Evaluation and Optimization of Measurements of Flame Kernel Growth and Motion Using a Fiber-Optic Spark Plug Probe 981427
Spark plugs instrumented with a ring of optical fibers in the threaded-body region have seen considerable use in the past ten years, and it is expected that their application to unmodified production engines will increase in the years to come. Interpretation of the optical signals obtained with the probe is often difficult, particularly under lean operating conditions where the low luminosity of the flame leads to imprecise flame arrival detection. A systematic look at the optical signals, along with direct imaging of the flame, has been undertaken to calibrate and optimize the determination of flame arrival times. In addition, an evaluation of the different models available for the analysis of the flame arrival data is made. Data fits are compared with real flame images, to determine which model best estimates the convective velocity of the flow and the expansion speed of the flame kernel.
Citation: Ault, J. and Witze, P., "Evaluation and Optimization of Measurements of Flame Kernel Growth and Motion Using a Fiber-Optic Spark Plug Probe," SAE Technical Paper 981427, 1998, https://doi.org/10.4271/981427. Download Citation
Author(s):
Janeen R. Ault, Peter O. Witze
Affiliated:
Imperial College, Sandia National Laboratories
Pages: 24
Event:
International Fuels & Lubricants Meeting & Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SI and Diesel Engine Diagnostics-SP-1369, SAE 1998 Transactions - Journal of Engines-V107-3
Related Topics:
Fiber optics
Imaging and visualization
Optics
Calibration
Optimization
Production
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