Application Engineering of a Maintenance-Free Capacitor Discharge Ignition System The Prestolite Company

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Hardin, J. T., author.

Conference Name:

1972 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition (1972-01-10 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1972

Summary:

An ignition system with a 3500 h life capability has been developed for tactical military vehicles. An extensive test program was used to develop a capacitor discharge ignition system, composed of a capacitor energy storage system, a noncontacting metal detector timing system, a special coil, shielded ignition cable, and surface gap spark plugs. It provides ignition performance advantages, a single spark plug heat range, and is compatible with 4-, 6-, and 8-cyl military engines. The characteristics of various ignition systems were studied on the bench and on the dynamometer over a wide range of engine operation. The final design's capability to provide engine performance equivalent to the standard system was verified. The advantages and disadvantages of each ignition type is discussed

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Publisher Number:

720008

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