This paper describes one- and two-dimensional numerical simulations, with simplified as well as full reaction kinetics, of a single cycle pulse detonation engine (PDE). The present studies explore the ignition energies associated with the initiation of a detonation in the PDE tube, and quantify reactive flow phenomena, performance parameters, and noise generation associated with full and simplified kinetics simulations of the PDE. Comparison of these parameters is made with available experimental data. The present simulations demonstrate the ability to predict PDE reactive flow phenomena and associated performance and noise characteristics, and hence have promise as a predictive tool for the evolution of future PDE designs.
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