Advanced Hybrid Automotive Systems

This book contains a wide array of automotive hybrid applications. Emphasis is placed on a practical approach, with the theory to back it up as well. It is, however, expected that the technician already has a basic understanding of automobiles and electronics in general. The text is also a great companion to in class training. With that in mind, learn and enjoy. Advanced HYBRID Vehicle Systems (vol 1), Including Toyota & Honda models By Mandy Concepcion Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 (Hybrid Basics and Safety Procedures) The Need for Hybrid Systems Hybrid Do's and Dont's Here are some definite do's Hybrid basics and safety procedures Hybrid power down procedure and deactivation High voltage measurement and equipment Humidity and high-voltage CHAPTER 2 (Hybrid Aerodynamics and Low Friction Tires) Low friction components and non-belt driven coolant pump, and air conditioning compressor The AC system EPS system, or electric power steering Replacement of the actual electric motor Performing a zero rest procedure CHAPTER 3 (Advanced Electronics for Hybrids) The dangers of amperage and High Current Circuits Current measurements using an electromagnetic probe (clamp on) Voltage measurement on hybrid vehicles (advanced concepts) Measure the high voltage circuit at the orange cables after a power down procedure The Dropping Resistors CHAPTER 4 (Basic Electric Motor and Power Generation) Principle of Induction Electric Motors and Electric Alternating Current The DC Electric Motor The AC Electric Motor Important facts about electric hybrid motor generator units Typical hybrid motor generator Dangers of Inverter Internal Capacitors Motor Commutation Plates Hybrid Motor Position Sensor Motor control techniques Difference between a hybrid vehicle electrical motor and a regular AC motor The TRIAC and IGBT (Isolated Gate Bipolar Transistor) Hybrid Regenerative Breaking CHAPTER 5 (AC and DC Power Units of Measurements) Frequency measurements Phase Measurement Voltage Measurements Using a Clamp-On AMP Probe The 3 Phases of a HYBRID Motor (U, V, W) The Inverter Unit on the Prius DC Brushless Motors CHAPTER 6 (basic battery technology) The nickel metal hydride battery The lithium ion battery Toyota Prius high Voltage battery Ultra-Capacitors V R L A or variable regulation lead acid battery CHAPTER 7 (The 6 Hybrid Modes of Operation) HYBRID Computer System Control Light Acceleration Mode Regenerative Breaking Mode Deceleration Mode Normal Driving Mode STOP Mode M1's Biggest Contribution to the HYBRID Unit CHAPTER 8 (Parallel and Series Hybrid Systems) Series hybrid system Series, parallel, and series/parallel hybrid Inverter Power Management Parallel hybrid system Parallel/Series hybrid system Toyota motor Co. and AISIN CHAPTER 9 (The Prius CVT or continuously variable transmission) THS or hybrid synergy Drive Transmission Planetary Gears Key point to understanding the way this transmission works HONDA CVT Transmission Honda's Cylinder Deactivation Honda's Electric Balancing CHAPTER 10 (Toyota specific hybrid system) Specific concepts on the Toyota hybrid Problems with the Coolant Pump Gas Tank Rubber Bladder Car Off AC System The Scanner and the HYBRID System High Voltage Battery MG1 and MG2 Power Output The Toyota auxiliary 12 V battery How to Jump Start a HYBRID A Word About Toyota's Keyless Entry Dangers of Electric Mode Driving CHAPTER 11 (Honda specific hybrid system) The Honda hybrid system is vastly different than that of Toyota HONDA Hybrid is a Simpl...