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US8544280B2

Continuous detonation wave engine with quenching structure

University of Texas System

Abstract

A continuous detonation wave engine (CDWE) is disclosed. An example embodiment includes a generally annular combustion chamber dimensioned to allow a fuel mixture to detonate, a mixing chamber, and a fuel mixture channel that provides for fluid communication between the mixing chamber and the …

University
University of Texas System
Assignee
Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System
Inventor
Frank K. Lu
Priority date
August 26, 2008
Filing date
August 21, 2009
Grant date
October 01, 2013
Publication date
October 01, 2013
Language
en
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