Recent Developments on Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Plasma Actuators for Icing Mitigation
Ice accretion is a common issue on aircraft flying in cold climate conditions. The ice accumulation on aircraft surfaces disturbs the adjacent airflow field, increases the drag, and significantly reduces the aircraft’s aerodynamic performance. It also increases the weight of the aircraft and causes...
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| author | Frederico Rodrigues Mohammadmahdi Abdollahzadehsangroudi João Nunes-Pereira José Páscoa |
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| description | Ice accretion is a common issue on aircraft flying in cold climate conditions. The ice accumulation on aircraft surfaces disturbs the adjacent airflow field, increases the drag, and significantly reduces the aircraft’s aerodynamic performance. It also increases the weight of the aircraft and causes the failure of critical components in some situations, leading to premature aerodynamic stall and loss of control and lift. With this in mind, several authors have begun to study the thermal effects of plasma actuators for icing control and mitigation, considering both aeronautical and wind energy applications. Although this is a recent topic, several studies have already been performed, and it is clear this topic has attracted the attention of several research groups. Considering the importance and potential of using dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma actuators for ice mitigation, we aim to present in this paper the first review on this topic, summarizing all the information reported in the literature about three major subtopics: thermal effects induced by DBD plasma actuators, plasma actuators’ ability in deicing and ice formation prevention, and ice detection capability of DBD plasma actuators. An overview of the characteristics of these devices is performed and conclusions are drawn regarding recent developments in the application of plasma actuators for icing mitigation purposes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-78f744ef408a4172946c7e3d1974fee62023-12-02T01:14:58ZengMDPI AGActuators2076-08252022-12-01121510.3390/act12010005Recent Developments on Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Plasma Actuators for Icing MitigationFrederico Rodrigues0Mohammadmahdi Abdollahzadehsangroudi1João Nunes-Pereira2José Páscoa3C-MAST, Centre for Mechanical and Aerospace Science and Technologies, Universidade da Beira Interior, Rua Marquês D’Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001 Covilhã, PortugalC-MAST, Centre for Mechanical and Aerospace Science and Technologies, Universidade da Beira Interior, Rua Marquês D’Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001 Covilhã, PortugalC-MAST, Centre for Mechanical and Aerospace Science and Technologies, Universidade da Beira Interior, Rua Marquês D’Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001 Covilhã, PortugalC-MAST, Centre for Mechanical and Aerospace Science and Technologies, Universidade da Beira Interior, Rua Marquês D’Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001 Covilhã, PortugalIce accretion is a common issue on aircraft flying in cold climate conditions. The ice accumulation on aircraft surfaces disturbs the adjacent airflow field, increases the drag, and significantly reduces the aircraft’s aerodynamic performance. It also increases the weight of the aircraft and causes the failure of critical components in some situations, leading to premature aerodynamic stall and loss of control and lift. With this in mind, several authors have begun to study the thermal effects of plasma actuators for icing control and mitigation, considering both aeronautical and wind energy applications. Although this is a recent topic, several studies have already been performed, and it is clear this topic has attracted the attention of several research groups. Considering the importance and potential of using dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma actuators for ice mitigation, we aim to present in this paper the first review on this topic, summarizing all the information reported in the literature about three major subtopics: thermal effects induced by DBD plasma actuators, plasma actuators’ ability in deicing and ice formation prevention, and ice detection capability of DBD plasma actuators. An overview of the characteristics of these devices is performed and conclusions are drawn regarding recent developments in the application of plasma actuators for icing mitigation purposes.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/12/1/5plasma actuatorsdielectric barrier dischargedeicingice sensingflow control |
| spellingShingle | Frederico Rodrigues Mohammadmahdi Abdollahzadehsangroudi João Nunes-Pereira José Páscoa Recent Developments on Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Plasma Actuators for Icing Mitigation Actuators plasma actuators dielectric barrier discharge deicing ice sensing flow control |
| title | Recent Developments on Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Plasma Actuators for Icing Mitigation |
| title_full | Recent Developments on Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Plasma Actuators for Icing Mitigation |
| title_fullStr | Recent Developments on Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Plasma Actuators for Icing Mitigation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Recent Developments on Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Plasma Actuators for Icing Mitigation |
| title_short | Recent Developments on Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Plasma Actuators for Icing Mitigation |
| title_sort | recent developments on dielectric barrier discharge dbd plasma actuators for icing mitigation |
| topic | plasma actuators dielectric barrier discharge deicing ice sensing flow control |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/12/1/5 |
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