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MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (Autonomous) (ISO/IEC - 27001 - 2005 Certified) Summer – 15 EXAMINATION Subject Code: 17521 Model Answer Page No: 1/22 Important Instructions to examiners: 1) The answers should be examined by key words and not as word-to-word as given in the model answer scheme. 2) The model answer and the answer written by candidate may vary but the examiner may try to assess the understanding level of the candidate. 3) The language errors such as grammatical, spelling errors should not be given more importance. (Not applicable for subject English and Communication Skills). 4) While assessing figures, examiner may give credit for principal components indicated in the figure. The figures drawn by candidate and model answer may vary. The examiner may give credit for any equivalent figure drawn. 5) Credits may be given step wise for numerical problems. In some cases, the assumed constant values may vary and there may be some difference in the candidate’s answers and model answer. 6) In case of some questions credit may be given by judgment on part of examiner of relevant answer based on candidate’s understanding. 7) For programming language papers, credit may be given to any other program based on equivalent concept. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Marks 1. a) Attempt any three: 12 a) State function of frame and list the types of it. 4 Answer: Function of frame: 1) It acts as a beam supported by the wheels to carry the weight of the propelling machinery and 2 the rider. 2) It provides a non-flexing mount for the engine suspension and wheel. 3) It provides free steering movement of the front wheel. Types of frame: motorcycle/ Mopeds use three basic frames 1) Cradle-single cradle and double cradle frame 2 2) Backbone frame 3) Tubular frame-single down tube using engine as stressed member 4) Stamped frame b) List advantages of multiple valves (4 points) 4 Answer: Advantages of multiple valve: (Any four- 1 mark each) 1. Increased power output. 2. Better breathing causes lower pumping losses and efficient scavenging. 3. Better fuel efficiency over a wide range of engine speed. 4 4. Light weight engine. Better Power to weight ratio of engine. 5. Reduced engine emission. 6. Better throttle response due to lighter weight components of the engine (acceleration and deceleration as well as change in engine performance with respect to throttle position change). 7. Better pick- up (acceleration). 8. Compact design of engine. i.e. higher power to weight ratio. 9. Maximum RPM of the engine is increased. i.e. the engine can be revved at higher rpm and therefore, power output and maximum speed of vehicle is increased. 10. Less frequency of engine decarbonizing and spark plug cleaning. 11. Faster combustion due to central location of the spark plug in combustion chamber. 12. Stable and smooth engine idle operation. MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (Autonomous) (ISO/IEC - 27001 - 2005 Certified) Summer – 15 EXAMINATION Subject Code: 17521 Model Answer Page No: 2/22 c) Compare two stroke engine and four stroke engine (4 points) 4 Answer: Comparison of two stroke engine and four stroke Engine: (Any four points) Sr. Four Stroke Engine Two Stroke Engine 1 One working stroke for every two One working stroke for each revolutions of revolutions of the crankshaft. the crankshaft. 2 Turning moment on the crankshaft is Turning moment on the crankshaft is more 4 not even due to one working stroke for even due to working stroke for each every two revolutions of the crankshaft. revolution of the crankshaft, hence lighter Hence heavy flywheel is required and flywheel is required and engine runs engine runs unbalanced balanced. 3 Engine is heavy. Engine is light. 4 Thermodynamic cycle is completed in 4 Thermodynamic cycle is completed in 2 strokes of piston or in two revolutions strokes of piston or in one revolutions of of crankshaft crankshaft 5 Volumetric efficiency is more. Volumetric efficiency is less. 6 Thermal efficiency is more. Thermal efficiency is less. 7 Engine design is complicated. Engine design is simple. 8 Less mechanical efficiency due to more More mechanical efficiency due to less friction on many parts. friction on few parts. 9 More output due to full fresh charge Less output due to mixing of fresh charge intake and full burnt gases exhaust. with burnt gases. 10 Engine runs cooler. Engine runs hotter. 11 Engine requires more space. Engine requires less space. d) Draw the labeled sketch of overhead valve arrangements and state its two advantages. 4 Answer: (Correct labeled diagram-2 marks, any two advantages-1mark) Advantage of overhead Valve arrangement: (Any two) 1. The entry of fresh charge into the cylinder and exhausting of products of combustion from the 1 cylinder becomes easier and more efficient. 