Review
Polymer Science
Aleksei V. V. Shiverskii, Mohammad Owais, Biltu Mahato, Sergey G. G. Abaimov
Summary: The problem of icing on engineering structures is becoming increasingly important due to active industrialization in permafrost zones, new goals in Arctic marine transport, increasing requirements for aerodynamically critical surfaces, and the wide applicability of fiber-reinforced polymer composites. Traditional manufacturing approaches are being combined with new technologies such as 3D printers and robotics for laying heat wires, and cheap and high-performance Thermal Sprayed methods for metallic cover manufacturing. The next step in developing heaters for polymer structures is the use of nano and micro additives to create electrically conductive heating networks.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yubo Liu, Rongnian Xu, Ning Luo, Yizhe Liu, Yang Wu, Bo Yu, Shujuan Liu, Feng Zhou
Summary: The study has developed a photo-thermal@electro-thermal superhydrophobic coating which achieves both anti-icing and de-icing functions, reducing electricity consumption and aligning with eco-friendly principles. The coating can prevent icing effectively in warm daytime, on cloudy days, or during cold nights.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Aerospace
Khitem Lahbacha, Sarah Sibilia, Gianmarco Trezza, Gaspare Giovinco, Francesco Bertocchi, Sergio Chiodini, Francesco Cristiano, Antonio Maffucci
Summary: This paper provides a study on the electro-thermal properties of commercial graphene nano-platelet films and discusses their application as heating elements in innovative de-icing systems for aerospace.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zehui Zhao, Zelinlan Wang, Guang Liu, Dengke Chen, Kaiteng Zhang, Yantong Zhu, Jichen Chen, Shize Sun, Xiaolin Liu, Huawei Chen
Summary: This study proposes a bilayer anti-icing/deicing coating with active photo-/electro-thermal and passive slippery properties, which can reduce energy consumption and de-icing time, and has broad application prospects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Feng Xu, Danyu Li, Peng Gao, Wuyue Zang, Zhongdong Duan, Jinping Ou
Summary: In this study, a two-dimensional transmission line icing model was established to predict the shape of the icing, considering various factors. The results provide reference for mitigating the impact of transmission line icing.
JOURNAL OF FLUIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhiwei He, Hangming Xie, Muhammad Imran Jamil, Tong Li, Qinghua Zhang
Summary: This review paper provides an introduction to passive anti-icing materials and focuses on recent advances in electro-/photo-thermal promoted materials for anti-icing/de-icing. The new conceptual strategy of combining passive anti-icing with active de-icing offers practical solutions to outdoor anti-icing/de-icing problems in daily lives.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yi Ma, Hao Pan, Guochao Qian, Fangrong Zhou, Yutang Ma, Gang Wen, Meng Zhao, Tianyu Li
Summary: This study proposes a transmission line ice risk prediction method based on the maximum mutual information coefficient and grid search optimization extreme gradient boosting. By calculating effective features and adjusting hyperparameters, this method outperforms other machine learning methods in prediction performance.
JOURNAL OF SENSORS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hua He, Wei Huang, Zhiguang Guo
Summary: A superhydrophobic coating with a photothermal effect is proposed for anti-icing and de-icing performance. The coating is designed using a simple secondary spray method and exhibits excellent superhydrophobicity, photothermal effect, and stability. It can significantly extend the icing time and rapidly remove surface ice layers.
