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EnergyEfficiency…starts in the mindset

Hochgurgl (AUT)

Vuokatti (FIN)

What job is actually done by...?

Sinaia (ROM)

Bukovel (UCR)

Cermis (ITA)

La Colmiane (FRA)

Did you know,…

Perisher (AUS)

Projects in Switzerland

Říčky (CZE)

Minimizing noise impact …with TechnoAlpin snow guns

C O N T E N T S

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starts in the mindset!energy conservation

relies on TechnoAlpin again…

…to our partner!

perisher

a special thank you

minimizing noise impactTechnoAlpin snow guns

W W W . T E C H N O A L P I N . C O M 2

walter rieder & erich gummerer

Dear readers,

for us at TechnoAlpin, searching for the potential for optimi-

zation is fundamental, even when it comes to products which

are already tried and true. This is why we strive to make it our

primary objective to ensure customers not only optimum use

of available resources, but also a decrease in generator sound

impact.

This is the case with the new V3ee lance, which combines the

V3’s excellent performance in terms of snow quality with low

air consumption and reduced noise. In fact, the reduced air

consumption itself translates not only into energy savings, but

also into noise benefits, making it the quietest on the market.

The latest TechnoAlpin fan gun, the TF10, also has charac-

teristics that make it one of the most powerful, but quietest,

on the market. This is due to the new turbine with an internal

motor and its 1,500 rpm rotation speed which also reduces

vibrations. Because of its lower sound frequency, the TF10 is

much friendlier on the ear. These characteristics make it the

ideal choice for snow-making near residential areas or protect-

ed natural reserves, where sound emission limits are particu-

larly strict.

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We will also bring you up to date on interesting pro-

jects around the world, starting with the expansion

of the snow-making systems in Hochgurgl (AUT), Si-

naia (ROM), La Colmiane (FRA), Řičky (CZE) and Per-

isher (AUS). The two Swiss resorts of Lenk and Crans

Montana have also decided to continue placing their

trust in TechnoAlpin systems. Cermis (ITA) has been

working with TechnoAlpin for 20 years now and we

will discuss this close cooperation. And there is news

of major new customers like Vuokatti (FIN). Pump-

ing plants are the beating heart of any snow-mak-

ing system: we will present the important project

in Bukovel (URK) that requires a high efficiency

pumping system.

Happy reading!

Walter Rieder and Erich Gummerer

E D I T O R I A L

september 2013

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Oil-free 2.4 kW compressorNeedless to say, this new 2.4 kW compressor is also

oil-free. The piston compressor is friendly on the en-

vironment, through its efficient use of energy. At the

same rate of air flow, an oil-lubricated rotary com-

pressor will use more energy than the oil-free piston

compressor, as it does not need to expend energy pro-

cessing the oil. This involves separating the oil from

the compressed air, for example, a process which is

carried out in the trap cartridge. Rotary compressors

“Onwards and upwards” is TechnoAlpin’s motto. It

stands to reason that the company is always looking for

potential improvements even to its established products

– and successfully so, with the new V3ee lance joining

the TechnoAlpin range this spring.

The outstanding feature of the V3ee is its reduced air consump-

tion in comparison with existing products thanks to the further

development of nucleators and nozzles. Firstly, the nucleation

process is better with the new nucleators and the ambient air

is used more efficiently. Secondly, the nozzles have also been

improved, resulting in a better spray action. Naturally, all the

nozzles on the V3ee come with long-life ceramic inserts, capa-

ble of standing the test of time in hard water with glacial sedi-

ment. The tried and tested round lance head has been retained

for the V3ee. The proportion of the internal surface in relation

to the external surface has been optimized to allow the transfer

of heat from the inside to the outside, which keeps the head

free of ice even in adverse wind conditions. The clever thing

about the system is that the heat is generated by the water’s

own energy and therefore uses no additional energy.

This has brought about a 50% reduction in the air consumption

of the lance. The V3ee makes a difference of 300 l/min to

the air consumption. The stand-alone 2.4 kW compressor is

therefore also new.

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build-up of condensation. The water and air inlets can

be attached easily and without the risk of confusion, as

the connections are different sizes.

