Changing the flow rate of reactants being injected into a rotating detonation combustor
(RDC) results in interesting behavior of the system. Prior studies have found that an increase …

These last years, aircraft manufacturers and environmental international bodies have set
drastic targets concerning turbo-engines pollution and consumption reduction. To reach the …

The aim of this study is to experimentally investigate the combustion regime transitions of a
single-component kerosene surrogate (n-decane). For this purpose, a deflagration is …

This article reports on an experimental investigation into dynamical behaviours of detonation
in non-uniform mixtures, generated from stoichiometric propane–oxygen, oxygen and …

Pressure-gain combustion concepts are developed around the world as solutions to reach
the ambitious target of the ultra-efficient aircraft road map for 2050 that requires a 20 …

Rotating detonation engines have been studied experimentally and numerically due to a
higher thermal efficiency in theory. Numerical simulations of the flow field inside the engine …

In this work, a quasi-one-dimensional ZND model of detonation considering the expansion
process perpendicular to the detonation propagation direction is extended to the rotating …

A ta fundamental level, in-space Electric Propulsion (EP) is limited by the power cycle's
ability to reject waste heat generated by its energy conversion process. This in turn produces …

Abstract Recent developments in Pressure Gain Combustion (PGC) technology have
demonstrated its ability to achieve higher thermal efficiencies and lower carbon emissions …

Rotating detonation engines (RDEs) provide a promising route to substantially increasing
cycle efficiency in stationary gas turbines. Much of this increase relies on the ability to …