Automative Transmission (14 Marks)
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GIJENDRASHIVAN KUNIT-I
(14-MARKS)
1. What is the function of clutch? Draw a neat sketch of
centrifugal clutch and explain its operations.
Function of clutch :
The function and purpose of a clutch is to transmit torque from a rotating driving motor to a
transmission. Clutches require a mode of actuation in order to break the transmission of torque.
CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH : A centrifugal clutch is an automatic clutch that uses centrifugal force
to operate. The output shaft is disengaged at low rotational speed and engages more as speed
increases. It is often used in mopeds, underbones, lawn mowers, go-karts, chainsaws, mini bikes, and
some paramotors and boats to keep the engine from stalling when the output shaft is slowed or
stopped abruptly, and to remove load when starting and idling. It has been superseded for
automotive applications by the fluid coupling.
The input of the clutch is connected to the engine crankshaft while the output may drive a shaft,
chain, or belt. As engine revolutions per minute increase, weighted arms in the clutch swing outward
and force the clutch to engage. The most common types have friction pads or shoes radially
mounted that engage the inside of the rim of a housing. On the center shaft, there is an assorted
number of extension springs, which connect to a clutch shoe. When the central shaft spins fast
enough, the springs extend causing the clutch shoes to engage the friction face. It can be compared
to a drum brake in reverse. This type can be found on most home-built karts, lawn and garden
equipment, fuel-powered model cars, and low power chainsaws. Another type used in racing karts
has friction and clutch disks stacked together like a motorcycle clutch. The weighted arms force
these disks together and engage the clutch. When the engine reaches a certain speed, the clutch
activates, working somewhat like a continuously variable transmission. As the load increases, the
speed drops, disengaging the clutch, letting the speed rise again, and reengaging the clutch. If tuned
properly, the clutch will tend to keep the speed at or near the torque peak of the engine. This results
in a fair bit of waste heat, but over a broad range of speeds, it is much more useful than a direct
drive in many applications.
2. Discuss in detail the constructional features of a multi plate clutch.
Clearly explain the functions of each major component of the multi
plate clutch.
3. With the aid of neat sketches describe the constructional features of
diaphragm type clutch.
4. Explain the construction and working of sliding mesh gear box draw the
suitable sketch.
5. Describe in detail, the construction and working of a 4 forward and 1
reverse constant mesh gear box with neat sketch. Draw the power flow
diagrams in all gears.
6. Illustrate the construction and working of the 5+1 speed synchromesh
gear box with neat sketch.
7. Briefly explain the power flows and gear ratios in Front wheel drive manual
transmission.
8. With neat sketches explain the power train layout and manual transmission
structure.
9. With a neat sketch explain the transmission system front wheel drive manual
transmission.
10.With a neat sketch explain the transmission system rear wheel drive manual
transmission.
PART-C
1. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the diaphragm clutch over
clutch employing helical springs.
2. Draw a neat sketch of semi-centrifugal clutch and
explain its operations.
3. i) Explain the Need of Synchronizer with neat sketches
ii) Discuss the advantage of synchromesh gear box over constant mesh
gear box?
iii) What is meant by drag and how it can be minimized.
4. With a neat sketch explain the constructional features of a multi plate
clutch
5. Explain briefly the factors that are to be considered in selection of various
transmission gear ratios.
UNIT-II
(14-MARKS)
1. Explain the construction and working of fluid coupling
with suitable sketches and discuss the performance
characteristics of fluid coupling?
2. Describe with a neat sketch the construction and working principle of
Torque converter.
3. Explain the principle of operation of hydrodynamic torque converter
with a polar diagram.
4. Explain various methods for reduction of drag torque of fluid couplings.
5. With neat sketch demonstrate the construction and working of
Multistage Torque converter.
6. Briefly explain the construction and working of poly phase Torque
converter with suitable sketches.
7. Briefly discuss the torque capacity and input/output characteristics
of torque convertor.
8. Briefly discuss the joint operation of torque convertor and engine with
speed ratio and torque capacity factor.
