Potential of Advanced Corona Ignition System (ACIS) for Future Engine Applications

• Published in: Ignition Systems for Gasoline Engines pp. 315 - 331
• Main Authors: Idicheria, Cherian A., Najt, Paul M.
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Springer International Publishing AG 2016; Springer International Publishing
• Subjects: Automotive technology; Flame Propagation; Heat Release Rate; Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition; Ignition Delay; Power generation & distribution; Stoichiometric Mixture

In this study, the advanced corona ignition system (ACIS) was evaluated. First, the system was evaluated in a direct-injected, single cylinder optical engine and high-speed imaging of enhanced combustion luminosity was used to visualize the ignition, flame kernel formation and flame propagation. The...