CA1028514A - Method and apparatus for making snow produced by cumulative crystallization of snow particles - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for making snow produced by cumulative crystallization of snow particles

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CA1028514A
CA1028514A CA235,789A CA235789A CA1028514A CA 1028514 A CA1028514 A CA 1028514A CA 235789 A CA235789 A CA 235789A CA 1028514 A CA1028514 A CA 1028514A
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snow
cumulative
crystallization
produced
making
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Joseph C. Tropeano
Philip L. Tropeano
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C3/00—Processes or apparatus specially adapted for producing ice or snow for winter sports or similar recreational purposes, e.g. for sporting installations; Producing artificial snow
    • F25C3/04—Processes or apparatus specially adapted for producing ice or snow for winter sports or similar recreational purposes, e.g. for sporting installations; Producing artificial snow for sledging or ski trails; Producing artificial snow
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C2303/00—Special arrangements or features for producing ice or snow for winter sports or similar recreational purposes, e.g. for sporting installations; Special arrangements or features for producing artificial snow
    • F25C2303/048—Snow making by using means for spraying water
    • F25C2303/0481—Snow making by using means for spraying water with the use of compressed air

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
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CA235,789A 1975-03-17 1975-09-18 Method and apparatus for making snow produced by cumulative crystallization of snow particles Expired CA1028514A (en)

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US05/558,821 US3964682A (en) 1975-03-17 1975-03-17 Method and apparatus for making snow produced by cumulative crystallization of snow particles

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CA1028514A true CA1028514A (en) 1978-03-28

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US (1) US3964682A (OSRAM)
AT (1) ATA192976A (OSRAM)
CA (1) CA1028514A (OSRAM)
DE (1) DE2611098A1 (OSRAM)
FR (1) FR2304877A1 (OSRAM)

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ATA192976A (de) 1977-12-15
FR2304877B3 (OSRAM) 1978-12-08
US3964682A (en) 1976-06-22
FR2304877A1 (fr) 1976-10-15
DE2611098A1 (de) 1976-09-30

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