Patent ID: 7950219
Filing Date: 2011-05-31
Classification: F02K,F23R

Abstract:
1. A dual mode combustor, comprising: at least one fuel-air mixing element coupled to a combustion chamber; and at least one fuel input device coupled to said fuel-air mixing element, wherein said fuel input device has a first fuel input portion and a second fuel input portion comprising a high frequency solenoid valve which pulses the fuel flow; and wherein during a first mode of operation said dual mode combustor is operated in a deflagration mode and fuel is input into said fuel-air mixing element from said first fuel input portion of said fuel input device to support said deflagration mode, and during a second mode of operation said dual mode combustor is operated in a pulse detonation mode and fuel is input into said fuel-air mixing element from said second fuel input portion of said fuel input device to support said pulse detonation mode.