James Carpenter wrote:
>
> >Can you explain what plasma ignition is? I assume it is some new
> technology
> >that has started appearing on new cars...
> >
> >Doug Braun
> >'72 Spit
>
> I assume other people would be wondering what this is so:
>
> Plasma ignition is where instead of a single spike of HT voltage you get a
> train (serise) of smaller spikes. So you strike a spark, then you keep the
> spark (plasma) burning for longer by repetativly sending down spikes of
> power. A bit like the flicker on a lightning strike where you actualy see 5
> or so flashes traveling through the same plasma. Because the plasma path is
> established but the first spark the remaining sparks need no where neer as
> much energy, to keep the spark sustained.
>
> It's based on very old technology, have you seen thoes spark laders where a
> horizontal spark travels up two electrodes. Somebodys ladder, it's
> imposible to put the amount of energy needed to maintane that spark
> constantly, but because it's very short pulses, the average power is realy
> small.
Oh, You mean like the old Frankenstein movie!!! Its alive! It's alive!
Joe
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