Journal article
Anti-icing for key highway locations: fixed automated spray technology
Canadian journal of civil engineering, Vol.40(1), pp.11-18
01/2013
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/119840
Abstract
This paper synthesizes information obtained from a comprehensive literature review and agency surveys on the state of the practice of fixed automated spray technology (FAST) systems. Experience with FAST systems in North America and Europe has revealed a mixed picture. On the one hand, several studies have indicated reductions in mobile operation costs and significant reductions in crash frequency, resulting in favorable benefit–cost ratios. On the other hand, there have been a variety of problems related to activation frequency, system maintenance and training. Installing a FAST system is complex and the challenges are often site specific. However, the evaluations cited show that FAST systems can be cost-beneficial if their locations are carefully chosen and if the system is supported with reliable environmental sensors. Finally, it was found that application of FAST systems in North America have recently increased.
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- Title
- Anti-icing for key highway locations: fixed automated spray technology
- Creators
- Zhirui Ye - School of Transportation, Southeast University, China, Western Transportation Institute, Montana State University, USAJianlin Wu - School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, ChinaNabil El Ferradi - Western Transportation Institute, Montana State University, USAXianming Shi - School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China, Western Transportation Institute, Montana State University, USA, Department of Civil Engineering, Montana State University, USA
- Publication Details
- Canadian journal of civil engineering, Vol.40(1), pp.11-18
- Academic Unit
- Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of
- Identifiers
- 99900612709201842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article