Fuel mixing and thermal enhancement behind an inclined strut in a supersonic combustor via single annular with air-assisted injector

Key Points

• Thermal enhancement in the combustor is significantly improved with a novel air-assisted injector design, promoting better fuel mixing.
• Enhanced combustion efficiency was demonstrated through tests showing increased energy output under varied conditions.
• Combustion analysis focuses on the effects of injector positioning in an inclined strut arrangement within the combustor.
• Findings may lead to advancements in propulsion technologies, with implications for aerospace and energy applications.