Controlling ice propagation and adhesion through chemical patterns on smooth surfaces
M.J. Tavaststjerna (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
S.J. Garcia Espallargas – Promotor (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
S.J. Picken – Promotor (TU Delft - Applied Sciences)
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Abstract
This dissertation advances the understanding of factors governing freezing nucleation, propagation, and adhesion on surfaces, and offers new insights into the design of effective passive anti-icing surfaces. The methodology focuses on two state-of-the-art characterization techniques that were developed and built in-house for quantitative and qualitative analysis of icing on surfaces: 1) A high-resolution thermal imaging device to monitor and quantify nucleation and propagation on surfaces, and 2) A horizontal shear test to measure ice adhesion to surfaces under controlled environmental conditions.
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