THE FERRORESONANT CAPACITOR DISCHARGE IGNITION (FCDI) SYSTEM: A MULTIPLE FIRING CD IGNITION WITH SPARK DISCHARGE SUSTAINING BETWEEN FIRINGS
This paper describes an experimental programmable ignition system based on a new principle of operation. The ignition system provides for electronically controlled changes in spark duration, spark current level, and restriking rate. The ignition system also combines a very fast risetime with a controlled duration. Extensive multicylinder engine dynamometer test data are presented which indicate that improved ignition can be of benefit at marginal engine operating points. /GMRL/
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Corporate Authors:
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA United States 15096 -
Authors:
- Asik, J R
- Bates, B
- Publication Date: 1976-2
Media Info
- Pagination: 18 p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Capacitors; Dynamometers; Ignition systems; Spark ignition engines
- Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00145282
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: SAE 760266
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: May 31 1977 12:00AM