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Best Practices for Road Weather Management Version 2.0

Title:

Liquid Applicators to Combat Snow and Ice in Iowa DOT

Abstract:

This document is a compilation of the equipment used by the Iowa DOT in its efforts to combat snow and ice with liquid deicing chemicals. The document is divided into three areas: brine making and storage, prewetting systems, and anti-icing and specialty equipment. This document is primarily a photo album of past and present equipment used by the Division to support the use of liquid deicing chemicals. Readers should contact a member of the anti-icing planning team to find out more about the equipment contained in this document or the Office of Maintenance Safety.

Source(s):

Iowa DOT. For an electronic copy of this resource, please direct your request to WeatherFeedback@dot.gov.

Date: NA

Author:

Iowa DOT

Keywords:


Maintenance vehicle
Anti-icing/Deicing
Snow
Ice/Frost

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