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The science behind airplane deicing – a mechanical engineer explains how chemistry and physics make flying a more uplifting experience
As a mechanical engineer who studies frost growth and water droplets on surfaces, I have come to appreciate the importance of deicing planes. Indeed, deicing is an important safety step performed by ...
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The science behind airplane deicing: A mechanical engineer explains
As a mechanical engineer who studies frost growth and water droplets on surfaces, I have come to appreciate the importance of deicing planes. Indeed, deicing is an important safety step performed ...
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Here’s What It Means If You See Green Fluid on an Airplane Wing
Sommers adds, “De-icing may even be needed during rainy conditions if the temperature is low enough for the rain to freeze on contact with the surface of the plane.” Planes are designed with built-in ...
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The science behind airplane deicing – a mechanical engineer explains how chemistry and physics make flying a more uplifting experience
Advertisement Article continues below this ad As a mechanical engineer who studies frost growth and water droplets on surfaces, I have come to appreciate the importance of deicing planes.
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The science behind airplane deicing – a mechanical engineer explains how chemistry and physics make flying a more uplifting experience
They’ll often use designated areas outside for deicing planes so they can collect and store the fluids after they run off the plane in holding tanks underground until they can be recycled.