System of pulsed detonation injection for fluid flow control of inlets, nozzles, and lift fans
US6758032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02K7/02
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment of the invention, a system for altering a fluid flow includes a nozzle having a fluid flow and including a converging portion, a diverging portion downstream of the converging portion, and a throat coupling the converging portion to the diverging portion, at least one port located in a wall of the nozzle and angled with respect to the fluid flow, and at least one pulse detonation device operable to inject a plurality of detonation waves in a pulsed manner through the port and into the fluid flow. The pulsed detonation waves operate to alter the fluid flow.
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