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MCE 108 Fundamental Of Auto-Electric Systems

HND1 levelComputing & ICT15 topics

MCE 108 covers 15 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. Automotive battery functions and purpose
  2. Lead-acid cell construction
  3. Battery charging and discharging chemistry
  4. Electrolyte preparation
  5. Battery charging process
  6. Factors affecting battery life
  7. Battery handling safety precautions
  8. Battery connection and disconnection procedures
  9. Automotive charging system purpose and components
  10. Types of charging systems
  11. Generator operating principles
  12. Generators versus alternators
  13. Limitations of the dynamo
  14. Charging system functionality testing
  15. Charging system circuit diagram

A sample from this course

One topic, as StudyPath teaches it.

Automotive battery functions and purpose

Automotive batteries are 12‑volt lead‑acid devices that store chemical energy and deliver electrical power to start the engine, power accessories, and support the charging system. Mastering their functions—starting, cranking, and auxiliary supply—helps students answer exam questions on vehicle electrical systems and maintenance.

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