Protection of water conduits against frost

摘要

A water-transporting line includes an integrated heater system for protection against frost and the appropriate connection, attachment and control elements. A self-heating water conduit segment is provided that has an integrated heating device, which device encloses the outer surface of the water conduit segment. The various segments may be connected mechanically and electrically using corresponding connecting elements.

主权项

1. A self-heating water conduit segment for an aircraft to protect against icing of the water conduit segment, the water conduit segment comprising:
an inner pipe for transporting water; and a heater device surrounding an outer surface of the water conduit segment; wherein the heater device is integrated in the water conduit segment; wherein the heater device comprises a semiconductor heater device comprising an inner conductor, an outer conductor, and a semiconductor arranged between the inner and outer conductors; wherein the inner conductor, the semiconductor and the outer conductor are arranged coaxially with respect to each other; and wherein the inner conductor is the inner pipe.