TS ISO 6518-1
Road vehicles - Ignition systems - Part 1: Vocabulary
This document defines terms related to the ignition systems of spark-ignited internal combustion, mainly but not solely intended for use in road vehicles.
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TS ISO 6518-1 is a vocabulary standard for ignition systems used with spark-ignited internal combustion engines, providing a common technical language for road vehicles and related applications. It organizes the names of system elements and functions so that catalogs, engineering drawings, maintenance documents, and technical communication can use terms consistently.
Why ignition-system terminology matters
An ignition system initiates the combustion process by igniting the air-fuel mixture at the correct moment in the engine cycle. In this subject area, terminology is used to distinguish concepts such as ignition coil, spark plug, ignition timing, energy transfer, and control arrangements. Clear terms reduce confusion across different engine architectures and manufacturer naming conventions.
What this part covers
This standard defines terms related to ignition systems of spark-ignited internal combustion engines; the scope is mainly intended for road vehicles, but it is not limited to them. As a vocabulary standard, it does not introduce test methods, numerical performance limits, or design requirements; its role is to support consistent use of technical language.
- Common nomenclature for spark-ignited engine ignition systems in road vehicles
- Definitions for components, functions, and related concepts
- Consistency in documentation, data exchange, and technical communication
- General terminology applicable beyond road-vehicle use cases
- Publication Date: 14.07.2025
- Standard Status: U (Yürürlükteki Standard/Standard)
- Publisher: TSE
- Document Language: en
- ICS Classification: 43.060.50 Elektriksel Ekipmanlar, Kumanda Sistemleri ; 01.040.43 Karayolu Taşıtları Mühendisliği (Terimler)
- Pages: 21
- Source Standard: ISO 6518-1:2025
- International Equivalents: ISO 6518-1-EQV
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