Date of Award
7-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Aerospace, Physics, and Space Sciences
First Advisor
Ju Zhang
Second Advisor
Mark Archambault
Third Advisor
Jian Du
Fourth Advisor
David Fleming
Abstract
A study of the impact of injector geometry on the performance of rotating detonation engines is performed. A numerical scheme is developed to represent the rotating detonation engine physics. In order to simulate the interaction between the chamber and the injectors, a multizone capability is implemented inside the numerical tool. The model is calibrated to represent a hydrogen-air detonation. The rotating detonation engine annular chamber is unwrapped and studied as a two-dimensional planar domain with a periodic boundary condition. Several numerical experiments are conducted. In particular, injection parameters are examined, such as the injector inflow to channel area ratio, injection angle, inflow stagnation pressure, etc. The effects of varying these parameters are demonstrated and discussed.
Recommended Citation
Roy, Xavier, "Numerical Study of the Effects of Injector Geometry on the Performance of Rotating Detonation Engines" (2022). Theses and Dissertations. 523.
https://repository.fit.edu/etd/523