Automotive Starter and Generator Rebuild Plant

Abstract

Generators are devices which employ the principal of electromagnetic induction to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. A generator utilizes mechanical power from an operating engine to restore the electrical charge in the vehicle's battery. The battery, in turn, powers the starter motor for cranking the engine and other vehicle electrical systems. There are two basic types of generators; one type produces a direct current (DC) and the other type produces an alternating current (AC) and is more commonly called an alternator. Ai terna tors are lighter and more compact than DC generators, and are better at charging a battery at lower speeds. Most modern cars have been built with alternators but generators are still found on older cars and trucks.