Measuring assembly for ice adhesion
First Claim
1. A measuring assembly for measuring adhesion between a fixed part and a movable part having ice extending therebetween, said measuring assembly comprising:
- a chamber for maintaining the ice, the fixed part and the movable part at a predetermined temperature;
a tension generator for applying a force to the movable part to separate the movable part from the fixed part; and
a tension gauge for measuring the force required to overcome the adhesion between the movable part and the ice to remove the movable part from the fixed part.
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Abstract
A measuring assembly measures the adhesion between a fixed part and a movable part wherein the fixed part and movable part have ice extending therebetween. The measuring assembly includes a chamber for maintaining the ice, the fixed part and the movable part and the movable part at a predetermined temperature. A tension generator applies a force to the movable part to separate the movable part from the fixed part. A tension gauge measures the force required to overcome the adhesion between the movable part and the ice to remove the movable part from the fixed part. The test pieces (fixed and movable parts) are easily reproduced and coated with various coatings allowing direct comparison and evaluation of coatings in regards to ice adhesion.
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1. A measuring assembly for measuring adhesion between a fixed part and a movable part having ice extending therebetween, said measuring assembly comprising:
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a chamber for maintaining the ice, the fixed part and the movable part at a predetermined temperature;
a tension generator for applying a force to the movable part to separate the movable part from the fixed part; and
a tension gauge for measuring the force required to overcome the adhesion between the movable part and the ice to remove the movable part from the fixed part. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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