Analysis and verification of the icing scaling equations

Author

Gary A. Ruff

Date of Award

6-1986

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Aerospace Engineering

Major Professor

Roy J. Schulz

Committee Members

R. L. Young, L. Crawford

Abstract

Airframe icing tests could be conducted more efficiently if a procedure for the use of scale models could be verified. Also, air-craft and engine performance in icing conditions could be evaluated more thoroughly if icing test parameters could be scaled to avoid test facility operational limitations. This thesis describes an experimental icing scaling research program conducted at the Arnold Engineering Development Center which has verified a set of icing scaling equations for a limited range of icing conditions. By applying these equations, test conditions can be calculated that, when established experimentally, will produce ice accretions that are geometrically scaled to within the repeatability of the ice accretion measurement technique. The application of these scaling equations to airframe icing tests is illustrated by means of two practical examples. Limitations of the method are also discussed.

Recommended Citation

Ruff, Gary A., "Analysis and verification of the icing scaling equations. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1986.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/13793