Brine Making Process with SnowEx Brine Maker
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SIMA Snow and Ice Management Rates Charles Glossop
What happens here
The process of making brine is demonstrated using a SnowEx brine maker. Bulk salt is loaded into the unit and slowly discharged into a whirlpool of water. A computer in the brine maker continuously reads the salinity level. Once the mixture reaches the optimal 23.3% salinity, which is the definition of brine, it is automatically transferred into large storage tanks. These tanks, typically blue, hold the prepared brine. The facility can produce approximately 1,000 gallons of brine per hour. Additional tanks are brought in during winter to meet increased demand, ensuring a total capacity of around 18,000 gallons.
Goal: Produce ready-to-use brine for snow and ice management.
Tools and materials
- Computer — Monitoring salinity levels and automating brine transfer
- Large Storage Tanks — Storing the prepared liquid brine
- SnowEx Brine Maker SnowEx — Automating the production of brine from bulk salt and water
- Brine — Pre-treatment and post-treatment of pavements
- Bulk Salt — The primary ingredient for making brine
- Water N/A — Dissolving salt to create brine