The right snow gun in the right placeEnergy efficiency in snow-making starts at the sys-

tem design stage. The requirements of any given ski

resort must be discussed and precisely defined with

the decisions makers in order to dimension the system

correctly. The aim should be to design a snow-making

system which can provide basic ground coverage within

72 hours, using optimum windows of opportunity for

snow generation. Another key aspect is the installation

of the right snow gun in the right location. Therefore

TechnoAlpin has a broad range of fan guns and lances,

enabling various applications and providing scope to

factor in the conditions in any given locality. Fan guns

for wide and medium-sized slopes are fitted with an

automatic rotation mechanism in order to distribute the

snow over a wide area. This also reduces the slope

preparation time. Lances are used on narrow, medi-

um-sized slopes which are sheltered from the wind in

order to minimize drift.

need to operate at a minimum temperature to prevent ice from

forming in the separator system. This is another process which

requires energy. If this heating system stops working, it can

cause the trap cartridge to rupture, allowing oil to leak into the

compressed air piping and therefore onto the ski slope. There

is no risk of this happening with oil-free compressors. Even in

the event of a fault, not one single drop of oil will escape into

the environment. TechnoAlpin changed over to oil-free com-

pressors in 1999 and has fitted more than 12,000 to date. The

return rate is well below 1%.

User-friendly and low-maintenanceThe lance construction has been modeled on the time-tested

and user-friendly mechanical system of the V3. The simple and

sturdy plug-in connection makes it quick and easy to assemble

and just as easy to dismantle when the snow gun is stored over

the summer. Despite its compact dimensions and lightweight

components, the galvanized steel base is extremely stable. The

height is adjusted by means of a hydraulic cylinder, minimizing

the amount of energy required. A built-in throttle valve prevents

the lance from jerking suddenly when moved. The template

with locking pin is another feature which provides for maximum

operational safety.

Made of high-quality die-cast aluminum, the overground valve

block is particularly simple to use. The perfected valve tech-

nology, the seamless wedge wire water filter insert made of

nickel chromium steel, the heated automatic discharge

valves and the reliable sensors guarantee fail-

safe operation and a long service life.

The entire system is well venti-

lated through an opening in

the underside of the cov-

er which prevents a

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www.hochgurgl.com2The slopes at Hochgurgl will also be improved with

new fan guns. In fact, until last winter, M20 and T60

fan guns kept the slopes white. Starting this winter

20 TF10 mobile generators will be added. The TF10

is TechnoAlpin’s newest generator, and it astonish-

es with its incredible range, low noise frequency and

impressive power at marginal temperatures, as well

as the constant and excellent quality of the snow it

produces.

Hochgurgl opted for mobile generators in order to be

able to return them to the warehouse as soon as the

snow-making season is over, which usually coincides

with the beginning of the winter season. The resort

managers also decided to rely on ATASSplus control

software, which will allow them to easily manage the

entire snow-making system.

Hochgurgl (AUT), located in the Otztal Alps, is one of the

most renowned ski locations in the Alpine Arc.

The Tyrolean resort technicians rely on snow-making systems

to guarantee perfectly snowed and prepared slopes for their

guests, at any given moment during the season. For this com-

ing winter season the resort managers have decided to expand

and improve their snow-making system, with some help from

TechnoAlpin. The main argument in favor of the choice was

the experience and skill that TechnoAlpin brings to the table,

going from design and installation, right up to commissioning

of the system.

The Hochgurgl project calls for the installation of piping for the

water intake at “Gurgler Ache II”, revamping the “Untergurgl

I” and “Hochgurgl II” pumping plants and the installation of

various reinforced cement pits. Measurement, control and ad-

justment work will be performed in both “Gurgler Ache II” and

in the two pumping plants.

hochgurglrelies on TechnoAlpin quality

• 20 mobile TF10 units

• Upgrade from ATASS to ATASSplus

• Installation of new piping

for water intake

• Revamping of „Untergurgl I“ and

„Hochgurgl II“ pumping plants

The project at a glance

P R O J E C T I N A U S T R I A


www.vuokatti.fi

3 vuokattiincludes a retrieval station, a pumping plant and com-

pressors as well as 24 V3 lances with centralized air.

Within the retrieval station there are three 32 kW sub-

mersed pumps, whereas the central pumping plant has

a 100 m³ annexed reservoir with a cooling tower to

bring the water to the appropriate temperature, as well

as 4 submersed pumps and 4 high-pressure pumps.

