This document summarizes the first lecture of an Automobile Engineering course taught by Mr. Deepak Sharma. The lecture introduces automobile engineering and discusses the main components of a vehicle, including the engine, power train, suspension system, steering system, braking system, electrical system, and body. It also classifies vehicles based on purpose, capacity, fuel used, and number of wheels. Common drive types like single, two, four, and six wheel drive are also introduced.

1. Automobile Engineering – MEE 7101
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Lecture 1
Introduction to Automobile Engineering
Course Instructor
Mr. Deepak Sharma
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
GLA University – Mathura,India 1

2. Content
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• Learning Outcome
• Introduction
• Main Component
• Classification
• Purpose
• Capacity
• Fuel Used
• Number of Wheels
• Drive of the Vehicles
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3. Learning Outcomes
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• The basic principle of working of various system of a
vehicle.
• One will understand that how various system are
comprised of small sub – system and components.
• One can trouble shoot a vehicle and can do preventive
maintenance.
• Students will able to understand the importance of every
component in the vehicle for proper functioning of
automobile.
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4. Introduction
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1. An automobile is a self – propelled vehicle which is used
for the transportation of passengers and cargo over the
ground.
2. A vehicle is a machine which is used for the
transportation of passengers
3. A self – propelled vehicle is that in which power required
for the propulsion is produced from within.
Eg: Aeroplane, Ship, Moto Boat, Locomotive, Car, Bus, Truck, Jeep,
Tractor, Scooter etc. 4
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5. Main Components
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1. Engine: It produces power to move the vehicle.
2. Power Train: It is used to transmit the power from the engine to the
drive wheels.
3. Suspension System: It absorbs the shocks on the tyres caused by
bumps and holes in the road.
4. Steering System: To control the direction of vehicle.
5. Braking System: To slow and stop the vehicle.
6. Electrical System: For powering the light, charging of battery and
other electrical equipment
7. A Body: Body provides enclosures or compartment for the engine,
passengers and luggage.
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6. Classification of Automobile
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Automobile
1. Passenger
Vehicles –
Car, Jeep, etc.
2. Goods
Vehicles –
Truck.
Purpose Capacity Fuel Used No of Wheels
1. Light Motor
Vehicle.
2. Heavy Motor
Vehicle.
1. Petrol Vehicle
2. Diesel Vehicle
3. Electric
Vehicle
4. Steam
Carriages
5. Gas Vehicle.
1. Two wheeler
2. Three
wheeler
3. Four wheeler
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Drive of the
Vehicles
1. Single wheel
drive.
2. Two wheel
drive vehicle
3. Four wheel
drive vehicle
4. Six wheel
drive vehicle
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7. Class Discussion – Placement Oriented Question
• What do you mean by IWD and please explain in your own words.
• What do you understand by the term “Valve” and “Valve Gear Mechanism”.
• Tell us any five parts of an automobile vehicle.
• Piston and Piston Ring.
• Taper, Cam Ground, Special Alloy, Wire
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8. Home Assignment – Examination Oriented Question
• Draw the layout of four wheeler vehicle.
• Explain the working of 4 – wheel drive vehicle used in practices. Also
discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
• Draw valve timing diagram for 4 – stroke and 2 –stroke diesel engine.
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9. Reference Books
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1. Jain K.K., Asthana R.B., “Automotive Engineering” TMH.
2. Singh Kripal, “Automobile Engineering”, Standard Publisher New Delhi,
Vol. 1 & Vol. 2
3. Narang, “Automobile Engineering”, S.Chand Publications, New Delhi.
4. Newton and Steeds, Joseph Heither, “Automotive Mechanics”, C.B.S.,
Publisher & Distributors.
5. “Automotive Mechanics- Crouse” – Mc. Graw Hill, 10th Edition, New
York.
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