Modeling of coagulation of charged dust

Masami Nakagawa

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Abstract

"Moon Dust" is expected to become one of the most mission critical problems for both astronauts and machineries for the planned extended stay on the Moon. The challenges associated with the mitigation of the charged fine moon dust have been identified in the wide range of areas ranging from nanotoxicology to failed seals. In this preliminary simulation study, negatively charged particles are injected to a container that is filled with positively charged particles. Each negatively charged particle carries the same amount of charge; however, the amount of charge carried by a positively charged particle is scaled with its surface area. This feasibility study addresses issues associated with the effects of particle surface on the rate of coagulation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEarth and Space Conference 2008
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 11th Aerospace Division International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments
PublisherASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers
ISBN (Print)9780784409886
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
EventEarth and Space Conference 2008: Proceedings of the 11th Aerospace Division International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments - Long Beach, CA, United States
Duration: Mar 3 2008Mar 5 2008

Publication series

NameEarth and Space Conference 2008: Proceedings of the 11th Aerospace Division International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments
Volume323

Other

OtherEarth and Space Conference 2008: Proceedings of the 11th Aerospace Division International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLong Beach, CA
Period3/3/083/5/08

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Building and Construction
  • Environmental Engineering

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