Repetitive ignition system for enhanced combustion
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1. A method for igniting air-fuel mixtures, comprising:
- generating multiple fast rising voltage pulses with a transient plasma ignition source;
creating a plurality of plasma streamers;
coupling the plasma streamers with an air-fuel mixture to create reactive species enhancing efficiency of combination chemistry.
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Abstract
A system and method for providing multiple fast rising pulses to improve performance efficiency. In one approach, multiple fast rising pulse power is employed to improve fuel efficiency and power of an engine. The system and method can involve a transient plasma plug assembly intended to replace a traditional spark plug. Alternatively, an approach involving a pulse generator and a high voltage pulse carrying ignition cable is contemplated.
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1. A method for igniting air-fuel mixtures, comprising:
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generating multiple fast rising voltage pulses with a transient plasma ignition source; creating a plurality of plasma streamers; coupling the plasma streamers with an air-fuel mixture to create reactive species enhancing efficiency of combination chemistry.
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2. A system for igniting air-fuel mixtures of an engine, comprising:
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a generator of multiple fast rising pulses, the generator creating a plurality of plasma streamers; an air-fuel mixture; and a circuit to effect a combination of the plurality of plasma streamers and the air-fuel mixture and creation of a reaction species enhancing efficiency of combustion chemistry of the engine. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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