Design of testbed and preliminary data for de-icing experiments using piezoelectric actuators
1Department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Kongju National University, Cheonan 31080, Republic of Korea.
Data in Brief
|August 17, 2018
Summary
Piezoelectric actuators efficiently remove ice by providing mechanical energy. This study presents data on ice detachment influenced by ice thickness and voltage frequency.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
Background:
- Ice accumulation poses significant challenges in various industries, necessitating efficient removal methods.
- Piezoelectric actuators offer a promising solution for de-icing applications due to their ability to convert electrical energy into mechanical vibrations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effectiveness of piezoelectric actuators for ice removal.
- To analyze the de-icing phenomena and present preliminary experimental data.
- To explore the relationship between independent variables (ice thickness, voltage frequency) and ice detachment.
Main Methods:
- A specialized testbed was designed and constructed for conducting de-icing experiments.
- Ice specimens were formed from sterilized distilled water at -30°C.
- The detachment distance of ice was measured after applying voltage signals to the piezoelectric actuators.
Main Results:
- Preliminary data demonstrates the successful detachment of ice from base materials using piezoelectric actuators.
- The study parameterized the ice detachment phenomena based on varying ice thickness and voltage input frequencies.
- Detachment distance was shown to be dependent on the tested independent variables.
Conclusions:
- Piezoelectric actuators are a viable and efficient technology for ice removal.
- The experimental data provides a foundation for further research into optimizing de-icing strategies using piezoelectric actuation.
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