Tech:Electrical/Alternator/The Charging System
The Charging System
The function of the automobile battery is to supply a sufficient amount of electricity to the automobile's electrical components such as the starter motor, headlights and wipers. However, The battery is limited in its capacity and is not capable of providing, On a continuing basis, All the power required by the automobile.
It is necessary, Therefore, For the battery to always be fully charged in order for it to supply the necessary amount of electricity at the required time to each of the electrical components. Consequently, The automobile requires a charging system to produce electricity and keep the battery charged.
The charging system produced electricity to both re-charge the battery and to supply the electrical components with the amount of electricity required while the automobiles engine is in operation.
Most automobiles are equipped with alternating current alternators as they are better than direct current dynamos in terms of electric power generating performance and durability.
Since the automobile requires direct current, The alternating current produced by the alternator is rectified (Converted to direct current) just before output.
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