DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGTWO MARK QUESTIONS

Sub. Code :
AT 2302
Year/ Class :
III - Auto
Sub. Name:
Automotive Electrical And Electronics
Sem.:
V

1.

Draw the voltage curves of a lead-acid battery? (2)2.

Draw the curves of Internal resistance & Voltage.

Write short notes on Cold rate battery. (2)

It is also termed as short time rate. This rating is the number of minutes that a battery will deliver 300A
of current at a starting temperature of -18C befor the cellvoltage falls below 1.0V. It indicates the
ability of battery during cold weather starting.
5.

What are the effects of temperature on electrolyte gravity? (2)

The specific gravity of the electrolyte varies with the temperature the liquidexpense and becomes
thinner when heated and it losses its specific gravity. It is there for essential to take into account the
temperature while taking specific gravity reading toknow the state of change of the battery accurately.
6.

Make a teble and write specific gravity readings and state of charge of battery. (2)Approxiamte SpecificGravityState of
Charge of Battery
1.260-1.280 Fully Charged1.230-1.260 3/4
t
Charged1.200-1.230 Half Charged1.170-1.200 1/4
t
Charged1.140-1.170 About Rundown1.110-1.140 Discharged
7.

Write short notes on the following:Internal resistance (2)

The internal resistance depends upon the size of plates. The electro motiveforce is greater than the
terminal voltage. When the cell is beingdischarged the emf is less than the applied voltage when the
cell is beingcharge
8.

Write the types of Battery failures (2)

Various types of battery failures are over charging failure, cycling failure,Sulphation failure and
Internal Short circuit.
9.

Write few points on maintainance of batteries. (2)

(i)
Battery may be charged at low charging rate(ii)

Avoid overfilling(iii)Check generator regulator system