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Particulars

Page Number

1 Scheme 3

2 Syllabus 4

3 Lecture Plan 5

4 Lab Plan 8

5 List of Books 9

6 Tutorial Sheets -

7 Assignments 11

8 MID Question Papers 21

9 Model Question Paper 22

10 GTU Question Paper 23

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Course of Study and Scheme of Examination for Batch

starting from December 2018

B.E-6th

Semester

(AUTOMOBILE NGINEERING)

Teaching

Scheme Credit Examination Marks

Total

Marks L T P C

Theory Marks Practical Marks

ESE(E) PA(M) ESE(V)

PA(I) PA ALA ESE OEP

3 0 2 5 70 20 10 20 10 20 150

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SSYYLLLLAABBUUSS

UNIT-I

Biofuels: Alcohol: Sources of Methanol and Ethanol, methods of its production. Properties

of methanol & ethanol as engine fuels, Use of alcohols in S.I. and C.I. engines, performance

of blending methanol with gasoline. Emulsification of alcohol and diesel. Dual fuel systems.

Improvement/Change in emission characteristics with respect to % blending of Alcohol

UNIT-II

Biofuels: Bio-diesels: Base materials used for production of Bio Diesel (Karanji oil,

Neemoil, Sunflower oil, Soyabeen oil, Musturd oil, Palm oil, Jatropha seeds, Algae). Process

of separation of Bio Diesel. Properties Diesel blended with vegetable oil, and difference in

performance of Engine. Vegetable Oils: Various Vegetable oils for Engines – Esterification

– Performance and emission characteristics.

UNIT-III

Biofuels: Biogas: Introduction to Biogas system, Process during gas formation, Factors

affecting biogas formation. Usage of Biogas in SI engine & CI engine, Produces gas for

biomass gasification

UNIT-IV

LPG & CNG: Properties of LPG & CNG as engine fuels, fuel metering systems,

combustion characteristics, effect on performance, storage, emission, cost and safety.

UNIT – V

Hydrogen: History, physical and chemical properties, Hydrogen storage for automobile

applications (I.C. Engine, Fuel Cell), Compressed, liquid, metal hydrides, Chemical storage.

UNIT – VI

Fuel Cells: Fuel cells principle, working, Thermodynamic analysis, Types, Fuel cell

application in automobiles, Electric-Fuel cell hybrid configurations

UNIT – VII

Electric & Hybrid Vehicles: Analysis of electrical drive trains, Topology of electric/hybrid

systems, Sizing of components, Electric motors for automobile applications, Electric

Propulsion system, Battery Storage

UNIT – VIII

Solar Powered Vehicles: Solar cells for energy collection. Storage batteries, layout of solar

powered automobiles. Advantages and limitations

UNIT – IX

Non-conventional I.C. Engine: Introduction, Duel fuel / Multi fuel engine, stratified charge,

adiabatic engine, Variable Compression Ratio engine, Free piston engine, Sterling engine,

Wankel engine.

UNIT – X

Other Alternative Fuels: Di-Methyl Ether (DME), Pyrolysis gas/oil, Synthetic gas/oil from

plastic, rubber, coal, wood etc., Eco Friendly Plastic fuels (EPF).

Category of

Course

Course Title Course Code Theory Paper

L T P

Automobile Alternative Fuel

and Power System 2160207 3 0 2 70

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LECTURE PLAN

Le

ct Topics to be covered

Teach

ing

hours

1

Sources of Methanol and Ethanol, methods of its

production. Properties of methanol & ethanol as

engine fuels

1

2 Use of alcohols in S.I. and C.I. engines,

performance of blending methanol with gasoline. 1

3 Emulsification of alcohol and diesel. Dual fuel

systems. 1

4 Improvement/Change in emission characteristics

with respect to % blending of Alcohol.

1

5

Base materials used for production of Bio Diesel

(Karanji oil, Neemoil, Sunflower oil, Soyabeen oil,

Musturd oil, Palm oil, Jatropha seeds, Algae).

1

6 Process of separation of Bio Diesel. 1

7 Properties Diesel blended with vegetable oil, and

difference in performance of Engine.

1

8 Vegetable Oils: Various Vegetable oils for Engines 1

9 Esterification – Performance and emission

characteristics.

1

10 Introduction to Biogas system 1

11 Process during gas formation 1

12 Factors affecting biogas formation 1

13 Usage of Biogas in SI engine & CI engine 1

14 Produces gas for biomass gasification. 1

15 Properties of LPG & CNG as engine fuels, 1

16 fuel metering systems, combustion characteristics 1

17 effect on performance, storage, emission, cost and

safety

1

18 History, physical and chemical properties 1

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19 Hydrogen storage for automobile applications (I.C.

