Abstract
A new kinetic particle modeling framework was developed to investigate electrostatic transport of lunar regolith particles with applications to the concept of electrostatic sieving. The new approach is based on kinetic particle dynamics and includes major modules of sampling the particle size distribution, solving electric fields, and tracking motion of charged dust grains. Case studies for a concept of electrostatic sieving were chosen to validate the new model. The simulation achieved similar yields reported in previous works, which served as validation of the model. The new model is computationally efficient and could serve as a design, analysis, and optimization tool.
Recommended Citation
E. Ingram et al., "Kinetic Modeling of Electrostatic Sieving for Lunar Regolith Beneficiation: Case Studies," AIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2024, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Jan 2024.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2024-2540
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Second Department
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Third Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Fourth Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Publication Status
Full Access
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-162410711-5
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2024 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2024
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Comments
Missouri Space Grant Consortium, Grant DMS-2111039