Active flow control with pulse detonation actuators
US8887482B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/10
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Concepts and technologies described herein provide for the creation of a high speed actuating fluid flow utilizing one or more pulse detonation actuators. According to one aspect of the disclosure provided herein, an actuating flow trigger is detected with respect to a high speed airflow over an aerodynamic surface. In response, a pulse detonation actuator is activated and a resulting high speed actuating flow is directed into the high speed airflow to alter at least one attribute of the high speed airflow.
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