A modular nanosecond pulse generation system for plasma-assisted ignition

摘要

Plasma-assisted ignition technology has been proposed to boost the combustion efficiency of scramjets during high speed flight. One technique utilizes high-voltage nanosecond-duration pulses, which can generate free radicals thereby initiating ignition earlier in the combustion chamber and improving fuel efficiency. A high-voltage nanosecond pulse generator is an integral part of the system.