Advanced Combustion Modelling for Scramjets and Rotating Detonation Engines (ARC Discovery Project administered by University of Sydney) (2022–2025)
Abstract:
This project will develop new fundamental knowledge and engineering models underpinning air-breathing high
speed propulsion engines employing complex hydrocarbon fuels. Extensive data and new physical understanding
will be garnered through analysis of direct numerical simulations of supersonic reacting mixing layers including
impinging shock waves. That data will be employed to isolate, test and develop computationally efficient
engineering models that are accurate and efficient for high speed combustion in rotating detonation engines and
scramjets. Expected outcomes are knowledge and tools needed to develop practical and effective supersonic
propulsion engines for access to space, defence and high speed point-to-point flight.