A two-dimensional numerical study is conducted on the semi-confined cellular detonations
propagating through a layer of two-phase kerosene/air reactant bounded by an inert gas. By …

Many investigations of detonation-based combustors have identified reactant mixture
inhomogeneity as having a leading-order impact on wave dynamics and combustion …

This work presents a comprehensive framework for the efficient implementation of finite-
volume-based reacting flow solvers, specifically tailored for high speed propulsion …

Detonative combustors, such as rotating detonation engines, have increasingly been viewed
as next-generation propulsion and power generation systems because they offer higher …

Detonation engine, relying on the Fickett-Jacob cycle, may offer higher thermodynamic
efficiency than engine relying on the Brayton (constant pressure) or Humphrey (constant …

Numerous studies of rotating detonation engines (RDEs) have noted the appearance of
weaker secondary waves which travel with or counter to the primary wave system. These …

The two-dimensional simulation of two-phase rotating detonation engines commonly adopts
the nozzle–wall configuration, which is inconsistent with the real configurations in …

Numerical simulations of detonation-containing flows have emerged as crucial tools for
designing next-generation power and propulsion devices. As these tools mature, it is …

The rotating detonation combustor is promising to be a total pressure gain combustor and
receives considerable attention in the past decade. Many studies have pointed out that the …

In practical rotating detonation engines, the injection scheme and mass flow rate have been
identified as key factors dictating wave speed, strength, and multiplicity. However, due to the …