The pumping plant delivers the water to two existing

lines as well as to two that were under construction this

summer. The construction project “Olympiacatti” has

24 combined pits and use a V3 lance and an XE valve

on which a fan gun can be mounted. The other slope,

the “Alakatti”, has 4 mobile pits installed on its line.

The Vuokatti ski resort is nestled in the Sotkamo territory in

the eastern region of Kainuu. Specialized in Nordic skiing, it

is equipped with cross-country trails and the Hyppyrimäki ski

jump. The Junior World Nordic Skiing Championships were held

here in 1992, as well as several combined Nordic World Cup

rounds and a Cross Country World Cup edition, as well as a few

minor Alpine and snowboard competitions.

For the first time the managers of the Finnish resort have de-

cided to trust in TechnoAlpin’s twenty years of experience,

to handle snow-making on their slopes. The particularity of

Vuokatti is that it stands at just 140 m a.s.l., whereas the

highest point reaches 320 m a.s.l. The TechnoAlpin project

chooses TechnoAlpin

• 24 V3s

• 24 combined pits with XE valves

• 3 mobile pits

• 1 retrieval station - 40 l/s, 50 m, 32 kW

• 1 pumping plant with

4 submersed pumps - 30 l/s, 13 m, 7 kW and

4 high-pressure pumps - 27 l/s, 380 m, 160 kW

• 1 compressor plant - 20.7m³/min, 110 kW


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4Juris Panzani

specifications, improvements and advantages – all of

this to increase customer satisfaction.

Juris has excellent knowledge of the snow sector. He

often works alongside sales representatives at custom-

er sites, where he receives feedback, ideas for change

In 2009, when TechnoAlpin had by now become a solid organi-

zation with more than 100 employees in the Bolzano office alone

and more than 1,000 customers around the globe, the company

saw the need to establish the position of Product Manager.

And so Juris became the fundamental link between the sales

and technical departments. As such he contributes to the plan-

ning and coordination operations needed in order to develop

TechnoAlpin products. His work revolves around the entire cre-

ation cycle: from design to production, from marketing to sup-

port. For this reason he is also responsible for introducing new

products to sales and technical support, explaining technical

Juris Panzani has been working for TechnoAlpin for 14 years now. He remembers his first day at the company,

16 August 1999, as if it were yesterday. He started in the technical office where he worked on mechanical

construction of the fan guns, lances and their accessories. After a few years, Juris took over responsibility of

the mechanical division in the technical office.

what job is actually done by...?

W H A T J O B I S A C T U A L L Y D O N E B Y . . . ?


or improvement, and requests for special versions. Thanks to

his experience and knowledge, he is better able to assess the

possibilities of adapting and improving the marketed products.

Also, he often works in close contact with the marketing de-

partment. In fact, every year he and his team create the prod-

uct catalog, the main working tool for the sales department. He

also contributes to designing product brochures and advertis-

ing campaigns as well as taking part in trade fairs.

“The thing I like most about my work is that I’m involved in vari-

ous development processes within the company and I work with

numerous departments. This lets me provide the invaluable

feedback from our customers during new product development

and by doing this I can contribute to ongoing improvements.

I also visit customer sites often to support sales, by finding

specific solutions and solving any technical problems together.

This part of my work is a pleasant diversification from office

work, that also gives me the opportunity to constantly be in new

situations and meet interesting people.”

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www.sinaia-ski.ro

5The project calls for installation of all the material on

the lines, including cast iron piping, aluminum cables,

data cables and the implementation of ATASSplus con-

trol software. Fan guns, pits and a new pumping plant

will also be installed. Thanks to this new construction,

Sinaia aspires to become the preferred Romanian des-

tination for winter sport enthusiasts.

Sinana, the charming town in the Prashova district, is

one of the most beautiful mountain locations in Romania

and is nicknamed “the pearl of the Carpathians”.

The Sinaia Resort has 13 ski slopes of various difficulty levels.

Some of the most popular are the Valea Dorului, Valea Soarelui

and Carp slopes. In order to expand the offer for winter sports

enthusiasts, the resort decided to create 8.8 km of slopes in a

new area of the valley of Valea Soarelui. The new slopes are at

the foot of the Varful cu Dor and Furnica mountains, between

1,750 and 2,090 m a.s.l.

As for the snow-making system along the new slope, the resort

managers decided to once again to turn to TechnoAlpin.

