Catalogue For

HIGH ENERGY ARC [HEA] IGNITER

Rev July 2021

BOILER CONTROLS PVT. LTD.,

NO.1/5, ALEXANDRIA ROAD,
CANTONMENT, TRICHY-620 001.
TAMILNADU. INDIA. URL: www.bcplsv.com ISO 9001:2015
PHONE: +91-431-2414401, Mob -94433 93472 Certified Company
E-Mail:sales@bcplsv.com, bcplsv30@gmail.com
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INTRODUCTION

BCPL, an ISO Certified company was established in 1989 by team of Boiler Power Plant Engineers.
BCPL has been working on R&M of Fuel Firing Equipment’s including Flame Scanners, High Energy Arc Igniters,
Oil Burners, Fuel Oil System, etc…
Through the introduction of latest technology and the use of a highly reliable Capacitor discharge pulse
electrical arc, the HIGH ENERGY IGNITER consistently and efficiently delivers an output power level of 2,000,000
Watts peak per Spark. Through the delivery of such high energy by way of a continuous spark, the Igniter directly
ignites Gas / Light Oil / Heavy oil.
High energy Spark also eliminates choking of the Tip. The Spark Does not allow carbon fouling at the Tip
of specially designed Spark Plug and the spark is almost unquenchable. The Spark Tip does not require any gap
adjustment and cleaning. The system also reduces frequent maintenance and provides trouble-free ignition. We
take up turn Key projects for upgradation or replacment of Imported make upto lightup support .

UNIQUE FEATURES

✓ Reduces Operating Cost as compared to other methods of ignition owing

to the Direct Ignition and Continuous Spark.
✓ Provides Consistent and Reliable ignition of fuel. We take up TURN KEY JOB -
✓ Ignites fuel at wide range of pressure and flow . Design, Manufacturing
Supply Erection &
✓ Quicker Cold start with High Joules.
Commissioning Till Light Up
✓ Self-Cleaning [Cleaning itself of moisture, excess fuel deposits and carbon
build-up] capability of the Igniter results in enhanced performance of the LIGHT UP support during
system and extended life of its components. AOH

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

High Voltage generated in the secondary of the Power

Transformer is rectified and with each change of polarity, a pulse of
✓ 100 % Customization
DC current charges the storage capacitors.
✓ Suitable For Oil & Gas
The DC Capacitive Discharge type Igniter is a self-contained
✓ Customer /OEM MQP
electrical discharge device designed to generate approx., 1.5KV up to acceptable
4 KV, Charge– Discharge the Capacitor in pulses and produce high ✓ Rate Contract Option Is
intensity spark approx., 2 to 24 Sparks/sec and 3 to 24 Joules of Spark Available
Energy by way of discharge of Capacitor. ✓ Quick Delivery
✓ Optimum Pricing
When this voltage reaches the predetermined level that the
✓ Reduced Maintenance Cost
Spark Gap discharge controller (SGDC) has been calibrated, the SGDC
will ionize/conduct.
Current will flow from the Thyristor / Storage Capacitors through the SGDC, to
the centre conductor of the output lead (Ignitor Cable and Ignitor Lance /spark rod
)) to the spark at the Spark Tip, the storage Capacitor are being recharged for the
next pulse.

COMPONENTS OF THE CAPACITIVE DISCHARGE

IGNITER:
The Igniter mainly consists of:

Design Specification ….
A. Exciter Box ✓ First loop Peak Power
B. Igniter Cable ✓ Peak current of first loop
✓ Power Consumption
C. SS Spark Rod ✓ Discharge Time
✓ Damp heat cyclic test
D. SS Spark Tip
✓ Damp Heat, cyclic
E. Retractor Assembly (12+12H cycle) test
: Minimum 10,000 KW
: Minimum 7000 A
: Avg 1380 Watts
: 6.3 µ Sec/ Spark
: As per IEC 68-2-30
: As per IEC 600068-2-
30: 2005-08

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A) EXCITER BOX

The Exciter Box comprises of the electrical components namely

Transformer, Thyristor, Rectifier Unit, Capacitors, Sealed Spark Gap, Bleed
Resistors & Inductors that operate on 110/230V, 1- phase, 50 Hz AC Supply
(various models are available) .
Use of a high resistance Transformer to produce a full-wave
charging circuit and to control the spark rate enables the sealed power
supply to store maximum energy and to deliver greater percentage of this
energy through the insulated HV Cables to the Ignitor Tip via spark rod in a
very short duration in terms of micro seconds.

