[Interdisciplinary] [Civil Engineering] [Chemical Engineering] [Electrical Engineering] [Mechanical Engineering]
2023 CAPSTONE PROJECTS
[Interdisciplinary] [Civil Engineering] [Chemical Engineering] [Electrical Engineering] [Mechanical Engineering]
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CAPSTONE PROJECT ARCHIVES
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Plasma Thrusters
Plasma Thrusters
Jack Cecil (ME)
Christos Potamianos (ME)
Advised by Professor Kamau Wright
Advised by Professor Kamau Wright
Plasma forms under high voltage by breaking down gas molecules into ions and electrons. We are designing a rig to facilitate plasma discharges that generate a propulsive thrust force through atmospheric air. Our plasma thruster rig allows students to collect air velocity and voltage data points in a classroom environment helping students connect plasma engineering with mechanical engineering concepts.