Don't have a clue how this deice system works but, if it depends on an
electrically powered heater, here are my thoughts. A simple resistive
heater will convert DC power at an unalterable rate of some 3.4 BTUs per
Watt. So, with a 12V system, assuming a budget of 30 Amps (that's a lot!)
that gives us 360 Watts, or 1220 BTUs. Now, I'm sure someone with far
better knowledge of thermodynamics than I (I'm just an Electrical Eng) can
figure out how much anti-ice or de-ice 1200 BTUs can provide. My guess is
that unless this system is not just a simple resistive heater, 1200 BTUs just
won't cut it. Hopefully someone out there has the answer to the
question.
My 2 cents' worth, certainly would like to know a good answer to the
original question!
Rene Rey
LNC4, maybe 80% finished., GPM
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 4:16
PM
Subject: [LML] Re: De-ice System on IV
P
Posted for "craig blitzer" <CBLITZER@triad.rr.com>:
There
was a recent article in the last AOPA magazine that talked a great deal
about various de-icing systems, (including those for kit planes),
and what is
required for flight into known ice. I found it to be
very informative
Craig Blitzer
cblitzer@triad.rr.com
>>>>
I am pondering whether to install a de-icing system on the IV P I am
building. Relatively recently Ice Management Systems de-icing system
became
available. It seems to be a good approach, in that it draws a
reasonable
amount of DC power, requires no consumable fluids and does not
add a
substantial amount of weight to the
aircraft.