Esgee Technologies Inc. presents “Simulations of Spark-Plug Transient Plasma Breakdown in Automotive Internal Combustion Engines” at SAE World Congress on April 6th, 2017. This work investigates the dynamics of spark breakdown and quantifies its effect on electrode damage for different electrode geometries. Ion bombardment and sputtering on the cathode surface are quantified. Quantifying this behavior is critical to understanding (and ultimately improving) spark plug reliability and electrode lifetime. For information contact us at info@esgeetech.com.