IONIC PLASMA THURSTER(AFTERBURNER)
IONIC PLASMA THURSTER(AFTERBURNER)
Authors:
Anurag A. Mare1, Swayam R. Sawant2, Rupesh Kumar Sha Suri3, Prerna P. Randhare4, Abhilina A. More5, Neha Shivale6
PUNE INSTITUTE OF AVIATION TECHNOLOGY
Approved by Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India
Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University
1E-mail: anuragmare.puneiat@gmail.com
2E-mail: swayamsawant.puneiat@gmail.com
3E-mail: rupeshsahsuri.puneiat@gmail.com
4E-mail: prernarandhare.puneiat@gmail.com
5E-mail: abhilinamore.puneiat@gmail.com
6E-mail: nehashivale@puneiat.edu.in
Abstract - Modern aircraft propulsion systems require highly efficient afterburner mechanisms to generate additional thrust during high-speed flight operations. Conventional afterburners increase thrust by injecting additional fuel into the exhaust stream; however, these systems consume large amounts of fuel and generate excessive thermal losses. To overcome these limitations, plasma-assisted combustion technology has emerged as an advanced method for improving aircraft engine efficiency and thrust performance. This project presents the design and development of an Ionic Plasma Assisted Afterburner System for aircraft engines. The proposed system uses high-voltage plasma discharge to ionize exhaust gases and improve combustion efficiency inside the afterburner chamber. The plasma discharge increases flame stability, accelerates exhaust gases, enhances fuel combustion, and improves thrust generation. The experimental setup consists of a high-voltage generator, plasma discharge chamber, electrode assembly, afterburner section, cooling system, and power supply unit. The generated plasma creates highly energized ions that interact with exhaust gases and improve combustion characteristics. The project demonstrates the practical implementation of plasma-assisted afterburning technology for advanced aerospace propulsion applications. The developed system provides valuable understanding of plasma dynamics, combustion enhancement, ion acceleration, and futuristic aircraft propulsion systems.
Key Words: Ionic Plasma Afterburner, Plasma Assisted Combustion, Aircraft Engine, Aerospace Propulsion, Plasma Discharge, High Voltage Ionization, Jet Engine Afterburner, Thrust Enhancement, Exhaust Gas Acceleration, Advanced Propulsion System