Green Light Deicers, LLC
Green Light Deicers, LLC
913-685-8116
Is there a problem that requires more than a broom?
City
Denver
Hartford/Middletown
Washington
Chicagoland
Cincinnati/Hamilton
Baltimore
Boston/Salem
Detroit/Ann Arbor
Twin Cities
Kansas City
St Louis
New York City Area
Cleveland/Akron
Columbus
Philadelphia/Trenton
Providence/all River
Salt Lake City
Milwaukie/Racine
Grand Totals
Annual
Signalized Estimated Hours @ Number
St Snowfall Intersections Arrays* 5 min ea 10 hr shifts
CO
60
2880
23040
4608
38
CT
49
1165
9320
1864
16
DC
20
2731
21848
4369.6
36
IL
38
7428
59424
11884.8
99
OH
23
1766
14128
2825.6
24
MD
20
2961
23688
4737.6
39
MA
42
2496
19968
3993.6
33
MI
41
5568
44544
8908.8
74
MN
50
3025
24200
4840
40
MO
20
1706
13648
2729.6
23
MO
20
2656
21248
4249.6
35
25
20811
166488
33297.6
277
OH
57
2446
19568
3913.6
33
OH
28
1196
9568
1913.6
16
PA
20
4634
37072
7414.4
62
RI
35
1196
9568
1913.6
16
UT
58
730
5840
1168
10
WI
47
1612
12896
2579.2
21
67007
536056 107211.2
893
* Assumes 8 arrays per signalized intersection
Or, a new hood?
Are the lights in snow
country really at risk?
Green Light Deicers, LLC
913-685-8116
Would a mobile anti / deicing device make sense?
• It would not require retrofitting every intersection
• It could be flexibly deployed to meet changing weather
and road conditions including construction projects
• It could provide an interim solution while retrofitting was
slotted into the normal PM schedule
• It can draw upon aircraft anti/deicing experience
What would a mobile deicing unit
possibly require?
Green Light Deicers, LLC
913-685-8116
Reach a
maximum height
of 25.6 feet ?
Address multiple configurations ?
Protect LED
energy savings
and long life
HEAT?
Green Light Deicers, LLC
913-685-8116
Further Requirements
• Don’t cause traffic jams
• Don’t bust budgets
Solution: Deicer Trucks
Piggyback on
truck bed and
provide a Boom
• Use existing resources
Piggyback on a Boom
equipped truck
Green Light Deicers, LLC
913-685-8116
Both integrate standard components to store and spray
agents and capture run off for future recycling or disposal.
Anti-Icing & Deicing agents are
stored in 50 gal drums with warmers
A pan
captures
runoff.
Gravity feeds
runoff into a tank
Agents are pumped
up to spray lights
Green Light Deicers, LLC
913-685-8116
Off-the-shelf products are integrated into the control package
Objectives: minimize training expense and prevent damage
• GPS integrated with Public Works GIS database semi-positions
vehicle and sets boom/sprayer height.This can be integrated with
routing & scheduling software to help plan and manage operations.
• Camera and ‘deicer type’ joy stick control console guide to light
array (we borrowed existing aircraft deicer technology)
• Collision avoidance radar and/or ‘deicer type’ physical extension
prevents light damage (employed by aircraft deicers)
• Camera integrated with pattern recognition software determines
light configuration and calls up appropriate robotics subroutine
• Another option: ‘homing chip’ on the light lens
A fan system can be integrated with the run-off pan to better
capture initial run-off and re-circulate until treatment is complete.
Green Light Deicers, LLC
913-685-8116
Temporary pickup truck installation
An independent gasoline powered generator supports all
electrical, pumping and environmental control systems.
Climate controlled Cabinet
insert contains tanks, pumps,
recycling equipment, crane
motor and monitors/controls
Sprayer pole(s) address multiple
traffic light configurations
Boom holds hoses, spray-recycle
assembly and detection gear
Remote monitoring and
control box is located in cab
for easy operation by driver
Recycle basin extends
under light array to
capture sprayer run off.
Off-the-shelf costeffective cameras and
directing equipment
guide the application
Green Light Deicers, LLC
913-685-8116
Your input would be much appreciated
Is the recycling function necessary?
Can sewer systems adequately accommodate
treating agents?
Would you pay more for a non-recycled
‘green’ agent?
Would a standard warning light array on
the rear of the vehicle provide adequate
traffic control?
Green Light Deicers, LLC
913-685-8116
Application Nozzle Design
Do you need
all lights
treated or
just RED?
4
5
1
6
2
3
Boom Design
Must all signals be treated?
This also determines time to
treat the intersection
Green Light Deicers, LLC
913-685-8116
Some Other Applications
Solar
Panels
Street
Signs
And, Effective on Volcanic Ash!!
Green Light Deicers, LLC
913-685-8116
Is there a real need to treat LED lights
to prevent ice and snow build up?
Would this device fulfill your requirements?
Preliminary estimate:
$1,000 per month on a 5-year lease
Can that be justified in your budget?
Thanks for your input.
Green Light Deicers, LLC
913-685-8116