---
title: "Igniter"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "18-30 kV spark voltage, 2-10 ms spark duration, 0.5-3.0 J spark energy"
    unit: "kV"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 0.8
    unit: "mm"
    consequence: "Thermal fatigue from cyclic heating (20-800°C in 0.5s), dielectric breakdown at Paschen's law minimum (327 V at 7.5 μm·Torr), tungsten electrode sublimation above 1000°C"
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      trigger: "Ceramic insulator thermal shock from rapid cooling"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Zirconia-toughened alumina composite with 8 MPa·m¹/² fracture toughness"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Carbon deposition from incomplete combustion"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Iridium-coated electrodes with 0.85 work function and 2400°C melting point"
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# Industrial Specification: Igniter

## 1. Technical Definition
A device that initiates combustion in a gas turbine combustion chamber by generating a high-energy spark or flame.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **18-30 kV spark voltage, 2-10 ms spark duration, 0.5-3.0 J spark energy**. Failure boundary: **Electrode erosion exceeding 0.8 mm gap increase, insulation breakdown at &gt;35 kV, electrode temperature &gt;1200°C**, Mechanism: **Thermal fatigue from cyclic heating (20-800°C in 0.5s), dielectric breakdown at Paschen's law minimum (327 V at 7.5 μm·Torr), tungsten electrode sublimation above 1000°C**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Heat Sterilization F0 Lethality Model**:

> **Primary Equation**: $F_0 = \int_{0}^{t} 10^{(T-121.1)/z} dt$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Validates microbial reduction integrity for aseptic packaging.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| T | Process Temp (°C) | **$T \in [121-135]$ °C** (Per `temperature_range`) |
| t | Exposure Time (min) | Engineering Constant |
| z | Z-value | **10 °C** (Standard for *C. botulinum*) |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Ceramic insulator thermal shock from rapid cooling | 8 | Insulator cracking leading to high-voltage leakage | Zirconia-toughened alumina composite with 8 MPa·m¹/² fracture toughness |
| Carbon deposition from incomplete combustion | 8 | Electrode fouling increasing required breakdown voltage | Iridium-coated electrodes with 0.85 work function and 2400°C melting point |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | kV | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Gas Turbine Combustion Chamber**, **Fuel Supply System**, **Control and Monitoring System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Power Generation Turbines, Aircraft Jet Engines, Industrial Gas Turbines  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What materials are used in this igniter for durability?
**A**: Our igniter is constructed with high-temperature alloys like Inconel, ceramic insulators, and tungsten or platinum electrodes to withstand extreme combustion chamber conditions.

### Q: How does this igniter initiate combustion in gas turbines?
**A**: It generates a high-energy spark or flame to reliably ignite the fuel-air mixture in the combustion chamber, ensuring consistent turbine startup and operation.

### Q: What are the main components in the igniter's bill of materials?
**A**: Key components include the center electrode, ceramic insulator, ground electrode, and metal shell/body, designed for optimal performance and longevity.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- CE MARKING: COMPLIANCE WITH EU LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE 2014/35/EU

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: IGNITER | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 3b534d39
