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Due to the high pressure and temperature state produced by shock waves, they offer the possibility to greatly speed up combustion processes as compared to diffusive reaction mechanisms. Devices exploiting shock-induced combustion also have the potential for higher compression ratios, and thus better efficiency, and less complexity than systems using mechanical compression systems. These advantages can lead to lighter, more efficient, and more compact propulsion and power systems.
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Brouillette, M., Picard, M., Rancourt, D., Plante, JS. (2017). Shock-Induced Combustion and Its Applications to Power and Thrust Generation. In: Ben-Dor, G., Sadot, O., Igra, O. (eds) 30th International Symposium on Shock Waves 1. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-46213-4_8
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