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Development of a Novel Ignition System Using Repetitive Pulse Discharges: Ignition Characteristics of Premixed Hydrocarbon-Air Mixtures
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2008-01-0468
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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A newly developed small-sized IES (inductive energy storage) circuit with static induction thyristor at turn-off action was successfully applied to an ignition system. This IEC circuit can generate repetitive nanosecond pulse discharges. In this paper, the ignition system using repetitive nanosecond pulse discharges was investigated as an alternative to conventional spark ignition systems. The experiments were conducted using spherically expanding flame configuration for CH4 and C3H8-air mixtures under various conditions. In conclusions, the ignition system using repetitive nanosecond pulse discharges was found to extend lean flammability limits compared with conventional spark ignition systems. In addition, the ignition system using repetitive nanosecond pulse discharges could shorten ignition delay time.
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Tanoue, K., Hotta, E., and Moriyoshi, Y., "Development of a Novel Ignition System Using Repetitive Pulse Discharges: Ignition Characteristics of Premixed Hydrocarbon-Air Mixtures," SAE Technical Paper 2008-01-0468, 2008, https://doi.org/10.4271/2008-01-0468.Also In
SI Combustion and Direct Injection SI Engine Technology, 2008
Number: SP-2187; Published: 2008-04-14
Number: SP-2187; Published: 2008-04-14
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