Scramjet Combustion
Fundamentals and Advances

Provides an overview of the basic structure, components, working cycle, and governing equations of scramjet engine technology, with particular attention paid to efficient air-fuel combustion

Gautam Choubey (Author), Manvendra Tiwari (Author)

9780323995658, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 14 July 2022

196 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.4 cm, 0.32 kg

Scramjet Combustion explores the development of a high-speed scramjet engine operating in the supersonic/hypersonic range for various air and space transport applications. The book explains the basic structure, components, working cycle, and the relevant governing equations in a clear manner that speaks to both advanced and more novice audiences. Particular attention is paid to efficient air–fuel combustion, looking at both the underlying fundamentals of combustion as well strategies for obtaining optimum combustion efficiency. Methods for reaching the chemically correct air–fuel ratio, subsequent flame, and combustion stabilization as air enters at supersonic speed are also outlined. Further, it includes the continuous on-going efforts, innovations, and advances with respect to the design modification of scramjet combustors, as well as different strategies of fuel injections for obtaining augmented performance while highlighting the current and future challenges.

1. Introduction 2. Scramjet combustion mechanism 3. Factors affecting the scramjet performance 4. Advances in scramjet fuel injection technology 5. Roadmap for future research 6. Pedagogy for the computational approach in simulating supersonic flows

Subject Areas: Aerospace & aviation technology [TRP]