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Electric spark system to ignite a fuel-air mixture
Ignition systems are used by heat engines to initiate combustion by igniting the fuel-air mixture. In a spark ignition versions of the internal combustion engine, the ignition system creates a spark to ignite the fuel-air mixture just before each combustion stroke. Gas turbine engines and rocket engines normally use an ignition system only during start-up. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: Ignition systemA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: A review of the pre-chamber ignition system applied on future low-carbon spark ignition enginesInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Alternative-fueled vehiclesThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: National Ignition Facility Laser System PerformanceCited 112 times
- Go sideways: Inductive discharge ignitionA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Trembler coilA closely related topic
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
National Ignition Facility Laser System Performance
National Ignition Facility system alignment
The National Ignition Facility Neutron Imaging System
An Ignition System for Ultra Lean Mixtures
Ignition System Based on the Nanosecond Pulsed Discharge
An efficient, power-enhanced ignition system
A Fluidic Sounding Rocket Motor Ignition System
Homogeneous charge compression ignition combustion stability improvement using a rapid ignition system
🆕 Influential since 2022
A review of the pre-chamber ignition system applied on future low-carbon spark ignition engines
Future zero carbon ammonia engine: Fundamental study on the effect of jet ignition system characterized by gasoline ignition chamber
Optimization design of the ignition system for Wankel rotary engine considering ignition environment, flow, and combustion
Study on ignition mode transition of methanol pre-chamber jet ignition system controlled by boundary condition parameters
Laser ignition versus conventional spark ignition system performance for hydrogen-enriched natural gas-air mixtures in a constant volume combustion chamber
📚 Books worth reading
- 📕Alternative-fueled vehiclesUnited States. General Accounting Office · 1993
Cold starting and pumpability studies in modern enginesAmerican Society for Testing and Materials · 1998- 📕Gasoline direct injection engine and spark ignition performanceSociety of Automotive Engineers · 2003
- 📕Flight set 360L001 (STS-26) igniter, post flight, final reportE. J. Hale · 1990
Automotive computer control systemsWilliam L. Husselbee · 1989- 📕Mitchell's electronic ignition troubleshooting guide · 1990
Fuel economy in road vehicles powered by spark ignition enginesGeorge S. Springer · 1984- 📕Clean air programUnited States. Federal Transit Administration. Office of Research, Demonstration, and Innovation, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) · 1997
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🔗 Related topics
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