Pulsating Combustion Device Miniaturization

Abstract

The phenomenon of pulsating combustion remains one of the least understood forms of combustion. In this thesis, combustion oscillations are classified into the categories of chamber oscillations, system oscillations, and intrinsic oscillations. Two pulsating devices, the pulsejet and the Reynst combustion pot, were studied in some detail. Experimentation was conducted to determine the miniaturization capabilities of the devices. Conclusions were drawn concerning the practicality of size reduction, and applications of the devices were suggested. Areas of possible future research are delineated that would further the development of the devices and their miniaturization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA035707

Entities

People

  • Robert K. Crowe

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundary Layer
  • Burning Rate
  • Chambers
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Combustion Products
  • Combustors
  • Engineering
  • Engines
  • Exhaust Gases
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Heat Transfer
  • Ignition
  • Measurement
  • Resonant Frequency
  • United States

Readers

  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design