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Automotive Electrical & Electronics Systems

Starter

A starter (also self-starter, cranking motor, or starter motor) is a device used to rotate (crank) an internal-combustion engine so as to initiate the engine’s…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Automotive Electrical & Electronics Systems

Testing, charging and replacing a battery

In recent years, the electronic content in vehicles has multiplied several times over – and more electronics means…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Automotive Electrical & Electronics Systems

History of the Battery

In the year of 1936 during the middle of summer, an ancient tomb was discovered during construction of…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Automotive Electrical & Electronics Systems

Battery Working Principle

Working Principle of Battery A battery works on the oxidation and reduction reaction of an electrolyte with metals.…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Automotive Electrical & Electronics Systems

Types of Batteries

Batteries are basically classified into 2 types: ·         Non-rechargeable batteries (primary batteries) ·         Rechargeable batteries (secondary batteries) Non-rechargeable Batteries These…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Automotive Electrical & Electronics Systems

What is Battery and why it is used?

Battery is the primary power source for any electronics wireless gadget, be it a smartphone, laptop, watch or remote.…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Automobile Fuel & Lubricants

Diesel Fuel Cetane

Cetane is a colorless, liquid hydrocarbon (a molecule from the alkane series) that ignites easily under compression. For…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Automobile Fuel & Lubricants

Rating of CI Engine Fuels

In compression-ignition engines, the knock resistance depends on chemical characteristics as well as as on the operating and…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Automobile Fuel & Lubricants

What is octane rating?

Octane rating is the measure of a fuel’s ability to resist “knocking” or “pinging” during combustion, caused by…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Basics

SI ENGINE

Spark-ignition engines normally use volatile liquid fuels. Preparation of fuel-air mixture is done outside the engine cylinder and…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL