BMS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
VII Semester
Course : Combustion in IC Engines
Code : 21ME736
CCA-1
Topic: TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Presented by
Student Name: KARTHIK YADAV A – 1BY22ME407
PAVAN KUMAR L – 1BY22ME415
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What is TCS?
A traction control system
(TCS) monitors the rotational speed of
the wheels and prevents excessive
wheel spin by adjusting engine power
or applying brakes. It's designed to
help maintain control and stability
when the vehicle is losing traction.
How does TCS works?
• Wheel speed sensors: Detect when one wheel is spinning faster
than the others, which indicates the wheel is losing traction.
• Electronic control unit (ECU): Receives the sensed speed from the
wheels.
• Braking: The system applies the brakes to the spinning wheel,
allowing power to go to the other wheels that have more traction.
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Why TCS is important in vehicles?
A traction control system (TCS) is an
important safety feature in cars because it
helps keep the car's wheels in contact with
the road, especially in slippery or
dangerous conditions:
•Prevents wheelspin
TCS detects when a wheel is spinning
faster than the others and applies the
brakes to that wheel or reduces engine
power to it. This helps prevent the car
from losing traction and skidding.
•Improves stability
TCS helps the car maintain stability and control, especially when accelerating from a
stop or going up a slippery hill.
•Reduces risk of accidents
TCS can help reduce the risk of accidents by improving traction and stability
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Types of TCS
There are several types of traction control systems, including:
•Brake traction: A type of traction control system
•Tire traction: A type of traction control system
•Anti-lock brake: A type of traction control system
•Electronic stability control (ESC): A system that uses sensors to detect loss of
traction and uses the engine and braking systems to regain grip
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Benefits of a traction control system:
•Improved safety:
The main advantage is significantly reducing the risk of accidents by preventing
wheel spin and maintaining control in slippery conditions.
•Enhanced stability:
TCS actively monitors wheel rotation and intervenes to ensure even power
distribution across all wheels, preventing sudden loss of traction and maintaining
vehicle stability.
•Better handling in turns:
When cornering on slippery roads, traction control helps prevent wheel spin and
maintains grip, allowing for smoother and safer turns.
•Confidence in challenging conditions:
Knowing that the system is actively working to maintain traction provides drivers
with greater confidence, especially on wet or icy roads.
•Reduced wear on tires:
By preventing excessive wheel spin, traction control can help extend the lifespan of
your tires.
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