Principle and Construction of Lead Acid and Lithium-Ion Battery- Characteristics of Battery Rating Capacity and Efficiency of Batteries- Various Tests on Batteries- Maintenance and
Charging. Lighting System and Photometry: insulated and Earth Return System- Details of Head Light and Side Light- LED Lighting System- Head Light Dazzling and Preventive Methods Horns- Wiper System and Trafficator.
Experiments:
1. Testing of batteries and battery maintenance
a. Hydrometer test
b. High rate discharge test
c. Open circuit voltage test
2. Study of Automobile electrical wiring
STARTING AND IGNITION SYSTEM
Condition at Starting- Behavior of Starter During Starting- Series Motor and Its Characteristics- Principle and Construction of Starter Motor- Working of Different Starter Drive mechanisms - Care and Maintenances of Starter Motor- Starter Switches -Spark Plugs- Advance Mechanisms - Different Types of Ignition Systems.
Experiments:
1. Testing of starting motors and AC generators
2. Study of ignition systems
Generation of Direct Current- Shunt Generator Characteristics- Armature Reaction- Third Brush Regulation- Cutout. Voltage and Current Regulators- Compensated Voltage Regulator Alternators Principle and Constructional Aspects and Bridge Rectifiers- New Developments.
Experiments:
1. Study of regulators and cut – outs
2. Design of half wave and bridge rectifiers
Types of Sensors: Sensor for Speed- Throttle Position- Exhaust Oxygen Level- Manifold Pressure- Crankshaft Position- Coolant Temperature- Exhaust Temperature- Air Mass Flow for Engine Application. Solenoids- Stepper Motors- Relay.
Experiments:
1. Study of transistor configuration
2. Design of Low Pass Filter & High Pass Filter
3. Interfacing of RTD andLVDT sensors
Current Trends in Automotive Electronic Engine Management System- Types of EMS Electromagnetic interference Suppression- Electromagnetic Compatibility- Electronic Dashboard Instruments- Onboard Diagnostic System- Security - Warning System infotainment and Telematics.
Experiments:
1. Interfacing ADC and DAC
2. Microcontroller programming & interfacing using
a. DC motor
b. Stepper motor
c. Traffic light controller
3. Study of MPFI System
4. Study of CRDI System
Reference Book:
Young,A.P.&Griffiths,L., Automobile Electrical Equipment, English Language Book Society & New Press, 1990
Crouse,W.H., Automobile Electrical Equipment, McGraw Hill Book Co. Inc., New York, 1980.
Automotive Hand Book, fifth edition, Robert Bosch, Bently Publishers, 2003
Text Book:
Kholi,P.L., Automotive Electrical Equipment, Tata McGraw-Hill Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 1975
William B. Ribbens “Understanding Automotive Electronics:’ 5th edition – Butter worth Heinemann Woburn, 1998