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IGNITION TIMING [2 records]

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Record 1 2000-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Burners and Steamfitting
  • Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
DEF

A period of time during which ignition means are on. This provides a means of establishing and stabilizing the flame to ensure proper burning of the fuel when the main burner is firing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fumisterie et brûleurs
  • Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
CONT

Brûleurs à fuel [...] Temps d'allumage : il correspond à la période pendant laquelle le dispositif d'allumage fonctionne; il comprend en réalité un pré-allumage, l'allumage proprement dit et le post-allumage.

Spanish

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Record 2 1989-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)

Spanish

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