Numerical Simulation of Pulsed Plasma Thruster

Wu, Jianjun; Li, Jian; Zhao, Yuanzheng; Zhang, Yu

doi:10.1007/978-981-97-7958-1

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Wu, Jianjun

Li, Jian

Zhao, Yuanzheng

Zhang, Yu

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English

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Abstract

This is an open access book. It is valuable in gaining an understanding of the working mechanism of pulsed plasma thrusters. It facilitates the evaluation of the thruster's working characteristics and propulsive performance, thereby providing a crucial theoretical foundation and reference for the design, development, and engineering application of pulsed plasma thrusters. Additionally, this book significantly contributes to the advancement of space electric propulsion technology. Researchers and engineers in the aerospace propulsion field can greatly benefit from the insights presented within this book.

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https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/147802

Keywords

Pulsed Plasma Thruster; PPT; Simulation; Electric propulsion; Ablation; Discharge; Plasma Plume; Magnetohydrodynamics; DSMC/PIC; Electromechanical model; thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TR Transport technology and trades::TRP Aerospace and aviation technology; thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TT Other technologies and applied sciences::TTD Space science::TTDS Astronautics; thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TG Mechanical engineering and materials::TGM Materials science::TGMB Engineering thermodynamics