Description / Abstract:
To describe typical ignition systems in general usage and their
parameters that warrant
consideration during the development of a gas turbine engine.
To describe those parameters in gas turbine engine design and, in
particular, burner configurations
that influence the type selection and performance of the ignition
system.
To indicate the areas where future work may uncover important effects
having a direct bearing on
certain interrelated parameters, with resultant benefits to both the
engine and ignition designers.
Purpose:
To provide the designer of gas turbine engines with a working
knowledge of the interrelation
between engine performance objectives and the part played by ignition
in meeting the objectives.
To present a definitive collection of standard references,
nomenclature, and descriptive
terminology sufficient to provide a basis for design approach in
specification of gas turbine
ignition systems.
To stimulate further work necessary in the development of knowledge of
the unknown, interrelated
parameters.