Developments in Icing Test Techniques for Aerospace Applications in the RAE Pyestock Altitude Test Facility
Abstract
The altitude test facilities at RAE Pyestock are used in support of clearance of aero-engines, intakes and helicopter rotors to operate under severe icing conditions. An important aspect of the work is the simulation of the wet icing cloud in terms of water concentration, mean droplet size and spectrum. Water spray rakes or booms have been developed for this activity and individual nozzles-calibrated in a purpose built wind tunnel using a laser particle sizer. Although this paper mainly deals with the development of cloud simulation, it also includes a short description of the facilities and the capability for monitoring ice formation and shedding. Icing Engine testing
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA246825
Entities
People
- A. R. Osborn
- R. G. Drage
- V. E. Garratt