Building on prior research, scientists propose the RRDE, which uses rotating blades to compress, ignite, and expand gases in a single sequence. Inspired by the ram-rotor compressor concept, the RRDE is designed to manage shock waves and improve thrust by sustaining ideal pressure cycles.
The new research introduces RRDE’s structure, analyzes its performance, and demonstrates its potential through simulations, paving the way for advances in hypersonic and aerospace propulsion.