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Plasma Ignition System

The Plasma Ignition System, developed by Dr. Igor Matveev, was first successfully tested on a 10 MW naval gas turbine in 1983. In 1989, it underwent its first high-altitude simulation test on a jet engine. Since then, over 1,500 systems have been sold worldwide, primarily for various types of gas turbines.

The Plasma Ignition System comprises a plasma igniter, power source, and a double-ended shielded high-voltage cable. Depending on the application and customer requirements, Applied Plasma Technologies (APT) offers either thermal or non-thermal plasma igniters.

The thermal plasma igniter, optimal for ignition purposes, features a flexible design that can be customized to meet specific customer needs and is typically used to replace existing igniters and spark plugs. It can generate plasma using air with pressure ranging from 200-500 Pa to 15,000 Pa (20 to 1,500 mm of H2O), equivalent to the pressure differential on a combustion chamber wall during startup. This means no special air supply system is required. The igniter produces a plasma torch with power ranging from several hundred watts to 1.5 kW, a velocity of up to 300 m/s, and temperatures between 1,000 K and 5,000 K. The power supplies can accommodate different input voltages, including 24-27 V DC; 110 V, 60 Hz AC; 220-240 V, 50 Hz AC; and 380 V, 50 Hz AC, with weights ranging from 0.5 kg to 17 kg depending on the output power and application.

For information about non-thermal plasma igniters, please visit the Pilot Burner page. For inquiries, please complete and attach the provided questionnaire to ensure a more accurate and efficient response from our team.

Comprehensive information about plasma ignition can be found in Chapter 3 of the book Plasma Assisted Combustion, Gasification, and Pollution Control, Volume 2: Combustion and Gasification (Denver, Colorado: Outskirts Press Inc., 2015), edited by I. Matveev.

For ignition at pressures exceeding 6-10 bar, where DC and "glow-to-spark" dischargers may not be technically feasible, we offer innovative non-plasma igniters. These advanced "Thermal" igniters are specifically designed for ultra-high-pressure environments of up to 100 bar and can operate in either igniter mode or continuous pilot mode. Utilizing Controlled Surface Temperature Elements, they ensure reliable self-ignition of various air - fuel blends while generating a high-velocity flame capable of penetrating combustion zones through high-velocity crossflows. Thermal ignition and flame control systems are available in single-channel or multi-channel configurations (multiple igniters per power controller). They feature flexible geometry, adjustable thermal output, and customizable plume parameters to meet diverse operational needs. For more details about the Plasma System for Ignition and Combustion, please refer to the related publications.