Polyethylene Glycol as an Ice Control Coating,

Abstract

The properties of polyethylene glycol (PEG) as a sacrificial ice control coating are discussed. PEG is effective longer than many single component coatings, and it has low toxicity and a high flash point. The results of preliminary experiments on PEG's ability to control snow accumulation on a panel and ice accumulation on a cryogenic tank are also discussed. Originator furnished keywords include: Cold regions, Ice control, Ice prevention, Polyethylene glycol, Space shuttles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA150466

Entities

People

  • K. Itagaki

Organizations

  • Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesion
  • Air Force
  • Alkenes
  • Cold Regions
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Dosage Forms
  • Engineering
  • Ethylene Glycol
  • Ethylenes
  • Flash Point
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Ice Formation
  • Melting Point
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • Polymers
  • Space Shuttles
  • Space Systems

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Polar and Arctic Studies
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology

Technology Areas

  • Space