PDC Combustion

Phoenix PDC (Pulse Detonation Combustion) Cycle

The Phoenix PDC, or pulse detonation combustion, technology is a proprietary burn mechanism developed in PNGinc’s labs.

The basic unit merges proprietary disciplines in chamber construction, fuel processing, and electronic control to convert fuel and air directly into pulsed, high velocity gas – which is essential in achieving high efficiency in boundary-layer turbines.

The Phoenix PDT Pulse Detonation Turbine merges this explosive detonation combustion cycle with our improved disk turbine technology. Our quiet, low-cost design uses over 99% of the chemical energy in fuel.

Applications of this technology

Direct Combustion Automotive Turbines

Competes directly with piston engines in the HEV arena in terms of cost and efficiency.

New Aircraft Pulsed Detonation Turbines

The Phoenix PDT Turbine is unbeatable as a powerplant for personal jets and other 21st century aircraft. With thousands of hours between overhaul, this low-cost powerplant NEVER needs replacement! Our design is quieter, smoother & more reliable than piston props, and safer than turbofans -- no other aircraft engine can ingest birds & not explode.

Other applications include coal-fired direct combustion turbines for electrical power.