Application Engineering of a Maintenance-Free Capacitor Discharge Ignition System 720008
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.
Citation: Hardin, J. and Sieja, N., "Application Engineering of a Maintenance-Free Capacitor Discharge Ignition System," SAE Technical Paper 720008, 1972, https://doi.org/10.4271/720008. Download Citation
Author(s):
J. T. Hardin, N. F. Sieja
Affiliated:
The Prestolite Co.
Pages: 8
Event:
1972 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Ignition systems
Energy storage systems
Capacitors
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