The Ferroresonant Capacitor Discharge Ignition (FCDI) System: A Multiple Firing CD Ignition with Spark Discharge Sustaining Between Firings Engineering and Research Staff, Ford Motor Company

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Asik, Joseph R., author.

Conference Name:

1976 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition (1976-02-23 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1976

Summary:

Emission control requirements and the desire for improved fuel economy have led to many studies concerned with improving combustion chamber design, fuel metering, and ignition. 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

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Publisher Number:

760266

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