Solar Thermal Thruster

This open access book focuses on the field of aerospace propulsion theory and engineering. The book takes the solar thermal thruster as the research object, has carried on the solar thermal thruster working process theoretical analysis, the numerical simulation and the experimental verification, and has revealed the solar thermal thruster internal working mechanism, and a design optimization method for high performance solar thermal thruster is presented. The research contents reflect the latest research results of performance analysis of solar thermal thrusters. This book is used as a textbook or reference book for teachers, students and scientists in the fields of aerospace, aeronautics, engineering thermal physics and power.

Introduction.- Physical Modeling And Basic Methods.- Variable Working Condition Solar Thermal Thruster Model And Parameter Calculation.- Absorbing Cavity Radiation Heat Transfer And Secondary Concentrator.- Solar Thermal Thruster Laminate Heat Exchange Core.- Simulation Analysis Of Layer Plate Heat Exchange Core Heating Under Varying Working Conditions.- Simulation Of Dissociation Characteristics Of Ammonia Propellant In Solar Thermal Propulsion.- Integrated Design And Mission Optimization Of Solar Thermal Propulsion.- Solar Thermal Thruster Performance Verification Experiment.- Solar Thermal Thruster Thrust Test Experiment Under Variable Working Conditions.

Minchao Huang, PhD, is a professor at College of Aerospace Science and Engineering of National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) in China.He is mainly engaged in the research of liquid rocket engine, solar thermal propulsion system, micro satellite precision thrusters. He has presided over more than 30 national fund projects, aerospace science and technology fund projects, etc. He has won 5 national invention patents, published more than 100 academic papers, 5 academic monographs and 5 textbooks.

Jianjun Wu, PhD, is a professor at College of Aerospace Science and Engineering of National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) in China.Professor Wu's primary research interests lie in space electric propulsion technology and rocket engine technology. He has completed more than 30 research projects, won national outstanding scientific and Technological Book Award, Invention Award at the Geneva International Exhibition, and 5 Gold awards at the International and National Invention Exhibition. He has authorized more than 100 patents, published more than 300 papers and 10 monographs.

Jian Li, PhD, is a lecturer at College of Aerospace Science and Engineering of National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) in China.His primary research directions are space electric propulsion technology, low-temperature plasma application technology, pulse plasma propulsion technology. He authored over 20 publications in journals and 5 monographs.

Yuqiang Cheng,PhD, is a professor at College of Aerospace Science and Engineering of National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) in China.His primary research directions are the dynamics and loss reduction control technology of reusable liquid rocket engines, health monitoring technology of launch vehicle propulsion systems and advanced aerospace power technology. Dr. Cheng has authored 7 monographs and textbooks, contributed to over 100 scholarly articles, and successfully completed more than 40 research projects. His accomplishments have been recognized with a first prize and a second prize at the provincial and ministerial levels.