Assignment 2 Ignition system Part A

1. What is the function of ignition system? 2. Define Dwell angle? 3. What is the function of Ballast resistor& Ignition coil? 4. What are the functions of Contact breaker? 5. What are functions of distributor? 6. What are classifications of ignition system? 7. What are factors to be considered for the design of an ignition system? 8. On what factors does the ideal ignition timing depend? 9. Under what condition are the ignition delay and ignition advance necessary? 10. What is coil ignition? 11. On what principle does a coil-ignition system operate? 12. How does the primary voltage step-up in the secondary coil of the conventional system? 13. What is the purpose of immersing the coil winding in oil? 14. What is a phase angle and how does it vary with number of cylinders? 15. What is percentage dwell angle? 16. Why is ignition to be advanced? 17. How is the spark timing achieved to suit the engine load? 18. Why does the coil output vary with respect to speed? 19. What are advantages and disadvantages of magneto ignition and coil ignition? 20. Why is electronic ignition preferred to conventional coil ignition?

Part B

1. Explain the working principle of Battery Ignition system with circuit diagram? 2. What are the components of magneto ignition system? And Explain the working principle of magneto ignition system? 3. Explain the working principle of Spark advance ignition system? 4. Explain the working principle of Vacuum advance ignition system? 5. What are the requisites of a good Spark plug? Explain with the help of a neat sketch the constructional details of a spark plug.