The Influence of Arc Parameters on Combustion in a Spark-Ignition Engine
860321
02/01/1986
- Event
- Content
- An investigation into the effect of arc parameters on cycle-by-cycle variation in the cylinder pressure development (CBCV) has revealed that under certain conditions there is a strong dependency. Both arc duration and gap can have a significant influence on combustion quality and stability in lean mixtures and the effects become more pronounced as ignition timing is advanced and load reduced.Ionisation probes have shown a strong arc-duration dependent component in their output, suggesting the arc has a fundamental effect on the fully developed flame.
- Pages
- 12
- Citation
- Hancock, M., Buckingham, D., and Belmont, M., "The Influence of Arc Parameters on Combustion in a Spark-Ignition Engine," SAE Technical Paper 860321, 1986, https://doi.org/10.4271/860321.