Why colder temps can be better for aircraft deicing systems

Why colder temps can be better for aircraft deicing systems

Deicing technologies often rely on heat to melt ice. But University of Texas at Dallas researchers have found that, under extreme cold, making ice even colder can weaken its grip on surfaces.

Study: Why Colder Temps Can Be Better for Removing Ice

By Kim Horner  | Mechanical engineering research associate Dr. Yao Ren exposes an ice-covered metal surface to dry ice to cool it further. Researchers found that a material’s thermal properties play a critical role in determining whether ice remains attached to a surface — a discovery that may lead to the design of future deicing systems […]