FI86337B - Method for production of ice constructions and use of same - Google Patents

Description

1 86337 METHOD OF MAKING ICE STRUCTURES AND USING ICE STRUCTURES

The invention relates to a method for making ice structures, in which water is sprayed on the support structure under cold conditions. The invention further relates to the use of an ice structure made by the method.

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By spraying water under various conditions, i.e. at a temperature below 0 ° C or lower, on top of the various support structures, an ice layer is formed on the support structure. On the ice layer, more water can be woven into the rye-10, whereby the thickness of the ice layer can be increased. However, the ice layer is usually relatively thin, so such structures do not withstand warm conditions and the ice layer completely melts when the temperature rises above 0 ° C. The problem with making ice structure Imi a is that the water drains quickly. ·. Along the teva surface and at the top of the inclined surface, the thickness of the split is smaller than at the bottom. Current methods »· · *** * 20 cannot be used to make thick-walled and permanent • · · ^ · ice structures, so they cannot be used for any: · 'permanent purpose.

The object of the invention is to provide a method by means of which the drawbacks associated with the current methods are eliminated. In particular, it is an object of the invention to provide a method by means of which a large size can be made. thick-walled and permanent ice structures. It is a further object of the invention to provide such residues. . New uses for 30 kennels.

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The object of the invention is achieved by a method and an ice · •. *. ·. characterized by what is • · · • ·; set out in the claims.

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In the method according to the invention, water is sprayed on the support structure at a distance from the fastening members placed therein, whereby the water cools and freezes between the fastening members and the support structure and on the fastening members as it flows along them. Water drains along the fasteners in small droplets and, when drained, effectively dissipates heat and freezes first between the fasteners and the ‘support structure’ and then on top of the fasteners. The fasteners stay inside the ice and strengthen the 10 ice shells and increase its durability. As the freezing continues, the frozen layer forms a new support structure with the support structure and the fastening members, above which new fastening members are placed at a small distance and water is sprayed on them. This is repeated 15 and a very thick and sturdy layer of ice is provided on top of the support structure. Such an ice layer melts to some extent in warm oi as uh t'e, but by making the ice layer thick enough in cold weather, the ice structure is preserved over the summer. The ice structure can also be protected as desired to reduce the effect of heat.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the droplet size of the water to be sprayed onto the fastening members is adjusted according to the air temperature. Water is sprayed from above the structure 25, and when the temperature is higher, the droplet size of the water is smaller and, respectively, when the temperature is low, the droplet size is large. This ensures that the water coming onto the fastening members is similarly cooled under different conditions.

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In the method according to the invention, nets and / or rope members are preferably used as fastening means. When using a small-mesh net, water gradually drains from one mesh wire to another and releases its thermal energy at intervals of 35. With such a structure, the water cools and freezes efficiently and quickly on the surface of the net; :: f- • l • · (3 86337 and between the net and the supporting structure or the ice layer below. When using rope members, it is preferable to use braided ropes, which increases the surface area. can be frozen quickly and the ropes can be used to support the ice in place.

The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawing, which shows a schematic representation of the lower part of an ice structure made by the method according to the invention.

The ice structure according to Figure 1 comprises a support structure 1, 15 fastening members 2 and ice 3 on and between them.

The ice structure is in the shape of a truncated cone and the support structure is below the ice shell. The support structure is shown only schematically in the figure and includes several support pillars and cross supports to support the structure. The form and structure of these aids are not essential and may vary as appropriate.

·. ·, · The fastening members 2 are placed at a small distance • ·::: from the surface of the support structure and are fixed at one end to the ground and at the other end to the center-25 of the support structure.

• · · • · '-y' When making the ice structure shown in the figure, the fastening members are fastened in place and water is sprayed evenly on all sides of the support structure and the fastening members 30 on it with a water spray placed in the center. In cold conditions, the water cools already during the air flight and cools and freezes quickly first between the support structure and the fastening members and then on the surface of the fastening members. In the next step, new fasteners are placed a short distance • · · * * *, ···, 35 from the surface of the ice layer, and • · ··· -. · The procedure is repeated.

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The method according to the invention provides an ice structure of 1 m i a, the ice layer of which is so thick that it summers without melting during the summer. The following winter, the ice structure can be further frozen and the ice shell grown to a thickness of 5 if desired. In winter, the structure can be frozen at least as much as it has thawed in summer, thus creating a permanent structure made mainly of ice.

The ice structures obtained by the method according to the invention can be used for various purposes. There is always a constant temperature of ice inside the structure, regardless of external conditions, so the ice structure is usefully used as a storage space. It can store various types of goods or products, and is suitable for storing all kinds of food, for example. It is also possible, using the method, to make meat stores in places where there is no electricity or it is not advisable to make freezer facilities. In addition, an ice structure made in accordance with the method 20 is well suited for radiation protection, as water and ice effectively prevent radiation.

I f Ice structures are very well suited to beets such as? for long-term sowing of lutes, beets and turnips 1. y L - •; 25. The ice inside the kennel is the right temperature and humidity, as the small heat released from the beets melts the ice, so the temperature stays slightly above zero and the humidity stays at all times. In an ice cream dream, beets can be stored intact for 30 years.

Ice structure prepared by the method of the invention.

- · mats are also suitable as display spaces; especially in them. for example, ice sculptures or the like can be preserved at low cost. In addition, ice structures can be used as • tourist destinations and tourist facilities. t * · f

Claims (5)

5,86337 A method for making ice structures, in which water is sprayed on the support structure (1) under cold conditions, characterized in that water is sprayed on the support structure (1) at a distance 5 therefrom over the fastening members (2), cooling and freezing between the fastening members and the support structure; on the fastening members as they flow along them. Method according to Claim 1, characterized in that the droplet size of the water to be sprayed onto the fastening elements (2) is adjusted according to the air temperature. Method according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that nets and / or rope members are used as fastening elements (2). Use of an ice structure made according to claim 1, characterized in that the remaining land is used as a food storage space. • · • 1 · »« «• •» »· An ice structure according to claim 1; use, characterized in that the ice structure 1 is used as radiation protection. • · · • · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · • · · • »· • ·« • · «• · · • β 86337