Date of Award
Spring 3-2015
Access Type
Thesis - Open Access
Degree Name
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering
Department
Aerospace Engineering
Committee Chair
Daewon Kim
First Committee Member
Sirish Namilae
Second Committee Member
Sathya Gangadharan
Abstract
The accumulation of ice on the leading edges of aircraft wing poses complications for flight control as drag is increased with a tendency for higher relative turbulence over the wing. Pre-emptive and reactive ice removal techniques have been employed in the past by electromechanical, thermal, chemical and pneumatic methods. In this thesis, a carbon fiber fabric is utilized as a heating de-icer for composites aircraft wing surface structures. Two prototypes are constructed, tested to generate temperature profiles, and an appropriate heating voltage is selected for effective de-icing via distinct avenues of heating system configurations. The heat transfer efficiency of the system is theoretically analyzed and validated through experimental results. The advantages of the carbon-fiber based de-icing system are addressed in terms of weight, flexibility, coverage area, safety and easiness of installation.
Scholarly Commons Citation
Park, Min Soon, "Aircraft De-Icing System Using Thermal Conductive Fibers" (2015). Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses. 276.
https://commons.erau.edu/edt/276
