The Boeing Company
Eductor driven anti-ice system

Abstract:

An anti-ice system including means for removing water from a heated ice prone surface before the water reaches a surface downstream of the ice-prone surface. In one embodiment, the means comprises an eductor connected to the ice-prone surface. In another embodiment, the means comprises a mechanical pump connected to the ice-prone surface. Examples of the ice-prone surface include an engine inlet or an aero-surface on an aircraft.