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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 31, 2018
Filed:
Nov. 10, 2017
University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK (US);
University of Houston System, Houston, TX (US);
Zhaohui Yang, Anchorage, AK (US);
Ting Yang, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Gangbing Song, Pearland, TX (US);
Mithun Singla, Houston, TX (US);
Christiana Chang, Houston, TX (US);
University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK (US);
University of Houston System, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A system and method for heating structures to either prevent the build-up of freezing precipitation or eliminate freezing precipitation on an exposed outer surface of the structures. The system includes a heating assembly integrally formed with a structure to apply thermal energy to the exposed outer surface of the structure. Optionally, the heating assembly includes heating elements formed of carbon fiber. The system optionally includes a control assembly operatively coupled to the heating assembly. The control assembly selectively powers the heating assembly and can be configured for remote operation. In use, the control assembly can be selectively activated from a remote location to power the heating assembly and heat the structure. Optionally, the structure is a concrete structure.