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Scramjet combustor

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5522237
This patent describes a scramjet combustor having a longitudinal axis and two spaced-apart, generally opposing, and generally longitudinally extending walls, with at least one of the walls having an aft-facing step. The combustor also having a fuel injector disposed proximate the step at an acute positive angle with respect to the longitudinal axis, and wherein the improvement comprises means for varying the fuel injector angle during supersonic flight.
Assignee:
General Electric Co., Cincinnati, OH (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5072581
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-597132
OSTI ID:
5522237
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English