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Scramjet combustor

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5648044
This patent describes an improvement in a scramjet combustor having a longitudinal axis and two spaced-apart, generally opposing, and generally longitudinally extending walls, with each of the walls having an aft-facing step, the steps being a longitudinal distance apart, the combustor also having a fuel injector disposed proximate a the step at an acute positive angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. The improvement comprises: means for varying the longitudinal distance during supersonic flight; means for varying the fuel injector angle during supersonic flight; and means for varying the transverse distance between the walls during supersonic flight.
Assignee:
General Electric Co., Cincinnati, OH (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5072582
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-327831
OSTI ID:
5648044
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English