Abstract
The University of Central Florida invention comprises a standing normal detonation wave jet engine (STANDJET), systems, and methods for generating a standing normal detonation wave. The technology offers configuration and flow conditions that have the potential to revolutionize supersonic to hypersonic propulsion for atmospheric and space flights (Mach 4 to 6 flights). In one example application, a supersonic to hypersonic flow fuel injection with a double ramp or wedge generates a normal, stabilized detonation—the most powerful form of combustion—relative to the incoming supersonic to hypersonic flow generating the reaction power. This is game-changing and allows for a possible pathway to develop and integrate supersonic to hypersonic detonation technology that enables hypersonic propulsion and advanced power systems.
Partnering Opportunity: The research team is seeking partners for licensing, research collaboration, or both.
Stage of Development: Prototype available.
Benefit
Balances the high-Mach propellant mixture of the inlet flow relative to the consumption speed of the detonationEnables normal stabilized detonation, the most powerful form of combustion relative to the incoming supersonic to hypersonic flow generating the reactionOffers a pathway to develop and integrate supersonic to hypersonic detonation technology, enabling hypersonic propulsion and advanced power systemsMarket Application
Hypersonic propulsion for atmospheric and space flightsPower generationDefense Publications
Stabilized detonation for
hypersonic propulsion, Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2021 May
18;118(20):e2102244118. doi:
10.1073/pnas.2102244118. PMID: 33972449; PMCID: PMC8157988.
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