On the Design of an Aero-Engine Nose Cone Anti-Icing System Using a Rotating Heat Pipe

The feasibility of using a rotating heat pipe to anti-ice the nose cones of small turbofan aero-engines is investigated. A stationary jacket evaporator design was used to transport heat into the rotating heat pipe located along the central fan shaft of the engine. The rotating heat pipe condenser was made an integral part of the nose cone using a high conductivity, lightweight material and the tip of the nose cone. The use of heating channels …