A Wind Tunnel Experimental Study of Icing on NACA0012 Aircraft Airfoil with Silicon Compounds Modified Polyurethane Coatings.

Ice formation on the aerodynamic surfaces of an aircraft is regarded as a major problem in the aerospace industry. Ice accumulation may damage parts, sensors and controllers and alter the aerodynamics of the airplane, leading to a range of undesired consequences, including flight delays, emergency landings, damaged parts and increased energy consumption. There are various approaches to reducing ice accretion, one of them being the application of icephobic coatings.

Droplet Mobility on Slippery Lubricant Impregnated and Superhydrophobic Surfaces under the Effect of Air Shear Flow.

The focus of this study is to investigate and compare the behavior of a droplet on superhydrophobic (SHS) and slippery lubricant impregnated (SLIPS) surfaces under the effect of air shear flow. In this regard, both experimental and numerical analyses have been conducted to compare their performance on droplet mobility under different air speeds. Two different lubricants have been utilized to scrutinize their effect on droplet movement.