High energy primary spark ignition system for a gas turbine engine
US7095601B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02C7/266
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An exciter circuit for a gas turbine engine delivers a first single high-energy spark followed by subsequent sparks of relatively lower energy to ensures start reliability by specifically clearing ice build-up at the ignition plugs.
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