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    Artificial snow production

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    What you see

    At the start of the peak season or during cold spells, the filters in your system become clogged very quickly, forcing you to clean them very frequently. These issues directly impact production:

    • Recurring nozzle clogging: Boom or fan filters become saturated or do not function.
    • Poor grain quality: The snow is "wet," heavy, with poor mechanical strength. It forms a "slush" rather than a compact layer.

    What this means

    The problem isn't the snow guns, but the intrinsic quality of the water pumped from the hillside reservoir. TASO has identified two biological threats that are undermining snow production:

    1. Biofilm (The Cause of Clogging)
      Microscopic algae proliferate in the reservoir. They colonize the miles of pipes in the snowmaking system.
      The Mechanism: Under pressure, patches of biofilm break off (“sloughing”) and end up in the fine filters of the snow guns. This is a biological obstruction, not a mineral one.
    2. Nucleation Defect (The Cause of Poor Snow Quality)
      To make snow, you need pure water.
      The Mechanism: The presence of Suspended Solids (SS) and dissolved organic matter disrupts crystallization. Contaminated water requires a lower temperature to freeze (freezing point depression).
      The Consequence: With dirty water, you consume more energy to produce less snow at the same temperature.

    Conclusion: Your colloidal retention is alive and unstable. You are pumping an "organic soup" unsuitable for thermodynamic transformation.

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    Why act now?

    In the ski industry, the "cold window" is the most critical factor:

    • Irreversible loss of production: If the snow cannons are blocked during the 4 hours of intense cold at night, that volume of snow is lost for the season.
    • Significant increase in energy costs: Producing snow with contaminated water requires higher pressure and more compressed air. The kW/m³ ratio for snow skyrockets.
    • Equipment wear: Organic particles act as abrasives on the nozzles (titanium/stainless steel) and high-pressure pumps.

    The TASO Solution
    Clarifying water to optimize crystallization

    We treat the hillside reservoir to ensure it provides "crystal-clear" water.

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    Clarification of the retention (Ultrasonic treatment)

    This is the standard technology for high-altitude large-volume applications.

    The action: Ultrasound (PULSAR 4400 Range) prevents algal development in the reservoir.

    The result: Without algae, there is no more biofilm in the filters. Nozzle clogging decreases, eliminating emergency maintenance interventions.

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    Nucleation Optimization (Physicochemical Process)

    We remove the particles that interfere with the gel.

    The action: The use of Nautex precipitates suspended matter to the bottom of the reservoir (flocculation).

    The result: The pumped water is clear. Nucleation (water/ice transformation) occurs earlier, from the first negative degrees (optimized wet-bulb temperature). The snow is whiter, drier, and harder.

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    Network Security

    Clean water prevents the formation of corrosive gases (H₂S) in empty pipes during the off-season, extending the service life of valves and hydrants.

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    Products
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    To ensure adequate snow cover:

    Pulsar 4400

    Ultrasons Pulsar 4400

    High-power ultrasound technology.
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    Biolimpid

    Biolimpid

    Biological sedimentation
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    Each protocol is tailored to the initial assessment, the characteristics of the body of water, and its intended uses.

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