Alternator

Hi guys! This time i would like to share some information about car's alternator. Alternator is one of the component that exist in automotive charged system. Alternator is electromechanical tool which is replace mechanical energy to electrical power (alternating current/AC).

Generally, automotive charged system consists of 3 important component:

1. Voltage
2. Battery
3. Alternator

Alternator

The Function and Importance of Car Alternator

The main function of alternator is recharging battery and supply power for vehicle electrical system, when car engine was started. If we noticed when we start the engine, all the interior parts of a car can be functional like:

• interior and exterior lights
• radio
• wiper
• and so on.

Alternator also is a vehicle's part that gives or supply the power towards above items. Meanwhile, automotive alternator is responsible to control ouput voltage by using one set of rectifier (diode bridge) which is to change from AC electrical power to DC.

So, where the car's alternator located???

Generally, alternator can be found at the front of car's engine. It nudged by crankshaft, which is piston that moves up-down are switched to the round motion.

Alternator position in car's engine