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Combustion and Detonation Processes

Combustion and Detonation Processes is a research topic within Aerospace Engineering. Science Explorer counts 33k research works in it since 1950. 9.9% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the challenges, applications, and research developments in detonation propulsion technology, including pulse detonation engines, rotating detonation combustors, flame acceleration, detonation-to-deflagration transition, hydrogen safety, and dust explosions. It explores the fundamental combustion dynamics and explosion characteristics relevant to the advancement of detonative propulsion systems.

  • Detonation Propulsion
  • Pulse Detonation Engines
  • Rotating Detonation Combustors
  • Flame Acceleration
  • Detonation-to-Deflagration Transition
  • Hydrogen Safety
  • Dust Explosions
  • Flame Propagation
  • Explosion Characteristics
  • Combustion Dynamics
Research works
33k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
3.2k
per year above
Top-10% rate
9.9%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+24%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
China
55% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Combustion and Detonation Processes
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