DLP-MT81(nº9) Electrical elements of starting system

August 31, 2023

Engine starting system

Motivation phase
Engine starting system and electric circuit
Information phase
Watch this animation-movie to learn about engine starting circuit
Information phase
Nomenclature and function

STARTING ENGINE SYSTEM

Battery
Supplies the energy necessary to star up an engine
Isolator
Connects battery and starting system
Starting key
Gives the signal of starting to the starter motor
Starter motor
Powerful DC motor. Moves the engine flywheel in the starting process
Alternator
Despite its name, it gives DC charging voltage to the battery when the engine is running

Consolidation phase
Before taking the test, please go over points 2.2 and 2.3
Consolidation phase

Resource information

Level: Level 3
Subject: Marine Technics
Language: English
Estimated time to complete: 10-15 minutes