Unison Industries today announced the launch of the AcclimateTM
Ignition System, a family of revolutionary high energy, high temperature
ignition systems for commercial turbine engines. Acclimate Ignition for
industrial platforms will launch later this year.
As a proven leader in turbine engine ignition systems, Unison developed
the solid-state Acclimate product line to address customer needs for
advanced ignition capability and to respond to growing regulatory
constraints on traditional spark gap units. The adaptive functionality
built into Acclimate designs allow the exciter performance to vary based
on specific combustion and environmental requirements, optimizing
ignition performance and overall system life.
To accomplish the adaptive capability, the Acclimate exciter employs
proprietary electronics that use sensed data and software generated
commands to vary the amount of spark energy delivered as well as the
spark rate, based on environmental conditions such as extreme weather,
temperature and operator altitude. Acclimate functionality can also be
commanded through the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) or
Electronic Engine Control (EEC).
"With the growing trend of climbing engine temperatures and combustion
pressures, Acclimate was developed to provide reliable ignition in the
severest combustion conditions while reducing delivered energy in
optimum start conditions,” said Unison General Manager of Electrical
Products, Elaine O’Neill. This generates measurable life-cycle value for
customers, while addressing the regulatory challenges of traditional
spark gap ignition.”
According to Unison President, Giovanni Spitale, “Unison developed the
first solid state ignition system, so it is a natural product extension
to offer a high energy solid state adaptive system to meet the needs of
changing regulatory and engine ignition environments.”
About Unison Industries:
Unison Industries, LLC, is a leader in the design, manufacture and
integration of electrical and mechanical components and systems for
aircraft engines and airframes. Unison serves both original equipment
manufacturers and aftermarket customers in commercial, military, general
aviation, aeroderivative and industrial markets. Unison's headquarters
are in Jacksonville, FL and it employs more than 2,000 people in fifteen
manufacturing facilities and logistics centers worldwide. For more
information, visit www.unisonindustries.com.
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