 Introduction

 Why it is called “Digital”?

 Combustion without using DTS-i Technology
 Combustion process with DTS-i Technology
 Detonation in DTS-i Engine
 Advantages of DTS-i Technology over conventional engine
 Disadvantages of DTS-i Technology
 Applications
 Advancement of DTS-i Technology
 Conclusion
DTS-i stands for “Digital Twin Spark Ignition”.
In actual practice, complete combustion is not possible due to
various losses in the combustion chamber as well as design of
the internal combustion engine.
This can be done by using two spark plugs which spark
alternatively at a certain time interval so as increase the
diameter of the flame & burn the fuel instantaneously
This system is called DTSI (Digital Twin Spark Ignition system).
In this system, due to twin sparks, combustion will be
complete.
Because it has some intelligent device that controls the fuel
supply according to the varying loads.

This device is known as the “Electronic Control Unit” (ECU).

It is the microprocessor based system and also brain of fuel

injection system and spark timing.

It collects the information given by various sensors and

accordingly operate the spark plug.
The spark plug ignites the air-fuel
mixture and flame continuously
spreads.
There is delay to reach the furthest
part of the combustion chamber.
There are some non combusted fuel
within the chamber and, overall, the
combustion is slow and inefficient.
In simple words, the air and fuel
mixture does not burn completely.
The twin spark plugs are fixed to the
cylinder head maintaining an angle
about 90° to valve axis.
The air-fuel mixture gets ignited in a
way that creates two flame fronts.
Therefore, a reduction in flame travel
of the order of 40 per cent is achieved.
Hence, the outcome of this is more
torque, better fuel efficiency and
lower emissions.
Detonation is the main problem in petrol engine.

Detonation occurs when the flame travel time from centre to

the side walls increases.

It happens often in the engines having single spark plug.

This is overcome by the DTSi by having two spark source on the

opposite sides which reduces the flame travel as stated above.
Hence no detonation……
Less vibrations and noise.
Long life of the engine parts such as piston rings and valve
stem.
Low specific fuel consumption.
Increase the Thermal Efficiency of the Engine & even bear high
loads on it.
Better starting of engine even in winter season & cold climatic
conditions or at very low temperatures because of increased
Compression ratio.
There is high NOx (nitrogen oxide) emission.
If one spark plug get damaged then we have to replace both.
Cost is double the amount on spark plugs when it is time to
replace them.
The engine tends to overheat and loose power at higher speeds
as compared to a single plug engine.
In case the Engine is kept unused for a long time soiling of
spark plugs occur.
It uses in automotive engines. In India Bajaj has patented for
dts-i technology. At present platina, xcd125, 135, discover150,
pulsar135, 150, 180, 200, 220 etc. are using the dts-i(digital
twin spark ignition system). Which means the petrol enters
into the cylinder burns more efficiently.
DTS-i engine can be further tuned to deliver exhilarating
performance or exceptional mileage. The further advances of
DTS-I technology are:

Digital Twin Spark – Swirl Induction (DTS-SI)

Digital Twin Spark – Fuel Injection (DTS-FI)
The Swirl Induction means producing higher turbulence in
the combustion chamber.
This can be done by making slight modifications in the ports
positioning of engine.
Due to imparting swirling motion to the air-fuel mixture, it
gets completely mixed in proper composition giving rise to
complete combustion.
Combustion efficiency in lean air-fuel mixture conditions
can be further improved by generating high turbulence in
the combustion chamber.
This technology is used for increasing the fuel efficiency in
power bikes.
When there is fluctuations in load either it is increasing or
decreasing accordingly the fuel consumption also varies.
Fuel supply is decided by carburetor and it is impossible for a
conventional carburetor to take care of the fuel supply for
these varying loads.
This can be improved by the device called Electronic Control
Unit (ECU).
It processes information sent by various sensors and instantly
determines optimum fueling and spark timing for various
engine-operating conditions.
Hence it can be concluded that the application of these
technologies in the present day automobiles will give the present
generation what they want i.e. power bikes with fuel efficiency.
Since these technologies also minimize the fuel consumption and
harmful emission levels, they can also be considered as one of the
solutions for increasing fuel costs and increasing effect of global
warming.