B) IGNITOR CABLE

The Igniter Cable is a HV Copper cable

SS armoured to withstand up to 15KV
and is suitable for rugged burner floor
considering the fact that hot oil/steam
environment . Flexible Cable is provided
between the HEA Exciter and the Flexible
Spark Rod for carrying HV for sparking .

C) SPARK ROD

Ignitor spark Rod/Lance provides a minimum 12 AWG centre

conductor designed for high temperatures or a centre rod
arrangement with high alumina ceramic protection from temperature and HV . The ground return is
through the stainless steel casing . Pin and socket connectors are used to ensure good electrical and
mechanical contact under all operating conditions.
RIGID SPARK ROD (OPTIONAL)

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D) SPARK TIP

Igniter Tip is made up of Stainless Steel (SS304/SS310,

INCONEL) and is in tubular shape having centre electrode supported
by specially designed insulators.

One end of the tip has annular gap between the electrode and outer
body across which the spark takes place. Tip is designed to function even when exposed to high
temperature up to ,however continuous exposure of Igniter Tip in contact with burner flame should be
avoided.

E) RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY

Input voltage is applied to the retractor which will

operate the solenoid valve which in turn supplies the air supply to
power cylinder which is locked with the spark rod/lance . Once the
input voltage command is withdrawn the power cylinder will retract .
Two limit switches are provided for advance/retract feedback.

HEA IGNITION TESTING

✓ CPRI- Central Power Research Institute, Govt of India Society

✓ ETDC- Electronics Test & Development Centre, Govt of India
✓ CIMFR - Central Institute of Mining & Fuel Research
✓ ERDA - Electrical Research and Development Association
✓ HEA Ignition system is CE Certified (C E marking)

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DATASHEET FOR IGNITER SYSTEM

EXCITER BOX: Options ….

Enclosure : IP65/IP67 Or As Required ✓ Pilot Burner

Output Voltage : 1 KVDC Up to 5 KV DC, Pulsed ✓ Vanned diffuser(swirler)
Stored Energy : 3 to 24 Joules /Spark
Spark Frequency : 2 to 24 Sparks /Sec ✓ Mounting Guide Pipe
✓ Flexible Guide Pipe
IGNITOR CABLE:
✓ Local /Remote Operation
: Copper Cable 10 KV, with SS braiding, PTPE ✓ Spark Push Button in Lance
Construction
Sheathed, SS Braided o r AS required
Length : As per Customer Requirement ✓ MCB protection
Accessories : With cable gland or factory fit custom connector ✓ Any other customer
requirement
SPARK ROD:
✓ 100 % customization
Type : Rigid /Flexible
Construction : SS304, SS310 Or as Required
Length /OD : As Required.
Output Voltage : Up to 5 KV DC
Max OD & Length : As per Customer requirement

SPARK TIP:
Spark Rate : 2 to 24 Sparks / Second
Operating Voltage : 2.0 / 2.5/3 KV DC or As Required
Spark Joules : 6/12/17/24 Joules
Length : 7”/ 8”/12” or As required
Diameter : 16/18/21 mm or As required
Construction : SS310, SS304, Inconel or As Required

RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY: OTHER ITEMS MANUFACTURED

Stroke : 5”/8”/12” or as required

Air Pressure : 2–10 kg/cm2 or as available at site. ✓ Portable igniter with battery
Command Voltage : 24 VDC, 110 VAC,230 AC or as required ✓ Pilot burner ignition system
✓ Oil burner Assembly
✓ Flame Scanner & Spares
FACTORY ADDRESS:
NO.2/4, KUMARAMANGALAM INDUSTRIAL ✓ Fiber optic cable (SCANNER)
ESTATE, MATHUR, PUDUKKOTTAI DIST. ✓ SS Hoses
PIN – 622515. TAMIL NADU. INDIA.

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