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In one embodiment, a system for providing electrical energy to a traveling spark ignitor operating in an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The system may include a conventional ignition system connected to the ignitor and a follow-on current producer which produces a follow-on current that tr

In one embodiment, a system for providing electrical energy to a traveling spark ignitor operating in an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The system may include a conventional ignition system connected to the ignitor and a follow-on current producer which produces a follow-on current that travels between electrodes of the ignitor after an initial discharge of the conventional ignition system through the ignitor. The system may also include a disabling element that prevents the follow-on current from being transmitted to the ignitor. The disabling element may prevent the follow-on current from being transmitted to the ignitor based upon current operating conditions of the engine. When the disabling element prevents the follow-on current from being transmitted to the ignitor the system operates in a conventional manner. When the disabling element allows the follow-on current to be transmitted to the ignitor the system operates in a in manner that creates a traveling spark between the electrodes of the ignitor.

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In one embodiment, a system for providing electrical energy to a traveling spark ignitor operating in an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The system may include a conventional ignition system connected to the ignitor and a follow-on current producer which produces a follow-on current that tr

In one embodiment, a system for providing electrical energy to a traveling spark ignitor operating in an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The system may include a conventional ignition system connected to the ignitor and a follow-on current producer which produces a follow-on current that travels between electrodes of the ignitor after an initial discharge of the conventional ignition system through the ignitor. The system may also include a disabling element that prevents the follow-on current from being transmitted to the ignitor. The disabling element may prevent the follow-on current from being transmitted to the ignitor based upon current operating conditions of the engine. When the disabling element prevents the follow-on current from being transmitted to the ignitor the system operates in a conventional manner. When the disabling element allows the follow-on current to be transmitted to the ignitor the system operates in a in manner that creates a traveling spark between the electrodes of the ignitor. the relief valve comprises: a plug disposed within a channel of the piston; a sealing disc adjacent to the at least one hole in a piston; a relief disc adjacent to the sealing disc; and a relief valve spring disposed between the plug and the relief disc and biasing the relief disc and the sealing disc to a closed, sealed position covering the at least one hole in the piston. 6. The pressure-regulating valve of claim 1, further comprising at least one biasing member between the piston and the body, the at least one biasing member biasing the piston to an open position. 7. The pressure-regulating valve of claim 2, further comprising a seal between the bonnet and the body. 8. The pressure-regulating valve of claim 7, wherein the seal comprises a rolling diaphragm. 9. The pressure regulating valve of claim 1, wherein the internal combustion engine is a diesel engine.