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FUNCTIONS OF MAJOR COMPONENTS OF AN AUTOMOBILE

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Functions of Major Components of an Automobile   Chasis and Frame The chasis is formed by the frame with the frame side members and cross members. The frame is usually made of box, tubular and channel members that are welded or riveted together. In addition to this, it comprises of the springs with the axles and wheels, the steering system and the brakes, the fuel tank, the exhaust system, the radiator, the battery and other accessories. Along with this the frame supports the body. Engine or Power Plant The engine is the power plant of the vehicle. In general, internal combustion engine with petrol or diesel fuel is used to run a vehicle. An engine may be either a two-stroke engine or a four-stroke engine. An engine consists of a cylinder, piston, valves, valve operating mechanism, carburetor (or MPFI in modern cars), fan, fuel feed pump and oil pump, etc. Besides this, an engine requires ignition system for burning fuel in the engine Clutch The purpose of the clutch is to allow the dr

Introduction to Automobile Engineering

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What is Automobile Engineering? Automobile Engineering is a branch of engineering which deals with designing, manufacturing and operating automobiles. It is a segment of vehicle engineering which deals with motorcycles, buses, trucks, etc. It includes mechanical, electrical, electronic, software and safety elements. Skills Required: ●     Artistic ●     Creative ●     Technical knowledge ●     Effective planner ●     Precision ●     Meticulous ●     Systematic ●     Punctual ●     Team worker Automotive engineering is one of the most exciting professions you can choose. From the global concerns of sustainable mobility, and teaching cars to drive themselves, to working out how we’ll get around on the surface of Mars, automotive engineering is all about the future. The challenges facing personal mobility are endless. Automotive engineers work in every area of the industry, from the look and feel of current cars, to the safety and security of new forms of transport. Attempting to make car