TRADEOFF ANALYSIS OF HIGH-POWER ELECTRIC PROPULSION SYSTEMS BASED ON DOMESTIC ELECTRIC PROPULSION ENGINES AND POTENTIAL FOR THEIR USE IN ORBIT-TO-ORBIT TRANSFER SYSTEMS AND DEEP SPACE EXPLORATION

2019 ◽  
pp. 45-55
Author(s):  
Yu.G. GUSEV ◽  
A.V. PILNIKOV ◽  
S.E. SUVOROV
Keyword(s):  
High Power ◽  
Electric Propulsion ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Vacuum System ◽  
Deep Space ◽  
Propulsion Systems ◽  
Orbit Transfer ◽  
Rocket Propulsion ◽  
Component Development

The paper discusses design solutions for increased-power and high-power electric rocket propulsion systems to be used in orbit-to-orbit transfer vehicles and advanced spacecraft. It reviews characteristics of their components from the standpoint of the mission to reboost the spacecraft to their target orbits, to perform the operations of transportation to the lunar orbit and to explore deep space. It discusses key criteria and procedures for selection of components, as well as problem areas in their development and ground developmental testing. The paper analyses pros and cons of using various versions of propulsion systems based on medium- and high-power electrical propulsion engines, the current status of their component development, as well as the technical feasibility of conducting developmental tests on the ground. Key words: electric propulsion engine, propulsion system, propulsion module, propellant storage system, power supply and control system, vacuum chamber, vacuum system.

A review of high-power magnetoplasmodynamic electric propulsion designs and studies of RSC Energia

2020 ◽  
pp. 112-133
Author(s):  
Victor V. SINYAVSKIY
Keyword(s):  
Service Life ◽  
Electric Power ◽  
High Power ◽  
Electric Propulsion ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Power Input ◽  
Design Bureau ◽  
Rocket Propulsion

At the initiative of S.P.Korolev, in 1959, Special Design Bureau No.1 (now RSC Energia) established the High-temperature Power Engineering and Electric Propulsion Center which was tasked with development of nuclear electric propulsion for heavy interplanetary vehicles. Selected as the source of electric power was a nuclear power unit based on a thermionic converter reactor, and selected as the engine was a stationary low-voltage magnetoplasmodynamic (MPD) high-power (0.5–1.0 MW) thruster which had thousands of hours of service life. The paper presents the results of extensive efforts in research, development, design, materials science experiments, and tests on the MPD-thruster, including the results of development and 500-hours life tests of an MPD-thruster with a 500-600 kW electric power input that used lithium propellant. The world’s first lithium 17 kW MPD-thruster was built and successfully tested in space. The paper points out that to this day nobody has surpassed the then achievements of RSC Energia neither in thruster output during long steady-state operation, nor in performance and service life. Key words: Martian expeditionary vehicle, nuclear electric rocket propulsion system, electric rocket thruster, magnetoplasmodynamic thruster, lithium, cathode, anode, barium, electric propulsion tests in space.

scholarly journals Structures of high-power electric propulsion systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (395) ◽  
pp. 119-131
Author(s):  
I. Gagarinov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
High Power ◽  
Electric Propulsion ◽  
Propulsion Systems ◽  
Technical Data ◽  
Electric Propulsion System ◽  
Design Solutions ◽  
Oil Tankers ◽  
Made In

Object and purpose of research. This paper discusses structures of high-power electric propulsion systems for ships. The purpose was to give a summary of design solutions made in development of these systems. Materials and methods. This paper relies on academic and technical data, as well on the long-term author’s experience in marine electric propulsion R&Ds. The solution suggested by the author is based on the comparative analysis of design solutions adopted in the development of structures for high-power marine electric power and propulsion systems. Main results. Summary on design solutions for high-power electric propulsion systems of such ships as icebreakers, oil tankers, LNGCs and cruise liners. Conclusion. Results obtained by author were used in the design of the electric propulsion system of the «Lider» nuclear icebreaker and further could be used in design of Arctic vessels.

scholarly journals Overview of Propulsion Systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Energies ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 455
Author(s):  
Bowen Zhang ◽  
Zaixin Song ◽  
Fei Zhao ◽  
Chunhua Liu
Keyword(s):  
Power Density ◽  
High Power ◽  
Electric Propulsion ◽  
Development Trend ◽  
Propulsion System ◽  
High Power Density ◽  
Propulsion Systems ◽  
Essential Information ◽  
Development Framework ◽  
Future Technologies

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) propulsion technology is significantly related to the flight performance of UAVs, which has become one of the most important development directions of aviation. It should be noted that UAVs have three types of propulsion systems, namely the fuel, hybrid fuel-electric, and pure electric, respectively. This paper presents and discusses the classification, working principles, characteristics, and critical technologies of these three types of propulsion systems. It is helpful to establish the development framework of the UAV propulsion system and provide the essential information on electric propulsion UAVs. Additionally, future technologies and development, including the high-power density motors, converters, power supplies, are discussed for the electric propulsion UAVs. In the near future, the electric propulsion system would be widely used in UAVs. The high-power density system would become the development trend of electric UAVs. Thus, this review article provides comprehensive views and multiple comparisons of propulsion systems for UAVs.

High-Power Electric Propulsion Enabling Support to the future Deep Space Gateway

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Mammarella ◽  
Christopher A. Paissoni ◽  
Nicole Viola ◽  
Roberta Fusaro ◽  
Tommaso Andrenussi
Keyword(s):  
High Power ◽  
Electric Propulsion ◽  
Deep Space ◽  
The Future

scholarly journals A Facility for Testing High-Power Electric Propulsion Systems in Space - A Design Study

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Petro ◽  
Franklin Chang-Diaz ◽  
Charles Sarmiento ◽  
Greg Chavers ◽  
Neil Lemmons ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Power ◽  
Electric Propulsion ◽  
Design Study ◽  
Propulsion Systems
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document