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Non-reacting Numerical Simulation of Axisymmetric Trapped Vortex Combustor (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
DAKKA, S., Singh, K., Jefferson-Loveday, R., & Serhat, H. (2023, December). Non-reacting Numerical Simulation of Axisymmetric Trapped Vortex Combustor. Presented at ICAAAE 2023: 17. International Conference on Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, London

This paper will focus on suitability of trapped vortex combustor as a candidate for gas turbine combustor objective to minimize pressure drop across combustor and investigating aerodynamic performance. Non-reacting simulation of axisymmetric cavity t... Read More about Non-reacting Numerical Simulation of Axisymmetric Trapped Vortex Combustor.

Numerical Analysis of Aerospike Engine Nozzle Performance at Various Truncation Lengths (2021)
Journal Article
Dakka, S., & Dennison, O. (2021). Numerical Analysis of Aerospike Engine Nozzle Performance at Various Truncation Lengths. International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 8(2), Article 12. https://doi.org/10.15394/ijaaa.2021.1601

The aerospike engine was first devised in the early 1960s where it provided new means of reaching orbit in a single stage. The paper aimes to demonstrate the viability of the technology by showcasing the increased nozzle thrust efficiency over the co... Read More about Numerical Analysis of Aerospike Engine Nozzle Performance at Various Truncation Lengths.

Performance Characteristics Design of Pulsed Plasma Thrusters for Drag Counter-Reacting (2020)
Journal Article
Dakka, S. (2020). Performance Characteristics Design of Pulsed Plasma Thrusters for Drag Counter-Reacting. International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 7(4), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.15394/ijaaa.2020.1530

Determining the performance characteristics of off the shelf pulsed plasma thrusters to enhance the life time of low earth orbiting platforms was investigated theoretically. Pulsed plasma thruster analysis was accomplished through development of corr... Read More about Performance Characteristics Design of Pulsed Plasma Thrusters for Drag Counter-Reacting.

Investigation the Stability of Water in Oil Biofuel Emulsions Using Sunflower Oil (2020)
Journal Article
Sahota, R., & Dakka, S. M. (2020). Investigation the Stability of Water in Oil Biofuel Emulsions Using Sunflower Oil. ChemEngineering, 4(2), Article 36. https://doi.org/10.3390/chemengineering4020036

Targets to reduce CO2 emissions by 75% and NOx emissions by 90% by 2050 in aviation have been set by The Advisory Council for Aviation Research and Innovation in Europe. Sustainable fuels, e.g., emulsified biofuel, have demonstrated promise in reduci... Read More about Investigation the Stability of Water in Oil Biofuel Emulsions Using Sunflower Oil.