IGNITION SYSTEM

Submitted by: Aditya K. Singh Akshat Agrawal Akash Trivedi Ajay Barkhane ME A 6 th Sem.

NEED FOR IGNITION SYSTEM

To start burning . Temperature above self ignition. It provides energy by electric spark. Spark intensity should be high. Spark intensity if weak ignition will not be initiated.

ELECTRIC SPARK

Spark of 0.5 milliseconds is needed. High voltage of 10000 V. 4-stroke engine: every 2 revolution 2-stroke engine: every revolution Ex- 6 cylinder 4-stroke engine(5000 rpm) No. of sparks = 6*5000/2 =15000

REQUIREMENTS

Electrical supply. Sufficient current. Sufficient Duration. Distributing device. Light and Compact. Easy to maintain. Battery voltage 6 to 12 volts.

VARIOUS IGNITION SYSTEMS

Battery Ignition System. Magneto Ignition System. Electronic Ignition System.

BATTERY IGNITION SYSTEM

COMPONENTS
BATTERY
IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION COIL

SWITCHING DEVICE

SPARK PLUG

CONDENSER AND DISTRIBUTOR .

IGNITION CIRCUIT

WORKING

When primary circuit is closed by contact breaker , current begins to flow through primary coil and magnetize the core . The emf is induced in secondary . This emf is proportional to magnetic flux .But , the emf produced in secondary is not sufficient to produce the spark.

Distributor Condenser Coil

Ignition Switch

Primary Windings

Contact Breaker

Dynamo/ Alternator

Battery

IGNITION SYSTEM Dynamo/Alternator System

CONTINUED

When primary circuit is opened by contact breaker magnetic field collapses Condenser connected in primary circuit helps to collapse the field rapidly by absorbing part energy of magnetic field which is thrown back into the primary winding and produces a very high voltage in secondary and produces spark.

BATTERY

Used for starting and vehicle lighting. Lead acid batteries are commonly used. Consists of positive and negative plates immersed in dil. sulphuric acid. Electrolyte 1.2 to 1.28 SG ,25% acid. Switch is used to avoid overcharging and discharging.

Ignition Coil
Primary Windings are made up of several hundred turns of heavy wire wrapped around or near the secondary windings.

Secondary Windings consist of several thousand turns of very fine wire, located inside or near the secondary windings.

Distributor

Actuates the on/off cycle of current flow through the ignition coil primary windings.

It distributes the coils high voltage to the plugs wires.

Cap Connector

Ceramic Body

Hexagon Outer Casing

Copper Sealing Gasket Securing Thread Gap Outer Electrode

IGNITION SYSTEM Spark Plug

Cap Connector

Ceramic Body

Seal

Hexagon Centre Electrode Change Spark Plugs at specified times Outer Casing

Copper Sealing Gasket Securing Thread

Make sure the correct Spark Plug is fitted

These surfaces must be kept clean

Outer Electrode

IGNITION SYSTEM Spark Plug

CAPACITOR

Works as a electrical capacitor. Two plates and in between air. If a material is used in between it should be thin. But, should withstand electrostatic stresses.

ADVANTAGES

Better spark at low speed. Low initial cost. Reliable. Less maintenance.

DISADVANTAGES

Primary voltage decreases as engine speed decreases. Frequent servicing.

Breaker points are subjected to wear.

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