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Ignition system — For other uses, see Ignition system (disambiguation). An ignition system is a system for igniting a fuel air mixture. Ignition systems are well known in the field of internal combustion engines such as those used in petrol (gasoline) engines used … Wikipedia
ignition system — The system that provides the electrical current or spark to ignite the air fuel mixture in the combustion chambers. It includes the battery or magneto which sends electricity to the ignition coil if the ignition switch is on. The coil amplifies… … Dictionary of automotive terms
ignition system — the system in an internal combustion engine that produces the spark to ignite the mixture of fuel and air: includes the battery, ignition coil, distributor, spark plugs, and associated switches and wiring. [1900 05] * * * In a gasoline engine,… … Universalium
ignition system — noun the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal combustion engine • Syn: ↑ignition • Hypernyms: ↑mechanism • Part Holonyms: ↑electrical system • Part Meronyms: ↑dis … Useful english dictionary
ignition system — uždegimo sistema statusas T sritis Energetika apibrėžtis Transporto mašinų vidaus degimo variklių elektrinė uždegimo sistema. Būna baterinė ir magnetinė uždegimo sistemos. atitikmenys: angl. ignition system vok. Zündsystem, n rus. система… … Aiškinamasis šiluminės ir branduolinės technikos terminų žodynas
Delco ignition system — The Delco ignition system, also known as the Kettering ignition system, was invented by Charles F. Kettering. It was first sold commercially on the 1910 Cadillac and was manufactured by Delco. Over time, this system was used extensively by all… … Wikipedia
direct ignition system — (DIS) An ignition system which does not used a distributor but carries high voltage from the ignition coils directly to the spark plugs. Also see integrated Direct Ignition System … Dictionary of automotive terms
conventional ignition system — An ignition system consisting of the battery, ignition switch, ballast resistor, ignition coil, distributor, contact breaker points, condenser, centrifugal or vacuum advance unit, spark plugs, and high tension wires … Dictionary of automotive terms
distributorless ignition system — (DIS or DLS) An electronic ignition system that does not have a conventional rotating distributor. Instead, it uses multi spark ignition coils or one ignition coil for each spark plug … Dictionary of automotive terms
energy ignition system — See high energy ignition system high energy ignition system with electronic spark timing … Dictionary of automotive terms
