It's no secret that the engine's motor, during operation, almost a third of the time works in half. At the same time, the engine does not force the car to move, but, fuel, still consumes. Not to mention the emissions of the processed gases into the air and the contamination of the atmosphere, which is constantly occurring in the case of the car at idle. Also, I want to say that it is unreasonable to spend the resources of the engine in vain, as they are not infinite.

In this position, the ideal alternative is the modern start-stop system. Undoubtedly, this device will not allow absolutely avoiding the operation of a car, however, will help significantly reduce this time. I propose to consider the principles of work "Start-Stop", its main functions, difficulties in operation, as well as disadvantages and advantages.

The history of the origin of the "Start-Stop" device

The first experiments in creating a similar system were taken in 1790 by Toyota.

Then they installed the device that turned out the motor after a second century of downtime. Already in 1980, this system was included in the package of some cars, such as Volkswagen Polo, Feat Regata and others. As for the Wolksvagen Golf 3 car, in 1994 it was equipped with a special ecomatic system, however, she had no success.

How the start-stop system works, the features of the car with automatic transmission and mechanics

"Start stop" is called a specialized system that is intended for timely automatic shutdown of the motor at a complete stop of the vehicle and its subsequent launch. A similar device works slightly in different ways on cars with a manual gearbox and in the presence of automatic transmission.

If you have a box-machine, then the motor stop will occur with the full stop of the car and after pressing the brake pedal. When you release the brake pedal, the engine will again be launched.

In the case of a manual transmission, the motor will automatically turn off after turning on the neutral transmission and release of the clutch pedal. If necessary, continue the movement, you just need to click on the clutch pedal and the engine will be ready for operation.

It is worth saying that the functions of the system are executed by the following devices:

1.starter;
2. Injectors of the injection system;
3. Coils of the ignition system.

Start-stop system, difficulty in work, pros and cons of the system

Undoubtedly, the "Start-Stop" device has many advantages, but thereby exist in its work. For example, using this system significantly increases the number of launch modes, there is a need to use very other types of starters that can cope with high load. Standard starters in such cases do not apply.

Also, it is worth saying that when using this device, special rechargeable batteries are needed, which will be able to withstand many "discharge-charge" cycles. Such batteries have porous separators impregnated with electrolyte, which are between batteries with plates and protect them from destruction.

Advantages of "Start Stop":

1. Scheduled saving gasoline costs.

2. Digital emissions into the atmosphere are significantly reduced.

3. On the traffic lights and in traffic jams, the humor is not heard.

Although some drivers refer to this criterion to disadvantages and turn off the system to hear the sound of the engine of their car.

Disadvantages of this device:

1. High load on the rechargeable battery and starter.

2. With a long stay in traffic jams, the system is strongly tired, but it is fairly easy to eliminate its forced shutdown.

3. When stopping the motor, the air conditioner also stops working.

Start-Stop system does not always work, why

Unfortunately, not all drivers know that the start-stop system works only under the observance of a number of conditions. I propose to consider them in more detail:

1. The first, hood and driver doors must be closed.

2. Secondly, the driver should be fastened with a seat belt.

3. Third, the vehicle should move at least four kilometers per hour.

4. In the fourth, there should be no trailer on your car.

But that is not all. Even if the device has started, the motor may not turn off under the following conditions:

1. If the motor did not have time to warm up and the temperature of the coolant did not reach 25 degrees.

2. When the windshield heating is enabled.

3. If the car's salon does not warm and the temperature in it is below 8 degrees and more than the climate control.

4. In the case of engine operation, no idle.

5. There are problems with the generator.

6. When stopping the machine after movement by reverse.

7. If the charge of the battery is lower than the parameter specified in the system.

8. During the maneuver, the steering wheel is turned to a significant angle.

All, above the listed movements, can be quite easy to adjust specialized sensors, the data from which processes the system control unit. In addition, there are cases where the start-stop system can run the motor and without the participation of the motorist. This can occur, for example, when the car is scat from the slope when the vehicle has time to accelerate to four kilometers per hour or more.

It is believed that if the "start-stop" device initially enters the machine's package or when it is installed independently, the fuel economy is up to ten percent. It is possible that the figure is slightly overestimated, but, in any case, the car will consume less fuel than usual. As for the environmental side of the issue, the emissions of exhaust gases in the air will certainly be less.

Start-stop system with recovery, what is the advantage

Recovery of energy when braking from recently began to use both in the "Start-Stop" devices. In this case, the control of the automotive generator occurs in this way: if a large load is performed on the car, the generator is turned off to save fuel. Further, when braking, it turns on and performs the battery reconnection - thus the energy recovery occurs.

Such a system is different from competitors using a reversing generator, that is, a special electrical AC power machine that can work that starter, then the generator, depending on the need. It also has an independent control unit, operating directly with the engine control unit. The device with sensors does not differ.

It has a special intellectuality, because, in the case of a decrease in the charge of the battery to 75%, the start-stop system with recovery is automatically turned off.

But she also has one minus - on long distances, the recovery system becomes actually useless. This is due to the fact that the means of movement is mainly rising in the mode of acceleration, and the braking is only a small part from the total time. Maybe therefore, the device is primarily used on hybrid cars.

Also, if you yourself want to disable this device, then there is a special button on the dashboard.

Results that gives the start-stop system

Summing up the above described by the text, it is safe to say that such a system can significantly reduce the financial costs of fuel, which is especially important during the crisis. Also, your vehicle will protect the environment due to the minimum emission of exhaust gases into the atmosphere. Once only some hybrids were equipped with similar systems, but in our time an increasing number of manufacturers of cars install "start-stop" to their cars.

Undoubtedly, this system has some difficulties and smey, as in all devices. However, the benefits are still more. Some motorists believe that "start-stop" is a completely unnecessary device that is not able to save fuel. In fact, it is not. You just need to find a common language with the device, learned to use it, since this device is sharpened to certain working conditions.