Studying Water Freezing on Laser-Texturized Surfaces
Author Information
Author(s): Haj Ibrahim Samih, Wejrzanowski Tomasz, Karl Christian W., Sagvolden Espen, Karwaszewski Jakub, Pilz Monika, Przybyszewski Bartłomiej, Kozera Rafał
Primary Institution: Gdańsk University of Technology
Hypothesis
Can a numerical method accurately simulate the freezing of water droplets on surfaces with different texturized patterns?
Conclusion
The proposed methodology can compare freezing delay capabilities for different texturized patterns, despite not accurately predicting freezing delay times.
Supporting Evidence
- The study developed a numerical method for simulating droplet freezing on textured surfaces.
- Results showed that freezing delay times varied significantly between different surface textures.
- Experimental measurements were used to validate the numerical simulations.
Takeaway
This study looks at how water freezes on surfaces with different textures made by lasers, helping us understand how to prevent ice from forming.
Methodology
A numerical simulation was developed using the finite volume method to study droplet freezing on texturized surfaces, comparing results with experimental measurements.
Limitations
The methodology cannot accurately predict freezing delay times due to changes in water properties during simulations.
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