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Ignition Systems

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Mechanical Prime Movers

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Abstract

The development of electrical ignition systems for internal combustion engines has evolved as a complementary part of engine developments and has passed through various stages such as hot wire ignition, trembler coil ignition, and jump spark ignition. The latter system has for many years been in general use and practical applications of this system are widely used in three forms: (1) High tension magneto ignition. (2) The battery-coil system. (3) Electronic systems. The ignition of gas turbines, on which a high-energy ignition arrangement is used, is described separately.

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  1. G E Fardon CEng MIMechE MIEE
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Peter C Bell BSc

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© 1971 Macmillan Publishers Limited

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Fardon, G.E. (1971). Ignition Systems. In: Bell, P.C. (eds) Mechanical Prime Movers. Mechanical Engineering Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-01182-7_11

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  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-01182-7_11

  • Publisher Name: Palgrave, London

  • Print ISBN: 978-1-349-01184-1

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