Numerical simulation of magnetic nozzle flow for nuclear-fusion space propulsion

P. J. Turchi; P. G. Mikellides; R. A. Gerwin; P. Gessini

Numerical simulation of magnetic nozzle flow for nuclear-fusion space propulsion

P. J. Turchi, P. G. Mikellides, R. A. Gerwin, P. Gessini

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Abstract

Direct use of nuclear fusion to heat a propellant flow for a high thrust-to-weight ratio, high specific impulse rocket requires a magnetic nozzle to channel and expand the flow. The efficiency of such nozzles depends critically on the thickness of the boundary layer between the field-free plasma flow and the plasma-free, soienoidal magnetic field. Experiments are needed to examine this plasma/field boundary. The present paper discusses recent progress in designing these experiments based on numerical simulations with a 2-1/2 dimensional MHD code.

Original language	English (US)
Pages	1-9
Number of pages	9
State	Published - 1999
Externally published	Yes
Event	35th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, 1999 - Los Angeles, United States Duration: Jun 20 1999 → Jun 24 1999

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Other	35th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, 1999
Country/Territory	United States
City	Los Angeles
Period	6/20/99 → 6/24/99

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Control and Systems Engineering
Aerospace Engineering

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Numerical simulation of magnetic nozzle flow for nuclear-fusion space propulsion

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