Accession Number:

ADD002482

Title:

Combustor Wing Vortex Generators.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Hall,Patrick H.
• Oliver,David W.

Report Date:

1975-11-25

Pagination or Media Count:

3.0

Abstract:

The patent relates to a combustor of a ramjet engine having a plurality of wings of aerofoil cross-section extending inwardly from the combustor wall at the air inlet and in advance of the pilot flame. The wings are of finite aspect ratio and are pitched to an angle of attack to generate a vortex downstream of the pilot flame.

Descriptors:

• *Ramjet engines
• *Combustors
• *Airfoils
• *Patents
• Flame holders
• Vortex generators
• Fuel air ratio
• Aspect ratio

Subject Categories:

• Jet and Gas Turbine Engines

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE