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Team 13—Geomelt. 10.23.09. The Team. Outline. Problem Project Design Norms Progress Questions. Problem. Snowmelt Systems are Inefficient Conventional Snowmelt Systems are Inefficient All Snowmelt Systems on Calvin’s Campus are near buildings. Problem. Burton Street Entrance
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Team 13—Geomelt 10.23.09
Outline • Problem • Project • Design Norms • Progress • Questions
Problem • Snowmelt Systems are Inefficient • Conventional Snowmelt Systems are Inefficient • All Snowmelt Systems on Calvin’s Campus are near buildings
Problem • Burton Street Entrance • High Traffic Area • Difficult To Plow Due to Burton Street • High Salt/Sand Area
Problem • Calvin College Burton St. Entrance
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
Design Norms • Stewardship • Saves on energy typically used in snowmelt systems • Caring • Increase safety for both pedestrians and vehicles
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