Abstract
This thesis aims to perform a detailed analysis on a 5th Order Polynomial Nozzle, verifying its effectiveness in improving the thrust performance of a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine. Rotating detonation engines are a promising engine type that uses detonations as a means of combustion rather than traditional conflagration. Through this method, these engines can produce significant amounts of energy while burning less fuel in the process. However, exhaust flow instabilities and swirl limit the engine's potential for use as a means of propulsion. The 5th Order Polynomial Nozzle was previously demonstrated to reduce and control this swirl; however, analysis was limited to side and back-end imaging. Using a recently built thrust stand, direct performance measurements were made with the nozzle being testing in several configurations. Discussed will be the data collected from the thrust stand, side-imaging to confirm flow behaviors similar to previous tests, and future work that is being done to analyze the exhaust flow.
Thesis Completion
2022
Semester
Spring
Thesis Chair/Advisor
Ahmed, Kareem
Degree
Bachelor Science in Aerospace Engineering (B.S.A.E.)
College
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Degree Program
Aerospace Engineering
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Release Date
5-1-2022
Recommended Citation
Rodriguez, Alexander G., "Thrust Augmentation of Rotating Detonation Rocket Engines" (2022). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 1194.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses/1194