MATERIALS TODAY PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Y. R. Kim, J. H. Jung, S. M. Yong, J. W. Hong, S. J. Lee, J. W. Park
Summary: The study suggests using patterned fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) for microwave transparent heaters, extending its potential application to thermodynamics. The RF transmission and saturation temperature characteristics of FTO as a conductive material were investigated through numerical simulation and experiment, showing reasonable agreement between measurements and simulations. This waveform-patterned FTO has both X-band transparency and Joule heating performance, making it a cornerstone for electromagnetic and thermal applications.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Xiangwei Huang, Chunyu Guo, Carsten Putzke, Jonas Diaz, Kaustuv Manna, Chandra Shekhar, Claudia Felser, Philip J. W. Moll
Summary: We demonstrate a non-linear measurement scheme of the Shubnikov-de Haas effect based on Joule self-heating, showing the significant temperature dependence due to Landau quantization effects at high fields. The experimental results in CoSi highlight the ability to resolve quantum oscillations at low magnetic fields in the non-linear channel, providing valuable insights into the electronic structure of micro- and nano-materials.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Peng Zhou, Yuyan Wang, Xinxing Zhang
Summary: In this study, Bi2Se3 nanosheets with photothermal effect were selected as de-icing materials, showing excellent light absorption and low thermal conductivity. The real-time conversion of solar-heat-electricity was achieved, and the membrane exhibited a high electrical output power density. A unique surface design and coating preparation method enabled the membrane to have hydrophobicity, allowing for effective water shedding and ice removal. This research provides valuable guidance for the design of sustainable and intelligent devices in the future.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Viktor G. Grishaev, Igor A. Usachev, Alidad Amirfazli, Vladimir P. Drachev, Artem V. Sulimov, Ivan S. Borodulin, Nadezhda I. Rudenko, Ramil K. Gattarov, Mikhail V. Makarov, Iskander S. Akhatov
Summary: The performance of aircraft anti-icing fluids on aviation composites is affected by substrate thermal conductivity and hydrophobicity. Decreased substrate thermal conductivity promotes easier freezing of Newtonian and low viscous non-Newtonian fluids. Therefore, the choice of aircraft anti-icing fluids for aviation composites should consider substrate thermal conductivity, wettability, and roughness.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Bo Yu, Zhengrong Sun, Yubo Liu, Zhizhi Zhang, Yang Wu, Feng Zhou
Summary: The study demonstrates a new strategy for delaying icing and efficient de-icing using a superhydrophobic photothermal and thermal isolation macroporous xerogel (PMX).
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
L. Vertuccio, F. Foglia, R. Pantani, M. D. Romero-Sanchez, B. Calderon, L. Guadagno
Summary: This work focuses on the design of bulk nanomaterials for ice protection in various applications, using the heating effect produced by dispersed electrically conductive nanoparticles. The effectiveness of Joule heating was evaluated for a resin with low viscosity, containing carbon nanotubes and expanded graphite. Nanocomposites with expanded graphite showed better heating efficiency and lower viscosity, making them advantageous for practical applications.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Man Wang, Qiangqiang Sun, Chao Yang, Lin Cheng
Summary: This study investigates the thermal de-icing on a nanochannel using molecular dynamics simulation. The results demonstrate that temperature differences between the ice and nanochannel promote heat transfer, leading to rapid ice melting. The participation of fluid atoms in interfacial heat transfer contributes to the efficient melting of ice.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yongcan Zhu, Ruiwen Zhou, Ye Zhang, Xinsheng Dong, Xinbo Huang
Summary: The paper analyzes the main influencing factors of icing flashover on insulators and deeply studies the morphological characteristics of iced insulators, as well as compares monitoring methods. Results suggest that image monitoring technology has advantages in predicting icing flashover. Discussions on the current progress and technical difficulties of image recognition technology for icing flashover parameters are also presented.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Long Zhao, Tian Zhang, Xinbo Huang, Ye Zhang, Wei Liu
Summary: This paper investigates the structural health monitoring technology of conductors for overhead transmission lines, and designs a structural monitoring system. Experimental results show that the proposed system can effectively obtain the operation parameters of the conductors.
IET SCIENCE MEASUREMENT & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Luya Yang, Xinbo Huang, Yucheng Ren, Yun Zhang
Summary: This paper proposes an automatic detection method for steel plate scratches, which can accurately identify and measure the scratch characteristics on the steel plate through steps such as image decomposition, enhancement, and threshold segmentation.
