Performance measurement and evaluation of an ionic liquid electrospray thruster

As a novel micro-propulsion system for small satellites(from micro to nano),the ionic liquid electro spray propulsion system is a promising candidate.However,performance measurement and evaluation of the Ionic Liquid Electrospray Thruster(ILET) is one of the most challenging issues for practical application,due to the difficulties in the development of a prototype and direct measurements of micro-thrust and small flow rate.To address this issue,a Modular Ionic Liquid Electrospray Thruster(MILET)...     

一种电推力器用小推力测量系统

为了精确测量小功率电推力器的小推力，从理论上提出了一种小推力测量的方法，即利用电磁反馈补偿方法使推力测量天平工作在随遇平衡状态（或接近于随遇平衡状态），消除气路和电路连接的影响。电磁力反馈补偿推力器产生的和。通过对电弧加热等离子体推力器（Arcjet）的热实验，测量装置测量了不同工况下的推力值。实验证明此测量方法可准确测得电推力器工作的小推力。     

Identification Algorithms for Micro-Propulsion System Parameters Using Drag-Free Test Masses

Propulsion system characteristics determine to a large extent the dynamic behavior of a spacecraft. For many future science missions technologically novel micro-propulsion systems are required. In order to support its characterization, in-orbit experiments and subsequent data processing on ground can be an appropriate add-on to ground-based laboratory measurements. In this paper two identification methods for three major thruster parameters, thrust gain, thrust direction, and lever arm, are presented and compared. They are based on measurements of a precise inertial instrument that consists of two test masses, whose degrees of freedom are “mixed” with respect to its control principle, i.e. they are either drag-free controlled (free-flying) or suspension controlled (accelerometer mode). Using drag-free coordinates is a novel approach. It is related and compared to the more conventional approach using “accelerometer-like” measurements.     

Design and experimental research of a sub-Newton N2O monopropellant thruster with inner-heater

Nitrous oxide（N₂O） is a green propellant with excellent application prospects. A subNewton N₂O monopropellant thruster with inner-heater and a N₂O self-pressurization stable supply system with regenerative heat compensation are designed in this paper. The experimental research of the thruster is described, including measurements of preheating power, activation temperature, vacuum thrust, specific impulse, life-span and pulsed operation performance. By inserting t...     

Optimization of flow field in electrochemical trepanning of integral cascades (Ti6Al4V)

Ti6Al4V is widely applied in the integral cascades of aero engines. As an effective machining method, electrochemical trepanning (ECTr) has unique advantages in processing surface parts made of hard-to-cut materials. In ECTr, the state of the flow field has a significant effect on processing stability and machining quality. To improve the uniformity of the flow field when ECTr is applied to Ti6Al4V, two different flow modes are designed, namely full-profile electrolyte supply (FPES) and edges electrolyte supply (EES). Different from the traditional forward flow mode, the flow directions of the electrolyte in the proposed modes are controlled by inlet channels. Simulations show that the flow field under EES is more uniform than that under FPES. To further enhance the uniformity of the flow field, the structure of EES is optimized by modifying the insulating sleeve. In the optimized configuration, the longitudinal distance between the center of the inlet hole and the center of the blade is 6.0 mm, the lateral distance between the centers of the inlet holes on both sides is 16.5 mm, the length to which the electrolyte enters the machining area is 1.5 mm, and the height of the insulating sleeve is 13.5 mm. A series of ECTr experiments are performed under the two flow modes. Compared with EES, the blade machined by FPES is less accurate and has poorer surface quality, with a surface roughness (R_a) of 3.346 μm. Under the optimized EES, the machining quality is effectively enhanced, with the surface quality improved from R_a = 2.621 μm to R_a = 1.815 μm, thus confirming the efficacy of the proposed methods.     

An atmosphere-breathing propulsion system using inductively coupled plasma source

CubeSats have attracted more research interest recently due to their lower cost and shorter production time. A promising technology for CubeSat application is atmosphere-breathing electric propulsion, which can capture the atmospheric particles as propulsion propellant to maintain long-term mission at very low Earth orbit. This paper designs an atmosphere-breathing electric propulsion system for a 3 U CubeSat, which consists of an intake device and an electric thruster based on the inductively coupled plasma. The capture performance of intake device is optimized considering both particles capture efficiency and compression ratio. The plasma source is also analyzed by experiment and simulation. Then, the thrust performance is also estimated when taking into account the intake performance. The results show that it is feasible to use atmosphere-breathing electric propulsion technology for CubeSats to compensate for aerodynamic drag at lower Earth orbit.     