• 13 mobile T40s with E-Motors

• 4 T40 units on 4.5 m lifts


• 64 pits

• 5 valve shelter sections

• 8,600 m of ductile cast-iron pipes

• 13,400 m of aluminum cables

• 8,800 m of data cables

• 3 high-pressure pumps:

45 l/s, 540 m, 355 kW

• 1 submersed pump:

10 l/s, 30 m, 75 kW

• 1 compressor for lake aeration:

4.55 m³/min, 8 bar, 25 kW

• ATASSplus


pearl of the carpathians

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pearl of the carpathians

however, to be able to supply all the snow guns at the

same time.

TechnoAlpin is currently nearing the end of the lat-

est project in Bukovel which will see the addition of

a new pumping plant. The new system will increase

output considerably. The individual pumping systems

are being combined to form one custom-made and

efficient pumping system, which will guarantee the

water supply for all the snow guns at the same time

by doubling its capacity to almost 1,000 l/s. The

results are impressive: an area of 1,650,000 m²

is covered with snow in 100 hours. Now that sounds

like record breaking results!

The speed is good for energy efficiency as the win-

dows of opportunity for snow generation are now ex-

ploited now be exploited to the maximum. The fact

that these windows have been getting shorter and

shorter in the last few years makes it all the more

important to speed up the snow-making process. In-

deed, valuable energy can be saved by rapid snow

generation in optimum temperatures. The first re-

quirement for this to happen is powerful snow guns

but the second requirement is efficient pumping

systems tailored precisely to local conditions – at-

tributes which definitely apply to the new automatic

pumping plant in Bukovel.

Bukovel – a name well worth remembering, since the ski re-

sort in the west of the Ukraine seemed to arise out of nowhere

in 2001 and has now got a success story to tell like no other.

16 modern ski lifts and some 50 kilometers of slopes provide

fun for up to 12,000 ski enthusiasts every day. Bukovel has

risen through the ranks within one decade to become one of

the largest and most modern ski resorts in Eastern Europe

and probably one of the most important. It is doubtful whether

this success story could have been written in quite the same

way without snow-making technology; because, while the cli-

mate in the Bukovel region is cold, it has not had very much

snow in recent years.

Bukovel has been working with TechnoAlpin since 2006 in

order to be able to guarantee the supply of snow. The exist-

ing snow-making system has been modernized and extended.

TechnoAlpin has carried out the extension work in two stages

to date, building a snow-making system with a total of 370

lances and 50 fan guns to supply Bukovel with snow and to

make the resort 100% self-sufficient in snow generation. For

the snow production to function, however, each snow-making

system needs its own pumping plant, which is like the beat-

ing heart of the whole system. The pumping plant is also the

most customized part of the whole system in that it needs to

be specially adapted to the local conditions. In order to be

able to supply the snow guns with sufficient water, Bukovel

has had two separate pumping plants working independently.

The total output of the two pumps of 490 l/s was insufficient,

new pumping plant

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excellent snow-quality and -quantity performance with

low air consumption and reduced noise emissions.

Painstaking development work on the lance’s nu-

cleators and nozzles at the technical department in

Bolzano has optimized water nucleation and atomi-

zation, yielding a 50% reduction in air consumption

compared to the previous model. To call it revolution-

ary is no overstatement: with an air consumption of

300 l/min, the V3ee is the most advanced lance of

its kind on the market. The round lance head with

an intelligent distribution system, which has already

proved its reliability on the V3, even in adverse wind

conditions, is incorporated in the V3ee too.

The lower air consumption not only reduces energy

costs but also cuts noise levels. Indeed, with its sig-

The TF10 TechnoAlpin’s latest fan gun. Newly operation-

al this year, it passed its first northern-hemisphere winter

examination with flying colors. Its many unique features in-

clude high snow output, incredible range, and great ease

of use. But that’s not all that the TF10 has to offer: despite

its considerable power, this gun is one of the quietest cur-

rently on the market. “It’s all down to the new turbine with

an internal motor and the 1,500-rpm engine speed, which

also reduces vibrations. What’s more, the TF10 has a lower

sound frequency, which is easier on the ear,” explains Wal-

ter Rieder, head of TechnoAlpin’s technical department. The

TF10 is therefore ideally placed for snowmaking duties near

residential centers or protected natural areas, where noise

emissions are tightly regulated.

