首页> 外文期刊>Nanotechnology >Nano-graphite field-emission cathode for space electric propulsion systems
【24h】

Nano-graphite field-emission cathode for space electric propulsion systems

机译:Nano-graphite field-emission cathode for space electric propulsion systems

获取原文
获取原文并翻译 | 示例
           

摘要

Improving the thruster efficiency is a crucial challenge for the development of space electric propulsion systems, especially advanced air-breathing thrusters utilizing the surrounding rarefied atmosphere as fuel. A significant reduction in thruster power consumption can be achieved by using field emission (FE) cathodes that do not require heating and have the highest energy efficiency. In this work, we study FE from nano-graphite thin films, consisting of carbon nanostructures with a high aspect ratio, and demonstrate their suitability for use in the space electric propulsion systems. The films shown appropriate FE characteristics in a wide range of gas pressures at high current loads in constant and pulsed operation modes. Based on the obtained experimental results, nano-graphite cathodes were employed for the design of an electron gun with increased reliability and minimized energy losses associated with electron extraction. The possibility of using such a gun in a specific air-breathing satellite operating in low Earth orbits is demonstrated.

著录项

获取原文

客服邮箱:kefu@zhangqiaokeyan.com

京公网安备:11010802029741号 ICP备案号:京ICP备15016152号-6 六维联合信息科技 (北京) 有限公司©版权所有
  • 客服微信

  • 服务号