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Advanced Liquids - Part 4
Date
May 8, 2018
$20
Standard Price
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The 2018 Snow Conference has it all — from expert-led snow and ice education sessions to an exhibit floor full of excited vendors who can't wait to show you the latest winter maintenance solutions your community's been looking for…
Some agencies have been using liquids for a number of years and are now implementing various advanced techniques. Among the new techniques being tried are liquid blends; using two different chlorides and adding carbohydrate liquids to brines; using advanced systems to ensure trucks are loaded correctly with the right materials and the right quantities; and using liquids to create slurries at high pre-wetting rates.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the cost benefits of using blended liquids.
- Explain the environmental impacts of some anti-icing and deicing techniques.
- Evaluate the research findings regarding the use of liquids.
Speakers
Lead Consultant, Vaisala Inc.
Research Scientist, Western Transportation Institute - Montana State University
Director of Public Works, City of Grimes
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