Rotating detonation engines (RDEs) have been actively researched around the world for application to next-generation aerospace propulsion systems because detonation combustion has theoretically higher thermal efficiency than conventional combustion. Moreover, because cylindrical RDEs have simpler combustors, further miniaturization of conventional combustors is expected. Therefore, in this study, with the aim of applying RDEs to space propulsion systems, a cylindrical RDE with a converging–diverging nozzle was manufactured; the combustor length L c was changed to 0, 10, 30, 50, and 200 mm; and the thrust performance and combustion mode with the different combustor lengths were compared. As a result, four combustion modes were confirmed. Detonation combustion occurred with a combustor length of L c = 0    mm : that is, a converging rotating detonation engine. The thrust performance of this engine was 94 to 100% of the theoretical rocket thrust performance, which is equivalent to the thrust performance of conventional rocket combustion generated at L c = 200    mm . This study shows that detonation combustion can significantly reduce engine weight while maintaining thrust performance.


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    Title :

    Thrust Performance of Converging Rotating Detonation Engine Compared with Steady Rocket Engine



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    Publication date :

    2023-02-15


    Size :

    11 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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