ASSIGNMENT 1 AME 6th sem

ASSIGNMENT NO. 1

Subject: - AE – 316 Automotive Aerodynamics        Branch: - Automobile Engineering

Semester/Year: - 6^th / 3^rd                                             Lecturer: - Er. Gurpartap Singh Brar

1.      What are different trends in aerodynamics?

2.      Explain flow phenomenon related to vehicles.

3.      What are the sources of forces and moments acting on a vehicle?

4.      Explain the development in the shape of cars starting from Camille Jenatzy in 1899 to the shapes of modern cars. Describe the features in terms of fuel efficiency, speed, luxuries.

5.      What is the effect of flow separation on a vehicle?

6.      Explain the performance of a vehicle in terms of motive force diagram, acceleration time and elasticity and specific fuel consumption.

7.      Name the parameter on which aerodynamic drag of a vehicle depends?

Note:- Assignment Submission Date 25.02.2013. No assignment accepted after this date.