Alternator knowledge

The alternator converts _ energy into _

• Kinetic into Mechanical energy

• Electrical into Mechanical energy

• Mechanical into Electrical energy

• Electrical into Kinetic energy

An alternator is known as a what?

• An electro magnetic component

• An electro mechanical component

• An electro generator

• A dynamo

What are the three main alternator components?

• Stator

• Rotor

• Pulley

• Rectifier

• Belt

There are how many windings in the stator?

Where does the magnetic field come from?

• Field voltage

• The stator & rotor

• Brushes & slip rings

• The rectifier & regulator

What is the degree angle for each winding set inside the stator?

What does the rectifier do in an alternator?

• Convert AC to BC

• Convert DC to AC

• Convert AC to DC

• Convert DC to BC

Rectification is usually achieved by using how many diodes?

What does the regulator do inside an alternator?

• Charges the battery

• Changes AC to DC

• Holds output voltages consistent

• Prevents damage to components

Why is voltage regulated?

• Protect battery

• Protect belts

• Protect casing

• Protect ECU & sensors