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To evaluate the performance of a cold-spark ignition system for hydrogen combustion in spark-ignition engines.

Experimental study on ultra-lean hydrogen combustion using a dedicated cold spark plug ignition system

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Experimental study demonstrates improved combustion stability and reduced NOx emissions using cold spark ignition system for hydrogen engines.

To evaluate the performance of a cold-spark ignition system for hydrogen combustion in spark-ignition engines.
Conducted experiments on a single-cylinder hydrogen-fueled engine.
Compared cold-spark ignition with a conventional spark plug across various spark timings and engine speeds.
Assessed combustion stability and NOx emissions at ultra-lean conditions (λ up to 2.9).
Stable combustion achieved up to λ = 2.9 with IMEP exceeding 2 bar and cycle-to-cycle variability below 3%.
NOx emissions decreased sharply, nearing zero for λ between 2.6 and 2.9.
Enhanced flame kernel development was noted with the cold-spark system, improving combustion stability.

Avana et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Experimental study demonstrates improved combustion stability and reduced NOx emissions using cold spark ignition system for hydrogen engines.