Physics, mathematics, and technology

2010 Issue №4

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Study of conditions of electric breakdown in the flow part of electrical insulators of electric propulsion propellant supply systems

Pages
131-137

Abstract

The results of study of conditions of origination of electrical breakdown of gas in dielectric insulators of anode propellant (xenon) supply lines of prospective high-impulse increased-power electric thrusters intended for spacecraft orientation and stabilization are presented.

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