Integration of Microwave Plasma Ignition Into a Multi-Fuel Engine
Abstract
The purpose of this effort was to demonstrate the successful integration of a Quarter-Wave Coaxial Cavity Resonator Plasma Igniter into a multi-fuel engine. The grantee successfully accomplished the objective by demonstrating successful engine operation with both gasoline and jet fuel. Microwave frequency stimulation of the highly ionized combustion mixture, and generation of reactive oxygen species can potentially result in more complete combustion, preventing in-cylinder build-up of deposits and achieving improved fuel economy. It is expected that with the addition of more effective microwave electronics control, this type of ignition system can easily surpass conventional spark ignition performance and capabilities. Continued work would seek to eliminate the transfer hurdles, to compact and optimize the electronic control to take advantage of the microwave plasma plug's theoretical performance superiority.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA493663
Entities
People
- James L. Smith
Organizations
- West Virginia University