Prevention of ice formation by applying electric power to a...

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2007-06-05

2007-06-05

Van, Quang (Department: 3742)

Electric heating

Capacitive dielectric heating

Specific heating application

C219S770000, C244S13400A

Reexamination Certificate

active

10984475

ABSTRACT:
A first electrode is separated from a second electrode by an interelectrode space. The interelectrode space does not exceed 3 mm, and preferably does not exceed 100 μm. Liquid water fills the interelectrode space, thereby electrically connecting the first electrode and the second electrode. A power supply, preferably low-frequency AC, is connected to the first and second electrodes, generating a current through the water in the interelectrode space. The applied electric power prevents freezing of a thin liquid water layer in the interelectrode space, thereby preventing ice formation.

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