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Research on electric heating green snow melting and anti-icing technology for tunnel, bridge, and culvert entrances
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- 3 Linyi University
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Abstract
This paper addresses the issue of electric heating snow melting at tunnel, bridge, and culvert entrances. It explores a novel carpet-style electric heating snow melting and anti-icing system for these areas. The study analyzes the shortcomings of existing electric heating snow melting methods and proposes effective measures for improvement. To accurately assess the characteristics of current snow melting techniques, the research considers the damage caused by traditional snow melting methods to road structures and subsequent maintenance issues, while emphasizing energy-saving and environmentally friendly technologies. The snow melting process was simulated using Star-CCM+. The results show that the new carpet-style electric heating elements significantly improve snow melting efficiency. Preheating the road surface before snow accumulation greatly reduces snow retention time, enabling timely snow and ice removal. Typically, electric heating elements in snow melting systems are installed beneath the road surface at tunnel entrances. After installation, to protect the elements and ensure smoothness, a layer of cement or another suitable material is poured over them. However, these heating elements require regular inspection or replacement, which necessitates breaking up the road surface, increasing maintenance costs, and disrupting normal traffic operations. This study overcomes these challenges by providing significant convenience for installation and maintenance work, reducing costs, and minimizing the impact on traffic operations.
Keywords
Bridges and culverts, Tunnels, Traffic, Snow melting and anti-icing, Snow melting strategies
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Du,X.;Zong,K.;Ma,C.;Li,J.;Qi,C. (2024). Research on electric heating green snow melting and anti-icing technology for tunnel, bridge, and culvert entrances. Applied and Computational Engineering,91,73-82.
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