METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODULATING FLOW SEPARATION

摘要

An apparatus (100) comprising: an aerodynamic surface (110) adapted for producing an adverse pressure gradient in a fluid flow; and a first pulse detonation actuator (120) disposed adjacent the aerodynamic surface (110) and adapted for impulsively detonating a fuel/air mixture to produce a pressure rise and velocity increase of combustion products therein, the aerodynamic surface (110) having a plurality of separation control holes (130) adapted for communicating combustion product flows from the first pulse detonation actuator (120) to the aerodynamic surface (110) for modulating separation of the fluid flow from the aerodynamic surface (110).