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Gas Turbine Handbook : Principles and Practices

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Figure 6-3. Typical low energy capacitor-type ignition system.<br />

Figure 6-4. DC inductive-type ignition system.<br />

Spark Plug<br />

Because the high energy current causes rapid erosion of the<br />

igniter plug, it is advisable not to operate the ignition system any<br />

longer than necessary to insure ignition. However, this same high<br />

energy helps eliminate fouling. Ignitor plugs are of the annular-gap<br />

type <strong>and</strong> the constrained-gap type (Figure 6-5). The annular-gap plug<br />

projects slightly into the combustor, while the constrained-gap plug<br />

can be positioned in the plane of the combustor liner, <strong>and</strong> therefore<br />

operate in a cooler environment. There is more flexibility in positioning<br />

the constrained-gap plug because its spark jumps in an arc from<br />

the electrode. This carries the spark into the combustion chamber.

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