Tip to End Analysis of Air Breathing Rotating Detonation Engine System

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P. Amrutha Preethi
V. Ramanujachari

Abstract

A discovery was made recently that the heat release would be very efficient if it is associated with detonation phenomenon. A detonation wave imparts high pressure to the products of combustion which in turn produces large propulsive power as a result of expansion through the propulsive element. This kind of pressure gain combustor is a new idea which is going to be incorporated in the futuristic propulsive devices. A representative air breathing propulsive system configuration powered by the continuous detonation wave engine is chosen for the present investigation. This includes understanding of various processes occurring in the air intake, isolator, rotating detonation wave engine and flow expansion system. A detailed numerical modelling and simulation based on steady 1-D flow have been carried out. This analysis gave insight into the overall propulsion system performance taking into consideration of the interaction between various sub systems.

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