Producing artificial snow for ski slopes: refrigeration technology makes it possible to ski all year round.

Kunstschneeproduktion für Pisten: Ganzjahresskivergnügen Dank Kältetechnik.

Author(s) : BRISSET P.

Type of article: Article, Case study

Summary

This article describes how to produce artificial snow, in particular in low-altitude ski resorts. The author reviews existing processes, such as the use of snow guns and the production of snow crystals using a slice ice generator combined with pressure conveying.

Details

  • Original title: Kunstschneeproduktion für Pisten: Ganzjahresskivergnügen Dank Kältetechnik.
  • Record ID : 2004-0897
  • Languages: German
  • Source: Kälte + Klimatechnik (Die) - vol. 56 - n. 10
  • Publication date: 2003/10
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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