I know this isn't e-bay, but I know the exact formula
for the timing of Klaus' PLASMA I,II,III NA, HC, and Turbo! What am I
bid?
In a chemically-correct mixture, it only requires 0.5
milli-Joule to obtain ignition. PLASMA's put out in excess of
120mJ.
PLASMA l&III have multiple, opposite polarity sparks
that really excite the molecules in the intervening gases which
then get very hot, hence the name PLASMA. Notice: this spark is a
very light violet color, almost transparent rather than blue, and a piece
of paper put in the gap will ignite!
In all this discussion of timing and thetaPP, no one
has mentioned flame-front propagation speed vs charge
density.
Litton Industries and Hughes had D-Sub connectors on their approved list for spacecraft.
'Course, gold only, not tinned!
Now for a request. I fly a 235 with
an O-235, 9.7:1 CR, putting out about 123 SL hp at 2800 rpm, with dual PLASMA
I ignitions and an ELIPPSE three-blade prop with 76" effective pitch. I have
extended wing tips which add about 2 sq. ft. and 20" span. I get 1550 ft/min
ROC at SL, 2420 rpm, 110mph IAS, 1350 lb. At 1000' dalt, 2950 rpm I get
214 mph TAS; at 10,000' dalt, 2800 rpm, I get 201 mph TAS, and at 14,500'
dalt, 2750 rpm, I get 198 mph TAS at 5.8 gph. These numbers were all obtained
with a highly-calibrated pitot-static system, true OAT, and a GPS. I
would like to get comparative data from those of you who fly 235's.
Thanks! Paul