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Kerala PSC AMVI Syllabus 2023

PART I

UNIT I- FLUID MECHANICS AND HYDRAULIC MACHINES

• Properties of Fluid- Density- specific weight- specific volume-specific gravity – viscosity- kinematic
  viscosity -Newton’s law of viscosity – compressibility – surface tension – capillarity- Fluid pressure and
  its measurement-pressure and pressure head- absolute pressure, gauge pressure, atmosphere pressure,
  vacuum pressure, pressure measuring instruments and its principles- piezometer tube, pressure gauge manometer, ‘U’ tube manometer, differential manometer-Pascal’s Law – Types of fluids-Ideal- Real Newtonian and non-Newtonian
• Orifice, Notches and Venture meter-types of fluid flow-steady flow, unsteady flow, uniform flow, nonuniform flow, laminar flow, turbulent flow- continuity equation-head losses, major losses, minor losses, loss of head due to friction- Darcy’s and Chezy’s formula- properties of hydraulic oils such as viscosity index- Oxidation stability- Demulsibility- Lubricity- Rust prevention- Pour point- Flash and fire point Neutralisation number.
• Hydraulic Machines- Different types of pumps, centrifugal pumps, Reciprocating pumps, -slip–efficiency
  – discharge- specific speed – turbines- reaction and impulse turbines –working principle and comparison

UNIT II- THERMAL ENGINEERING

• Laws of thermodynamics- Zeroth law, First law, Second law- Thermodynamic process- Isothermal
  process, isentropic process – work done equations and PV diagrams -Air cycles- assumptions- Carnot
  cycle-Otto cycle- Diesel cycle-Joule cycle- Dual combustion cycle.
• Petrol & diesel engines (both 2 Stroke & 4 Stroke) – Working – P-V diagrams – Valve timing diagrams
• I.C.Engines – Performance – testing- Indicated power- Brake Power- Frictional Power- -Mechanical
  Efficiency- Indicated Thermal efficiency- Brake Thermal efficiency- Relative efficiency-Total fuel
  consumption – Specific Fuel Consumption-Morse test for Determination of I.P. of multi-cylinder engine heat balance sheet
• Compressors- working of compressors, use of compressors, different types of compressors, single stage
  compressor, multi-stage compressor, single action and double action compressors, work done and
  efficiency
• Heat Transfer- conduction, convection and radiation-Fourier’s law of thermal conduction.-Thermal conductivity

UNIT III – STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

• Types of stresses and strains – tensile and compressive – longitudinal stress and lateral strain -Poisson’s
  ratio-Stress strain diagram – the behaviour of mild steel & brittle material under tension -limit of
  proportionality – elastic limit – yield point – ultimate stress – working stress – factor of safety – Hooks law
  –the principle of superposition- stresses in varying sections -stresses in composite section – Shear stress and shear strain – volumetric strain- Young’s Modulus – Bulk Modulus and Modulus of Rigidity- relations Thermal stress and strain-Nature and magnitude of stresses due to change in temperature-temperature stress on composite bar
• Friction – types of friction – laws of friction –a centre of gravity- a moment of inertia- Shear force and
  bending moment- Types of beams and their loading conditions- shear force and bending moment diagrams
  and equations in different types of beams and different types of loads- point load, uniformly distributed
  load- cantilever beam- simply supported beam.
• Rivets and bolts – types of rivets- Types of riveted joints- lap joint – single riveted- double riveted – butt
  joint – failure of riveted joints – failure of plates – strength of rivet- strength of plate and strength of
  riveted joint – efficiency of a riveted joint -Types of bolts- Types of springs – spring index- deflection and
  stiffness of springs
• Welded joints-Types of fillet and butt welds – welding terms-strength of welded joints

UNIT IV- MACHINE ELEMENTS, MATERIALS AND BOILERS

• Bearings –functions- types of bearings – Radial bearings – thrust bearings – sliding contact bearings –
  rolling contact bearing –journal bearing – bearing characteristic number- heat generated
• Functions of governor – types of governors –terms –height, equilibrium speed, mean equilibrium speed,
  maximum & minimum equilibrium speed, sleeve fit, sensitiveness, stability and hunting of governorsFlywheels- Functions-comparison with governors – fluctuation of speed, fluctuation of energy,
  coefficient of fluctuation of speed-coefficient of fluctuation of energy-Energy stored in flywheels
• Gears – types of gears – spur gear nomenclature- gear drive- velocity ratio- types of gear train
• Boilers –types – boiler accessories- boiler mountings – steam engine – parts- working
• Materials – cast iron – types – application-steel- types of steel – composition and classification – heat
  treatment – purpose – methods –alloy steels- types and application – non-ferrous metals and alloys –
  applications