一种微推力测量的简化处理方法

 在测量推进器推力,特别是微推力时,常受到推进器的引线（如工质管道、电源线和信号线等）的干扰。如果不将推进器安装在测试台架上,而只对准探头喷射,进行间接测力,则可避免引线干扰的问题。但探头所受到的冲击力与推进器产生的真正推力是有区别的。通过实验和数值模拟两种方法来揭示它们之间的关系,发现它们之间几乎成一固定的比例关系。由此比例关系可以方便地利用探头测力来推算出真正推力值。     

Improving profile accuracy and surface quality of blisk by electrochemical machining with a micro inter-electrode gap

Electrochemical machining (ECM) has emerged as an important option for manufacturing the blisk. The inter-electrode gap (IEG) distribution is an essential parameter for the blisk precise shaping process in ECM, as it affects the process stability, profile accuracy and surface quality. Larger IEG leads to a poor localization effect and has an adverse influence on the machining accuracy and surface quality of blisk. To achieve micro-IEG (<50 μm) blisk finishing machining, this work puts forward a novel variable-parameters blisk ECM strategy based on the synchronous coupling mode of micro-vibration amplitude and small pulse duration. The modelling and simulation of the blisk micro-IEG machining have been carried out. Exploratory experiments of variable-parameters blisk ECM were carried out. The results illustrated that the IEG width reduced with the progress of variable parameter process. The IEG width of the blade’s concave part and convex part could be successfully controlled to within 30 μm and 21 μm, respectively. The profile deviation for the blade’s concave surface and convex surface are 49 μm and 35 μm, while the surface roughness reaches R_a = 0.149 μm and R_a = 0.196 μm, respectively. The profile accuracy of the blisk leading/trailing edges was limited to within 91 μm. Compared with the currently-established process, the profile accuracy of the blade’s concave and convex profiles was improved by 50.5 % and 53.3 %, respectively. The surface quality was improved by 53.2 % and 50.9 %, respectively. Additionally, the machined surface was covered with small corrosion pits and weak attacks of the grain boundary due to selective dissolution. Some electrolytic products were dispersed on the machined surface, and their components were mainly composed of the carbide and oxide products of Ti and Nb elements. The results indicate that the variable-parameters strategy is effective for achieving a tiny IEG in blisk ECM, which can be used in engineering practice.     

Direct thrust control for multivariable turbofan engine based on affine linear parameter-varying approach

A novel turbofan Direct Thrust Control(DTC) architecture based on Linear ParameterVarying(LPV) approach for a two-spool turbofan engine thrust control is proposed in this paper.Instead of transforming thrust command to shaft speed command and pressure ratio command, the thrust will be directly controlled by an optimal controller with two control variables. LPV model of the engine is established for the designing of thrust estimator and controller. A robust LPV H∞filter is introduced to estimate ...     

Investigation of promising ceramic materials in discharge chambers of stationary plasma thrusters

The characteristics of the insulator wear process in the discharge chamber of a stationary plasma thruster (SPT) are analyzed. The results of studying the erosion resistance to ionic spraying of different ceramic compositions are presented. It is shown experimentally that the integral characteristics (the value of thrust and thrust efficiency) as well as the SPT lifetime can be improved in changing from the conventional hot-pressed boron silicate (BN + SiO₂) ceramics to the BN + Si₃N₄ ceramic compositions.     

喉部不对称对微喷管性能影响

以FLUENT 6.1软件为工具,利用数值计算求解二维稳态可压缩Navier-Stokes(N-S)方程,模拟了微喷管内超声速流体流动,分析了喷管喉部结构不对称对喷管内部的流场和喷管性能的影响.这种喉部结构不对称是由于喉部上下顶点在x方向偏离一定距离所造成的.数值计算结果表明,喷管喉部在流体流动方向的不对称,将导致喷管内部流体流场不平衡性,使得流量增大,喷管出口的x方向推力增加,y方向产生了多余的推力.      

小功率氮电弧推力器的性能

采用自然辐射冷却结构的小功率电弧推力器,实现了以氮气为推进剂的长时间稳定运行。采用间接测力方法得到推力,利用铜镜反射法拍摄喉道处的放电状态,结合测量的弧电压、弧电流和气流量数据以及导出的比冲和推力效率,对推力器运行性能和放电特性进行了研究。结果显示:在气流量为100~700mL/min,输入功率为35~55W的条件下,最大推力约为24mN,最大比冲接近175s,当弧电流为80~120mA范围内变化时,弧电压变化范围为420~520V,并且弧电压随气流量的增加呈现出先下降后上升的趋势。      

Space time clock: An on-chip clock with 10-12 instability

High precision and stable clock is extremely important in communication and navigation. The miniaturization of the clocks is considered to be the trend to satisfy the demand for5G and the next generation communications. Based on the concept of meter bar and the principle of the constancy of light velocity, we designed a micro clock, Space Time Clock(STC), with the size smaller than 1 mm × 1 mm and the power dissipation less than 2 m W. Designed in integrated circuit of 0.18 μm technology, the in...     

