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A Flash Vaporization System For Detonation Of Hydrocarbon Fuels In A Pulse Detonation Engine, Kelly C. Tucker
A Flash Vaporization System For Detonation Of Hydrocarbon Fuels In A Pulse Detonation Engine, Kelly C. Tucker
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Current research by the US Air Force and Navy is concentrating on obtaining detonations in a pulse detonation engine (PDE) with low vapor pressure, kerosene based jet fuels. These fuels have a low vapor pressure and the performance of a liquid hydrocarbon fueled PDE is significantly hindered by the presence of fuel droplets. A high pressure, fuel flash vaporization system (FVS) has been designed and built to reduce and eliminate the time required to evaporate the fuel droplets. Four fuels are tested: n-heptane, isooctane, aviation gasoline, and JP-8. The fuels vary in volatility and octane number and present a clear …