AgI-KI aerosol catalysts with excellent combustion and nucleation performance for weather modification

The glaze icing of overhead transmission lines seriously influences the security operation of the power grid, resulting in huge economic loss. Here, by employing AgI-KI aerosol catalysts with good combustion performance, we found that the formation of glaze icing could be controlled and eliminated before it causes damage to transmission lines, as revealed by a 0.5 m(3) low temperature cabinet, a 1 m(3) isothermal cloud chamber and a 60 m(3) environment climate chamber, respectively. The higher nucleation rate (similar to 10(15)) of AgI-KI aerosols than the blank (similar to 10(7)) was found to be beneficial for deicing performance. Our results suggest that such aerosols could be a better choice for deicing technology.

Automated summary

The study utilizes AgI-KI aerosol catalysts to control and eliminate the formation of glaze icing on overhead transmission lines, with results showing a higher nucleation rate and improved deicing performance. These aerosols may be a better choice for deicing technology.