A New Surface Coating for Prevention of Icing on Airfoils

Document Number: 2007-01-3315

Date Published: September 2007

Author(s):
Shigeo Kimura - Kanagawa Institute of Technology
Yoich Yamagishi - Kanagawa Institute of Technology
Atsuhiko Sakabe - Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Takafumi Adachi - Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Masakazu Shimanuki - Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Abstract:
New ice-phobic paint has been developed for the purpose of preventing the icing of the airfoils of aircrafts. The basic characteristics of the paint in terms of icing prevention were examined by an optical method and a load test. The water contact angle is so high~150 degrees~that high water repellency can be obtained as expected from the design. The adhesion strength of the ice formed on this coating is decreased to the lowest value as compared to all paints ever developed. The results from the icing wind tunnel test carried out in conditions similar to what aircrafts encounter show that the paint contributes to fuel and weight savings due to the effective use of deicer.

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See other papers presented at 2007 SAE Aircraft and Engine Icing International Conference, September 2007, Seville, SPAIN, Session: In-flight Ice Protection Systems - Part II

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