David B. Sisk - Brownsboro AL, US Greg Z. Saks - Madison AL, US
International Classification:
F02P 21/00 F02P 7/00
US Classification:
123144, 1231465 R, 60257
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for providing a Two-Stage Ignition System are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a pilot stage () is employed to ignite a plurality of propellants () and to create a pilot flame (). The plurality of propellants () are ignited in the main combustion stage () using the pilot flame (), and a flow of an elevated temperature combustion product () is produced.