Syllabus - IC Engine Testing (AT-606)

Agriculture Technology

IC Engine Testing (AT-606)

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Different types of IC Engines

Familiarization with IC Engine Components and Systems, Piston, cranking rod, cranking rod, valves, governors, flywheel, crankcase, different types of engine oil, firing interval, fuel storage and supply system, cooling system. Engine performance parameters. Constructional features and difference between 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines. Performance curves of engines. Test codes for engine testing. Engine testing as per BIS code. Test code for tractor engine testing, Drawbar performance in the lab; PTO test and measure the tractor power in the lab/field; Determining the turning space, turning radius and brake test, hydraulic pump performance test and air cleaner and noise measurement test; Visit to tractor testing centre/industry.

Course Outcome

Help the student to understand the systems of IC engine and factors affecting the performance of engine.

Practicals

Reference Books

  • Liljedahl J B & Others. Tractors and Their Power Units.

  • Raymond N, EA Yong and S Nicolas. Vehicle Traction Mechanics.

  • Maleev VL. Internal Combustion Engines.

  • Kirpal Singh. Automobile Engineering – Vol I and Vol II.

  • Richey C.B. Agricultural Engineering Handbook.

  • Mehta ML, SR Verma, SK Mishra, VK Sharma. Testing & Evaluation of Agricultural Machinery