Three-dimensional particle simulation of back-sputtered carbon in electric propulsion test facility
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2016.12.016
Abstract: Abstract The back-sputtering deposition on thruster surface caused by ion bombardment on chamber wall material affects the performance of thrusters during the ground based electric propulsion endurance tests. In order to decrease the back-sputtering deposition,… read more here.
Keywords: electric propulsion; target; deposition; back sputtering ... See more keywords
Solar electric propulsion for human mars missions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2019.04.039
Abstract: Abstract While solar electric propulsion (SEP) is being widely considered for cargo transport to Mars, its value for propelling fast human missions is often viewed as marginal. This conclusion is driven by the high electric… read more here.
Keywords: propulsion human; propulsion; human mars; fast human ... See more keywords
A cost-effective and emission-aware power management system for ships with integrated full electric propulsion
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DOI: 10.1016/j.epsr.2017.05.003
Abstract: Abstract The extensive exploitation of electric power in ships enables the development of more efficient and environmentally friendlier ships, as it allows for a more flexible ship power system operation and configuration. In this paper,… read more here.
Keywords: system; electric propulsion; full electric; power ... See more keywords
Large electric machines for aircraft electric propulsion
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DOI: 10.1049/iet-epa.2017.0639
Abstract: To achieve benefits similar to those seen in hybrid-/all-electric ground-based and marine vehicles, electric propulsion has been proposed for large commercial aircraft. Among the main drivers of this are improved fuel economy, reduced harmful emissions,… read more here.
Keywords: electric machines; propulsion; large electric; electric propulsion ... See more keywords
Novel Deep Space Nuclear Electric Propulsion Spacecraft
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DOI: 10.1080/00295450.2020.1832814
Abstract: Abstract The space industry is expanding at an increasing rate. While most efforts are currently focused on Earth and lunar orbits, it is only a matter of time before affordable exploration missions into deep space… read more here.
Keywords: space; electric propulsion; power; nuclear electric ... See more keywords
Optimization of electric propulsion system for a hybridized vehicle
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DOI: 10.1080/15397734.2018.1520129
Abstract: Abstract The reduction of vehicle fuel consumption is one of the most important targets for the automotive industry. Plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs) are considered a viable alternative to improve the vehicle performance and efficiency. This… read more here.
Keywords: electric propulsion; vehicle; propulsion system; optimization ... See more keywords
Piston-electric propulsion system as reliable alternative for classic and nonconventional piston engine configurations
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DOI: 10.1108/aeat-01-2018-0037
Abstract: PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to define reliability requirements to be imposed on electric engines to assure similar or higher value of mean time between failures (MTBF) for mixed piston-electric propulsion configurations when compared… read more here.
Keywords: propulsion; piston electric; electric propulsion; engine configurations ... See more keywords
Optimal Thrust Allocation Strategy of Electric Propulsion Ship Based on Improved Non-Dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2019.2942170
Abstract: The azimuth thruster is widely used in electric propulsion ships due to its excellent performance. The thrust allocation (TA) method of multi-azimuth thruster is the key technology in ship motion control. The purpose of TA… read more here.
Keywords: strategy; based improved; electric propulsion; algorithm ... See more keywords
A Comparative Assessment of Hybrid Parallel, Series, and Full-Electric Propulsion Systems for Aircraft Application
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3158372
Abstract: This article presents a preliminary suitable sizing methodology for the design process of the powertrain architecture for a hybrid-electric propulsion system for ultra-light and general aviation aircraft. The main objective of this activity is to… read more here.
Keywords: propulsion; assessment hybrid; comparative assessment; electric propulsion ... See more keywords
An Optimization Method for Improving Efficiency of Electric Propulsion System of Electric Seaplane
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2023.3249293
Abstract: The takeoff process of a seaplane is different from that of a conventional land-based plane owing to the influence of hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, and aerodynamic forces. As a result, more energy will be consumed by the… read more here.
Keywords: seaplane; optimization; optimization method; improving efficiency ... See more keywords
Reinventing the wing: With electric propulsion and lots of propellers, planes can use smaller wings to fly efficiently
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DOI: 10.1109/mspec.2018.8423580
Abstract: I remember distinctly the cool december day in 2013 at my company's headquarters in the Santa Cruz mountains when we met with researchers from NASA to plan tests for a novel propeller configuration for electric… read more here.
Keywords: reinventing wing; propulsion lots; electric propulsion; propellers planes ... See more keywords