Oscilloscopic Method of Measuring Spark Energy

1994 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Spark Energy

G-equation based ignition model for direct injection spark ignition engines

2021 ◽  
pp. 146808742110139
Author(s):  
Arun C Ravindran ◽  
Sage L Kokjohn ◽  
Benjamin Petersen
Keyword(s):  
Heat Release ◽  
Direct Injection ◽  
Turbulent Flame ◽  
Spark Ignition ◽  
Discharge Process ◽  
Flame Kernel ◽  
Turbulent Flame Speed ◽  
Direct Injection Spark Ignition ◽  
Kernel Growth ◽  
Spark Energy

To accurately model the Direct Injection Spark Ignition (DISI) combustion process, it is important to account for the effects of the spark energy discharge process. The proximity of the injected fuel spray and spark electrodes leads to steep gradients in local velocities and equivalence ratios, particularly under cold-start conditions when multiple injection strategies are employed. The variations in the local properties at the spark plug location play a significant role in the growth of the initial flame kernel established by the spark and its subsequent evolution into a turbulent flame. In the present work, an ignition model is presented that is compatible with the G-Equation combustion model, which responds to the effects of spark energy discharge and the associated plasma expansion effects. The model is referred to as the Plasma Velocity on G-surface (PVG) model, and it uses the G-surface to capture the early kernel growth. The model derives its theory from the Discrete Particle Ignition (DPIK) model, which accounts for the effects of electrode heat transfer, spark energy, and chemical heat release from the fuel on the early flame kernel growth. The local turbulent flame speed has been calculated based on the instantaneous location of the flame kernel on the Borghi-Peters regime diagram. The model has been validated against the experimental measurements given by Maly and Vogel,1 and the constant volume flame growth measurements provided by Nwagwe et al.2 Multi-cycle simulations were performed in CONVERGE3 using the PVG ignition model in combination with the G-Equation-based GLR4 model in a RANS framework to capture the combustion characteristics of a DISI engine. Good agreements with the experimental pressure trace and apparent heat-release rates were obtained. Additionally, the PVG ignition model was observed to substantially reduce the sensitivity of the default G-sourcing ignition method employed by CONVERGE.

Effects of Spark Energy on Spark Plug Fault Recognition in a Spark Ignition Engine

2022 ◽  
Vol 119 (1) ◽  
pp. 189-199
Author(s):  
A. A. Azrin ◽  
I. M. Yusri ◽  
M. H. Mat Yasin ◽  
A. Zainal
Keyword(s):  
Spark Ignition ◽  
Spark Ignition Engine ◽  
Spark Plug ◽  
Fault Recognition ◽  
Spark Energy

Effect of spark discharge energy scheduling on ignition under quiescent and flow conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 234 (12) ◽  
pp. 2878-2891
Author(s):  
Zhenyi Yang ◽  
Xiao Yu ◽  
Hua Zhu ◽  
David S-K Ting ◽  
Ming Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Flow Velocity ◽  
High Power ◽  
Cross Flow ◽  
Spark Discharge ◽  
Discharge Process ◽  
Discharge Energy ◽  
Flow Conditions ◽  
Flame Kernel ◽  
Spark Plug ◽  
Spark Energy

The enhancement of the breakdown power during the spark discharge process has been proved to be beneficial for the flame kernel formation process under lean/diluted conditions. Such a strategy is realized by using a conventional transistor coil ignition system with an add-on capacitance in parallel to the spark plug gap in this paper. In practical application, the use of different ceramic material other than aluminum oxide can change the parasitic capacitance of the spark plug, achieving similar effect in terms of rescheduling the discharge energy released during the breakdown phase. Detailed research has been carried out to investigate the effect of the parallel capacitance and the cross flow velocity on the flame kernel formation and propagation process. With the increase in parallel capacitance, more spark energy is delivered during the breakdown phase, while less energy is released during the arc/glow phase. Shadowgraph images of the spark plasma reveal that the high-power spark discharge can generate a larger high-temperature area with enhanced electrically prompted turbulence under quiescent conditions, as compared with that using the conventional transistor coil ignition discharge strategy under the same condition. The breakdown enhanced turbulence of the high-power spark is proved to be beneficial for the flame kernel development, especially with the lean or exhaust gas recirculation diluted combustible mixtures, given that sufficient spark energy is available for the high-power spark strategy to successfully generate the breakdown event. The results of combustion tests under flow conditions reveal that the breakdown enhanced turbulence of the high-power spark tends to be overshadowed by the turbulence generated from the flow field, and both the increase in flow velocity and parallel capacitance contribute to the reduction in discharge duration of the arc/glow phase. Therefore, the benefits brought about by the high-power spark discharge tend to diminish with the intensification of flow velocity.

