Design and Evaluation of a Retrofittable Electric Snow Melting System for Pavements

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dc.contributor.advisorSchwartz, Charles
dc.contributor.authorFliegel, Jonathan
dc.contributor.authorFlyer, Joshua
dc.contributor.authorKatz, Matthew
dc.contributor.authorLe, Alex
dc.contributor.authorNgo, Thoi
dc.contributor.authorRoberts, Kyle
dc.contributor.authorSantoro, Anthony
dc.contributor.authorSun, Charlie
dc.contributor.authorWeyforth, Travis
dc.date.accessioned2010-05-26T14:46:02Z
dc.date.available2010-05-26T14:46:02Z
dc.date.issued2010
dc.descriptionGemstone Team SnowMelt
dc.description.abstractThe objective of this research is to develop a novel electrically conductive heating system that can be retrofitted to existing asphalt pavements. This system is designed for permanent installation on the pavement surface, thus eliminating the expensive reconstruction required for embedded systems and the inconvenience of placing and then removing portable heating mats. The research approach combined theoretical analyses based on the physics of the problem, laboratory explorations of potential system components, and large scale testing to evaluate the constructability, functionality, and efficiency of the full system. The final system design consisted of a low-voltage grid of Nickel Chromium wire resistance heaters embedded in an asphalt sealcoat surface layer. Outdoor testing during an actual snowstorm conclusively demonstrated the effectiveness of the system for melting snow, even during continuing accumulations. Based on these evaluations, several practical designs suitable for production use are suggested. Installation and operating costs are also evaluated.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1903/10090
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.relation.isAvailableAtDigital Repository at the University of Maryland
dc.relation.isAvailableAtGemstone Program, University of Maryland (College Park, Md)
dc.subjectHeatingen_US
dc.subjectAsphalten_US
dc.subjectGemstone Team SnowMelt
dc.titleDesign and Evaluation of a Retrofittable Electric Snow Melting System for Pavementsen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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