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/

• 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