Engine, Fuel Cell)

1

20 Compressed, liquid storage 1

21 metal hydrides, 1

22 Chemical storage 1

23 Fuel cells principle and working 1

23 Thermodynamic analysis 1

24 Types of Fuel cell 1

25 Fuel cell application in automobiles, 1

26 Electric-Fuel cell hybrid configurations 1

27 Analysis of electrical drive trains 1

28 Topology of electric systems 1

29 Topology of hybrid systems 1

30 Sizing of components 1

31 Electric motors for automobile applications 1

32 Electric Propulsion system 1

33 Battery Storage 1

34 Solar cells for energy collection. Storage batteries 1

35 layout of solar powered automobiles. 1

36 Advantages and limitations. 1

37 Introduction, Duel fuel / Multi fuel engine 1

38 stratified charge, adiabatic engine 1

39 Variable Compression Ratio engine 1

40 Free piston engine 1

41 Sterling engine, Wankel engine 1

42 Di-Methyl Ether (DME), 1

43 Pyrolysis gas/oil, Synthetic gas/oil from plastic, 1

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rubber, coal, wood etc.

44 Eco Friendly Plastic fuels (EPF) 1

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LAB PLAN

Le

ct Topics to be covered

Teach

ing

hours

1 Inspect and study different components of LPG

based vehicle. 1

2 Inspect and study different components of CNG

based vehicle. 1

3 Study of hydrogen based automobiles. 1

4 Inspect/Study Electric Hybrid Vehicles. 1

5 Study of different topological configurations of

Electric Hybrid Vehicles.

1

6 Study of Fuel cell based vehicles. 1

7 Study of different Electric-Fuel cell hybrid

configurations.

1

8 Study of solar powered vehicles. 1

9 Emission analysis of LPG based vehicle. 1

10 Emission analysis of CNG based vehicle. 1

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REFERENCE BOOK

S. No. TITLE AUTHOR PUBLISHER /

EDITION

1 Alternate Fuels Dr. S. Thipse Jaico Publications

2

Hydrogen and Fuel

Cells: Emerging

Technologies and

Applications

Bent Sorensen

(Sorensen),

Elsevier Academic

Press, UK

3 Alternative Fuels

Guidebook Bechtold R. – McGraw Hill

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ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

Sr. No. TOPIC

1 Biofuels: Alcohol

2 Biofuels: Bio-diesels

3 Biofuels: Biogas

4 LPG & CNG

5 Hydrogen

6 Fuel Cells

7 Electric & Hybrid Vehicles

8 Solar Powered Vehicles

9 Non-conventional I.C. Engine

10 Other Alternative Fuels

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ASSIGNMENT: 1

Chapter/Unit 1: Biofuels: Alcohol

Sr.

No. Name of Question Remark

1 Explain source of methanol and ethanol and also write a note

on methods of its production.

Winter 2018

Summer 2018

Summer 2017

Winter 2016

Summer 2016

2 Explain properties of methanol and ethanol as engine fuels.

3 Explain use of alcohols in S.I. and C.I. engine.

4 Explain performance of blending methanol with gasoline. Winter 2016

5 Explain emulsification of alcohol and diesel. Winter 2016

6 Explain dual fuel system.

7 Write a short note on improvement/change in emission

characteristics with respect to % blending of alcohol.

Winter 2018

Summer 2016

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ASSIGNMENT: 2

Chapter/Unit 2: Biofuels: Bio-diesels

Sr.

No. Name of Question Remark

1

Explain base materials used for production of bio diesel (karanji

oil, neem oil, sunflower oil, soyabeen oil, mustered oil, palm oil,

jatropha seeds, alga ).

2 Explain process of separation of bio diesel.

3 Explain properties of diesel blended with vegetable oil and

difference in performance of engine.

4 Explain various vegetable oils for engines.

5 Write a short note on Esterification.

6 Explain performance and emission characteristics.

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ASSIGNMENT: 3

Chapter/Unit 3: Biofuels: Biogas

Sr.

No. Name of Question Remark

1 Explain biogas system.

2 Explain process during gas formation.

3 Explain factor affecting biogas formation. Summer 2018

Summer 2017

Summer 2016

4 Discuss advantages and disadvantages of biogas. Summer 2018

Summer 2017

5 List down types of biogas plants. Explain each with diagrams. Summer 2018

6 Explain produces gas for biomass gasification.

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ASSIGNMENT: 4

Chapter/Unit 4: CNG and LPG

Sr.

