatic Transmission: Introduction And Torque Converter
• Cylinder Blocks
• Generator
• Macpherson Strut Front Suspension System Design
• Clutch Actuating Mechanism
• Piston
• Ignition System
• Frames And Unitized Bodies
• On-car Wheel Balancing
• Difference Between Two-stroke And Four-stroke Cycle Engines
• Lighting System
• Heavy-duty Shock Absorber Design
• Types Of Clutch
• Merits And Demerits Of Vertical And Horizontal Engines
• Ignition Timing
• Live-axle Rear Suspension Systems
• Gears And Components
• Flywheel
• Spark Plugs
• Torsion Bar Suspension
• Caster Angle
• Reasons For Using Single Cylinder Two Stroke Air-cooled Petrol Engine On Two Wheelers
• Fuel Systems
• Front Suspension System Components
• Gear Change Mechanisms
• Gaskets
• Electronic Ignition System
• Shock Absorber Ratios
• Four-wheel Drive
• Cylinder Liner
• Automobile Battery
• Independent Rear Suspension Systems
• Direct Shift Gearbox
• Port-timing Diagram
• Common Rail System
• Heavy-duty Shock Absorber Design
• Ackerman Mechanism
• Valves
• Petrol Fuel Injection Systems
• High-performance Front Suspension Systems
• Automatic Transmission Components
• Crankshaft
• Electronic Control System
• Rear Suspension Systems- Introduction
• Tire Design
• Reasons For Using Multi-cylinder Diesel Engine For Commercial Vehicles
• Different Types Of Lubrication
• Front Spring Sag, Curb Riding Height, And Caster Angle
• Clutch Operation
• Crank Case
• Diesel Fuel Injection Systems
• Semi-independent Rear Suspension Systems
• Toe-out
• Cylinder Head
• Air Supply
• Electronically Controlled Shock Absorbers And Struts
• Wheel Bearings
• Advantages Of A Multi-cylinder Engine For The Same Power
• Ignition Advance
• Modified Macpherson Strut Suspension
• Wheel Rims
• Manifolds
• Fuel Supply
• Shock Absorber And Strut Design, Rear Suspension
• Piston Rings
• Horns
• Short-and-long Arm Front Suspension Systems
• Constantly Variable Transmission
• Connecting Rod
• Viscosity
• Load-leveling Shock Absorbers
• Static Wheel Balance Theory
• Piston Pin
• Rotary Pump System
• Travel-sensitive Strut
• Transmission Driveline- Propshafts And Driveshafts
• Tractive Effort
• Distributorless Ignition System (Dis)
• Dynamic Wheel Balance Theory
• Merits And Demerits Of Gear Box
• Gasoline Direct Injection
• Run-flat Tires
• Air Resistance.
• Coil On Plug (Cop) Direct Ignition System
• Replacement Tires
• Rolling Resistance
• Low Maintenance And Maintenance-free Batteries
• Tire Ply And Belt Design
• Gradient Resistance
• Hydrogen
• Tire Tread Design
• Ethanol
• Tire Valves
• Natural Gas
• Specialty Tires
• Biodiesel
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
• Liquefied Petroleum Gas
• Tire Ratings And Sidewall Information
• Tire Contact Area
• Compact Spare Tires
• The Air-conditioning System
• The Compressor
• The Expansion Valve System
• The Condenser
• Additives For Lubricants
• Oil Filters
• The Fixed Orifice Valve System (Cycling Clutch Orifice Tube)
• Oil Pumps
• A/c System Leak Testing
• The Evaporator
• The Basic Theory Of Cooling
• Functions Of Lubricating Oil
• Basic Control Switches
• Preventive Maintenance
• Lubrication System
• Properties Of Lubricants
• Engine Cooling-introduction
• Anti-frosting Devices
• Breakdown Maintenance
• Initial Vehicle Inspection
• Methods Of Lubrication
• System Operation
• Visual Inspection
• The Receiver-drier/accumulator
• Sight Glass
• Measurement Of Brake Power
• Alternatives Cycles
• Performance Of Si Engines
• Corrective Maintenance
• Pressure Gauge Readings
• Temperature Measurements
• Performance Of Ci Engines
• Interior Heater
• Supervision
• The Expansion Valve/fixed Orifice Valve
• Friction
• Vapour Compression Refrigeration
• Cycle Time Testing
• Power And Mechanical Efficiency
• Predictive Maintenance Techniques
• Measurement Of Exhaust Emission
• Global Warming
• Mean Effective Pressure And Torque
• Specific Output, Volumetric Efficiency And Fuel-air Ratio (F/a)
• Bsfc, Thermal Efficiency And Heat Balance
• Measurement Of Friction Horse Power
• The Ozone Layer
• Benefits Of Predictive Maintenance
• Introduction To Transfer Of Heat And Mass To The Base Metal In Gas-metal Arc Welding
• Financial Implications And Cost Justification