77th Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics (November 24, 2024 — November 26, 2024)

V2677881: Large-eddy simulation of the AFRL rotating detonation rocket engine

Authors
  • Matthew Bonanni, Stanford University
  • Guillaume Vignat, Stanford University
  • Davy Brouzet, Stanford University
  • Matthias Ihme, Stanford University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/APS.DFD.2024.GFM.V2677881

Rotating detonation engines take advantage of detonative combustion to achieve higher efficiency. This video presents a simulation of one such engine, and highlights the nonpremixed injection system, the two detonation waves, and the complex flow field downstream of the waves.

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