Ignition mechanism in ablative pulsed plasma thrusters with coaxial semiconductor spark plugs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.06.027
Abstract: Abstract Ignition process, as the initiation of the entire discharge, plays an important role in ablative pulsed plasma thrusters. While spark plug exactly how initiate discharge is achieved is still under review. This study did… read more here.
Keywords: plasma thrusters; ablative pulsed; ignition mechanism; discharge ... See more keywords
Study on the ignition mechanism of Ni-coated aluminum particles in air
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DOI: 10.1016/j.combustflame.2018.07.010
Abstract: Abstract Since aluminum responds to various oxidizers and has a high energy density, there are high expectations for its usefulness as a fuel. However, it is covered with an aluminum oxide film, which has a… read more here.
Keywords: ignition mechanism; coated aluminum; ignition; aluminum ... See more keywords