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Research topics

Division of Aircraft Engines

Research topics

  • Internal Combustion Engines:
    • Novel combustion systems;
    • CFD modeling of engine flows, combustion and emissions;
    • Fuel sprays and their CFD modelling;
    • Unconventional barrel engine
    • Ultra-clean HCCI combustion.
  • Fundamental studies on combustion and detonation phenomena – experimental and CFD modeling:
    • Initiation, propagation and mitigation of flames and detonations;
    • Hydrogen safety;
    • Flammability of liquid fuels
    • Spontaneous ignition of high-pressure hydrogen jets;
  • Jet propulsion:
    • Rotating Detonation Engine
    • Miniature Turbojet Engine
    • Gaseous Resistojet
    • Satelite Thrusters
    • Monopropellant Thruster Fuelled by H2O2

Description of the technical parameters of the turbine engine test bench

Description of the technical parameters of the  turbine engine test benchTurbo-shaft engine GTD 350 designed to work in a team driving the helicopter, PZL Mi-2