Numerical Simulation of Pulsed Plasma Thrusters -- Numerical simulation of the arc ablation process of PTFE propellant -- Numerical simulation of the laser ablation process of PTFE propellant -- Numerical simulation of the nanosecond laser ablation of Al propellant -- Numerical simulation of the PPT discharge process based on electromechanical models -- Numerical simulation of the PPT discharge process based on magnetohydrodynamic models -- Numerical simulation of the PPT plume process based on hybrid particle fluid models -- Integrated numerical simulation of PPTs.

    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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    Title :

    Numerical Simulation of Pulsed Plasma Thruster


    Contributors:
    Wu, Jianjun (author) / Li, Jian (author) / Zhao, Yuanzheng (author) / Zhang, Yu (author)

    Edition :

    1st ed. 2025.


    Publication date :

    2025


    Size :

    1 Online-Ressource(XIV, 301 p. 237 illus., 52 illus. in color.)


    Remarks:

    Open Access




    Type of media :

    Book


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    DDC:    629.1



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