Abstract

In this paper, we investigate the effects of DC plasma jet igniter on ignition characteristics of the kerosene–air mixtures in V-shaped burner. The primary principles of DC plasma igniter design have been put forward to prolong the igniter life and improve ignition performance. The main characteristic of plasma igniter is that the anode arc root is fixed at anode nozzle outside surface other than the anode inner surface in conventional design. The electric characteristics of the plasma jet igniter including voltage–current characteristics, the arc column propagation, emission spectrum and anode arc root movement in a quiescent environment are investigated with high speed CCD together with a recording of the voltage and current. The entire ignition process of the plasma jet igniter is recorded by high speed CCD and the ignition delay times of the kerosene–air mixtures defined by the interval between the onset of the plasma igniter and the establishment of a stable flame are measured with two photomultipliers with one of 10 mm band pass filter centered at 780 mm (the plasma igniter emission spectrum of OI) and the other of 10 mm band pass filter centered at 430 mm (direct flame emission of CH(A2Δ→X2Π)). Results show that the plasma igniter works in a restrike mode and the anode spot movement is irregular. The plasma igniter jet contains abundance active particles inferred from the emission spectrum. The ignition delay times increase at first and then decrease with the increase of excess air coefficient ranging from 0.91 to 6.38. The delay times increase quickly when the mixtures are extremely lean or rich.

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