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Innovative approaches to fuel-air mixing and combustion in airbreathing hypersonic engines.

MacLeod, Christopher

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Christopher MacLeod



Abstract

This paper describes some innovative methods for achieving enhanced fuel-air mixing and combustion in Scramjet-like spaceplane engines. A multimodal approach to the problem is discussed; this involves using several concurrent methods of forced mixing. The paper concentrates on Electromagnetic Activation (EMA) and Electrostatic Attraction as suitable techniques for this purpose - although several other potential methods are also discussed. Previously published empirical data is used to draw conclusions about the likely effectiveness of the system and possible engine topologies are outlined.

Citation

MACLEOD, C. 2013. Innovative approaches to fuel-air mixing and combustion in airbreathing hypersonic engines. Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 66(5/6), pages 178-189.

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jun 30, 2013
Online Publication Date Jun 30, 2013
Publication Date Dec 31, 2013
Deposit Date Jul 30, 2013
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Journal of the British Interplanetary Society
Print ISSN 0007-084X
Publisher British Interplanetary Society
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 66
Issue 5/6
Pages 178-189
Keywords Scramjet; Mixing; EMA Controlled compression mixing; Flow driven fuel system
Public URL http://hdl.handle.net/10059/838
Publisher URL https://www.bis-space.com/eshop/products-page-3/magazines/jbis/jbis-2013/jbis-vol-66-no-0506-may-june-2013/

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