[HTML][HTML] Review of the hybrid gas-electric aircraft propulsion systems versus alternative systems

A Kuśmierek, C Galiński, W Stalewski - Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 2023 - Elsevier
The continuously increasing interest in alternative aircraft propulsion systems is caused by
the requirements and demands set by international institutions and government …

Effects of the exit convergent ratio on the propagation behavior of rotating detonations utilizing liquid kerosene

M Zhao, K Wang, Y Zhu, Z Wang, Y Yan, Y Wang… - Acta Astronautica, 2022 - Elsevier
The effects of the exit convergent ratio on the propagation behavior (ie, initiation processes
and propagation characteristics) of rotating detonations utilizing liquid kerosene have been …

Characterization of wave modes in a kerosene-fueled rotating detonation combustor with varied injection area ratios

G Xu, Y Wu, Q Xiao, C Ding, Y Xia, Q Li… - Applied Thermal …, 2022 - Elsevier
The rotating detonation engine (RDE) is an innovative and practical pressure-gain device for
rocket and ramjet propulsion, and has been widely investigated. The present work aims to …

Analysis of energy saving and thrust characteristics of rotating detonation turbine engine

L Su, F Wen, S Wang, Z Wang - Aerospace Science and Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
The carbon emissions caused by the aviation industry are an urgent problem that requires
attention. Efficient energy utilisation and control of pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions …

Development of a liquid-propellant rocket powered by a rotating detonation engine

M Kawalec, P Wolański, W Perkowski… - Journal of Propulsion and …, 2023 - arc.aiaa.org
This paper presents work on a demonstrator rocket powered by a rotating detonation engine
(RDE) fed by liquid propellants. Key to the success of the project was the development of a …

detonationFoam: An open-source solver for simulation of gaseous detonation based on OpenFOAM

J Sun, Y Wang, B Tian, Z Chen - Computer Physics Communications, 2023 - Elsevier
Detonation has promising applications in advanced propulsion systems, and numerical
simulation is widely used to gain insights into the complex interaction between the …

Effects of blockage ratio on the propagation characteristics of hydrogen-rich gas rotating detonation

H Qiu, Q Bai, J Han, S Zhang, C Weng - Physics of Fluids, 2023 - pubs.aip.org
The propagation characteristics of a hydrogen-rich gas/air rotating detonation wave (RDW)
were investigated for different blockage ratios (BRs). Two rotating detonation chamber …

Shock interactions and re-initiation mechanism of liquid ethanol-fueled rotating detonation wave

J Li, S Yao, J Yu, J Li, Y Lei, W Zhang - Physics of Fluids, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
We present a numerical simulation of a two-phase rotating detonation fueled by liquid
ethanol and pre-heated air in a two-dimensional rotating detonation combustor. The study …

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 …

Dynamic interaction patterns of oblique detonation waves with boundary layers in hypersonic reactive flows

J Sun, P Yang, Z Chen - Combustion and Flame, 2025 - Elsevier
Due to their high thermal cycle efficiency and compact combustor, oblique detonation
engines hold great promise for hypersonic propulsion. Previous numerical simulations of …