SIGNAL IMAGE AND VIDEO PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yanchen Huang, Xinbo Huang, Yongcan Zhu, Luya Yang
Summary: This study investigates the collision between incident and deposited particles as an important factor influencing insulator surface pollution, and proposes a model and criteria for analysis. The accuracy of the model is validated through COMSOL simulations and artificial fouling tests, showing a relatively small range of errors under specific conditions, reflecting the actual pollution degree on insulator surface.
ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Long Zhao, Rushui Wang, Pengfei Dai, Chao Zhu, Xinbo Huang
Summary: This article presents the findings of an experimental study on the thermal limit of conductors, specifically focusing on aluminum conductor steel reinforced (ACSR) wire. The study reveals that nonuniform axial temperature profiles along the length of aged conductors are caused by contamination deposited on the surface. Furthermore, it is found that the severity of contamination influences the temperature change, with areas of severe contamination showing a greater temperature difference compared to areas of mild contamination.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Zhiwei Song, Xinbo Huang, Chao Ji, Ye Zhang
Summary: This article proposes a target detection model based on an image processing hierarchical algorithm. It constructs a dense small-target detection network suitable for a complex environment through anchor-free and decoupled head design ideas, ASFF multiscale information feature fusion strategy, and ECA + VariFocal Loss interactive saliency area capture strategy. The experimental results show that Deformable YOLOX outperforms 13 current advanced target detection algorithms in comprehensive performance. Combined with a target detection algorithm, an early warning algorithm for rust grade assessment of connecting fittings is proposed, and an online monitoring system is designed, which has practical engineering application value.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Xinbo Huang, Yiqun Wu, Ye Zhang, Botao Li
Summary: We propose a detection method for structural defect dampers based on spatial relationship. By processing UAV aerial damper images and applying a detection model, we can effectively identify different structural defects and provide reliable data for transmission line condition monitoring.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Luya Yang, Xinbo Huang, Yucheng Ren, Qi Han, Yanchen Huang
Summary: A steel plate surface defect detection technology based on small datasets is proposed, which can detect multiple surface defects and fill in the blank of scab defect detection. A detection system based on intelligent recognition technology is built, and an improved MSR enhancement algorithm is proposed to reduce the impact of external light on the image. The practicability and effectiveness of the proposed method are verified by comparison with other methods.
ENGINEERING COMPUTATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Xinsheng Lu, Yi Tian, Haiyan Ran, Haonan Shi, Feiyue Ma, Xinbo Huang, Shengtao Li, Licheng Li, Husheng Li
Summary: This study investigates the harmful effects of free metallic particle defects in GIS/GIL and explores the electrostatic attraction phenomenon and electric field distortion in the particle charging process.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER DELIVERY
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yue Liu, Decheng Liu, Xinbo Huang, Chenjing Li
Summary: With the advancement of smart grid technology, the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for detecting insulator operation status has gained significant attention. Defects in insulators can cause power loss, damage power line durability, and even lead to power outages. However, due to the small-scale objects, complex background, and limited data, detecting insulator defects remains a challenging task. This paper presents a comprehensive survey on the recent progress of deep learning-based methods for insulator defect detection. The authors also discuss different processing stage methods, including image preprocessing algorithms for data augmentation and low-level vision information extraction, as well as defect detection stage models for fault diagnosis.
