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AFM - L2 - S1 New-1
AFM - L2 - S1 New-1
BHARATHIRAJA R
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR [MECH]
Dr.Mahalingam College of Engineering &
Technology - Pollachi
Learning Outcome 2
Explain the charging system of the automotive vehicle.
Rectification – AC to DC conversion.
(with power semiconductor devices)
Magneto Assembly
Battery
Shunt
Preferred for generators that do not produce excess
current when shunted.
More heat is produced at low loads
Series
Only the necessary load current runs at any time.
The result is less heating when operated low electrical
load.
ENGINE IS STARTING:
Electricity from the battery is used to operate the starter motor and to
provide current for the ignition system during engine cranking.
ENGINE IS RUNNING:
Electricity from the battery is needed to supplement the charging
system when the vehicle's electrical load requirements exceed the
charging system's ability to produce electricity. Both the battery and
the magneto supply electricity when demand is high.
Typical automotive batteries have a nominal voltage of 12V.
SECONDARY CELL:
By applying current to the battery in the reverse
direction, the battery materials can be restored,
thus recharging the battery. This process is called
charging. Automotive lead-acid batteries are
secondary cells and can be recharged. Under this
there are types like NiMH, Pb acid, Li Ion, etc
Principle
•Changes Chemical Energy to Electrical Energy (Chemical Compound
Alkali, salt or acid solution is capable of Conducting Electricity)
• Two dissimilar Plates(Eg. Lead & Lead Peroxide) immersed in the
Electrolyte solution causes Electricity
1.Ampere-Hour Rating
5Ahr ----------- 5 Amps * 1 hr
0.5Amps * 10hrs
Battery
1.Open circuit Voltage
2.Specific gravity
3.Battery Life
4.Electrolyte level
5.Discharge capacity
1.Design Specifications
2.Charge balance test
Major quality characteristics are the output voltage and current in the
charging system