Rotating detonation combustors (RDC) are at the forefront of pressure gain combustion
(PGC) research, utilizing one or more azimuthally spinning detonation waves, an intrinsically …

This work describes an experimental study on the transition dynamics in a hydrogen-air
RDC as the operating mode transitions from two steadily propagating, equally-fast counter …

Rotating detonation engines (RDEs) represent a promising technology for improving the
performance of existing aerospace combustors, but additional research is needed to …

The interaction mechanism between the rotating detonation engine (RDE) and its upstream
is one key issue that needs to be explored when considering its application. In this study …

A. Motivation iquid kerosene fuels are burned in a variety of propulsion devices.
Understanding the combustion dynamics and formation of combustion products is important …

R, pressure gain combustion technologies have seen increased attention in the research
community. In particular, rotating detonation engine (RDE) combustion is under study in a …

A hydrogen and oxygen torch igniter provide a simple approach for igniting fuel rich
kerosene propellants. However, currently few general guidelines exist for designing such …