The new V3ee is the latest addition to TechnoAlpin’s range of

lances this spring. This innovative product combines the V3’s

minimizing noise impactwith TechnoAlpin snow gunsTechnoAlpin’s technical department is constantly working to innovating and enhancing our snow guns

and components in order to make products that are even more effective and reliable. In the last two years,

TechnoAlpin has added two new products to the portfolio: the unique TF10 fan gun, and the V3ee lance.

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Reduced turbine frequency. The new turbine with internal motor running at 1500 rpm makes the TF10

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thanks to the lower frequency. The TF10 is therefore more suitable for use on slopes in residential areas.

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energy efficiency. From system design to pumping

plants and snow guns to control units, we are always

looking for ways to optimize our systems – and the re-

sults are clear to see. With our intelligent snowmaking

systems, in recent years TechnoAlpin has consistently

improved not only the energy efficiency but also the

noise impact of our guns.

nificantly quieter performance due to the reduced air usage,

this lance can be operated at night near residential districts.

So the V3ee is the most advanced, quiet and high-perfor-

mance lance of its type available today.

TechnoAlpin is committed to setting new efficiency standards

for snow guns, in terms of noise emissions, productivity, and

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Reduced noise output. With 50% lower air consumption, the V3ee sets new standards – and not just

in terms of energy effi ciency. This is a lance that runs much quieter than traditional models. These lower

noise emissions help further protect the environment while simplifying the snow-making process on slopes

near residential areas.

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Reduced turbine frequency. The new turbine with internal motor running at 1500 rpm makes the TF10

less sensitive to vibrations and signifi cantly reduces the noise emissions. It has a much more pleasant sound

thanks to the lower frequency. The TF10 is therefore more suitable for use on slopes in residential areas.

Facts and fi gures.

Frequency [Hz]

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Right

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Results at 50Hz full load with compressor and water emission

Technical report: 22-002-1

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8cermis

P R O J E C T I N I T A L Y

a 25-year partnership

With perfect snow-covered pistes from December to April and one of the longest runs in the Trentino Alto

Adige region – the Olimpia slope – the Alpe Cermis ski resort is one of the finest in the Dolomites. The slopes’

excellent aspect and their artificial snow-making systems provide a further promise of great snow quality, for

top skiing conditions even in less favorable periods of the winter season.

Efficiency through optimal planning“Together with the TechnoAlpin technicians, we tested

the various snow guns available and then choosing for

our slopes those best suited to the existing conditions.

That’s how we found the solution to optimize the sys-

tem’s energy efficiency,” adds Silvano Seber, CEO of

Funivie Alpe Cermis SpA. “We took into account the

width of the slopes, the height difference, the effects

of the wind, and the quantity of snow required. Now

that we have an entirely automated installation, we can

also exploit the ever-narrower windows for artificial

snow-making to the full. What’s more, we operate the

whole system from before the season starts: from the

start of the base snow making until April. It is an ex-

tremely reliable and efficient system.”

Another winter will soon be upon us. The two man-

agers are confident: the aim this year is to repeat

the 210,000 first entrances of last season. They will

be backed by the TechnoAlpin guns, which will start

up at the first cold snap to begin the base snow

making.

TechnoAlpin has been working closely with the Trentino ski

resort Funivie Alpe Cermis for a quarter of a century. Look-

ing back, the resort managers installed their first snow guns

in 1988, when the Bolzano firm was still known as WI.TE. In

2004, after enduring a few tough years, the resort’s manage-

ment put their faith in TechnoAlpin, which has modernized

and extended the existing snow-making system. “We chose

TechnoAlpin mainly because we have a genuine relationship

with them. Their stand-out quality in the marketplace, besides

their reliability and advanced products, are the people working

there,” explains Giulio Misconel, President of Funivie Alpe Cer-

mis SpA. “It is always a pleasure to work with such a can-do

group of young people.”

The 2004 project saw the installation of new snow guns, ma-

chine rooms, and cooling towers, not to mention underground

pipes to carry data cables, water, and air. The entire system

was then automated, and in 2012 the software was upgraded

with the implementation of ATASSplus. Today, the 99 guns –

made up of 66 fan guns and 33 lances – ensure excellent

snow cover over 613,000 m² of slopes, for a total investment

of around €11 million.


