Torch ignitors with gas assist start

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12031482
APP PUB NO 20230323811A1
SERIAL NO

18210139

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An embodiment of a torch ignitor system for combustor of a gas turbine engine includes a torch ignitor, the torch ignitor having a combustion chamber oriented about an axis, the combustion chamber having axially upstream and downstream ends defining a flow direction through the combustion chamber, along the axis. The torch ignitor system also includes a cap defining the axially upstream end of the combustion chamber and oriented about the axis, wherein the cap is configured to receive a fuel injector and at least one glow plug, a tip at a downstream end of the combustion chamber, and a passage for pressurized oxygen containing gas passing through the cap from an exterior of the combustion chamber and in fluid communication with the combustion chamber. An embodiment of a method for starting a gas turbine engine is also disclosed.

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DELAVAN INC1209 ORANGE STREET WILMINGTON DE 19801

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Ryon, Jason A Carlisle, US 111 317
Williams, Brandon Phillip Johnston, US 24 93

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