SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING ICE ACCUMULATION

摘要

A device (24; 124) configured to prevent ice accumulation includes at least one wall (40, 42) defining a leading edge (44) and a pneumatic passage (46) configured to receive pressurized fluid. The device also includes at least one ejection port (48) formed in at least one of the leading edge (44) and the at least one wall (40, 42), the at least one ejection port (48) fluidly coupled to the pneumatic passage (46) to receive the pressurized fluid therefrom, the at least one ejection port (48) configured to form fluid jets to divert liquid water droplets away from the leading edge (44) of the device.