This report discusses the process of validating an icing simulation software code, LEWICE, being developed by NASA. LEWICE predicts the formation of ice shapes on airfoils based on given flow conditions. Different models were tested and compared to find the quickest and most accurate method for determining anti-icing energy requirements. LEWICE's predictions were compared to experimental data gathered in NASA Glenn's icing wind tunnel. Results show that using a potential flow, uniform droplet size, neglecting splashing model gave acceptable results.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Mosig, Timothy McClellan

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 06C014M

Advisor

• Olinger, David J.

Year

• 2006

Sponsor

• NASA - Glenn Project Center

Date created

• 2006-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Aerospace Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright