Electric Propulsion Performance Test System – QualiEPP™ 2200 Series
A controlled high-vacuum environment for ignition, performance, and long-duration thruster validation is offered by an electric propulsion performance test system. The QualiEPP™ 2200 can be used for cathode, valve, leak, and flow calibration testing in addition to ignition and lifetime testing of small- to medium-power Hall thrusters.
Several test configurations are supported by a modular chamber architecture, which also keeps the operating pressure steady during propellant flow. This platform aids in lowering the effects of background pressure that affect measurement confidence and thruster behavior. For electric propulsion labs conducting frequent qualification and endurance campaigns, it is a good fit.
With optional axial and lateral chamber modules for increased test flexibility, the QualiEPP™ 2200 is an electric propulsion performance test system centered around a sizable main vacuum chamber. When xenon or krypton propellant is introduced, the system maintains controlled operating pressure and supports high-vacuum pump-down.
Its configuration is meant for endurance testing, ignition validation, and regular subsystem inspections, such as calibration and propellant feed components. Without reconstructing the entire vacuum architecture, the modular interfaces facilitate fixture development and test article modifications. For electric propulsion programs where uptime and consistency are important, QualiEPP™ 2200 offers dependable, repeatable test conditions.