IET GENERATION TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Xinbo Huang, Zhiwei Song, Chao Ji, Ye Zhang, Luya Yang
Summary: A new method for strip steel surface defect classification is proposed in this study, addressing the issues of imbalanced data and real-time classification present in existing methods. By introducing relational knowledge distillation and self-adaptive residual shrinkage network, the proposed method demonstrates excellent performance in improving model deployment efficiency and ensuring real-time performance of classification algorithms.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Zhicheng Liu, Xinbo Huang, Long Zhao, Guanru Wen, Guoze Feng, Ye Zhang
Summary: This article proposes a method for diagnosing tower bolt looseness without human intervention. It reduces the influence of background noise through data cleaning and data fusion. Additionally, the intelligent feature recognition based on an improved 1DCNN algorithm improves the monitoring accuracy and speed significantly. The method has been validated through dynamic response tests and provides a new approach for online monitoring of tower bolt looseness.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Zhiwei Song, Xinbo Huang, Chao Ji, Ye Zhang
Summary: This paper proposes an image processing method based on an improved dark channel defogging algorithm, fusion channel spatial attention mechanism, Vision Transformer, and GhostNet model compression method for small target detection in complex environments. The experimental results show that this method can improve the detection performance of the model.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yi Tian, Xinsheng Lu, Peng Ye, Xinbo Huang, Yongcan Zhu, Shengtao Li, Wenfeng Liu, Yan Zhang
Summary: This study proposes a new method for structural health monitoring of wind power-dedicated busbar trunking (WPDBT) by indirectly measuring the tightening torque to detect the looseness of fixing bolts. By establishing an electromagnetic-thermal multiphysics coupling model and designing an online monitoring system, the accuracy and effectiveness of the method are verified, and a structural health assessment method for WPDBT is proposed.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Luya Yang, Xinbo Huang, Yucheng Ren, Yanchen Huang
Summary: This paper proposes an improved intelligent detection system that can effectively identify defects on the surface of steel plates and improve production quality. Compared to other methods, this approach shows better overall performance and meets the industry's requirements for accuracy and real-time performance.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mikael Schlumpf, Jordy Hendrikx, John Stormont, Ryan Webb
Summary: The formation of wet-snow slab avalanches is related to the liquid water content and strength of the snow layers. However, current studies disagree on this relationship and there is limited understanding of snow layers with a saturation level of θ=7% and above.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
William R. Jacobson
Summary: This study investigates the kinematics of deformation in debris bands associated with an overdeepened basin in Iceland. The research reveals the presence of multiple fabric types, suggesting a complex deformation history. Furthermore, pure shear-dominated strain was observed in an ice-free sediment ridge on the glacier surface.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shanpeng Cao, Caichu Xia, Shuwei Zhou, Yao Zhang
Summary: Precise evaluation of frost heaving force and surrounding rock plastic zone is crucial for preventing freezing damage in cold-region tunnels. This paper presents a new elastoplastic solution for tunnel frost heaving force considering double non-uniform frost heave and intermediate principal stress, which can better guide the frost resistance design of tunnels in cold regions.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sina Niazi, Aimane Najmeddine, Maryam Shakiba
Summary: This study investigates the mechanical response and damage of asphalt concrete under freezing temperatures. A coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical constitutive framework is proposed and validated through simulations and experiments. The effects of microstructural constituents on the mechanical response are also studied through parametric analysis.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shi-chun Cai, Xiao-hua Yang, Fei Ye
Summary: A calculation method based on the Winkler foundation model is proposed for analyzing the stress and deformation in excavation support structures in seasonally frozen soil regions. The method considers various factors and has been validated to exhibit good applicability.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guanjun Wei, Chuanjin Lei, Maoning Gao, Hongyu Zhou, Xin Li, Chaoyue Zhang
Summary: This study introduces a novel approach to improve the accuracy of deformation prediction in frozen soil areas by integrating post-processing deformation from InSAR with a frost heave model using the EnKF assimilation algorithm. Experimental results show that this approach reduces the RMSE to 0.247 mm, indicating its high feasibility and practicality.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Cheng Xu, Yugui Yang, Shanshan Hou, Hui Zhang, Chenxiang Li