9. Briefly explain the parameters considered for designing of blade shape of
torque convertor.
10.Discuss the performance characteristics of torque convertor.
PART-C
1. Discuss the performance characteristics of multistage torque
convertor?
2. Explain the performance characteristics of poly phase torque
converter?
3. Explain the performance characteristics of torque convertor?
4. Briefly explain the performance characteristics of fluid coupling.
5. Explain the principle working of locking up with friction clutches in
Torque Converter.
UNIT-III
(14-MARKS)
1. Explain about the construction and working of an epicyclic gear
train with neat sketch.
2. How are shift valves controlled by throttle and governor valves with
a hydraulic circuit explain how second gear is engaged?
3. With a neat sketch briefly explain Hydraulic control system of an
automatic transmission system.
4. Briefly explain the various types of differential unit in
automobiles.
5. With a neat sketch explain the principle and working of counter
shaft transmissions in automobiles.
6. Illustrate the construction and working of transfer gear box with
a neat sketch.
7. Briefly explain the working of final drive-in automotive
transmission.
8. Briefly explain the working principle of dual clutch transmission
in automobiles.
9. With neat sketches briefly explain the working principle of drive
type and housing type transfer case systems.
10. Briefly explain the dry and wet type dual clutch transmissions.
PART-C
1. Briefly explain the dry and wet type dual clutch transmissions.
2. Explain the how is reversing achieved in a planetary gear box.
3. Explain the working principle of transfer case shift type mechanisms
in automobile.
4. Briefly explain the design scheme of dual clutch transmission in
automobiles.
5. Explain the working of select shift actuator in dual clutch
transmissions.
UNIT-IV
(14-MARKS)
1. Discuss in detail about Ward Leonard control system with
diagrams and advantages and disadvantages.
2. Explain the different drive trains of electric vehicles with neat
sketch.
3. Explain the principle of Modified Ward Leonard type of control for
electric drive-in vehicles.
4. Briefly explain the various hybrid drive configurations used in
power transmission.
5. Explain with neat sketches the operating modes of hybrid
transmission used in automobiles.
6. Briefly explain the start stop functionality in hybrid vehicle
transmission.
7. Briefly explain the principle of DC motors used in electric drive
configuration for power transmission in automobiles.
8. With a neat sketch explain the working of two- speed EV
transmission based on planetary gear system.
9. With a neat sketch explain the construction and working of series
hybrid vehicle.
10. With a neat sketch explain the construction and working of parallel
hybrid vehicle.
PART-C
1. With a circuit diagram explain the operation of Electric drive for city
buses.
2. Enumerate the differences between ward Leonard type and modified
Leonard type control system.
3. Differentiate the characteristics of series and parallel hybrid system in
automobiles.
4. With a neat sketch explain the working characteristics of plug-in hybrid
vehicle.
5. Explain the basic principle and operation of multiple ratio EV
transmissions.
UNIT-V
(14-MARKS)
1. With a neat sketch briefly explain the construction and working of Four
speed longitudinally mounted automatic transmission.
2. What is CVT? Briefly explain the working of different types of CVT’s
with an application?
3. Briefly explain the differences between Electronically controlled
CVT and Hydrostatic CVT.
4. With a neat sketch briefly explain the construction and working of
Cone CVTs.
5. With a neat sketch briefly explain the construction and working of
Chevrolet turbo glide transmission.
6. Explain the function of various valves used in automatic
transmission?
7. With a neat sketch briefly explain the construction and working of ZF
gear box.
8. With neat sketches explain the CVT Layouts and Key Components.
9. With a neat sketch explain the working of toroidal traction CVT.
10. Explain the working principle of ZF RWD Eight-Speed AT with
illustrations.
PART-C
1. Derive a force analysis on the belt for power transmission in CVT.
2. Compare and contrast between conventional and Electronically
Controlled Transmission.
3. With a neat sketch briefly explain the construction and working of
Roller-based CVT .
4. Briefly explain the need of automatic transmission and discuss the
merits and de-merits.
5. Explain the maintenance and overhaul methods of CVT
transmission.