Rotating detonation engines at the forefront of pressure gain combustion

Burr and Redhal discuss rotating detonation engines at the forefront of pressure gain combustion. The rotating detonation engine remained the frontrunner in pressure gain combustion technology this year. Worldwide contributions from government, industry and academic institutions continued to elevate the technical level of RDEs. Research into power-generating applications of RDEs this year explored system implementation and emission reduction benefits. Investigations into liquid propellant operation for rotating detonation rocket engines, RDREs, are on the rise.