Kistler's measuring spark plug with integrated cylinder pressure sensor

Citation

(2000), "Kistler's measuring spark plug with integrated cylinder pressure sensor", Sensor Review, Vol. 20 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2000.08720cad.008

Kistler's measuring spark plug with integrated cylinder pressure sensor

Kistler's measuring spark plug with integrated cylinder pressure sensor

Keywords: Kistler, Sensors

Combustion engines are facing ever-increasing demands for higher efficiency and lower emissions. Kistler's new measuring spark plug sensor type 6117B, with improved thermal shock behaviour, has increased sensitivity, which leads to a more accurate IMEP figure (see Plate 8).

Its higher insulation resistance gives a more uniform combustion cycle while the high natural frequency is ideal for knock measurement.

The 6117B sensor represents a significant advance in cylinder pressure measuring technology, which is of particular benefit where the cylinder head cannot be extensively machined to fit a pressure sensor or where it is necessary to take measurements with the cylinder head in its original condition.

Plate 8 The new measuring spark plug

The 6117B sensor is available in a variety of different configurations, sizes and heat ranges to suit most spark plugs. Hence it is mounted in place of the spark plug normally fitted to the engine.

For further information please contact Chris Collins, Sales and Marketing Engineer. Tel: +44 (0) 1420 544477; Fax: +44 (0) 1420 544474; E-mail: sales@kistler.co.uk; Web site: www.kistler.co.uk