@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10013315,
	  title     = {Magnetoplasmadynamic Thruster Design and Characteristics},
	  author    = {A. Almuwallad},
	  country	= {},
	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {The magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) thruster is classified as an electric propulsion system and consists of two metal electrodes separated by an insulator. A high-current electric arc is driven between electrodes to ionize the injected propellant between electrodes for plasma creation. At the same time, a magnetic field is generated by the electric current returning to the power supply. This magnetic field interacts with the electric current flowing through the plasma to produce thrust. This paper compares the performance of MPD thrusters when using three different propellants (methane, nitrogen, and propane) at varying input mass flow rates. Methane provided the best performance, and nitrogen performed better than propane. In addition, when using the same parameters, the thruster with a divergent nozzle performed better than the thruster with a constant nozzle.},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering},
	  volume    = {17},
	  number    = {10},
	  year      = {2023},
	  pages     = {376 - 381},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10013315},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/202},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 202, 2023},
	}