A quantitative optimisation model for a horizontal MEMS solid propellant thruster with experimental verification

Qiang Shen, Weizheng Yuan, Jianbing Xie, Honglong Chang

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Abstract

This paper studies the effect of multiple geometric parameters of a micronozzle on a MEMS solid propellant thruster (MSPT) and establishes a quantitative optimisation model. Influences of the structural parameters of the micronozzle on performance are accurately calculated. The significance and contribution ratio of each parameter are evaluated by F distribution. Correspondingly, a horizontal MSPT is fabricated and tested to prove the optimisation model. In the implementation, a complete microigniter is formed by a single layer of Au, achieving an ultra-low ignition voltage of 2.1 V with an extremely low ignition resistance of 4 Ω.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)847-859
Number of pages13
JournalMicrosystem Technologies
Volume22
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Apr 2016

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