Cleaner Ice Control for Wind Turbines
Researchers have developed a chemical-free method to keep wind turbine blades warm and functioning.
Wind turbines are used to power various establishments, but their energy-harnessing ability is reduced during cold weather due to ice accumulation on the blades.
Deicing Method
A team has developed a deicing method that avoids environmentally harmful chemicals and minimizes energy use.
The team's work builds on previous studies of surface dielectric barrier discharge (SDBD).
Surface Dielectric Barrier Discharge (SDBD)
SDBD involves running an electrical current between two electrodes separated by a barrier to control air flow and heat around an object.
Using numerical simulations, the team calculated the heat distribution around wind turbine blades treated with SDBD over time increments from nan! seconds to minutes.
Author's summary: Researchers develop chemical-free deicing method for wind turbines.
- Chemical-free deicing method
- Minimizes energy use
- Builds on SDBD technology
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