2. Overhead valve arrangement makes the engine slightly shorter than overhead camshaft. 3. Due to less height, this type of engine is well balanced so that fewer vibrations are created. 4. The distance between center of gravity and ground is less so that vehicle had better handling and stability. 5. Overhead valve arrangement has a less complex drive system. MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (Autonomous) (ISO/IEC - 27001 - 2005 Certified) Summer – 15 EXAMINATION Subject Code: 17521 Model Answer Page No: 3/22 3 OR B) Attempt any one : 6 a) Draw and describe working of four stroke engine. 6 Answer: Working of Four stroke Engine: (Sketch- 2 Marks, Description- 4) Working of four stroke petrol engine: 1. Suction stroke: During this stroke, inlet valve is open and exhaust valve is closed. The piston moves from TDC to BDC and crank shaft rotates through 180˚. The downward movement of the piston sucks air-fuel mixture in the cylinder from the carburetor through the open inlet valve. 4 2. Compression Stroke: During compression stroke, the piston moves upward (from BDC to TDC), thus compressing the charge. Both the inlet and exhaust valves remain closed during the compression stroke. 3. Power stroke or Working stroke: At the end of the compression stroke the charge (air-fuel mixture) is ignited with the help of a spark plug located on the cylinder head. The high pressure of the burnt gases forces the piston towards BDC. Both the valves are in closed position. Of the four strokes only during this stroke power is produced. 4. Exhaust Stroke: At the end of power stroke the exhaust valve opens and the inlet valve remains closed. The piston move from BDC to TDC position which pushes the burnt gases outside the combustion chamber. Crankshaft rotates by two complete revolutions through 720˚. MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (Autonomous) (ISO/IEC - 27001 - 2005 Certified) Summer – 15 EXAMINATION Subject Code: 17521 Model Answer Page No: 4/22 2 Figurer : Four stroke Petrol Engine OR Working of 4 stroke CI engine: 1. Suction stroke: During this stroke, inlet valve is open and exhaust valve is closed. Only air is sucked into cylinder during this stroke. The piston moves from TDC to BDC and crank shaft rotates through 180˚. 2. Compression Stroke: The air inducted in the cylinder is compressed to the clearance volume. Both the valves are closed during this stroke. The piston moves from BDC to TDC and crank shaft rotates through 360˚. 3. Power stroke or Working stroke: At the end of the compression stroke the fuel (diesel) is injected into the hot compressed air. The rate of injection is such a that pressure remains constant instead of change in piston position. After injection of the fuel is complete the hot gases expand. The piston moves from TDC to BDC position and crank shaft rotates through 540˚. 4. Exhaust Stroke: The inlet valve remains closed and the exhaust valve opens. The piston move from BDC to TDC position which pushes the burnt gases outside the combustion chamber. MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (Autonomous) (ISO/IEC - 27001 - 2005 Certified) Summer – 15 EXAMINATION Subject Code: 17521 Model Answer Page No: 5/22 Crankshaft rotates by two complete revolutions through 720˚. Figure: Working of four – stroke C. I. engine b)Describe the working of microprocessor controlled ignition system with sketch. 6 Answer- Working of microprocessor controlled ignition system: 3 This system digitally controls the ignition timing by a microcomputer inside the spark unit and calculates the ideal ignition timing at all the engine speed. The control unit consists of a distributor, a signal receiver which processes the pulse generator and a microcomputer which has a memory and an arithmetic unit. The circuit below is the ignition system of a 90 0 V – type 2 cylinder engine. 3 1 As the engine starts, a pulse signal from the pulse generator is sent to the spark unit. 2. The signal receiver converts the pulse signal to a digital signal and it is fed to the microcomputer. 3. As the microcomputer receives the digital signal, it processes signals containing information on the MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (Autonomous) (ISO/IEC - 27001 - 2005 Certified) Summer – 15 EXAMINATION Subject Code: 17521 Model Answer Page No: 6/22 crankshaft angle and engine speed; The microcomputer then reads the information on ignition timing, which is based on the engine speed from its memory and determines the ignition timing. Then the microcomputer sends current to the base. 4. As the current from the microcomputer flows to the base of transistor, the transistor is turned ON, and ignites the spark plug. Note: Equivalent credit shall be given to any other suitable sketch. 2. Attempt any four: 16 a) Describe working of constant mesh gearbox. 4 Answer: Working of constant mesh gear box: A simplified diagram of constant mesh box has been shown in Figure.