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Method for determining a zone where a combustion chamber ignition plug is to be positioned, and associated combustion chamber

US9170175B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2012
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01T13/58
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for determining an optimum positioning zone of an ignition plug fitted with a semiconductor element in a combustion chamber is provided. The method includes: determining, using a test ignition plug, of an optimum fuel flow rate value intended to ensure optimum long-term operation of the ignition plug; successively measuring quantities of fuel collected at the surface of one end of a test tool positioned in the combustion chamber in successive test ignition tests; determining the fuel flow rate values corresponding to the measured quantities of fuel; comparing the fuel flow rate values and of the optimum fuel flow rate value, and determining the optimum positioning zone following the comparing.

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