UNIT V – CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES OF ENGINE AND RELATED SYSTEMS

• Constructional details of IC Engines- Cylinder block – Single cylinder and multi-cylinder, materials,
  cylinder liners-Cylinder head – Materials, cylinder head gasket-Pistons -Type of pistons, Piston rings –
  Materials, Types of rings – compression ring, oil ring- Connecting rod – Function, materials used, big end
  and small end bearings-Crank shaft – different shapes. Types of valves- sodium vapour cooled valves.
  Valve operating mechanisms – side camshaft and overhead camshaft, Inlet and exhaust valve materials Cam shaft – functions and drives
• Fuel System- Different fuel feed systems-A.C. mechanical pump, S U Electrical pump , petrol filters and
  air Cleaners- Carburettors- Simple carburettors – parts, principle of working- compensation, mixture
  strength requirement- modern carburettors, float system, idle and slow speed system, high speed system,
  Acceleration pump and choke system- Inlet Manifolds-types-variable intake system- VVT (Variable
  valve timing )-Continuously variable valve timing(CVVT)- Exhaust manifolds-construction-catalytic
  converter-working-muffler- types- Various components in Diesel fuel system – Distributor type pump,
  rotary type pumps, Fuel feed pump and hand priming, diesel fuel filters- Fuel injector-types – Turbo
  charger – types – working –Turbo lag
• Lubrication and Cooling System- Types of engine lubrication- wet and dry sump lubrication, splash and
  pressure feed systems- Oil pumps, pressure relief valve, oil pressure indicator, Oil coolers, Oil filters, oil
  seals, Crankcase ventilation, Air and water cooling, Thermo-syphon and Pump circulation system,
  Thermostat- Radiator -types, pressure cap, types of coolant, pump, antifreeze solution – cooling fan –
  types.

UNIT VI – CHASSIS

• Chassis and frame- Chassis Constructional details, Types of the frame- Frame sections, bumpers, subframes. Materials used-Front Axle- – Types – dead & live axle, Construction – material – cross-section, Stub axle – different arrangements
• Suspension System- Types of front suspension for two, three & four wheeler-Rear Suspension system.
  Introduction to springs and Shock absorbing devices-Types, Leaf, coil springs & their arrangements,
  Helper spring, spring shackle, shackle pin- Telescopic type Shock absorber. Steering System- Principles
  of steering, Ackerman , Davis fifth wheel- Steering gear box – types, Worm & roller, worm & sector, Recirculating ball, Rack & pinion- Steering linkages – arrangement – components.-Power steering – integral – linkage type, Collapsible type steering column-Factors affecting wheel alignment.
• Brake System -Types of brakes-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, servo brake, and Air brake. Drum and disc
  brake system, Internal expanding and externally contracting- Master cylinder, types ,working principleWheel cylinder, brake bleeding, brake shoe- Air brake- working- Servo brake – types-Working principledisc brake -working.