No. Name of Question Remark

1 Explain properties OF LPG & CNG as engine fuels. Winter 2016

2

Discuss advantages and disadvantages of CNG as an alternative

fuel. Explain different components of CNG gas conversion kit

in brief.

Winter 2018

Summer 2018

Summer 2016

3 Which modification is required to convert petrol engine into

CNG engine.

Winter 2018

4 Write a short note LPG as a fuel in vehicle.

Summer 2018

Summer 2017

Winter 2016

5 Explain storage, emission, cost and safety criteria for LPG and

CNG.

Summer 2016

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ASSIGNMENT: 5

Chapter/Unit 5: Hydrogen

Sr.

No. Name of Question Remark

1 Explain physical and chemical properties of hydrogen.

2 Explain production process of hydrogen in detail.

Summer 2018

Summer 2017

Winter 2016

Summer 2016

3 Explain storage of hydrogen in detail.

Summer 2018

Summer 2017

Winter 2016

Summer 2016

4 Write advantages and limitations of Hydrogen as an

automotive fuel.

Winter 2018

Summer 2017

Winter 2016

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ASSIGNMENT: 6

Chapter/Unit 6: Fuel Cell

Sr.

No. Name of Question Remark

1 Write a short note on fuel cell with neat sketch. Winter 2018

Summer 2018

Winter 2016

2 What is a fuel cell? Explain its power rating and performance. Winter 2018

Summer 2018

Winter 2016

3 Explain types of fuel cells. Winter 2017

4 Explain fuel cell application in automobiles.

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ASSIGNMENT: 7

Chapter/Unit 7 : Electric & Hybrid Vehicles

Sr.

No. Name of Question Remark

1 With neat sketch discuss construction and working of electric

vehicle.

Winter 2018

2 Explain advantages and limitations of electric vehicles.

Summer 2018

Summer 2017

Summer 2016

3 Explain different electric motors used for automotive

applications.

Winter 2018

Summer 2018

4 Explain working of hybrid vehicles in brief. Winter 2018

Summer 2017

5 Explain series type and parallel type hybrid electric vehicle with

suitable diagrams.

Summer 2018

Summer 2016

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ASSIGNMENT: 8

Chapter/Unit 8 : Solar Powered Vehicle

Sr.

No. Name of Question Remark

1 Write a short note on solar powered vehicles.

Summer 2018

Summer 2017

Winter 2016

Summer 2016

2 Explain advantages and limitation of solar powered vehicle. Summer 2017

3 Explain layout of solar powered automobiles. Winter 2017

4 Explain storage batteries.

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ASSIGNMENT: 9

Chapter/Unit 9: Non-Conventional Fuel

Sr.

No. Name of Question Remark

1 Explain construction and working of Wankel engine with neat

sketch.

Winter 2018

2 Explain Stirling engine with necessary sketches. Summer 2018

3 Write a short note on Free Piston engine. Summer 2018

4 Explain construction and working of Wankel engine with neat

sketch.

Summer 2018

Summer 2017

Summer 2016

5 Discuss Multi Fuel engine. Summer 2017

Winter 2016

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ASSIGNMENT: 10

Chapter/Unit 10: Other Alternative Fuels

Sr.

No. Name of Question Remark

1 Explain Eco friendly plastic fuels (EPF).

Winter 2018

Summer 2018

Summer 2017

Winter 2016

Summer 2016

2 Explain Di-Methyl Ether (DME). Summer 2017

3 Explain Pyrolysis gas/oil.

4 Explain synthetic gas/oil from plastic, rubber, coal, wood etc.

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Laxmi Institute of Technology, Sarigam Approved by AICTE, New Delhi; Affiliated to Gujarat Technological

University, Ahmedabad

Academic Year 2018-19

Centre Code: 086 Examination: Mid - 1

Branch: Automobile

Engineering Semester: 6

th Sub Code: 2160207

Sub: Alternative Fuel and

Power System

Date: 30/01/2019

Time: 9:00 -10:00 AM

Marks: 20

Note: Attempt any four Question.

Q-1

Define:

(1) Flash point (2) Octane number (3) Cetane Number (4) Calorific Value (5)

Specific Heat 5

Q-2 Explain production process of Methanol and Ethanol. 5

Q-3 Discuss advantages and disadvantages of Biogas. 5

Q-4 Explain production process of hydrogen in detail. 5

Q-5 Explain factors affecting biogas formation. 5

Q-6 Explain storage of hydrogen in detail. 5

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