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Number _____________________________ Desk No __________________

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing

Undergraduate Modular Scheme

Semester 1, January Examinations 2011/2012

Level 5

MODULE: AU2120: Automotive Systems Engineering 1

DURATION: Three Hours

Instructions to Candidates

This paper contains SEVEN questions
Answer FIVE questions only
All questions carry equal marks



THIS PAPER MUST BE HANDED IN AT THE END OF THIS EXAMINATION

CANDIDATES ARE PERMITTED TO BRING ONE APPROVED CALCULATOR INTO THIS
EXAMINATION: from either Casio FX83 or Casio FX85 series (with any suffix), FX115MS, FX570ES
or FX991ES

Invigilators are under instruction to remove any other calculators

Candidates are reminded that the major steps in all arithmetical calculations are
to be set out clearly.



Stationery Pink Answer Books
Attached Formulae





Number of Pages: 1 5
+ Formulae: 1 page
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1. Figure Q1 shows the process of a net heat release rate occurred in a direct
injection CI engine.


Figure Q1.

(a) Define the following phases:

(i) a-b:
(ii) b-c:
(iii) c-d:
(iv) d-e:
(4 marks)

(b) When fixing the point of start injection, state the effect of increasing the
injection pressure on the four phases of combustion.
(6 marks)

(c) Describe the sequences of processes which must occur before the liquid fuel
in the injection system in a direct-injection compression-ignition engine is fully
burned.
(10 marks)




2. Figure Q2 on page 2 shows an engine with the geometry of V
d
+ V
c
= 0.4x10
-3
m
3

working on the Ideal Otto Cycle, has a compression ratio ( ) 12:1. It is running
under ambient conditions of pressure at 100 kN/m
2
absolute and temperature of
20 C.

Question 2 Continued on page 2
1



Figure Q2.

Assume this engine runs at a normal process, which means its normal exponent
(n) is 1.25, for its compression and expansion strokes, also, the temperature
difference between the end of compression and the end of combustion (T
3
-T
2
) is
1000 C:


(a) Calculate both the pressures and temperatures at the end of the
compression stroke.
(6 marks)

(b) Calculate both the pressures and temperatures at the end of the expansion
stroke.
(6 marks)

(c) Calculate the cycle indicated work.
(8 marks)


3. With respect to Steering Systems

(a) Draw a line diagram to show the layout of a steering system that conforms to
the Ackerman principle.
(4 marks)

(b) Describe, with the aid of a diagram, what is meant by the term Castor angle.
(4 marks)

(c) Describe, with the aid of a diagram, what is meant by the term Negative
Offset and why this is desirable?
(4 marks)

(d) Give two reasons why a Camber angle is used. (4 marks)

(e) Discuss what is meant by the terms of over-steer and under-steer.
(4 marks)
Continuation of Question 2:
Continued
2

4. With respect to Brake Systems

(a) With the aid of a diagram, explain the self-servo action of a drum brake
subsystem. Identify and label the main components.
(15 marks)

(b) List Five differences between disc and drum brakes, compare their
advantages and disadvantages respectively.
(5 marks)


5. With respect to Vehicle Transmission Systems;

(a) List FIVE main components of a single plate friction clutch and describe how
this type of clutch operates.
(10 Marks)

(b) Figure Q5 below shows a gear train with reverse gear selected.
















Gears A and B have 18 and 37 teeth respectively, where Gears C and E have 16
and 35 teeth, Gear D as the Reverse motion gear (Idle gear), contains 20 teeth.

(i) State the formulae used to determine the overall ratio for the
compound gear train described in Question 5(b) above.
(3 marks)

(ii) Calculate the overall gear ratio and the propeller shaft speed for an
engine speed of 1800 rev/min.
(7 marks)

Figure Q5

A
B
E
C
D
Input
Output
Continued 3
C
D
E

6. With respect to Vehicle Fuel Injection Systems;

a) The main sensors to be found in a typical Spark Ignition Engine
Management System are listed below.

Crankshaft position sensor
Mass air flow sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor
Camshaft position sensor
Engine coolant temperature sensor
Intake air temperature sensor
Throttle position sensor
Heated oxygen sensor (Lambda sensor)
Detonation sensor

Describe briefly the purpose and the operation of any Four of these sensors.

(12 marks)

b) Describe the function and the operation of a fuel pressure regulator.

(8 marks)



7. With respect to Vehicle Suspension Systems;

a) Define the term Unsprung Weight on road vehicles and what does it
include.
(5 marks)

b) Explain why Unsprung Weight should be designed as lower as possible.

(2 marks)

c) Draw a diagram to show the layout of a MacPherson Strut suspension
system, and describe briefly the functions of each component.
(13 marks)


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