THE FEASIBILITY OF A ROTATING DETONATION WAVE ROCKET MOTOR
Abstract
The rotating detonation wave engine feasibility program is reported. The theoretical studies included the study of the structure of a detonation wave through a two-phase medium has continued emphasizing the droplet shattering mechanism. Utilizing a theoretical relation for a shear-type breakup developed by Dodd, it is concluded that the distance predicted for droplet breakup behind the strong normal shock wave associated with an H2-O2 detonation can be much smaller than experimentally observed distances between the shock and the zone of significant chemical reaction. It is concluded therefore that the droplet shattering effect occurring behind the shock wave can be of extreme importance in substaining a Chapman-Jouguet detonation in dilute sprays. Also reported is the study of the heat transfer to the wall of a rotating detonation wave engine. And the study of an analytical model for the gas dynamics associated with the rotating detonation wave engine.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0414551
Entities
People
- E. Kurath
- F. Cheslak
- G. L. Cosens
- G. Olsson
- Joshua‐Xiouhua Fu
- Justin M. Brown
- K. Ragland
- M. Sichel
- R. E. Cullen
- S. Schmidt
- T. C. Adamson
- T. David
Organizations
- University of Michigan