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About the book

The book is an excellent introduction to the anatomy of an automobile and the functions of its major and minor components. It brings together all the conventional and modern concepts in automobile engineering in a clear, practical style appropriately supported by line sketches, isometric views, cut-away diagrams and photographs. All the recent advances in automobiles such as automatic transmission, anti-lock braking system, traction control, power-assisted brakes, power steering, electric car, electronic control concepts, special fuels, and modern materials are also covered. Important tips for troubleshooting and maintenance are also given in a separate chapter.

The text is designed to provide students with an excellent foundation in automobile engineering, and also to serve as a useful reference for industry personnel engaged in design, manufacturing, repair, maintenance, and marketing of automobiles.

As a textbook, it caters to the requirement of undergraduate students of mechanical engineering for their paper on Automobile Engineering. For those pursuing degree and diploma courses in the Automobile Engineering branch, this book is an excellent introduction for more advanced studies on different systems of automobiles.

About the author

KAMARAJU RAMAKRISHNA is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at GVP College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam. A seasoned professional, he has more than 25 years of practical experience in machine design, manufacturing and turnkey project management, including 14 years experience in teaching. He has taught automobile engineering, design of machine members, IC engines, and power plant engineering. He was also a visiting faculty at Mekelle University at Ethiopia. Earlier, he worked with Associated Cement Companies, Larsen & Toubro, Braithwaite and Ispat Group of Kolkata in the areas of design, project engineering and management, besides working with the world famous company Krupp (Germany) for about a year. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India) and a Member of Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft e.v., Cologne (Germany).

Contents:

Preface
Acknowledgements
1. INTRODUCTION
2. CLASSIFICATION
3. CHASSIS AND BODY
4. COMPONENTS OF FOUR-WHEELER AUTOMOBILES
5. POWER UNIT
6. ENGINE LUBRICATION
7. FUEL INDUCTION
8. IGNITION SYSTEM
9. COMBUSTION
10. ENGINE COOLING
11. EMISSIONS AND CONTROL
12. ENGINE PARAMETERS
13. ENGINE SERVICE
14. AUTOMOBILE GEARBOXES
15. PROPELLER SHAFT
16. DIFFERENTIAL
17. CLUTCH
18. BRAKING SYSTEM
19. FRONT AXLE
20. STEERING SYSTEM
21. REAR AXLE
22. SUSPENSION SYSTEM
23. WHEELS AND TYRES
24. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
25. VENTILATION, HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING
26. SPECIAL TOPICS
27. TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
28. FUELS FOR IC ENGINES
Bibliography • Index