低压工况下10N姿控推力器燃烧室工作过程仿真

描述了发动机燃烧室工作过程仿真模型的主要参数,应用此模型对10N推力器在不同供应管路压强条件下燃烧室的脉冲工作过程进行了仿真.对比分析了长脉冲和短脉冲两种工作模式下管路压强逐渐降低时燃烧室压强、推力等参数的变化规律.通过长脉冲工况的仿真理论推力与实验测量推力反推出管路压强为1.48,1.0,0.6MPa时推力效率分别为94%,91%和90%.短脉冲工况仿真结果表明:管路压强为0.4MPa时推力器已经无法正常点火,应避免推力器工作于此工况.d:\PDF\.pdf      

低功率霍尔推力器束流发散和推力矢量偏心特性研究

为了准确掌握不同工况下混合励磁模式低功率霍尔推力器束流发散和推力矢量偏心特性，凭借自主设计和改进的一套快速评估霍尔推力器束流发散角和推力矢量偏角原位集成诊断装置，系统研究了推力器在不同阳极质量流率、磁场、电场下束流分布和推力矢量偏心特性的变化规律。结果表明，束流发散角随阳极质量流率（0.65mg/s~0.95mg/s）和磁场强度（112Gs~142Gs）的变化呈现负相关的特性。当阳极质量流率0.95mg/s，束流发散角降到29.1°（＜30°）。推力矢量偏角随阳极质量流率和磁场强度的变化分别存在极大值（1.19°）和极小值（0.91°）。束流发散角、推力矢量偏角在250V~330V放电电压范围内基本保持不变。     

基于部件特性的螺旋桨数学模型通用建模算法

为了有效地建立螺旋桨数学模型和涡桨发动机数学模型,以及为涡桨发动机控制规律设计奠定基础,借鉴压气机部件特性缩比方法,提出了一种适用于螺旋桨部件特性的修正缩比方程;基于螺旋桨静态特性,提出了静拉力状态下的螺旋桨建模优化算法;针对螺旋桨低速前进状态下和高速前进状态下的不同工作特点,提出了两种不同的螺旋桨建模算法,以实现全飞行包线内的螺旋桨数学建模。通过与GSP (Gas turbine Simulation Program)软件仿真数据对比验证,其结果表明,基于所提出的算法建立的螺旋桨数学模型输出拉力、功率和效率的最大相对误差分别不超过3×10-6,3×10-6和6×10-5,同时,验证了算法有效性和通用性。     

Active,compact, wideband,receiving filtenna with power adaptation for space-limited wireless platforms

An active, compact, wideband, receiving filtenna with power adaptation for space-limited wireless platforms is presented. By organically combining a filtering antenna and a Variable Gain Amplifier (VGA), the proposed co-designed active filtenna is achieved. Its power adaptation is empowered by controlling gain of the VGA unit. A demonstrated prototype with a compact overall size is fabricated, assembled and measured. Good performances are achieved. Furthermore, in any condition, the proposed active filtenna displays outstanding impedance matching (|S₁₁| < ?10 dB) and high passband skirt selectivity at upper and lower stopbands (Selectivity ≥ 170 dB/GHz).     

Numerical study of a trapezoidal bypass dual throat nozzle

Bypass Dual Throat Nozzle (BDTN) is a novel type of fluidic thrust vectoring nozzle. To improve the infrared stealth performance of BDTN, a nozzle based on BDTN is proposed and numerically simulated. Each cross-section along the x-axis of the novel nozzle becomes a trapezoid, which is named “BDTN-TRA.” The main numerical simulation results show that BDTN-TRA can produce a thrust vectoring angle when the upper or lower bypass valve is open. The angle difference between the two conditions mentioned above is usually approximately 1°–2°. Even if the two bypasses are closed, BDTN-TRA can produce a small thrust vectoring angle at around 3°–5°. When the sidewall angle increases from 60° to 90°, the thrust coefficient and thrust vectoring angle under each work condition usually decrease. A larger aspect ratio indicates better performance. As the aspect ratio increases over 7.2, the performance of BDTN-TRA is quite close to that of BDTN with rectangular cross-sections at the same aspect ratio. These features will benefit the control and trimming for future aircraft design, especially for the flying wing layout aircraft. Last but not least, BDTN-TRA has a more extraordinary mixing performance compared with BDTN. The distributions of static temperature and axial velocity along the x-axis of BDTN-TRA with sidewall angle of 60° decrease faster than those of BDTN. When the total temperature of the inlet equals 1600 K, the static temperature difference between BDTN-TRA with sidewall angles of 60° and 90° is over 360 K at twice the length of the nozzle downstream of the nozzle exit, which is the reflection for excellent infrared stealth for the fighter.     

舵面矢量喷流对现代战斗机气动特性的影响

在双三角翼、椭圆机身的先进战斗机气动布局中配置舵面矢量推力装置,系统研究了该舵面矢量推力装置引起的纵向矢量喷流和横向矢量喷流对机翼绕流及其气动特性的影响,同时还研究了舵面矢量喷流的落压比NPR、舵面的纵向和横向偏角D_p、D_y以及纵向舵面的宽度W_ｐ和舵面的配置等因素对喷流干扰效应的影响。     

Plasma transport simulation under different conditions and optimization analysis of dual-stage grid ion thruster

In order to study the extraction and acceleration mechanism of the dual-stage grid, a three-dimensional model based on the Particle-In-Cell/Monte Carlo Collision(PIC/MCC) method is performed. Dual-stage grid ion thruster is a new type of electrostatic ion thruster, which can break through the limitations of traditional gridded ion thrusters, and greatly improve the specific impulse. The high performance also makes the grid sensitive to operating parameters. In this paper,the influence of grid pa...