Systems and methods for predicting and controlling ice formation
US9463879B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D15/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for operating an ice detection and deicing system are provided herein. The ice detection and deicing system may use changing magnetic properties of various components caused by temperature changes to detect conditions conducive to, or indicating, ice formation. The ice detection and deicing system may further use eddy currents induced in one or more layers of the system to increase the temperature of the one or more layers to reduce the amount of ice formation or reduce the probability of ice being formed.
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