The results of the first life test of a high power ring-cusp ion thruster are presented. A 30-cm laboratory model thruster was operated steady-state at a nominal beam power of 5 kW on xenon propellant for approximately 900 hours. This test was conducted to identify life-timing erosion modifications, and to demonstrate operation using simplified power processing. The results from this test are described including the conclusions derived from extensive post-test analyses of the thruster. Modifications to the thruster and ground support equipment, which were incorporated to solve problems identified by the lifetest, are also described.


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    Titel :

    5-kw Xenon Ion Thruster Lifetest


    Beteiligte:
    M. J. Patterson (Autor:in) / T. R. Verhey (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1990


    Format / Umfang :

    53 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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