Laser ignition
Laser ignition is an alternative method for igniting mixtures of fuel and oxidiser. The phase of the mixture can be gaseous or liquid. The method is based on
autoignition. This allows higher compression ratios, because it is economically reasonable, as the fuel efficiency of such engines is high. Using high compression ratio and high pressure requires special spark plugs that are expensive and their electrodes still wear out. Thus, even expensive laser ignition systems could be economical, because they would last longer.[1][2][3]
Further applications of laser ignition
Laser ignition is considered as a potential ignition system for non-
firearms[9] which need an ignition system. Conventional ignition technologies like torch igniters are more complex in sequencing and need additional components like propellant feed lines and valves.[10] Therefore, they are heavy compared to a laser ignition system. Pyrotechnical devices
allow only one ignition per unit and imply increased launch pad precautions as they are made of explosives.
See also
References
- ^ Marshall, Laura (September 2012). "Laser Car Ignition Dream Sparks Multiple Approaches". Photonics Spectra. Laurin Publishing. Retrieved 2014-04-07.
"Laser plugs have no electrodes. Assuming replacement every 500 hours, this is $16,000 per year just in spark plug costs, compared to approximately $10,000 for the laser diode array. The usual advertised lifetime for laser diodes is over 10,000 hours, and, since the duty factor is 10 to 20 percent, they can potentially last for much longer."
- ^ "New way to get that vital spark - University of Liverpool". Liv.ac.uk. 2008-10-31. Archived from the original on 2014-01-10. Retrieved 2014-02-01.
- ^ Palmer, Jason (2011-04-24). "Lasers could replace spark plugs". BBC News.
- ^ Thomas, Matthew E.; Bossard, John A.; Early, Jim; Trinh, Huu; Dennis, Jay; Turner, James (2001-12-05). Laser Ignition Technology for Bi-Propellant Rocket Engine Applications.
- ^ Börner, Michael; Manfletti, Chiara; Oschwald, Michael (2015-07-01). "Laser Re-Ignition of a Cryogenic Multi-Injector Rocket Engine".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ISBN 978-1-62410-098-7.
- ISSN 0748-4658.
- ^ Börner, Michael; Manfletti, Chiara (2014-04-19). "Status and Perspectives of Laser Ignition of a Cryogenic Research RCS Thruster".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/12/08/laser-ignition-system-voere-x3-rifle/
- ISBN 9781600864001.
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