A device configured to prevent ice accumulation includes at least one wall defining a leading edge and a pneumatic passage configured to receive pressurized fluid. The device also includes at least one ejection port formed in at least one of the leading edge and the at least one wall, the at least one ejection portion fluidly coupled to the pneumatic passage to receive the pressurized fluid therefrom, the at least one ejection port configured to form fluid jets to divert liquid water droplets away from the leading edge of the device.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING ICE ACCUMULATION
SYSTEMES ET METHODES PERMETTANT D'EMPECHER L'ACCUMULATION DE GLACE
2016-12-26
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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