Measurement method and results of ice adhesion force on the curved surface of a wind turbine blade

Design and fabrication of a large-area superhydrophobic metal surface with anti-icing properties engineered using a top-down approach

“…The formation of ice on the surfaces of aircrafts, wind turbines, power lines, marine vessels, highways, buildings, refrigeration equipment, and telecommunication equipment can result in serious malfunctions [1][2][3][4][5]. In aviation applications in particular, the accumulation of ice during a flight is problematic because it alters the aerodynamic forces, increasing drag and decreasing lift; this can affect reliability and involves important safety issues.…”

“…In aviation applications in particular, the accumulation of ice during a flight is problematic because it alters the aerodynamic forces, increasing drag and decreasing lift; this can affect reliability and involves important safety issues. Additionally, loss of power or efficiency in power lines, telecommunications, and heat exchanger applications can present serious challenges [3,5]. Active methods (using heat or electricity) as well as passive methods (based on chemical surface modifications) have been developed to reduce or eliminate the accumulation of ice.…”

FEM analysis of in-flight ice break-up

“…In terms of broadening the applications, the ice break-up simulation package could be used to model ice shedding from wind turbines, as ice shedding is also a threat to wind turbine's life span and safety [56]. Also, the crack propagation simulation package could be used in environmental science, material science, glaciology, and earthquake and rupture analysis.…”

Multimodal Shear Wave Deicing Using Fibre Piezoelectric Actuator on Composite for Aircraft Wings

“…Ice can be released once the shear stresses between the ice and the material surface exceed the adhesive shear strength of the interface (0.24-1.7 MPa [15], [16], [18]). Though, the adhesive properties are dependent on various factors such as temperature, humidity, pressure, wind speed, air density, type of ice, etc [19].…”