Igniter for dual fuel engine having liquid fuel outlet checks and spark ignition source
US11359590B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01T13/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An igniter for a dual fuel engine includes an igniter body having spray outlets formed in a nozzle and arranged in a plurality of outlet sets. The igniter further includes a plurality of outlet checks each movable in the igniter body to open and close the spray outlets in a respective one of the plurality of outlet sets, and spark electrodes mounted to the igniter body and forming a spark gap. The outlet sets vary set-to-set in at least one of spray angle, spray outlet number, or spray outlet size. Related methodology is disclosed.
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