Today we will difference between Battery Ignition System and
Magneto Ignition System. These both are major ignition system used in both
light and heavy engines. In battery ignition system a battery and ignition coil
is used to generate spark at spark plug but in magneto ignition system
necessary energy is generated by its own electric generator. It is mounted on
the engine and replaces all component of battery ignition system except spark
plug. We have discussed both of these in previous articles. Today we will
differentiate them.
Difference between Battery Ignition System and Magneto Ignition System:
S.No. |
Battery Ignition System |
Magneto Ignition System |
1.
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As the name implies, battery is necessary in this type of ignition
system.
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No battery is needed in this type of ignition system. It has its own
electric generator.
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2.
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It is difficult to start when the battery is discharge.
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There is no such problem because no battery is used.
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3.
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It required high maintenance due to battery.
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It required less maintenance.
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4.
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In battery ignition system current for primary circuit is obtain by
battery.
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In magneto ignition system, required electric current is generated by
the magneto, which is an electric generator.
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5.
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Spark strength does not depend on speed of engine due to current is
supplied by battery.
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Spark strength depends on speed of engine due to magneto.
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6.
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Good spark is available at low speed.
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During starting or at low speed, quality of spark is poor.
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7.
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Efficiency of system decreases with the reduction in spark intensity
as engine speed rises.
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Efficiency of the system improves as the engine speed rises due to
high intensity spark.
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8.
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Battery ignition system occupies more space.
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Compare to battery ignition system, magneto ignition system requires
less space.
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9.
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Commonly employed in cars and light commercial vehicles.
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It is mainly used in racing cars and two wheelers.
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These are all major differences between battery ignition
system and magneto ignition system. If you have any query regarding this
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