Measuring and testing – Test stand – For engine
Patent
1996-02-01
1998-07-07
Dombroske, George M.
Measuring and testing
Test stand
For engine
73 3508, 324378, 324382, 324399, G01M 1500
Patent
active
057772169
ABSTRACT:
Provided is a high power ignition system for internal combustion engines with a detection circuit for sensing and measuring ionization in a spark plug gap. The detection circuit utilizes a dual-purpose second energy source to apply the voltage necessary to generate a high current arc and then an ionization current. A signal processor analyzes an ionization signal created by the detection circuit to derive useful ignition system data such as engine misfire, combustion duration, engine knocking, approximate air/fuel ratio, indications of spark plug fouling, and preignition.
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Porreca Paul
Van Duyne Edward
Adrenaline Research, Inc.
Dombroske George M.
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