In the West, presented a model of a rotational detonation engine
Space development of technologies goes on. And according to a report published on the Xinhua Internet resource, Australia has contributed to the process by introducing a computer model of the unit, which will make rocket launches cheaper.
DefendTex, an Australian defense company, works with the Bundeswehr University in Munich, RMIT, DSTO, and Innosync Pty to develop a rotational detonation engine. In general, the operating principle of the RDD is similar to that of the Russian pulsed detonation engine, which has been at the bench test stage for several years now. However, unlike the latter, in the rotary unit there is a constant explosive combustion of the fuel mixture, which is fed continuously into the chamber.
Another feature of the new development is that rockets equipped with RDD will be able to get rid of excess weight in the form of a supply of oxygen on board. The latter will enter the combustion system through the air intakes. Thus, the unit will be able to function due to the external air environment throughout the flight path in the atmosphere. And the aforementioned weight reduction will naturally make spacecraft launches cheaper.
According to the developers, thanks to computer modeling of combustion processes, they were able to identify data on the optimal geometry of the annular chamber, which allows for continuous explosive combustion of the fuel mixture. Now, based on the information collected, the engineers will begin to create an experimental model of the taxiway.
DefendTex, an Australian defense company, works with the Bundeswehr University in Munich, RMIT, DSTO, and Innosync Pty to develop a rotational detonation engine. In general, the operating principle of the RDD is similar to that of the Russian pulsed detonation engine, which has been at the bench test stage for several years now. However, unlike the latter, in the rotary unit there is a constant explosive combustion of the fuel mixture, which is fed continuously into the chamber.
Another feature of the new development is that rockets equipped with RDD will be able to get rid of excess weight in the form of a supply of oxygen on board. The latter will enter the combustion system through the air intakes. Thus, the unit will be able to function due to the external air environment throughout the flight path in the atmosphere. And the aforementioned weight reduction will naturally make spacecraft launches cheaper.
According to the developers, thanks to computer modeling of combustion processes, they were able to identify data on the optimal geometry of the annular chamber, which allows for continuous explosive combustion of the fuel mixture. Now, based on the information collected, the engineers will begin to create an experimental model of the taxiway.
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