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High energy primary spark ignition system for a gas turbine engine

US7095601B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2004
Grant dateAug 22, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 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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