Wave Engine Technology Development

Abstract

Self sustaining operation of the GPC Wave Engine Demonstration Unit (DU) was obtained in the range of 6500 to 8000 rpm using wave rotors with nozzle-to-chamber area ratios of .44 and .50. One test data run is compared in detail with the corresponding data from the GPC Wave Engine Simulation Program. Seal development during the contract period resulted in the design and preliminary test of a self-servoed face seal for the high pressure air port of the DU. Also, mechanically attached radial strip seals of inhibited graphite proved to be very effective in controlling angular leadage within the wave rotor cavity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA139175

Entities

People

  • Richard R. Coleman

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Flow
  • Combustors
  • Compressors
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Energy Transfer
  • Engines
  • Flow
  • Governments
  • High Pressure
  • Hot Gases
  • Leading Edges
  • Mass Flow
  • Materials
  • Rotors
  • Turbines

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  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.