Summary: This study investigates the properties and characteristics of frozen loess through nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) tests and flexural tests. The results show that as the temperature decreases, the pore ice content in frozen loess rapidly increases, making the phase transition of residual unfrozen water difficult. The flexural strength, toughness, and roughness of the fracture surface of frozen loess vary under different freezing temperatures and water content conditions.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianguo Lu, Wansheng Pei, Mingyi Zhang, Xusheng Wan, Jiacheng Zhang, Yindong Wang
Summary: This paper investigates the effects of freeze-thaw cycles and salt erosion on the mechanical and microstructural properties of concrete modified with nano-TiO2 and nano-SiO2. The results show that the added nanoparticles and environment media significantly influence the overall performance of concrete samples. The SCF has the greatest influence on degradation, and the compressive strength of NS-modified concrete is lower than that of NT-modified concrete. The optimal nanoparticles ratios for NS and NT modified concretes are 1% and 2%, respectively. Furthermore, NS modification leads to better filling effect on pore structure and larger crystals on the concrete surface compared to NT modification. In the first 90 freeze-thaw cycles, the gel micro-pores increase while the macro-pores decrease, but this trend reverses within the 90-150 cycles. This research provides important insights into the erosion and frost resistance of nano-concretes in marine and cold region engineering.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Florian McLelland, Floris van Breugel
Summary: In this study, a proof-of-concept approach for automatically assessing qualitative aspects of snow type while skiing using strain sensors is explored. The algorithm developed achieves a 97% accuracy in correctly assigning qualitative labels to different segments of a skiing trajectory. This method has the potential for improving quantitative characterization of ski performance, providing snow-specific recommendations, and developing skis with automated stiffness tuning based on snow type.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Purushottam Kumar Garg, Aparna Shukla, Mohd. Farooq Azam
Summary: This study remotely investigates 25 well-distributed glaciers in the western Himalaya and finds that these glaciers were in an overall retreating phase from 1990 to 2015. The study also reveals changes in glacier dynamics before and after 2000, including reduced terminus retreat and deglaciation rates, increased surface velocity, and the presence of more glacial lakes and supraglacial debris. The study highlights the importance of topography and local surface conditions in the heterogeneity of glacier response to climate.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Junru Chen, Shuna Feng, Lang Jia, Jiagui Hou, Miles Dyck, Xiaobin Li, Qingbai Wu, Hailong He
Summary: The heat pulse method is commonly used to measure thermal properties of frozen soil, snow, or glaciers, but the phase change caused by ice melting affects the measurement accuracy. This study observed the thermal response of ice under different heating strategies and compared numerical simulations and analytical solutions. The results showed that optimizing phase change parameters improved accuracy and the numerical method effectively improved the calculation accuracy of ice thermal conductivity.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kazuma Fukui, Chiemi Iba
Summary: By studying the evolution of pore water pressure in brick walls during cyclic freezing and thawing, we found that the water pressure in a south facing wall increases significantly during the night in cold regions. Incomplete freeze-thaw cycles are more damaging to building materials than a monotonous repetition of complete freezing and thawing.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yasir A. Malik, Norbert Karpen, Elmar Bonaccurso, Ilia Roisman, Jeanette Hussong, Philippe Villedieu
Summary: This study quantitatively analyzes the accretion and shedding phenomena caused by ice crystal icing on heated and non-heated surfaces. Experimental findings show the accretion threshold and shed areas under different parametric conditions. The results not only consolidate previous studies, but also identify new phenomena on unheated surfaces with mixed-phase conditions at negative wet bulb temperatures and positive wet bulb temperatures.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ezieddin Madi, Kevin Pope, Weimin Huang
Summary: This study experimentally investigates the impact of ice thickness on the energy required for de-icing. It is found that an increase in ice thickness at the heater's edge leads to a significant increase in de-icing duration. The results suggest that employing a correlation between ice thickness at different locations can help reduce the thermal energy needed for ice removal from airfoil or cylindrical surfaces.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
K. Riska, R. Bridges
Summary: Understanding the properties and parameters of ice growth models is crucial for assessing the impact of ice on facilities and ship navigation. This paper investigates the theoretical formulations for ice growth and compares calculated results with measurement data. The study focuses on level sea ice growth models and their application in brash ice consolidation modeling, considering factors such as snow cover, salinity, porosity, and atmospheric boundary including wind effect. The findings contribute to a better understanding of ice growth and consolidation processes, informing modeling techniques for marine design and operations.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
