Multi-wave effects on stability and performance in rotating detonation combustors

Z Sheng, M Cheng, JP Wang - Physics of Fluids, 2023 - pubs.aip.org
Recently, with the development of detonation-based propulsion systems, scholars have
begun to study how to perform mode control on the rotating detonation combustor (RDC). It …

Investigation of counter-rotating shock wave and wave direction control of hollow rotating detonation engine with Laval nozzle

G Rong, M Cheng, Z Sheng, X Liu, Y Zhang… - Physics of Fluids, 2022 - pubs.aip.org
The counter-rotating shock wave and wave direction control of the hollow rotating detonation
combustor with Laval nozzle are studied. The in-house solver BYRFoam, developed on the …

Flow field of a rotating detonation engine fueled by carbon

W Zhu, Y Wang, J Wang - Physics of Fluids, 2022 - pubs.aip.org
Solid–gas rotating detonation engines have been widely studied, but experimental
limitations have prevented the full information of the flow field from being revealed. This …

On the wave propagation modes and operation range in rotating detonation combustor with varied injection and outlet throat

Y Wu, G Xu, C Ding, C Weng - Physics of Fluids, 2023 - pubs.aip.org
The rotating detonation combustor (RDC) has received remarkable attention in the
aerospace community. In this work, an experimental RDC model supplied by liquid …

Time/frequency domain analysis of detonation wave propagation mechanism in a linear rotating detonation combustor

J Hu, B Zhang - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Controlling the rotating detonation combustor (RDC) is crucial for enhancing propulsion
system safety, efficiency, and overall performance. Swift and precise identification of the …

Investigation of counter-rotating shock wave phenomenon and instability mechanisms of rotating detonation engine with hollow combustor and Laval nozzle

G Rong, M Cheng, Z Sheng, X Liu, J Wang - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
The counter-rotating shock wave phenomenon and instability mechanisms in the hollow
rotating detonation combustor with a Laval nozzle are investigated. The in-house solver …

Flow field characteristics and particle path tracking of a hollow rotating detonation engine with a Laval nozzle

G Rong, M Cheng, Z Sheng, Y Zhang, X Liu… - Physics of Fluids, 2023 - pubs.aip.org
A statistical particle path tracking method is applied to a hollow rotating detonation engine
(RDE) with a Laval nozzle, and the flow field characteristics are investigated. The in-house …

Large-eddy simulation study of rotating detonation supersonic turbine nozzle generated by the method of characteristics under oscillating incoming flow

L Su, F Wen, C Wan, Z Li, J Han, S Wang, Z Wang - Physics of Fluids, 2022 - pubs.aip.org
Rotating detonation turbine engine is receiving considerable attention due to its' high cycle
efficiency, outstanding thrust characteristics, self-pressurization, and energy-saving …

Investigations on Projection-Based Reduced-Order Model Development for Rotating Detonation Engine

R Camacho, C Huang - AIAA Journal, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
The current study aims to evaluate and investigate the development of projection-based
reduced-order models (ROMs) for efficient and accurate rotating detonation engine (RDE) …

Experimental investigation on the performance of the variable cross section rotating detonation engine

X Yang, F Song, Y Wu, J Zhou, X Chen, Z Yang - Physics of Fluids, 2023 - pubs.aip.org
Optimizing the structure of the rotating detonation engine (RDE) is an effective way of
improving its performance. In this paper, a variable cross section RDE with convergent …