DocumentCode
1027926
Title
Electrical Measurements on Aircraft-Engine Ignition Circuits
Author
Berkey, Wm.E.
Author_Institution
Research engineer in the research laboratories of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation, East Pittsburgh, Pa.
Volume
65
Issue
2
fYear
1946
Firstpage
49
Lastpage
53
Abstract
A method of measuring ignition voltages with a cathode-ray oscillograph is described. Magneto and spark-plug voltage oscillograms covering several consecutive firing pulses were taken on a complete aircraft magneto ignition system under several engine operating conditions. Oscillograms taken with spark plugs firing in air show differences when compared with engine tests. An improved electronic oscillograph has been developed which is well adapted for ignition measurements.
Keywords
Aerospace electronics; Aircraft propulsion; Circuits; Electric variables measurement; Engines; Ignition; Plugs; Sparks; Testing; Voltage;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Transactions of the
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0096-3860
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/T-AIEE.1946.5059299
Filename
5059299
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