An aircraft magneto is an engine driven electrical generator that uses permanent magnets and coils to produce high voltage to fire the aircraft spark plugs. Aircraft magnetos are used in piston aircraft engines and known for their simplicity and reliability.
This video will explain the main concept and principles of how a magneto work in aircraft.
In one of our previous videos, we have discussed the Battery Coil Ignition System. But, some engines are too small to accommodate a battery for the ignition system. One such example is the Gasoline operated Lawnmowers.
So, do you know what kind of Ignition System they use?
They use the Magneto Coil Ignition System. Here, a magneto, an engine-driven small generator is used as an energy source of the system instead of the battery.
In this video, we have exclusively explained the construction, working, advantages and disadvantages of the Magneto Ignition System.
Magneto consists of primary and secondary windings wound over it and there is also a permanent magnet. All other components of the system and the working are similar to that of Battery Coil Ignition System.
The system has an ignition switch, a contact breaker, capacitor, distributor and the spark plugs.
When the magnet rotates, the flux linkage with the coil changes which induces an emf in the primary coil. The current due to this emf flows through the primary circuit. But, as soon as the contact breaker opens, the circuit breaks and the magnetic field around it collapses. This induces a very high voltage in the secondary coil which is used for producing the sparks.
This system requires less space and less maintenance. But, the intensity of the spark produced at low speeds will be less. This is its major disadvantage.
Stay tuned to know about the other types of the ignition system.
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An aircraft magneto is an engine driven electrical generator that uses permanent magnets and coils to produce high voltage to fire the aircraft spark plugs. Aircraft magnetos are used in piston aircraft engines and known for their simplicity and reliability.
This video will explain the main concept and principles of how a magneto work in aircraft.
In one of our previous videos, we have discussed the Battery Coil Ignition System. But, some engines are too small to accommodate a battery for the ignition system. One such example is the Gasoline operated Lawnmowers.
So, do you know what kind of Ignition System they use?
They use the Magneto Coil Ignition System. Here, a magneto, an engine-driven small generator is used as an energy source of the system instead of the battery.
In this video, we have exclusively explained the construction, working, advantages and disadvantages of the Magneto Ignition System.
Magneto consists of primary and secondary windings wound over it and there is also a permanent magnet. All other components of the system and the working are similar to that of Battery Coil Ignition System.
The system has an ignition switch, a contact breaker, capacitor, distributor and the spark plugs.
When the magnet rotates, the flux linkage with the coil changes which induces an emf in the primary coil. The current due to this emf flows through the primary circuit. But, as soon as the contact breaker opens, the circuit breaks and the magnetic field around it collapses. This induces a very high voltage in the secondary coil which is used for producing the sparks.
This system requires less space and less maintenance. But, the intensity of the spark produced at low speeds will be less. This is its major disadvantage.
Stay tuned to know about the other types of the ignition system.
About Skill-Lync
Skill-Lync helps you learn industry-relevant skills that will accelerate your career. More than 8000+ students have enrolled in courses across Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil & Computer Science engineering. We are rated 4.8/5 on Google out of 1000+ reviews. Our students now work in companies like Fiat Chrysler, Tata Motors, Ford, Ather, Mercedes Benz, Bosch, and many more.
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