Investigation of the spark ignition enhancement in a supersonic flow

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (29) ◽  
pp. 1450226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zun Cai ◽  
Zhen-Guo Wang ◽  
Ming-Bo Sun ◽  
Hong-Bo Wang ◽  
Jian-Han Liang
Keyword(s):  
Ignition Time ◽  
Spark Ignition ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Ignition Process ◽  
Operation Condition ◽  
Flame Kernel ◽  
Operation Conditions ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Lean Fuel ◽  
Spark Energy

Ethylene spark ignition experiments were conducted based on an variable energy igniter at the inflow conditions of Ma = 2.1 with stagnation state T0 = 846 K , P0 = 0.7 MPa . By comparing the spark energy and spark frequency of four typical operation conditions of the igniter, it is indicated that the spark energy determines the scale of the spark and the spark existing time. The spark frequency plays a role of sustaining flame and promoting the formation and propagation of the flame kernel, and it is also the dominant factor determining the ignition time compared with the spark energy. The spark power, which is the product of the spark energy and spark frequency, is the key factor affecting the ignition process. For a fixed spark power, the igniter operation condition of high spark frequency with low spark energy always exhibits a better ignition ability. As approaching the lean fuel limit, only the igniter operation condition (87 Hz and 3.0 J) could achieve a successful ignition, where the other typical operation conditions (26 Hz and 10.5 J, 247 Hz and 0.8 J, 150 Hz and 1.4 J) failed.

A Preliminary Study of the Discharge Current and Spark Energy for the Multi-Coil Offset Strategy

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Zhu ◽  
Xiao Yu ◽  
Qingyuan Tan ◽  
Ming Zheng ◽  
Graham Reader ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Discharge Current ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Spark Energy

Measurement and Modelling of Ignition System Energy and its Effect on Engine Performance

1989 ◽  
Vol 203 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
C R Stone ◽  
A B Steele
Keyword(s):  
Simple Model ◽  
High Voltage ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Significant Determinant ◽  
Ignition Energy ◽  
Ignition System ◽  
Single Cylinder Engine ◽  
Spark Plug ◽  
System Energy ◽  
Spark Energy

This study investigates the effect of ignition parameters on the cyclic dispersion and the specific fuel consumption of a carburetted single-cylinder engine. Ignition energy measurements were made on the low- and high-voltage sides of the ignition coil, and the performance was predicted satisfactorily by a simple model with passive elements. The spark energy was varied by changing the spark plug gap and the coil-on-time. The spark energy was measured in a special calorimeter: the aim was to find a correlation between engine performance and the spark energy measured by the calorimeter. The tests were conducted at part load and low speed with a weak mixture, as these conditions are known to give high levels of cyclic dispersion. The spark calorimeter showed a higher spark plug conversion efficiency for spark plugs with large gaps. However, the spark plug gap was found to be a more significant determinant of engine performance than the spark energy measured by the calorimeter. The experimental results are preceded by a review of ignition phenomena and their influence on combustion.

THE EFFECT OF OPERATING CONDITIONS ON THE SPARK GENERATED AU-PD NANOPARTICLES

2012 ◽  
Vol 05 ◽  
pp. 291-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. S. Tabrizi ◽  
A. Schmidt-Ott
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Bimetallic Nanoparticles ◽  
Compositional Analysis ◽  
Pd Nanoparticles ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Conductive Materials ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Xrd Patterns ◽  
Spark Energy

Spark discharge is a technique for producing nanoparticles from conductive materials. We had previously used this method to produce Au - Pd bimetallic nanoparticles with a mean diameter of around 6 nm. In this study we changed the operating parameters (e.g. spark energy and frequency, carrier gas type and flow rate) and analyzed the generated particles for their structures and compositions. X ray diffraction (XRD) patterns showed evidence of the formation of alloy phase in all the samples. Compositional analysis by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) revealed that the average mixing ratio was influenced by the polarity, the spark frequency and the gap distance between anode and cathode.

A Method to Increase Ignition Duration and Spark Energy

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Klaus Stuhlmüller ◽  
Denis Lenz ◽  
Sebastian Hook ◽  
Dirk Hohenhaus ◽  
Michael Schwarz
Keyword(s):  
Spark Energy
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