Alternator

Balares, Naïve, Ibañez J., Entero,

Amith, Pasa, Nolledo, Yadong, and
Sumagang, Cahambing
Group 1
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Visayas State University
Visca Baybay City, Leyte

Abstract—Alternator are electrical generators that gives

engine its spark, headlights, and the heater its power while the III. METHODOLOGY
vehicle running down the road. It a very much important device
in this modern technology. It converts mechanical energy to This section states all the steps and the procedure
electrical energy. States the basic principle and information
for making our project to work.
about alternating current generator. State on how it works and
what is the use of the alternator in any kind of mechanical
works. Alternator has the same fundamental principles of DC  MAJOR COMPONENTS
generator but there is difference between the two. Whereas the  Stator
DC generators, the armature rotates and the field winding
system is the stationary, the arrangement of alternator is just
reverse of it. Now the main task of this project is to rewind the
stator or armature winding, clean up all the parts, and repaint
the housing of the alternator. It consists of rotor as a rotating
element, stator or armature winding, diode rectifier, voltage
regulator, housing, slip ring, hardware and bearing.

Keywords—Progressive to Retrogressive Lap Winding  Rotor

I. INTRODUCTION

A lternator is a device that converts mechanical energy

to electrical energy to supplies the electrical system
when engine is running. Technically speaking, it is
the most widely used in this modernization especially in
vehicles, wind generators, auxiliary power generation, high
speed gas turbines and etc. Alternator or also known as AC
generators is more efficient to use than DC generator because  Diode Rectifier
it can produce high voltage to distribute power. In military
vehicles, they used AC charging system. The reason why they
are using alternator because it can produce high voltage at
idle speed, whereas DC generator produces low voltage at
idle speed.
Although many people assume that the battery
powers all the electrical system, the truth is that the battery
only starts the engine or operate the electronics when ignition
is off for a limited time. Once the engine start running, the
alternator takes over and it charge the battery while running
the vehicle while simultaneously operating all the electronic  WORKING PROCEDURE
components of the vehicle.
A. Disassembling of Alternator.
II. OBJECTIVES
 Remove the pulley nut by using wrench
 To know how to wind armature winding in AC  Remove the pulley and then the bolts from the
generator drive end frame.
 To comprehend the important parts and functions  Remove the housing, stator, rotor, diode pack,
of a AC generator. brusher, and bearing.
 Carefully unwind the magnet wire from the
stator or armature winding.
B. Cleaning the parts of a rotor

 Clean each part with diesel to remove the rust

and dust easily and let it dry.

Preparation for winding

 Prepare all the materials that is needed for

winding process such as; 21-gauge
magnetic wire, mylar, cutter, plier, blade, cutter,
and gloves.
 Make a theoretical design for lap winding.

C. Rewinding process for armature winding

 Carefully insulate by mylar the lateral surface

area of magnet wire to remains unwounded.
 In the first winding, having 11 turns in the first
coil and followed by 13 turns in the second coil
and vice versa until it winds fully of 12 coils in
the first winding. First winding and second
winding process have the same turns per coil.
 In the third winding, having 11 turns in all coils
in a complete winding process.

D. Testing

 Test the A.C. generator or alternator if it works

or not.

E.Documentation

 Disassembling and assembling

 IV. CONCLUSION
Alternator is widely use industry especially in heavy
vehicles where high voltage is being generated. It operates on
the same fundamental electromagnetic induction which
changes electricity AC to DC that the vehicle battery can use.

V. REFERENCES
[1]https://electrical-engineering-portal.com/few-words-
about-three-phase-alternator
[2]https://studyelectrical.com/2015/12/working-principle-of-
alternator.html

[3]http://www.southdallasbattery.com/alternators.html

[4]https://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Rewind-an-
Alternator/

 Rewinding