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B.E. (Automobile Engineering) Autotronics Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

The University has moved this degree onto NEP 2020 one year at a time. The first and second years are NEP 2020 syllabi; the third and fourth years are still examined on the REV-2019 'C' Scheme, which is what the University sets for them this year.

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Semester 7 · Fourth Year AE · 3 credits · 100 marks

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Syllabus for Autotronics

Semester 7 · Fourth Year AE · 3 credits · 100 marks

Module 1

  • 1.1 Battery
  • 1.1.1 Requirement,
  • 1.1.2 Construction,
  • 1.1.3 Principle of operation,
  • 1.1.4 Working of Lead acid, alkaline, Zebra, Sodium Sulphur, Swing, batteries,
  • 1.1.5 Ratings,
  • 1.1.6 Charging.
  • 1.1.7 Maintenance & testing of Lead acid battery.
  • 1.2 Modern Energy storage methods:
  • 1.2.1 Ultra Capacitor
  • 1.2.2 Super Capacitor
  • 1.2.3 Ultra high-speed flywheels.
  • 1.3 Layouts of 48-volt technology
  • 1.3.1 Mild hybrids,
  • 1.3.2 Micro- hybrids
  • 1.3.3 Plug-in hybrids.
  • 1.3.4 Range extended EVs

Module 2

  • 2.1 Charging System
  • 2.1.1 Requirements of charging system
  • 2.1.2 Dynamo
  • 2.1.2 1 Principle of operation
  • 2.1.2 2 Construction
  • 2.1.2 3 Working
  • 2.1.2 4 Regulators, Combined current & voltage regulator etc.
  • 2.1.3 Alternator
  • 2.1.3 1 Principle of operation
  • 2.1.3 2 Construction
  • 2.1.3 3 Working
  • 2.1.3 4 Rectification from AC to DC
  • 2.2 Starting system
  • 2.2.1 Requirements of starting system
  • 2.2.2 Various torque terms used
  • 2.2.3 Starter motors drives
  • 2.2.3 1 Bendix
  • 2.2.3 2 Folo through Barrel
  • 2.2.3 3 Rubber compression
  • 2.2.3 4 Compression spring
  • 2.2.3 5 Friction clutch
  • 2.2.3 6 Overrunning clutch
  • 2.2.3 7 Dyer
  • 2.2.4 Starter motor solenoids & switches
  • 2.2.5 Glow plugs
  • 2.3 Integrated Starter and Alternator

Module 3

  • 3.1 Electronic Ignition System
  • 3.1.1 Capacitor Discharge Ignition system
  • 3.1.2 Distributer less Ignition System
  • 3.1.3 Direct Ignition System,
  • 3.1.4 Hall Effect pulse generator
  • 3.1.5 Inductive pulse generator
  • 3.2 Automotive Protocols: LIN, CAN, KWP2000 & J1939, Flex Ray
  • 3.2.1 Communication Protocols: USART, I2C, SPI, CAN Bus
  • 3.2.2 Use of CAN Protocol in automobiles.

Module 4

  • 4.1 Automotive Actuators and Controllers
  • 4.1.1 Introduction,
  • 4.1.2 Function & operating principle
  • 4.1.3 Construction & working of solenoid actuators,
  • 4.1.4 Relays
  • 4.1.5 Motorized actuators,
  • 4.1.6 Thermal Actuators
  • 4.1.7 Electro hydraulic & Electrochemical Valve actuators,
  • 4.1.8 Application & new developments in the actuators technology.
  • 4.1.9 Stepper motors.
  • 4.1.10 DC Motors
  • 4.1.11 PID Control
  • 4.1.12 Introduction to Fuzzy logic and Adaptive control.

Module 5

  • 5.1 Automotive Lighting and wiring harness systems.
  • 5.1.1 Lighting
  • 5.1.1 1 Energy demand of lighting system
  • 5.1.1 2 Types of Lamps i. Head lamp: Construction & types. Setting & control ii. Fog Lamp iii. Side Lamp iv. Tail lamp v. Parking lamp vi. Brake warning light vii. Trafficators viii. Blinkers ix. Flashers x. Electronic flasher circuit xi. Instrument panel lights xii. Body interior illumination xiii. Adaptive lighting system.
  • 5.1.1 3 Reflectors: Parabolic, Bifocal, Homifocal, poly-ellipsoidal
  • 5.1.1 4 Gauges: Fuel, Temperature, Oil pressure etc.
  • 5.1.1 5 Accessories: Electric horn, wipers, Fuel pump, Power operated windows, Vehicle Immobilizers, Central locking circuit.
  • 5.2 Wiring
  • 5.2.1 Cables
  • 5.2.2 Sizes
  • 5.2.3 Colors & color codes
  • 5.2.4 Connectors
  • 5.2.3 Multiplex wiring system
  • 5.3 Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility (EMI/EMC)

Module 6

  • 6.1 Automotive Diagnostics: Testing Sensors, Testing Actuators, Scanners/ Fault code readers &Analysers, Auto-TAP OBD scanner, Diagnostics Procedure and Diagnostic equipment.
  • 6.2 Introduction to Automotive embedded system, Intelligent vehicle system. Telematics, X by wire, GPS ,OBD-II, V2V & V2I Communication, Scope of AI & ML in automobile. Text Books/References: 1. Understanding Automotive Electronics by William B. Ribbens 2. Automobile Electrical & Electronics by Tom Denton. 3. Intelligent Vehicle Technologies by Michel Parent 4. Light weight Electric/Hybrid vehicle design by John Fenton & Ron Hodkinson 5. Computerized Engine Control by Dick King 6. Automotive Electrical Equipment by P.L.Kohli 7. Automotive Mechanics by William Crouse and Anglin. 8. Automotive Electronic Hand book by Ronald K. Jurgen 9. Car electronics (Second edition) edited by Shuji Mizutani . Link for NPTEL Courses: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/107106088 - Fundamentals of Automotive Systems, IIT Madras https://nptel.ac.in/courses/113105102 - Electrochemical Energy Storage, IIT Kharagpur https://nptel.ac.in/courses/108102121 - Electric Vehicles - Part 1, IIT Delhi

Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.E. (Automobile Engineering) under REV-2019 'C' Scheme, in force from the academic year 2022-23. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.

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