Browsing by Subject "Electric propulsion"
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Advances on the Inductive Plasma Thruster Design for an Atmosphere-Breathing EP System
(International Astronautical Federation, 2018)
Conference report
Open AccessChallenging space mission scenarios include those in very low Earth orbits, where the atmosphere creates significant drag to the S/C and forces their orbit to an early decay. For drag compensation, propulsion systems are ... -
Analytical and numerical study of a hall effect thruster with a particle-in-cell model
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-06-10)
Bachelor thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionSpace propulsion, and more specifically electric propulsion, has been growing widely strong for the last 20 years thanks to the increasingly frequent technological advances in this field. That’s why there are plenty of ... -
Análisis de estrategias de control con gestión térmica para mejorar la fiabilidad de los inversores de tracción aplicados a vehículos eléctricos
(2023)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyLa fiabilidad es una de las características mas´ deseables para los sistemas electronicos de potencia de propulsi ´ onémbarcados en los vehículos electricos o h ´ íbridos. En general, la industria utiliza perfiles de ... -
Cap al vehicle de propulsió elèctrica: Avaluació i millores de la cadena energètica instal·lada en un SEAT 600
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2010-05)
Master thesis (pre-Bologna period)
Open AccessUn cop pres el relleu de Marta Almazán, en aquest projecte s‟han dut a terme les tasques de reparació i manteniment del vehicle híbrid SEAT 600, després de 4 anys en desús. Primerament, i per a centrar i fer més intel·ligible ... -
Characterization and Improvement of Thrust Balance Measurement Technique for SX3 Applied-Field Magnetoplasmadynamic Thruster
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-06-04)
Master thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Universität Stuttgart. Institut für RaumfahrtsystemeSteady state applied-field magnetoplasmadynamic thruster promises good compromise between thrust density and specific impulse, making them relevant for interplanetary missions requiring high thrusts. The IRS 100 kW gas-fed ... -
Design and programming of the software to control the sensor and sensorless BLDCM of the electrical propulsion system for the solar aircraft
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / Technishe Universität Berlin, 2013)
Bachelor thesis
Open AccessA Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) machine and converter are applied for the electric propulsion system of the solar aircraft. BLDC motors are electronically commutated instead of mechanically, as Direct Current (DC) motors ... -
Design of a business roadmap methodology: application in Air-Breathing Electric Propulsion (ABEP) systems for Very Low Earth Orbits (VLEO) missions
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2023-07-18)
Bachelor thesis
Open AccessThis thesis serves the objective of developing a methodology for high level strategic planning to link an organisation’s business model with the projection of a technology’s development and its implications on the market. ... -
Design of a retractable, electric propulsion system for sailplanes
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2012-06-15)
Master thesis
Open AccessThe aim of this thesis was the design of a retractable, electric propulsion system for sailplanes, which could eliminate the main drawbacks of internal combustion engines. The design process was based on a number of ... -
Diseño de un transbordador eléctrico de pasajeros
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-10)
Master thesis
Open AccessEn el presente proyecto se ha calculado y diseñado un transbordador 100% eléctrico tipo “commuter”. Tiene como objetivo dar un ejemplo de diseño, además de concepto, que hoy en día está en desarrollo para avanzar en el ... -
Diseño de una embarcación tipo supply con propulsión eléctrica para tareas de apoyo al parque eólico Tramuntana
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-10)
Master thesis
Open AccessDiseño de una embarcación tipo supply con propulsión eléctrica para tareas de apoyo al parque eólico tramuntana -
e-STOL aircraft concept - Flight Mechanics
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-09-30)
Bachelor thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: ONAerospaceThis project is based on a collaboration through the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and ONAerospace. This is the preliminary design concept for an e-VTOL (All-electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft. Therefore, ... -
Effects of applied magnetic field on IPG6-S, test-bed for an ABEP-based inductive plasma thruster (IPT)
(Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France, 2018)
Conference report
Open AccessAn atmosphere-breathing electric propulsion system (ABEP) captures the residual atmosphere of a planet and uses it as propellant for an electric thruster to counteract the drag. The system would theoretically allow orbiting ... -
Estudi i disseny d'un propulsor de snowboard
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2017-05-10)
Bachelor thesis
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Estudio de un propulsor eléctrico de tipo iónico para un vehículo espacial de órbita baja
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-06-10)
Bachelor thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionAquest treball pretén desenvolupar l'estudi preliminar d'un dispositiu propulsor elèctric de tipus iònic per a un vehicle espacial d'òrbita baixa (a uns 200 km d'altitud), mitjançant el model d'ordre zero de Brophy. A més, ... -
Estudio de viabilidad de aeronaves propulsadas eléctricamente
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2023-09-13)
Bachelor thesis
Open AccessThis work studies the feasibility of using electric batteries in commercial aircraft with the intention of reducing or eliminating the CO2 emissions produced by combustion engines. To achieve this, the functioning of ... -
Estudio y diseño de un kart con propulsión eléctrica indoor
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2015-10)
Bachelor thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionDiseño de un kart con propulsión eléctrica como alternativa a la combustión interna, enfocado a la disciplina indoor. -
First propulsion system design for ONAerospace eVTOL
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-09-14)
Bachelor thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: ONAerospaceNowadays, the aviation sector is facing the main problem that affects the planet, global warming, produced by high levels of pollution. This project aims to design an aircraft powered by electric energy. Moreover, the tasks ... -
Inductive Plasma Thruster (IPT) design for an Atmosphere-Breathing Electric Propulsion System (ABEP)
(International Astronautical Federation, 2019)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyChallenging space missions include those at very low altitudes, where the atmosphere is source of aerodynamic drag on the spacecraft, therefore an efficient propulsion system is required to extend the mission lifetime. One ... -
Inductive Plasma Thruster (IPT) for an Atmosphere-Breathing Electric Propulsion System: design and set in operation
(2019)
Conference report
Open AccessChallenging space missions include those at very low orbits, where the atmosphere is source of significant drag on a satellite. Therefore, an efficient dragcompensation propulsion system is required to extend the mission ... -
KREIOS - Development of a free molecular f low solver for ABEP intake optimization
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2024-07-09)
Bachelor thesis
Open AccessVery Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) has emerged as a promising domain for advancing satellite technology, offering significant advantages in earth observation and telecommunications. To sustain operations at these altitudes, ...
