This paper presents the evaluation of combustion caracteristics by means of single-hole plasma jet ignitions in comparison with conventional spark ignition in according to the variation of swirl velocity. Plasma jet plug designed. three types accordin...
This paper presents the evaluation of combustion caracteristics by means of single-hole plasma jet ignitions in comparison with conventional spark ignition in according to the variation of swirl velocity. Plasma jet plug designed. three types according to ejecting directions : center of chamber, positive and negative swirl flow direction. Experiments are conducted by LPG-air mixture in a constant volume cylindrical vessel. Not only the flame propagation is photographed at intervals, but the pressure variation in the combustion chamber is a]50 recorded throughout the entire combustion process. The results show that the plasma jet ignitions and spark ignition are enhance the overall combustion rate by increasing the swirl velocity. The dependence 'of the combustion enhancement rate on the swirl velocity leads to the fact that the plasma jet plug, which eject plasma jet to the center of combustion chamber is the most desirable ignitor than other plugs.