Advances in Atmospheric Icing: Predictive Models, Thermodynamics, and Mitigation Strategie

A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Meteorology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 1016

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Dear Colleagues,

Atmospheric icing poses significant challenges in aviation, renewable energy, and infrastructure and addressing these challenges requires advancements in predictive models, our understanding of heat and mass transfer, and mitigation strategies.

Recent advancements in predictive modeling have enhanced the ability to forecast icing events; by integrating meteorological data, physical principles, and computational algorithms, these models predict icing likelihood and intensity with greater accuracy. High-resolution weather prediction models, machine learning algorithms, and remote sensing technologies contribute to more reliable forecasts, enabling better preparation and response. In addition, understanding heat and mass transfer during and after icing formation is crucial for developing effective mitigation techniques.

Research on atmospheric icing is interdisciplinary, combining meteorology, materials science, engineering, and applied physics. Integrating predictive models with heat and mass transfer analyses and innovative mitigation strategies enhances infrastructure protection and system safety. Continuous advancements in these areas are essential for improving our ability to predict, prevent, and mitigate icing events, safeguarding critical infrastructure and enhancing operational safety across affected industries. Researchers are invited to contribute to this Special Issue by submitting original and review articles offering novel insights and solutions to the challenges of atmospheric icing.

Sincerely,

Dr. Behrouz Mohammadian
Prof. Dr. Zhijin Zhang
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Keywords

  • icing
  • snow
  • frost
  • glaze
  • rime
  • freezing rain
  • heat transfer
  • anti-icing
  • de-icing
  • sensors

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The Icing Characteristics of Post Insulators in a Natural Icing Environment
by Zhijin Zhang, Jiahui Tu, Yuanpeng Zhang, Xingliang Jiang and Zhenbing Zhu
Atmosphere 2025, 16(1), 64; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos16010064 - 9 Jan 2025
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Icing significantly reduces the electrical performance of insulators, and grid failures caused by insulator icing are common. Currently, most research on the flashover characteristics of insulators under icing conditions focuses on artificially iced suspension insulators, with limited studies on post insulators under natural [...] Read more.
Icing significantly reduces the electrical performance of insulators, and grid failures caused by insulator icing are common. Currently, most research on the flashover characteristics of insulators under icing conditions focuses on artificially iced suspension insulators, with limited studies on post insulators under natural icing conditions. The shed spacing of post insulators is smaller, making them more prone to bridging by icicles in the same icing environment, which exacerbates insulation problems. Therefore, investigating the icing characteristics of post insulators is crucial. In this study, natural icing growth was observed on seven different types of post insulators at the Xuefeng Mountain Energy Equipment Safety National Observation and Research Station. The icing morphology and characteristics of these insulators were examined. The main conclusions are as follows: (1) the icing type and morphology of post insulators are influenced by meteorological conditions, with more severe icing observed on the windward side. (2) The icing mass and icicle length of the insulator increase nonlinearly with icing time. Specifically, during the glaze icing period from 0 to 8 h, the ice mass on the Type V composite post insulator was 3.89 times greater than that during the 13-to-18 h period. (3) Within the same icing cycle, the icing growth rate on composite post insulators is faster than on porcelain post insulators. (4) Compared to suspension insulators, the sheds of post insulators are more easily bridged by icicles. Notably, when the sheds of post insulators are bridged by icicles, the length of icicles on suspension insulators is only half of the gap size. Full article
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