Experimental Study of Supersonic Combustion of Kerosene

Research on the ignition and combustion performance of kerosene in a direct-connected scramjet model was conducted. Successful ignition and sustain combustion were achieved in the supersonic combustor. The distribution of wall pressure was measured to validate the combustion performances under different conditions. The test results indicate that kerosene fuel can be self-ignited when the equivalent fuel-air ratio varies from 0.27 to 1.46. The strut and cavity structure are important for the ignition and stable supersonic combustion of kerosene in the model scramjet. When a little hydrogen was injected with kerosene, the ignition and combustion performance was greatly improved. Too thick strut, too high equivalent fuel/air ratio, too much kerosene injected into the first combustor can make the combustor choke, consequently, affect the work of the isolator and air-heater nozzle.