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Improvement of Microwave Discharge Ion Engine with Antenna for Uniform and High dense Plasma Generation

Research Project

Project/Area Number 16560691
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Aerospace engineering
Research InstitutionKYUSHU UNIVERCITY

Principal Investigator

NAKASHIMA Hideki  Kyushu University, Department of Advanced Energy Engineering Science, Professor, 大学院総合理工学研究院, 教授 (60112306)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) TAKAO Yoshiyuki  Oita University College of Technology, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 制御情報工学科, 助教授 (60206711)
IJIRI Hidenobu  Kyushu University, Department of Advanced Energy Engineering Science, Research associate, 大学院総合理工学研究院, 助手 (90136549)
KUNINAKA Hitoshi  Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Professor, 宇宙科学研究本部, 教授 (60234465)
YAMAMOTO Naoji  Kyushu University, Department of Advanced Energy Engineering Science, P Research associate, 大学院総合理工学研究院, 助手 (40380711)
Project Period (FY) 2004 – 2006
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2006)
Budget Amount *help
¥3,600,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,600,000)
Fiscal Year 2006: ¥1,200,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,200,000)
Fiscal Year 2005: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,300,000)
Fiscal Year 2004: ¥1,100,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,100,000)
Keywordsion engine / plasma / numerical simulation / microwave / deep space explore / electron cyclotron resonance / space propulsion / ion beam source / マイクロ波放電 / モノポールアンテナ
Research Abstract

The aim of this study is developing a novel microwave discharge ion thruster, uniform plasma generation and high thrust density in cooperation with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
Numerical simulation was done in order to optimize the engine configurations for developing two size ion engines. We have developed a code coupling particle-in-cell (PIC) method and finite difference time domain (FDTD) one. Adopting these methods has advantages in that PIC method can treat collision process and distribution function while FDTD method can analyze absorption of microwave in plasma.
The following conclusions were obtained.
1) With respect to microwaves propagation, the dependence of antenna configuration on microwave propagation efficiency was proved, this led the optimum antenna configuration.
2) With respect to the plasma production in the discharge chamber, electrons existing between the yokes are energized from the ECR and the electric field of high strength near the antenna, and the plasma is maintained by ionization collisions of the energized electrons.
3) the antenna needs to be close to the ECR region for the effective plasma production.
Applying the design law from numerical analysis, novel 100 mm class ion engine was developed and the thrust performance of it was measured. The thruster performance of this engine, propellant utilization, ion beam production cost, are 0.62,276 W/A, respectively, at mass flow rate =0.24 mg/s, and incident microwave power = 32 W.
On the basis of numerical simulation results and experimental results of 100 mm class ion engine, a miniature microwave discharge ion engine was developed. The thruster performance of the miniature ion engine, propellant utilization, ion beam production cost, estimated thrust, estimated specific impulse and estimated thrust efficiency are 0.92,590 W/A,0.80 mN,4,180 sec and 0.58,respectively, at mass flow rate =0.020 mg/s, and incident microwave power = 10 W.

Report

(4 results)
  • 2006 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2005 Annual Research Report
  • 2004 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (26 results)

All 2006 2005 2004

All Journal Article (26 results)

  • [Journal Article] Magnetic Field Configuration Effects on Thrust Performance of Miniature Microwave Discharge Ion Engine2006

    • Author(s)
      T.Chikaoka et al.
    • Journal Title

      Proc. of the 25th Int. Symposium on Space Technology and Science 25

      Pages: 254-259

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Performance Test of Micro Ion Thruster using Microwave Discharge2006

    • Author(s)
      W.Takao et al.
    • Journal Title

      Vacuum 80

      Pages: 1239-1243

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Analysis of Electron and Microwave Behaviors in Microwave Discharge Neutralizer2006

    • Author(s)
      M.Masui, et al.
    • Journal Title

      Trans. Jpn. Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences 49

      Pages: 87-93

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Development of Small Microwave Discharge Ion Thruster2006

    • Author(s)
      H.Kataharada et al.
    • Journal Title

      Thin Solid Film 506-507

      Pages: 605-608

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Annual Research Report 2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Numerical Analysis of Microwave Ion Engine using Electromagnetic Particle Code2006

    • Author(s)
      H.Masui, et al.
    • Journal Title

      Thin Solid Film 506-507

      Pages: 609-612

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Annual Research Report 2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Antenna Configuration Effects on Thrust Performance of Miniature Microwave Discharge Ion Engine2006

    • Author(s)
      N.Yamamoto, et al.
    • Journal Title

      J. Propulsion and Power 22

      Pages: 925-928

    • NAID

      120000986988

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Magnetic Field Configuration Effects on Thrust Performance of Miniature Microwave Discharge Ion Engine2006

    • Author(s)
      T.Chikaoka et al.
    • Journal Title

      Proc.of the 25th Int.Symposium on Space Technology and Science 25

      Pages: 254-259

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Performance Test of Micro Ion Thruster using Microwave Discharge2006

