The Propulsion Group performs fundamental research on various enabling technologies for a variety of aerospace propulsion applications. One major theme of our research involves the study of detonation combustion and the underlying physical mechanisms, with the objective of applying detonation combustion to improve thermodynamic efficiency and performance. In addition, the group also performs extensive research on piston engines and the use of detonation or pressure gain combustion for power generation. We have employed and developed a wide range of diagnostics capabilities for experimental combustion and reacting gas dynamics research, such as Schlieren imaging, Planar laser-induced fluorescence (PLIF), Tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS) and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV). Our experimental research work is complemented by extensive high-fidelity numerical simulations.
Group Head
Associate Professor TEO, Chiang Juay, Associate Professor, email: mpeteocj@nus.edu.sg
