TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMTRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

BYK.SUGANESWARAN

SynopsisSynopsis

Traction definitionTraction control objectivesUses of tractionTraction in high performance carsBenefitsConclusion

What is traction?What is traction?

Adhesive friction between surfaces.

Technically traction is a frictional force that is produced between surfaces without slipping

ObjectivesObjectives

Sense the wheel which has no traction

Reduce wheel spin by partially applying brakes

Where does vehicle lose Where does vehicle lose traction?traction?

In hard maneuvers and cornering

Wet icy and snowy conditions

A A rearrear traction controlled traction controlled vehiclevehicle

In ordinary carsIn ordinary cars

Now a days it is widely available

It’s a safety feature in most modern vehicles

Works especially in snowy and wet surface conditions

In high performance cars(Race In high performance cars(Race cars)cars)Used as performance

enhancement

Gives maximum traction under acceleration without wheel spin.

Where it is mostly used?Where it is mostly used?

Mostly used in high performance cars and racing vehicles

Cold and snowy areas

High humidity and high rainfall areas

Traction in Motor sportsTraction in Motor sports

TC is a performance enhancement in motor vehicles

Less skill is sufficient with TC

Formula one banned TC in 2008 and there on issued custom ECU which doesn't support TC

Benefits of tractionBenefits of traction

Improves performance of vehicle

Reduces wheel slip

Helps in better control of vehicle

ConclusionConclusion

TC improves stability of vehicle

TC uses engine power efficiently

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