    • Author(s)
      Y.Takao et al.
    • Journal Title

      Vacuum 80

      Pages: 1239-1243

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Analysis of Electron and Microwave Behaviors in Microwave Discharge Neutralizer2006

    • Author(s)
      H.Masui, et al.
    • Journal Title

      Trans.Jpn.Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences 49

      Pages: 87-93

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Magnetic Field Configuration Effects on Thrust Performance of Miniature Microwave Discharge Ion Engine2006

    • Author(s)
      T.Chikaoka et al.
    • Journal Title

      J.Propulsion and Power 22

      Pages: 925-928

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Magnetic Field Configuration Effects on Thrust Performance of Miniature Microwave Discharge Ion Engine2006

    • Author(s)
      T.Chikaoka et al.
    • Journal Title

      Proc. of the 25th lnt. Symposium on Space Technology and Science, 25

      Pages: 254-259

    • Related Report
      2006 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Performance Test of Micro Ion Thruster using Microwave Discharge2006

    • Author(s)
      Y.Takao et al.
    • Journal Title

      Vacuum, 80

      Pages: 1239-1243

    • Related Report
      2006 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Analysis of Electron and Microwave Behaviors in Microwave Discharge Neutralizer2006

    • Author(s)
      H.Masui, et al.
    • Journal Title

      Trans. Jpn. Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences 49

      Pages: 87-93

    • Related Report
      2006 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Antenna Configuration Effects on Thrust Performance of Miniature Microwave Discharge Ion Engine2006

    • Author(s)
      N.Yamamoto, et al.
    • Journal Title

      J, Propulsion and Power 22

      Pages: 925-928

    • NAID

      120000986988

    • Related Report
      2006 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Antenna Configuration Effects on Thrust Performance of Miniature Microwave Discharge Ion Engine2006

    • Author(s)
      N.Yamamoto
    • Journal Title

      Journal of Propulsion and Power (掲載決定)

      Pages: 3-3

    • NAID

      120000986988

    • Related Report
      2005 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Electromagnetic Field Analysis for Microwave Discharge Ion Engine using Multi-monopole Antenna System2005

    • Author(s)
      K.Izumi
    • Journal Title

      56^<th> Int.Astronautical Congress, IAC-05-CIAC-05-C4.P.03

      Pages: 5-5

    • Related Report
      2005 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] A Miniaturized Ion Thruster and Neutralizer with Microwave Discharge2005

    • Author(s)
      M.Tanisho
    • Journal Title

      56^<th> Int.Astronautical Congress, IAC-05-CIAC-05-C4.4.02

      Pages: 6-6

    • Related Report
      2005 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] 小型マイクロ波イオン推進機の実験的研究2005

    • Author(s)
      中山宜典
    • Journal Title

      日本航空宇宙学会誌論文集 Vol.53, No.621

      Pages: 6-6

    • Related Report
      2005 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Research and Development Status of Microwave Discharge Ion Thruster μ202005

    • Author(s)
      K.Nishiyama
    • Journal Title

      Proc.29^<th> Int.Electric Propulsion Conference, IEPC-2005-055

      Pages: 8-8

    • Related Report
      2005 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Analysis of Plasma and Microwave Behaviors in Microwave Discharge Neutralizer2005

    • Author(s)
      H.Masui
    • Journal Title

      Trans.Jpn.Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences (掲載決定)

      Pages: 6-6

    • Related Report
      2005 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Development of a New Microwave Discharge Type Ion Engine2004

    • Author(s)
      T.Miyamoto
    • Journal Title

      Vacuum Vol.73, No.3-4

      Pages: 6-6

    • Related Report
      2004 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Development of Small-Scale Microwave Discharge Ion Thruster2004

    • Author(s)
      Y.Takao
    • Journal Title

      Vacuum Vol.73, No.3-4

      Pages: 6-6

    • Related Report
      2004 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Development of an Electromagnetic Particle Code for Space Propulsion Application Using ECR Discharge2004

    • Author(s)
      H.Masui
    • Journal Title

      24^<th> International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, ISTS 2004-b-11

      Pages: 6-6

    • Related Report
      2004 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Development of a Microwave Discharge Ion Engine by Using Monopole Antennas2004

    • Author(s)
      T.Miyamoto
    • Journal Title

      24^<th> International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, ISTS 2004-b-14

      Pages: 6-6

    • Related Report
      2004 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Development of Small-Scale Ion Thruster Utilizing Microwave Discharge Plasma2004

    • Author(s)
      Y.Takao
    • Journal Title

      24^<th> International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, ISTS 2004-b-20

      Pages: 6-6

    • Related Report
      2004 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] A Miniaturized Ion Thruster with Microwave Discharge2004

    • Author(s)
      Y.Nakayama
    • Journal Title

      24^<th> International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, ISTS 2004-b-19

      Pages: 6-6

    • Related Report
      2004 Annual Research Report

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