Wind Turbine Icing Physics and Anti-/De-Icing Technology

Wind Turbine Icing Physics and Anti-/De-Icing Technology gives a  comprehensive update of research on the underlying physics pertinent to  wind turbine icing and the development of various effective and robust  anti-/de-icing technology for wind turbine icing mitigation. The book  introduces the most recent research results derived from both laboratory  studies and field experiments. Specifically, the research results based  on field measurement campaigns to quantify the characteristics of the  ice structures accreted over the blades surfaces of utility-scale wind  turbines by using a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)  system and an Unmanned-Aerial-Vehicle (UAV) equipped with a  high-resolution digital camera are also introduced.

In addition,  comprehensive lab experimental studies are explored, along with a suite  of advanced flow diagnostic techniques, a detailed overview of the  improvements, and the advantages and disadvantages of state-of-the-art  ice mitigation strategies. This new addition to the Wind Energy  Engineering series will be useful to all researchers and industry  professionals who address icing issues through testing, research and  industrial innovation.