Deflagration to Detonation Transition (DDT) | AIChE

Deflagration to Detonation Transition (DDT)

The transition phenomenon resulting from the acceleration of a deflagration flame to detonation via flame-generated turbulent flow and compressive heating effects. At the instant of transition a volume of pre-compressed, turbulent gas ahead of the flame front detonates at unusually high velocity and overpressure.

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