Investigation of Deflagration to Detonation Transition (DDT) Velocities During Diameter Changes in Microtubes

Victor Baran

Understanding the deflagration-to-detonation transition (DDT) is critical for various combustion-related fields, from manufacturing safety to jet propulsion. As opposed to typical, application-sized studies, recent investigations use microtubes due to cost-effectiveness and environmental impact. This study captures the flame front of detonation waves during DDT through five diameter step changes with a high-speed camera. The results indicate all diameter changes result in a velocity drop before re-detonation occurs at a critical velocity.

Major: 
Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Exhibition Category: 
Engineering
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
J Eric Boyer
Poster Number: 
51130