Technology to prevent snow accumulation on the roofs of buildings operated by a transport company as a solution to snow removal problems

Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology, Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation

^* Corresponding author: totalsay@yandex.ru

Abstract

As part of a competition of projects aimed at solving strategic problems ensuring the sustainable development of the Krasnoyarsk Railway company, a technology for removing snow from the roofs of buildings was proposed, which is conceptually different from its analogues. The technology is based on the use of compressed air and automatically prevents the accumulation of snow, preventing its deposition on the “approach” of the roof; it does not provide for the use of moving, vibrating units, scraper parts, or thermal elements that negatively affect roofing coverings. Automatic, manual, remote control and notification modes are provided. The main results of verification of theoretical studies are presented: data from experimental studies obtained on a model of a snow removal installation under conditions simulating real operating conditions are presented. The possibilities of optimizing the technology for various types of roofs, social, environmental and economic feasibility for wide application are shown.