Analysis of coupling supersonic turbine stage with rotating detonation combustor under different turbine parameters

Abstract

The rotating detonation gas turbine boasts several advantageous characteristics, including self-pressurization, minimal entropy increase, high thermal efficiency, and a high thrust-to-weight ratio. These features make it a promising candidate for the next generation of aerospace power devices. This study investigates the flow characteristics and performance attributes of the supersonic turbine stage coupled with a rotating detonation chamber based on different rotational speeds, blade ratio of rotor and stator, and hub radius, and uses DMD (Dynamic Mode Decomposition) to analyze the main modes of the supersonic turbine. The research identifies distinct wave modes in both the stator and rotor blades of the supersonic turbine. In the stator blades, the modes include waveless contact modes, opposite side λ-wave oblique shock wave modes, and derived modes from opposite side λ-wave oblique shock waves. In the rotor blades, the modes encompass non-separation modes (waveless modes, asymmetric dual λ-wave modes, oblique cut wave modes, and single-side λ-wave modes on the pressure surface), leading-edge stator excitation single separation bubble modes, saddle-type separation modes, and dual separation bubble modes. The efficiency and power of the supersonic turbine stage increase with the rotational speed. The turbine efficiency is highest when the blade ratio is 10:7. Under multi-wave mode conditions, detonation waves demonstrate adaptive self-regulation abilities, ultimately achieving equilibrium in speed, detonation wave height, and spacing. The dominant modes in the stator blades and combustion chamber are governed by detonation waves and slip lines, while in rotor blades, the primary mode is the flow-directional vortex mode governed by detonation waves and slip lines at a frequency lower than their propagation frequency. This research holds certain reference significance for understanding the internal flow characteristics of rotating detonation gas turbines, as well as discussing the patterns of efficiency, power, and load characteristics, thereby offering valuable insights for the practical application of rotating detonation gas turbines.