Three-Dimensional Simulation of Rarefied Plasma Flows Using a High Order Particle in Cell Method

Neudorfer, J.; Stindl, T.; Stock, A.; Schneider, R.; Petkow, Dejan; Roller, Sabine; Munz, Claus‐Dieter; Auweter‐Kurtz, Monika

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-15748-6_43

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“…The shape function (SF) deposition method considers the distance information between the interpolation point x l and the particle position x k . The δ-functions in equations (7) are replaced by shape functions (density-function) S( x) [15]. Thus, the charge of the particles is not defined at the particle position x k anymore but rather blurred over a region defined by a cut-off radius r cut .…”

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Two statistical particle split and merge methods for Particle-in-Cell codes

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Computer Physics Communications

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Two statistical particle split and merge methods for Particle-in-Cell codes

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“…The µPPT can deliver an impulse bit in the 10 µN•s range to provide attitude control and stationkeeping for microsatellites. In this thruster, the discharge across the propellant surface ablates a portion of the propellant, ionizes it, and then accelerates it, generating the thrust in a predominantly electromagnetic way [1,4,5].…”

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Theoretical Modeling and Parameter Analysis of Micro-Pulsed Plasma Thruster

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In this paper, a new numerical modeling method that combines a modified electromechanical model with a Teflon ablation model is proposed to simulate the working process of micro-pulsed plasma thruster (µPPT). The ablation mass accumulation during the discharge process and the non-Fourier effect during the ablation process are considered to improve simulation accuracy. Simulation results are in good agreement with experimental results. Furthermore, the influence of both the electrical and structural parts on the performance of µPPT was investigated by applying the combined model. It was proven that large capacitance of the capacitor and large gap-to-plate-width ratios can effectively improve the comprehensive performance of the thruster concluding the specific impulse, impulse bit, and efficiency. The results not only validate the theoretical model, but also guide the design and operation optimization of µPPT.

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Three-Dimensional Simulation of Rarefied Plasma Flows Using a High Order Particle in Cell Method

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Two statistical particle split and merge methods for Particle-in-Cell codes

Two statistical particle split and merge methods for Particle-in-Cell codes

Theoretical Modeling and Parameter Analysis of Micro-Pulsed Plasma Thruster

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