Influence Of Sizing On Rotating Detonation Combustor Performance

Abstract

The objective of this research is to verify the influence of a series of variables on the process of rotating detonation. Since in detonation the energy release rate is much higher than in deflagration, also engines utilizing detonation have higher thermodynamic efficiency, and they are easier to scaling as compared to conventional engines which use deflagrative combustion. This will results in increasing efficiency, more compact engine and better engine performance during atmospheric flight, due to application of aerospike nozzle. All this is giving strong motivation to apply detonative combustion to rocket engines.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Dec 05, 2016
Source ID
FA23861614083

Entities

People

  • Piotr Wolanski

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • Aviation Technical Institute
  • United States Air Force

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion Dynamics and Shock Wave Physics.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.