IGNITION PARAMETERS OF THE HYDROGEN ENGINE

A prototype hydrogen vehicle suffered from frequent random backfires which were traced to the ignition system. The following study was performed to identify the problem and to determine proper ignition system features for hydrogen engines. Problems identified include mutual induction between high voltage ignition cables and increased ionization potential of hydrogen engines.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • This paper is from the Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 9th Proceedings.
• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

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• Authors:
  • Billings, R E
  • Baker, N
  • Lynch, F
  • MACKAY, D
• Conference:
  • This paper is from the Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 9th Proceedings.
• Publication Date: 1974

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 487-492

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Energy; Engines; High voltage; Hydrogen; Ignition systems; Transmission lines
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00097733
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE Paper No. 749057
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 13 1975 12:00AM