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  Low Energy Air/Water Systems

Low Energy Air/Water Systems are similar to air/water systems except this new technology uses approximately 80% less compressed air to make snow. Our low energy snowmaking technology can dramatically reduce compressed air costs and overall snowmaking energy costs. Most of the system components are the same as air/water systems except the snow guns are different, and fewer or much smaller air compressors are required. Ratnik low energy systems are available as both manual and fully automatic systems with a full array of customized features and options.

Sky Giant III Low Energy Tower Gun, Sky Giant VI Low Energy Tower GunsSky Giant III Snow GunSky Giant VI Snow Gun

Typical Pump and Compressor Building for Low Energy Snowmaking System
 
Typical Pump and Air Compressor Building with Water Cooling Towers
Typical Components (as numbered above):

1. Snowmaking Water
2. Ski Trail
3. System Control Room
4. Electrical Equipment Room
5. Water Cooling Towers
6. Water Pumps
7. Air Compressor
8. Closed Loop Water/Glycol Pump
9. Vane Type Moisture Separator
10. Compressed Air Aftercoolers
11. Compressor Inner Cooling Radiators
12. Ratnik Tower Snow Guns
13. Close-Up of Sky Giant III+III Tower Snow Gun
14. Water Pipeline
15. Air Pipeline

Advantages of Low Energy Air/Water Systems are as follows:
  • Compressed air energy consumption is low.
  • The cost of unit quantity of snow made is lower than any other method available.
  • Snow guns are simple to operate and require little maintenance.
  • No electric power is required on the mountain.
  • Automation is simple. Guns are either on or off.
Characteristics are as follows:
  • Temperatures need to be 30°F (-1.1°C) wet bulb or colder in order to start snowmaking.
  • Higher water pressures at the guns are required for efficient operation.
Ratnik low energy snowmaking systems can help you achieve dramatic energy savings for your snow sports resort. We invite you to call us at (585) 924-9111 or email us at info@ratnik.com to learn more about how to reduce your snowmaking energy costs.

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