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Investigation of Cold Start Capability of a Briggs and Stratton Engine Using Jet A Fuel and Microwave Plasma Ignition
Technical Paper
2009-01-1057
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
There is a growing interest in improving engine versatility through the capacity to run on more than one fuel. To aid in this effort, the research presented in this paper investigated a novel system using microwave plasma ignition designed with the goal of allowing standard gasoline engines to run on non-standard fuels. The fuel used was Jet A. The test engine was a Briggs and Stratton single cylinder engine outfitted with an aftermarket fuel injection system and the microwave plasma ignition system. The tests performed were to determine the cold-start temperature limit, the lowest temperature at which the engine could be repeatedly started, using microwave plasma ignition with a conventional spark plug as a reference. A detailed system outline is presented, as well as results and conclusions. Recommendations for further research are also suggested.
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Authors
- Patrick E. Wildfire - Center for Industrial Research Applications, West Virginia University
- Andrew J. Nawrocki - Center for Industrial Research Applications, West Virginia University
- Franz A. Pertl - Center for Industrial Research Applications, West Virginia University
- James E. Smith - Center for Industrial Research Applications, West Virginia University
Citation
Wildfire, P., Nawrocki, A., Pertl, F., and Smith, J., "Investigation of Cold Start Capability of a Briggs and Stratton Engine Using Jet A Fuel and Microwave Plasma Ignition," SAE Technical Paper 2009-01-1057, 2009, https://doi.org/10.4271/2009-01-1057.Also In
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