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© 2024 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive comparative study of the resilience of leading edge anti-icing systems on business jets when exposed to severe hailstorm conditions. Using advanced simulation models correlated with experimental data, the study aims to determine the overall effectiveness of these systems when exposed to the adverse effects of hail impact. Key aspects of the study include the examination of system structural response to varying sizes and densities of hailstones, and the impact on the leading edge structural integrity and on the overall aircraft safety. The simulations are designed to replicate realistic hailstorm scenarios, considering factors such as hailstone velocity, size, and impact angle. Results from the study reveal significant differences in the performance of piccolo-tube anti-icing system under hailstorm conditions. The study assesses the operational limitations and the energy absorption of a business jet anti icing system, providing valuable insights for anti-icing robust design in this category.

Details

Title
Structural Damage Assessment of an Airfoil Anti-Icing System under Hailstorm Conditions
Author
Ferro, Carlo Giovanni  VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Cellini, Alessandro; Maggiore, Paolo  VIAFID ORCID Logo 
First page
520
Publication year
2024
Publication date
2024
Publisher
MDPI AG
e-ISSN
22264310
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3084698987
Copyright
© 2024 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.