An experimental study on minimizing frost deposition on a cold surface under natural convection conditions by use of a novel anti-frosting paint. Part II. Long-term performance, frost layer observation and mechanism analysis

Abstract: In this part of study, the comparative observations of the structure and the surface temperature of the frost layer of both the coated and uncoated surfaces ware carried out and a preliminary analysis was presented. A series of the repeated cycling tests were completed that lasted for more than 2 months, and the influences of the coating thickness were also investigated. The results show that the frost layer deposited on the coating surface has a very fragile structure and can be removed easily by external force. The coating thickness has an important effect on the anti-frosting performance of the paint. The results also show that the coating of the paint on the copper surface is durable and presents a very good repeated cycling performance. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]