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Green Light Deicers, LLC 913-685-8116
Green Light Deicers, LLC
Green Light Deicers, LLC 913-685-8116
Is there a problem that requires more than a broom? Annual Signalized Estimated Hours @ Number
City St Snowfall Intersections Arrays* 5 min ea 10 hr shiftsDenver CO 60 2880 23040 4608 38
Hartford/Middletown CT 49 1165 9320 1864 16Washington DC 20 2731 21848 4369.6 36Chicagoland IL 38 7428 59424 11884.8 99
Cincinnati/Hamilton OH 23 1766 14128 2825.6 24Baltimore MD 20 2961 23688 4737.6 39
Boston/Salem MA 42 2496 19968 3993.6 33Detroit/Ann Arbor MI 41 5568 44544 8908.8 74
Twin Cities MN 50 3025 24200 4840 40Kansas City MO 20 1706 13648 2729.6 23
St Louis MO 20 2656 21248 4249.6 35New York City Area - 25 20811 166488 33297.6 277
Cleveland/Akron OH 57 2446 19568 3913.6 33Columbus OH 28 1196 9568 1913.6 16
Philadelphia/Trenton PA 20 4634 37072 7414.4 62Providence/all River RI 35 1196 9568 1913.6 16
Salt Lake City UT 58 730 5840 1168 10Milwaukie/Racine WI 47 1612 12896 2579.2 21
Grand Totals 67007 536056 107211.2 893
* Assumes 8 arrays per signalized intersection
Or, a new hood? Are the lights in snow country really at risk?
Green Light Deicers, LLC 913-685-8116
Would a mobile anti / deicing device make sense?
• It would not require retrofitting every intersection
• It could be flexibly deployed to meet changing weather and road conditions including construction projects
• It could provide an interim solution while retrofitting was slotted into the normal PM schedule
• It can draw upon aircraft anti/deicing experience
What would a mobile deicing unit possibly require?
Green Light Deicers, LLC 913-685-8116
Reach a maximum height
of 25.6 feet ?
Address multiple configurations ?
Protect LED energy savings and long life
HEAT?
Green Light Deicers, LLC 913-685-8116
Further Requirements
• Don’t cause traffic jams
• Don’t bust budgets
• Use existing resources
Piggyback on truck bed and provide a Boom
Piggyback on a Boom equipped truck
Solution: Deicer Trucks
Green Light Deicers, LLC 913-685-8116
Both integrate standard components to store and spray agents and capture run off for future recycling or disposal.
Anti-Icing & Deicing agents are stored in 50 gal drums with warmers
Agents are pumped up to spray lights
A pan captures runoff.
Gravity feeds runoff into a tank
Green Light Deicers, LLC 913-685-8116
Off-the-shelf products are integrated into the control package Objectives: minimize training expense and prevent damage
• GPS integrated with Public Works GIS database semi-positions vehicle and sets boom/sprayer height.This can be integrated with routing & scheduling software to help plan and manage operations.
• Camera and ‘deicer type’ joy stick control console guide to light array (we borrowed existing aircraft deicer technology)
• Collision avoidance radar and/or ‘deicer type’ physical extension prevents light damage (employed by aircraft deicers)
• Camera integrated with pattern recognition software determines light configuration and calls up appropriate robotics subroutine
• Another option: ‘homing chip’ on the light lens A fan system can be integrated with the run-off pan to better
capture initial run-off and re-circulate until treatment is complete.
Green Light Deicers, LLC 913-685-8116
Temporary pickup truck installation
Climate controlled Cabinet insert contains tanks, pumps, recycling equipment, crane motor and monitors/controls
Boom holds hoses, spray-recycle assembly and detection gear
Recycle basin extends under light array to capture sprayer run off.
Sprayer pole(s) address multiple traffic light configurations
Remote monitoring and control box is located in cab for easy operation by driver
Off-the-shelf cost-effective cameras and directing equipment guide the application
An independent gasoline powered generator supports all electrical, pumping and environmental control systems.
Green Light Deicers, LLC 913-685-8116
Would a standard warning light array on the rear of the vehicle provide adequate traffic control?
Your input would be much appreciated
Is the recycling function necessary?
Can sewer systems adequately accommodate treating agents?
Would you pay more for a non-recycled ‘green’ agent?
Green Light Deicers, LLC 913-685-8116
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5Do you need all lights treated or just RED?
Must all signals be treated?
Application Nozzle Design
Boom Design
This also determines time to treat the intersection
Green Light Deicers, LLC 913-685-8116
Some Other Applications
Solar Panels
Street Signs
And, Effective on Volcanic Ash!!
Green Light Deicers, LLC 913-685-8116
Is there a real need to treat LED lights to prevent ice and snow build up?
Would this device fulfill your requirements?
Preliminary estimate:
$1,000 per month on a 5-year lease
Can that be justified in your budget?
Thanks for your input.