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Snowmaking Systems Ski resort size snowmaking systems: Are you looking to install a new snowmaking system or expand your current system? CHS Snowmakers can help. From a simple small manual snowmaking system to a large automatic system, CHS Snowmakers can help you along the way. CHS Snowmakers can get you started and we can be right there with you for the duration of the project. With our previous experience and our contacts in the industry we will give you options and help you decide which option is best suited for your needs. We also believe in doing the job right the first time. We have seen to many systems that were built to small, not designed to be expandable or to much fire power with very little water and won't let this happen. We work with Turbocristal and PFM engineering to consult, design and install your system. With PFM's experience since 1992 and Turbocristal's experience since 1985 and the numerous systems they have designed and installed you can be sure you will be getting the best system at the best price. Save time and money and contact us for the best system possible. Due to an already busy schedule with installations please schedule with us well in advance. Do you have a pretty good system but would like it to be more efficient? CHS Snowmakers can help. From providing the latest state of the art snowmakers to surveying your system and finding where the "leaks" are that burn up the money resulting in decreased profits. We will provide you a report and advise you how to correct it. It is a small investment with a big return. In December 2008 we will turn on a new Turbocristal automatic snowmaking system for Montana State University in Lewistown. This is a test facility at an old runway to test road de-icers. It is a very unique snowmaking system and we were able to provide them the best product in the industry. We understand not everyone has the ability to pay for a snowmaking system out of pocket so we have already made contacts for financing options. These lenders work with the ski industry and can arrange flexible payment options tailored to your seasonal income. CHS Snowmakers will work with you and these lenders to provide a turn key snowmaking system.
IFS International Financial Services Corporation National Lease Financing Services Capital Network We can also refer you to the right people for pipe suppliers and other important parts of a snowmaking system.
Option 1 - Low Energy This option uses either the LP2-4 Low Energy towers or the Sauron low energy towers. This has a similar layout to the Snow Blaster System (see option 3), but it uses a much larger pump thus providing more pressure and greater production. This system can be labor intensive due to several hundred feet of hose to move compressed air and water to the snowguns. The hose leaves the compressor or pump and then splits into "tees" to move the water and air to the individual LP's. A 185 cfm compressor can run two of the full size LP2-4's or up four of the smaller LP1-2XC sled snowmaker. It can run up to 3 of the Sauron snowmakers. You can move the snowmakers by hand or with an ATV or snowmobile and make snow where it needs to be. The pump is a 40 HP vertical booster pump on wheels. This pump can flow up to 175 gpm and needs a minimum of 20 psi on the inlet. This is ideal for a fire hydrant or if you don't have incoming water pressure, we can supply a low pressure pump to supply water from a pond or stream. You will need 3 phase 480 volts 60 amp service for the booster pump. Typically a 50 to 60 kW generator will provide enough power for both pumps. LP Basic system: Water flow range 40 GPM to
70 GPM Option 2 - Supercrystal This option uses a Supercrystal snowmaker and the same pumps as the option 1 system. You will have less hose because there are not "tees" splitting the water. You will have the power cord on the gun and maybe one extension cord to move around. This system makes the most snow, spreads it with the fan and with an automatic Supercrystal, it is easy snowmaking. You will need two 60 amps services or a 100 kW generator to run both the pumps and the Supercrystal. Water flow range is 20 GPM to 175 GPM. Basic system includes: Option 3 The Snow Blaster The original portable system CHS Snowmakers has a portable snowmaking system designed for XC ski trails,
sledding hills, special events or even small ski areas that need a little bit of
snowmaking. This system is small,
easy to use, inexpensive and has been proven by several of our customers.
We make it easy to order by providing this portable package.
This snowmaking system will use from 5 GPM to 40 GPM of water in temperatures
from 28°F
(2°C)
down below 0°F
(-18°C).
GPM increases as temperature decreases, max gpm is reached below 0°F. $7500 not including shipping Add $4200 for a 20 HP Honda Daley portable fire pump.
This pump can run several Cornice II Snowmakers or even a large fan snowmaker. Deduct $2000 to operate without 9 HP pump to make snow from fire hydrant pressure or other pump. Your water supply will need to be 100 to 300 psi of water pressure at 50 gpm to operate the snowmakers properly. Water supply needs to be secured before order. A 185 cfm or larger tow behind air compressor needs to be rented locally.
Here is drawing of the portable snowmaking system. Parts list is below diagram.
1. Water source (fire hydrant, pump from stream or lake, etc.).
Portable 2" x 2" x 1" air hydrant with dust cap Portable 2" x 2" x 1" self draining water hydrant Option 4 - Enclosed Trailer Pump and Supercrystal inside an enclosed trailer Other Facts:
Cost for a 1 x 6 air hydrant for parts Cost for 1.5 x 6 water hydrant and parts Friction loss per 100 of 2 sch. 40 pipe is
8.82 psi at 70 gpm at 6.69 feet per second. Friction loss per 100 of 3 sch. 40 pipe is
5.80 psi at 160 gpm at 6.94 feet per second. Friction loss per 100 of 4 sch. 40 pipe is
3.72 psi at 260 gpm at 6.55 feet per second. Friction loss for elevation gain is 1 psi per
2.31. Every 10 gained is 4.33
psi lost. A pond that can hold between 50,000 and 75,000 gallons of
water can help increase snowmaking production.
A pond this size will cover an area 100 x 100 square and it can be
dug out of the ground and no dams would be needed.
An onsite well could supply the water or water from a fire hydrant.
Drift can be added
to the water
and an aerator can cool the water in the pond increasing snowmaking production. A snowmaking system can also be of benefit for wildland
fire protection to help protect homes in the area and the Nordic center
itself. The snowmaking pressure and flow requirements are suitable
for a PRO/pak Foam System ($937). This
is a hand operated foam system for structure protection in the wildland/urban
fire interface. Snowmaking systems can also be used for irrigation of sports
fields and the air compressor also can be used to winterize the sports
field irrigation system. Cost per 100 of Trench/Backfill excluding blasting for
shallow bury 2 4. Approximate gallons of water converted to snow for a 20
wide by 1000 long by 1 deep ski trail. 20,000 cubic x 3.96 = 79,200 gallons (dry snow) 20,000 cubic x 5.16 = 103,200 gallons (wet snow) Approximate gallons of water converted to snow for a 20
wide by 1km long by 1 deep ski trail. 1Km = 3,280.8 20 x 3,280.8 = 65,616 cubic per 1Km of trail 65,616 cubic x 3.96 = 259,839 gallons (dry snow) 65,616 cubic x 5.16 = 338,578 gallons (wet snow) Square feet (or cubic feet) per acre 43,560 Gallons of water per cubic-foot 7.4805 Gallons of water per acre-foot 325,850.5 Gallons of water per cubic-foot of snow 3.96 5.16 Gallons of water per acre-foot of snow 175,000 225,000 Conversion Chart
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