Development status of the ignition system for Vinci
conference paper
The development status of ignition system for the new cryogenic upper stage engine Vinci is presented. The concept differs from existing upper stage ignition systems as its functioning is engine independent. The system consists of a spark torch igniter, a highpressure igniter feed system and an exciter. First igniter hardware is presented and test results of igniter and exciter are discussed. © 2002 by the author(s).
TNO Identifier
493132
ISBN
9781624101151
Source title
38th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit 2002, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 7-10 July 2002
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