De‐icing

Abstract

THE ice protection system chosen by Vereinigte Flugtechnische Werke‐Fokker GmbH for the airframe of their VFW 614 aircraft is a T.K.S. fluid system. This system, which is similar to that used, for example on the HS 125, works on the principle of forming a film of Glycol based freezing point depressant fluid over the protected surfaces. This film of ‘de‐icing’ fluid combats ice formation by both melting the ice (or preventing freezing of supercooled water droplets) and by preventing adhesion of any ice that does form. Hence, the system can be operated in a de‐icing or anti‐icing mode.

Citation

(1974), "De‐icing", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 46 No. 6, pp. 20-21. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb035161