System performance and thermodynamic cycle analysis of air-breathing pulse detonation engines

Yuhui Wu; Fuhua Ma; Vigor Yang

System performance and thermodynamic cycle analysis of air-breathing pulse detonation engines

Yuhui Wu, Fuhua Ma, Vigor Yang

College of Engineering

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Abstract

This work deals with the development of a system-performance and thermodynamic-cycle analysis for air-breathing pulse detonation engines (PDE), to facilitate the design optimization at minimal computational expense. A modular approach is established to study all the essential parts of an engine including inlet, combustion chamber with multiple detonation tubes, and nozzle. The effects of all known processes on engine performance are studied systematically, and the various mechanisms responsible for performance loss are identified. Finally, the influence of exhaust nozzle design on engine propulsive efficiency is discussed.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2002
Event	40th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit 2002 - Reno, NV, United States Duration: 2002 Jan 14 → 2002 Jan 17

Conference

Conference	40th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit 2002
Country	United States
City	Reno, NV
Period	02-01-14 → 02-01-17

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Space and Planetary Science
Aerospace Engineering

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