Improvement of alternator - Battery matching using a SMR

I. Levin*, D. Shmilovitz

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The customary method of interfacing a vehicle's alternator to the battery load is via 3-phase diode Peak Detection Rectifiers (PDR). Charging is regulated by controlling the alternator's field excitation current. This method, although simple and cost efficient, causes significant degradation in the alternator's energy conversion efficiency. This article reviews the customary method, and points out its disadvantages in comparison to 3-phase Switch-Mode Rectification (SMR).

Original languageEnglish
Pages360-363
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2004
Event2004 23rd IEEE Convention of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Israel, Proceedings - Tel-Aviv, Israel
Duration: 6 Sep 20047 Sep 2004

Conference

Conference2004 23rd IEEE Convention of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Israel, Proceedings
Country/TerritoryIsrael
CityTel-Aviv
Period6/09/047/09/04

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