Rotating Detonation Engine start up (VIDEO)

University of Washington

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To start the reaction, propellant flows in the gap between the cylinders, and, after ignition, the rapid heat release forms a shock wave (starts at 11 seconds). After this start-up phase, a number of stable combustion pulses form that continue to consume available propellant. (YouTube link: https://youtu.be/zXSsd7uXjt8)

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James Koch/University of Washington

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