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Descending Modal Transition Dynamics in a Large Eddy Simulation of a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine

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  • Armani Batista

    (National Research Council (NRC), Air Force Research Laboratory, Edwards AFB, CA 93524, USA)

  • Mathias C. Ross

    (Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA)

  • Christopher Lietz

    (Sierra Lobo, Inc., Edwards AFB, CA 93524, USA)

  • William A. Hargus

    (Air Force Research Laboratory, Edwards AFB, CA 93524, USA)

Abstract

Rotating detonation rocket engines (RDREs) exhibit various unsteady phenomena, including modal transitions, that significantly affect their operation, performance and stability. The dynamics of the detonation waves are studied during a descending modal transition (DMT) where four co-rotating detonations waves decrease to three in a gaseous methane-oxygen RDRE. Detonation wave tracking is applied to capture, visualize and analyze unsteady, 3D detonation wave dynamics data within the combustion chamber of the RDRE. The mechanism of a descending modal transition is the failure of a detonation wave in the RDRE, and in this study, the failing wave is identified along with its failure time. The regions upstream of each relative detonation show the mixture and flow-field parameters that drive detonation failure. Additionally, it is shown that descending modal transitions encompass multiple phases of detonation decay and recovery with respect to RDREs. The results show high upstream pressure, heat release and temperature, coupled with insufficient propellants, lead to detonation wave failure and non-recovery of the trailing detonation wave during a descending modal transition. Finally, the Wolanski wave stability criterion regarding detonation critical reactant mixing height provides insight into detonation failure or sustainment.

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  • Armani Batista & Mathias C. Ross & Christopher Lietz & William A. Hargus, 2021. "Descending Modal Transition Dynamics in a Large Eddy Simulation of a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(12), pages 1-22, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:14:y:2021:i:12:p:3387-:d:571269
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    1. Yanliang Chen & Xiangyang Liu & Jianping Wang, 2021. "Effects of Reversed Shock Waves on Operation Mode in H 2 /O 2 Rotating Detonation Chambers," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(24), pages 1-14, December.
    2. Xiaolong Huang & Ning Li & Yang Kang, 2021. "Research on Optical Diagnostic Method of PDE Working Status Based on Visible and Near-Infrared Radiation Characteristics," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(18), pages 1-14, September.
    3. Assad, Mohamad & Penyzkov, Oleq & Chernukho, Ivan, 2022. "Symbiosis of deflagration and detonation in one jet system – A hybrid detonation engine," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 322(C).

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