Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #57799
From: David Moyer <davidm@remconinc.com>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Laser Ignition, was: [FlyRotary] Re: The 16X is A L I V E...
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:49:36 -0500
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Cc: Ernest Christley <echristley@att.net>
I have seen that as a problem with carbureted engine, but fuel injected typically if running correctly stays pretty clean from what I have seen. there is some build up, but minimal. Not too sure how long the lens for the laser would stay clear to keep it operable. Seems like a viable idea. You may have much less build-up if you have a more consistent and complete fuel burn. I suppose they could be using special coatings to prevent buildup from becoming a problem.

David Moyer
Remcon Associates, LLC
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On 4/13/2012 11:36 AM, Ernest Christley wrote:
CozyGirrrl@aol.com wrote:
And all this will work only if the combustion chamber is always squeaky
clean, no deposits or film on the windows, once that happens it all goes
to heck quickly.

If you've got a film building up on the rotor housing's chrome face, aren't you behind the curve already?  I could see
it being a problem in a piston cylinder's head.  I've had to chip off gunk with a screwdriver it had built up so thick.
  But they aren't constantly being wiped by an apex seal like in a rotary.

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