UNIT VII – TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• Transmission system -Principle of friction clutches-Constructional features and working of-Single plate
  dry clutch, Diaphragm clutch, Cone clutch, Centrifugal clutch, Semi centrifugal clutch, Vacuum clutch,
  Hydraulic clutch, Electromagnetic clutch, Multi-plate clutch (dry & wet)-Fluid flywheel, Clutch disc,
  Pressure plate.
• Constructional features & working of – Sliding mesh gearbox, Constant mesh gearbox, Synchro mesh
  gearbox, Progressive type gearbox, Epicyclic gearbox, Torque converter, Gear selector and shifting
  mechanism- 2 Wheeler transmissions-Gear drive-Chain drive, CVT & Automatic transmission.
• Propeller shaft and universal joint, Torque tube drive, Hotchkiss drive, Constant velocity joints, Front
  wheel drive, Differential mechanism, Rear Axles-types
• Wheels – spoked wheel, disc wheel, and alloy cast wheel, composite wheel, Tyre construction (cross
  sectional details),Tubeless tyre, Tyre Thread patterns, Inflation pressure and its effects, Factors affecting
  tyre performance.
• Electrical System- Constructional details of automobile dynamo- Constructional details of alternator,
  Charging System – necessity, Types of Regulators.
• Starter switch, Starter motor – constructional features, Starter Motor Drives-Necessity, Types of starter
  motor drives, mechanisms of – Bendix drive (inboard & Outboard), Overrunning Clutch, Axial starter
  (sliding armature), Pre engaged type.
• Types of ignition system, coil ignition, Components-Ignition coil, Contact breaker points, Cam angle,
  Condenser, Distributor, Spark plug-types, Spark advance & retard mechanism (centrifugal & vacuum),
  Magneto ignition system – Low tension & high tension, Rotating armature & rotating magnet type.
  Ignition system, Electronic ignition systems, Transistorized ignition, Computer controlled ignition,
  Distributor less ignition system.

UNIT VIII – TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT & MODERN TECHNOLOGIES IN AUTOMOBILES

• Transportation Management- Features of M.V. Act – definition of terms -test for drivers and conductors –
  registration of vehicles -duties of drivers and conductors – traffic signs -M.T.0 and functional wings –
  organization chart. Road geometry – width of highway -gradient – cross section of road – super elevation
  and sight distance – road intersection. Insurance surveying – companies – classification of policies- factors
  involved in assessing
• Fuel injection systems -Fuel injection systems in petrol and diesel engines- E.F.I-types, MPFI, Gasoline
  direct injection system, Throttle Body Injection, Sensors-types and construction, actuators, Common Rail
  Diesel Fuel System, ECM, electronic fuel injectors
• Automobile pollution-sources of pollution, methods to control petrol engine and diesel engine emissions,
  Reduction of compression ratio, blow by control system, PCV system, Afterburner, catalytic converter, control of oxides of nitrogen, EGR, Evaporative emission control system-Charcoal canister, Diesel smoke
  and its control, emission norms
• Vehicle accessories-cruise control- electric seat and mirror- intelligent windscreen wiper- automatic
  climatic control- adaptive noise control system- Parking distance control, Restraint systems-Seat belt -Air
  bag, electronic stability control- ABS-keyless entry & Vehicle immobilizer- automatic traction control
  system – GPS
• Hybrid and electric vehicles- social and environmental importance –benefits & challenges-policies related
  to electric and hybrid vehicles – Features of Electric Vehicle-Electric vehicle drive- components-Hybrid
  electric vehicle-components

PART II

TOPIC BASED ON DRIVING LICENCE (10 Marks)
A. Motor Vehicles (DRIVING) Regulations, 2017 (05 Marks)
B. Chapter Ii Of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Licensing Of Drivers of Motor Vehicles) (05 Marks)

PART III

JOB RELATED TOPICS (10 Marks)

A. THE MOTOR VEHICLES ACT, 1988 (07 Marks)
CHAPTER- I: PRILIMINARY
Section 2(1). Adapted vehicle
Section 2(1A). Aggregator
Section 2(2). Articulated vehicle
Section 2(15). Gross vehicle weight
Section 2(16). Heavy goods vehicle
Section 2(17). Heavy passenger motor vehicle
Section 2(21). Light motor vehicle
Section 2(22). Maxi cab
Section 2(23). Medium goods vehicle
Section 2(24). Medium passenger motor vehicle
Section 2(25). Motor Cab
Section 2(26). Motor Car
Section 2(29). Omnibus
Section 2(33). Private service vehicle
Section 2(35).Public service vehicle
Section 2(47). Transport vehicle
Section 2(48). Unladen weight

CHAPTER IV: REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Section 39. The necessity for registration.
Section 44. Production of the vehicle at the time of registration.
Section 46. Effectiveness in India of registration.
Section 52. Alteration in a motor vehicle.
Section 53. Suspension of registration.
Section 55. Cancellation of registration.
Section 56. Certificate of Fitness of transport vehicles

CHAPTER V: CONTROL OF TRANSPORT VEHICLES
Section 66. Necessity of permits

CHAPTER VI: SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO STATE TRANSPORT UNDERTAKINGS
Section 99. Preparation and publication of proposal regarding road transport
Service of a State transport undertaking

CHAPTER VII : CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Section 109. General provision regarding construction and maintenance of vehicles.
Section 110A. Recall of Motor Vehicles.
Section 110B. Type-approval certificate and testing agencies.

