Diesel Generator Tech

This article mainly talks about the basic components of electric starting system. If you are interested, take a few time to read the post. The engine driven charging alternator converts the mechanical energy from the engine to electrical energy and charges the engine batteries while the engine is running to maintain the batteries fully charged. When the engine is called to start the batteries will supply the starting ampere-hour to the cranking motor via the cranking solenoid. The cranking motor converts the electrical energy from the batteries to mechanical energy to crank the engine up to a certain speed where it can fire up by itself. This speed is usually one third the rated speed of the engine. Basic components of Electric Starting System 1. Battery 2. Chargers 3. Cranking Motor 4. Cranking Solenoid 5. Starting Relay 6. Control System Electric Starting System for gas turbine aircraft are of two general types: Direct cranking electrical systems and starte...