Progress on ultrasonic guided waves de-icing techniques in improving aviation energy efficiency. (November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wang, Yibing; Xu, Yuanming; Huang, Qi
• Is Part Of: Renewable & sustainable energy reviews. Volume 79(2017)
• Page Start: 638
• Page End: 645
• Publication Date: 2017-11
• Subjects: UGW Ultrasonic Guided Wave -- NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- STOL Short Take-off and Landing -- SHW Shear Horizontal Wave -- ISCC Interface Stress Concentration Coefficient -- FEM Finite Element Method -- PZT Lead Zirconate Titanate -- UHF Ultrahigh Frequency -- PVDF Polyvinylidene Fluoride -- TWG Tailored Waveguides; Energy efficiency -- Ultrasonic wave -- De-icing techniques -- Aircraft -- Wind turbine; Renewable energy sources -- Periodicals; Power resources -- Periodicals; Énergies renouvelables -- Périodiques; Ressources énergétiques -- Périodiques; 333.794
• DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2017.05.129
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1364-0321

Abstract

Abstract: Aircraft icing, in particular in-flight icing, poses serious threat to flight safety. Similarly, icing on blades of wind turbines is harmful to wind power systems as well. Therefore, the development of de-icing techniques has attracted significant attention in both Aeronautics and Wind Energy fields. Ultrasonic guided wave (UGW) de-icing technology, one of the mechanical de-icing technologies, features its light weight, low cost, drastic reduction in energy consumption, as well as its easy replacement and maintenance. Recent developments related to UGW de-icing technologies were summarized in this review, including latest studies on ultrasonic wave de-icing theory, advances in piezoelectric materials and transducers, and novel devices designed for de-icing systems. Some instructive experimental researches on ultrasonic de-icing method were introduced as well. Moreover, in particular, study on energy efficiency of ultrasonic de-icing method was introduced. Finally, some noteworthy problems, such as miniaturized transducers design, new type of the de-icing system design, and UGW de-icing mechanisms and its energy efficiency, were proposed for future investigation.