CHAPTER VIII : CONTROL OF TRAFFIC
Section 112. Limits of speed.
Section113. Limits of weight and limitations on use.
Section114. Power to have vehicle weighed.
Section120. Vehicles with left hand control.
Section122. Leaving vehicle in dangerous position.
Section123. Riding on a running board, etc.
Section125. Obstruction of the driver.
Section126. Stationary vehicles.
Section127. Removal of motor vehicles abandoned or left unattended on a public place.
Section128. Safety measures for drivers and pillion riders.
Section129. Wearing of protective headgear.
Section131. Duty of the driver to take certain precautions at unguarded railway level crossing.
Section132. Duty of the driver to stop in certain cases.
Section133. Duty of the owner of a motor vehicle to give information.
Section134. Duty of driver in case of accident and injury to a person.
Section134A. Protection of good Samaritans.
Section136. Inspection of vehicles involved in accident.
Section136A. Electronic monitoring and enforcement of road safety.

CHAPTER XI : INSURANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLES AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS
Section146. Necessity for insurance against third party risk.

CHAPTER XIII : OFFENCES, PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE
Section177. General provision for punishment of offences.
Section177A. Penalty for contravention of regulations under section 118.
Section178. Penalty for travelling without pass or ticket and for dereliction of duty on the part of conductor. and refusal to ply contract carriage, etc.
Section179. Disobedience of orders, obstruction and refusal of information.
Section180. Allowing unauthorized persons to drive vehicles.
Section181. Driving vehicles in contravention of section 3 or section 4.
Section182. Offences relating to licences.
Section182A. Punishment for offences relating to the construction, maintenance, sale and alteration of motor vehicles and components.
Section182B. Punishment for contravention of section 62A.
Section183. Driving at excessive speed, etc.
Section184. Driving dangerously.
Section185. Driving by a drunken person or by a person under the influence of drugs.
Section186. Driving when mentally or physically unfit to drive.
Section187. Punishment for offences relating to accident.
Section188. Punishment for abetment of certain offences.
Section189. Racing and trials of speed.
Section190. Using the vehicle in an unsafe condition.
Section192. Using a vehicle without registration.

Section192A. Using a vehicle without permit.
Section193. Punishment of agents and canvassers without proper authority.
Section194. Driving vehicle exceeding permissible weight.
Section194A. Carriage of excess passengers.
Section194B. Use of safety belts and the seating of children.
Section194C. Penalty for violation of safety measures for motorcycle drivers and pillion riders.
Section194D. Penalty for not wearing protective headgear.
Section194E. Failure to allow free passage to emergency vehicles.
Section194F. Use of horns and silence zones.
Section196. Driving uninsured vehicle.
Section197. Taking a vehicle without authority.
Section198. Unauthorized interference with vehicle.
Section198A. Failure to comply with standards for road design, construction and maintenance.
Section199A. Offences by juveniles.
Section200. Composition of certain offences.
Section202. Power to arrest without warrant.
Section206. Power of police officer to impound document.
Section207. Power to detain vehicles used without certificate of registration permit, etc.
Section208. Summary disposal of cases.

CHAPTER XIV : OFFENCES, PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE
Section213. Appointment of motor vehicle officers.

B. THE KERALA MOTOR VEHICLES TAXATION ACT,1976 (03 Marks)
Section 2(e). Purchase value.
Section3. Levy of tax.
Section 3A. Levy of Green Tax.
Section 4. Payment of tax and issue of license.
Section 5. Exemption from tax.
Section 6. Refund of tax.
Section 7. Payment of additional tax.
Section 10. Power of Officers of Police or Motor Vehicles Department to Stop Motor Vehicles.
Section 11. Power to seize, detain and sell motor vehicles.
Section 12.Additional tax payable when tax is not paid.
Section 13. Amounts recoverable as arrears of land revenue.
Section 26. Escaped assessment.

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