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EEE543 Automotive Electrical Systems L T P C

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Version: 2.00
Prerequisite: None
Objectives:
 To provide students with a good understanding of automotive electrical systems with
particular emphasize on batteries, charging, ignition, and starters.
 To provide a fundamental understanding of EMC/EMI in automotijve electronic
system and hybrid power generation.
Expected Outcomes:
 Sound understanding of automotive batteries, charging, ignition systems and starters.
 Knowledge in EMC/EMI and hybrid power generation.
Unit I Electrical Systems and Circuits
System approach –electrical wiring, terminals and switching –multiplexed wiring systems –
circuit diagrams and symbols –new developments in systems and circuits.
Unit II Batteries
Vehicle Batteries –Lead-Acid batteries –maintenance and charging –diagnosing Lead acid
battery faults –advanced battery technology –new developments in electrical storage and
batteries.
Unit III Charging systems
Requirements of charging systems ––generation of electrical energy in motor vehicle –physical
principles – alternators –characteristic curves –charging circuits –diagnosing charging system
faults –advanced charging system technology –new developments
Unit IV Starting and Ignition Systems
Requirements –starter motors and circuits –types of starter motors –diagnosing starting
system faults –advanced starting technology –new developments.

Fundamentals –electronic ignition –programmed ignition –distributor less ignition –direct


ignition spark plug ignition –diagnosing faults –advanced technology.
Unit V Lighting & accessories
Insulated and earth return systems, positive and negative earth systems, details of head light
and side light, head light dazzling, and preventive methods. Electrical fuel pump,
speedometer, oil and temperature gauges, horn, wiper system.
Unit VI Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility
Electromagnetic Standards and Interference –SAE Automotive EMC Standards –IEEE
Standards Related to EMC -The Electromagnetic Environment of an Automobile Electronic
System –EMC between various vehicular systems –EMC between the vehicle and its
surrounding –ensuring interference suppression and immunity to interference
Reference Books
1. Judge, A.W., “Modern Electrical Equipment of Automobiles”, Chapman & Hall London,
1992.
2. Young, A.P., & Griffiths. L., “Automobile Electrical Equipment”, English Languages
Book Society & New Press, 1990.
3. Automotive Electricals Electronics System and Components, Robert Bosch Gmbh, 4th
Edition, 2004.
4. Automotive Hand Book, Robert Bosch, Bently Publishers, 1997.
5. Jurgen, R., Automotive Electronics Hand Book.
6. Automotive Electricals / Electronics System and Components, Tom Denton, 3rd Edition,
2004.
Mode of evaluation: Written examination, Seminar, Assignments.

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