Inventors:
William W. Griffin - Lake Park FL
Robert M. Pierce - Tequesta FL
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air
Force - Washington DC
International Classification:
F02C 718, F02C 726
Abstract:
An improved spark igniter for use in a gas turbine engine wherein vent passages which are in the vicinity of the electrode are placed in communication with the ambient environment external to the engine during the ignition sequence causing fuel-air mixture to flow over the electrode as it is abstracted from the engine, thereby enhancing the probability of ignition.