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Experimental analysis of a double-spark ignition system

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The spark that ignites the combustible mixtures is a discharge produced between the electrodes of a spark plug, connected to the secondary of a coil at the high voltage. Optimum combustion requires a steady spark, in a volume as large as is possible, and with maximum energy. We propose a solution to increase the plasma volume and present electrical discharge parameters as a function of inter-electrode distances, pressures in the test-reactor and the width of the electrical pulses of the power supply.

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  1. Catedrade Bazele Electrotehnici, Univ. Techn. Gh. Asachi, Bd. D. Mangeron nr. 51, 6600, Iasi, Roumanie

    B. Hnatiuc & E. Hnatiuc

  2. LASEP-Centre Universitaire de Bourges, BP 4043, 18028, Bourges Cedex 2, France

    S. Pellerin & J. Chapelle

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Hnatiuc, B., Hnatiuc, E., Pellerin, S. et al. Experimental analysis of a double-spark ignition system. Czech J Phys 56, 851–867 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10582-006-0135-1

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