NASA NTRS · 19760000487
Electrostatic-discharge ignition
Abstract
Electrode in cylinder permits charge to transfer during top dead center compression stroke in modified Otto-cycle engine. Charge transfer produces spark which causes ignition of droplets without resorting to other ignition devices which are incapable of igniting ultralean mixtures.
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Stephens, J. B., Miller, C. G.. 1977-03-01. Electrostatic-discharge ignition. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19760000487
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