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For more than 52 years, Appliance Manufacturer Magazine served the global appliance industry. Recognizing the changes and the increasing role of the Design Engineer in the appliance industry, Appliance Manufacturer changed its focus and re-launched as appliance DESIGN in September 2004, with a completely new look, increased circulation to Design Engineers and increased focus on the editorial they need.

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Cover Story: Gas Technology: Fire It Up Fast
by Steve Hussell

Hot-wire system provides new ignition alternative.

Reliable ignition is the top priority for design engineers developing gas appliances, and is of utmost concern for other functions such as marketing, sales, quality assurance, and field service. Until recently, the designers of gas appliances had to choose between two on-demand ignition technologies: spark and hot surface. Now there is a third choice, a system that utilizes a low-voltage, resistive-wire coil that can be adapted to different burner systems. This adaptable technology has emerged as a strong alternative for designers seeking a higher level of ignition reliability.

To fully grasp the characteristics of the hot-wire ignition system, it’s best to first review the traditionally used technologies that have preceded it. For many decades, gas appliance burners were lit by means of a standing pilot light flame. Recognizing that the always-on pilot flames wasted gas, the industry moved to on-demand ignition.

The patriarch of the on-demand realm is direct-spark ignition, easily recognizable by its telltale clicking sound. Spark ignition shares its roots with piezoelectric push-button igniters, where the mechanical impact on piezoelectric materials can provide the necessary spark for ignition without the need for a connection to an electric power source. Piezoelectric igniters continue to be used on appliances such as gas barbeque grills.  ...

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