Shock-stabilized supersonic flame-jet method and apparatus

摘要

A supersonic flame jet device includes a body having an entry portion (22) of relatively small cross-sectional area, an expanding supersonic nozzle section (23) and a cylindrical duct (21) of extended length connected in series with each other. In using the device, an oxidant (24) at high pressure is introduced into the entry passage (22) wherein the flow is increased to sonic velocity. The sonic velocity flow of the oxidant (24) is then introduced into the passage (23) of expanding cross-section in the direction of the gas flow while introducing a fuel (25) to be burned into the flow of the oxidant (24). The velocity of flow of the oxidant, or the oxidant and the fuel, is then increased to supersonic velocity prior to entry into the extended duct (23) of constant cross-sectional area where a shock (40) is produced to stabilize flame reactions along the extended duct length (21) whereby a supersonic flame jet will exit the extended duct.