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Pieper System

Definition: The Pieper system, also known as the Automixte system, is a hybrid power management technology used in gasoline-electric vehicles. It integrates a battery and a generator to manage and optimize power supply and charging.

Key Components

  1. Battery:
  • Function: Supplies electrical power during periods of high demand, such as engine starting and heavy load conditions.
  • Operation: Provides current to the vehicle’s electric motor or electrical systems when required, helping to meet high power demands.
  1. Generator:
  • Function: Charges the battery during periods of low demand and provides power to the vehicle when the load is light.
  • Operation: Generates electrical power to keep the battery charged and supply power during low-load situations.

Operation

  1. Starting:
  • Battery Role: Provides the initial current required to start the vehicle’s engine and electrical systems.
  1. Heavy Load:
  • Battery Role: Assists in meeting the high power demands during heavy acceleration or climbing, ensuring adequate power supply.
  1. Light Load:
  • Generator Role: Operates to recharge the battery and supply power when the vehicle is operating under light load conditions.
  1. Charging:
  • Generator Role: Keeps the battery charged by supplying current during low-demand phases, ensuring the battery remains in good condition.

Advantages

  1. Efficiency:
  • Power Optimization: Balances power distribution between the battery and generator, improving overall energy efficiency.
  1. Reliability:
  • Consistent Power: Ensures that the vehicle has a reliable power source under varying load conditions.
  1. Battery Longevity:
  • Controlled Charging: Reduces battery wear by managing charging and discharging cycles effectively.

Applications

  • Gasoline-Electric Vehicles:
  • Used in vehicles that combine a gasoline engine with an electric propulsion system to optimize power delivery and enhance fuel efficiency.
  • Hybrid Vehicle Systems:
  • Incorporated into hybrid designs to manage power distribution between electric and internal combustion engines.

Summary

The Pieper system is a hybrid power management approach that combines a battery and generator to optimize power supply and charging in gasoline-electric vehicles. By efficiently managing power distribution and maintaining battery charge, it enhances the vehicle’s performance and efficiency.

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