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Innovative Snowmelt System Design for Calvin College Burton St. Entrance

This project aims to develop a sustainable snowmelt system powered by geothermal heat for the Burton St. entrance at Calvin College, enhancing safety and reducing energy consumption. The design includes detailed modeling and control systems based on temperature sensors. Progress has been made in defining the project scope and collaborating with the physical plant. Key design norms focus on stewardship, energy efficiency, and safety improvement. Future plans involve collecting ground temperature data and analyzing existing snowmelt systems.

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Innovative Snowmelt System Design for Calvin College Burton St. Entrance

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  1. Team 13—Geomelt 10.23.09

  2. The Team

  3. Outline • Problem • Project • Design Norms • Progress • Questions

  4. Problem • Snowmelt Systems are Inefficient • Conventional Snowmelt Systems are Inefficient • All Snowmelt Systems on Calvin’s Campus are near buildings

  5. Problem • Burton Street Entrance • High Traffic Area • Difficult To Plow Due to Burton Street • High Salt/Sand Area

  6. Problem • Calvin College Burton St. Entrance

  7. Project • Snowmelt System Powered by Geothermal Heat • Physical Detailed Model • Control System for pump speed based on temperature sensors • Successful modeling ground and concrete • Expanded Analysis for Burton Street Entrance • Include size of the system needed • Include additional site planning and runoff concerns

  8. Design Norms • Stewardship • Saves on energy typically used in snowmelt systems • Caring • Increase safety for both pedestrians and vehicles

  9. Progress • Project Well Defined • Contacts With Physical Plant • Design Questions: • Optional Heater • Vertical/Horizontal System • Future • Collect Ground Temperature Data • Collect Data from Current Snowmelt Systems

  10. Questions

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