Despite the significant progress in fundamental research in the physics of atmospheric icing
or the revolutionary changes in modern materials and coatings achieved due to the recent …

To investigate the erosion mechanism and model of ultra-high pressure (200 MPa) water jet
on grade–A marine steel with different curvatures. The ultra-high pressure water jet was …

In this study, to clarify the failure mechanism of the last-stage rotor blade in the low-pressure
cylinder of a steam turbine, the peculiarities of crack initiation and propagation on the inlet …

An experimental study has been conducted to explore the effect of liquid properties on the
dynamics of a droplet impacting a rotating aluminum disk. The study focuses on water …

During operation, wind turbine blades are subjected to a wide range of environmental and
loading conditions and blade erosion can have a negative impact on performance and …

The droplet-wall impact phenomenon is observed in numerous applications such as spray
cooling, coatings, wetting, and inkjet printing. To date, there are still unresolved issues …

Rain erosion of wind turbine blades is observed very commonly and is a concerning issue.
Damage on the leading edge of blades leads to loss of aerodynamic efficiency. The …

Offshore wind turbine blades are exposed to a wide range of environmental and loading
conditions during operation. Rain droplet impact is one of the load cases that causes …

The state of the surface of the leading edge of wind turbine blades is important for optimal
aerodynamic performance. Rain erosion leads to damage and roughness on the leading …

This study investigates the outcomes of droplet impact under varying impact velocities
(Weber numbers) and surface wettability, using experimental methods, with a particular …