Nalim, M. Razi2014-02-252014-02-251999-04Nalim, M. R. (1999). Assessment of combustion modes for internal combustion wave rotors. Journal of engineering for gas turbines and power, 121(2), 265-271.https://hdl.handle.net/1805/4021Combustion within the channels of a wave rotor is examined as a means of obtaining pressure gain during heat addition in a gas turbine engine. Three modes of combustion are assessed: premixed autoignition (detonation), premixed deflagration, and non-premixed autoignition. The last two will require strong turbulence for completion of combustion in a reasonable time in the wave rotor. The autoignition modes will require inlet temperatures in excess of 800 K for reliable ignition with most hydrocarbon fuels. Examples of combustion mode selection are presented for two engine applications.en-USCombustionWavesRotorsArticle