Pulse detonation tube with local flexural wave modifying feature
US8707674B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a pulse detonation tube includes a continuous base tube having a substantially uniform wall thickness. The pulse detonation tube also includes a local flexural wave modifying feature configured to locally vary a flexural wave speed such that the flexural wave speed through the pulse detonation tube is different than an expected detonation wave speed, and/or to locally dissipate flexural wave energy.
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