Patent ID: 6062018
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: B01J,C23C,F01D,F02C,F02K,F23R

Abstract:
A pulse detonation energy generator adapted to produce combustion products having kinetic and thermal energy as a result of a detonation, said generator comprising:a detonation chamber having a fuel inlet, an air inlet, and a combustion product outlet;means for pulse feeding air through the detonation chamber air inlet and into the detonation chamber, said means for pulse feeding air comprising a rotor valve;means for feeding fuel into the detonation chamber;means for initiating detonation in the detonation chamber, said initiating means comprising a predetonator;means for injecting liquid water or steam into the detonation combustion products; andmeans for converting the kinetic energy of the combustion products into electrical energy.