ignition principle
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Smitsvonk Holland B.V.P.O. Box 180, 2700 AD ZoetermeerLoodstraat 57, 2718 RV ZoetermeerThe NetherlandsPhone: +31 79 361 35 33Fax: +31 79 361 13 78E-mail: [email protected]
THE SPARK OF RELIABILITY,THE SMITSVONK IGNITION PRINCIPLE
A low tension high energy ignition system meets the requirements ofreliable ignition for many industrial applications.
The system is based upon the principle of a capacitor discharge overa special discharge surface. This surface is an isolator with semi-conductor properties. The isolator and the positive and negativeelectrodes are integrated to a high temperature resistant spark plug.When a charged capacitor is connected to the spark plug, it will bedischarged via the sparkplug producing sparks, even under wet orfilthy circumstances.
P R O C E S S S T E P B Y S T E P
Charging capacitor
Capacitor connected to spark plug through high voltage thyristor
Initiating current across the semi conductor surface of the spark plug
Ionisation of the area above the insulator
Flame shaped spark forming plasma. Current from 300-1000 Amperesin 5 to 15 microseconds
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T H I S S Y S T E M H A S T H E F O L L O W I N G A D VA N TA G E S
Moisture, dirt, oil and grease will not disturb the ignition
Not limited for cable length
Low power consumption
Insensitive for process pressure
Self cleaning spark plug surface, due to flame shaped spark
Tension is low in comparison to traditional ignition sources
Easy construction for explosion proof execution
A P P L I C AT I O N S
Ground and elevated flares
Industrial furnaces and boilers
Pulverized coal fired power plants
Portable ignitors
Waste incinerators
Gas engines/turbines
The system comprises:
A power pack with capacitor
of alternating capacity;
Control electronics for an infinitely
variable pulse frequency;
A thyristor;
A cable of variable length;
Smitsvonk lowtension spark plug.
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