Experimental Investigation of a Multi-cycle Pulsed Detonation Wave Engine

The Detonation Wave Facility at the University of Texas at Arlington has been modified to run in a multi-cycle mode as a Pulse Detonation Engine simulator. A fuel injection system which injects repetitively was incorporated, as well as an ignition system which could be used to repetitively ignite the combustible mixture. A description of the facility and results from pressure measurements from the initial multi-cycle operation are presented for hydrogen/oxygen mixtures at low frequencies. Comparison with results from the facility when in the single-shot mode of operation are also made. (Author