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S N O W E X P E R T S P R O J E C T I N F R A N C E

P R O J E C T I N I T A L Y P R O J E C T I N F R A N C E

Since the snow-making windows are becoming shorter

and more random, TechnoAlpin completely redesigned

the snow-making system in order to be able to react

quickly to sudden climatic changes. All of the gener-

ators supplied the past years by TechnoAlpin were in-

stalled in a fixed position, especially in the lower part

of the resort, whereas a compressed air system was

supplied for the highest part. The machine room will

be equipped with 4 pumps with a total output of 400

m³/h and 2 compressors – 250 kW capacity each. A

cooling system will also be installed. All of this will then

be supervised by the most recent version of ATASSplus

control software 3.2. Along with the existing pumping

plant, the entire snow-making system will be able to

produce 1,400 m³ of snow per hour on 10 km of slopes.

Thanks to this operation the La Colmiane resort will

be able to handle the climatic risks in time for next

season, meaning snow-covered slopes throughout the

entire winter.

The French La Colmiane ski resort located in Valdiblora has re-

lied on TechnoAlpin snow-making systems for 10 years now. In

fact, in 2003 TechnoAlpin expanded the snow-making system,

equipping the “Câbles” and “Verte” slopes with M20 and M5

type fan guns. At that time the pumping plant was expanded

and its capacity was increased to 240 m³/h. Between 2004 and

2008 the system was further expanded with A9V- and A30-

type lances that were installed along the “Verte” slope.

In 2012 the Common Union for the Development of the Vesubia

and Valdiblora valleys, the Valdiblora Municipality and the com-

pany that manages the stations, decided to allocate funds to be

invested in a new snow-making system. The project calls for a

new 42,000 m³ reservoir upstream of the lake that is already

present. Meanwhile, a building will be constructed downstream

to act as the new machine room. The resort managers also

decided to build a new green slope designed for less experi-

enced skiers. And as for snow-making, the “Verte”, “Bachas”,

“Avocat”, “Slalom”, “accès télésiège” and “Suc” slopes will be

equipped with a turnkey snow-making system.

completely automaticsnow-making systems

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lenk10.1

www.lenk-bergbahnen.ch

The well known tourist area of Lenk im Simmental is famous

for its heavy snowfall during the winter season. Even so, for

several years the resort directors have relied on TechnoAlpin

snow-making systems, promptly reacting to the signs of cli-

mate change. Ambitious snow-making projects in the past have

led to 73 TechnoAlpin fan guns and 9 lances being positioned

along the resorts’ slopes. With this set up, the generators cov-

ered 60% of the slopes, making 1.500 m³/h of snow.

For the 2013/2014 winter season the ski resort manag-

ers decided to invest 8.1 million Swiss Francs. The project

includes the installation of 16 fan guns, 14 lances, a new

pumping plant bringing water from the new Brenggen-

mäder reservoir, a compressor plant and pits along

the slopes. The purpose of this new equipment is to

reduce base snow-making time, from 180 to 100 total

hours, taking maximum advantage of the snow-mak-

ing windows. This way they will be increasing the

efficiency of their snow-making system, saving both

energy and time.

In the future it will also be possible to implement a

larger number of snow guns, thereby covering 80% of

Lenk resort’s slopes.

renews its trust in TechnoAlpin

• 14 V2 lances

• 5 mobile planes

• 7 mobile T40 units

• 3 T40 units on 1.6 m towers

• 1 T10 on 4.5 m lift


P R O J E C T I N S W I T Z E R L A N D


www.crans-montana.ch

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renews its trust in TechnoAlpin

arms were installed this summer on the World Cup

slope. Thanks to the simple installation of TechnoAl-

pin systems, the Crans Montana Aminoma SA (CMA

SA) technicians will be able to install the generators

entirely on their own, whereas TechnoAlpin will take

care of fine tuning the pumping plant. This system

marks the starting point of future expansion, des-

tined to allow snow-making on the Bellalui slope as

well, where the men’s World Cup competitions are

held.

During the FIS Conference, held in Dubrovnik at the beginning of June, it was decided that two rounds of World Cup

women‘s skiing would be added in the first weekend of March on the slopes of the Swiss Crans Montana ski resort.

• 25 V3 units with centralized air



• 1 T10 on 6 m arm

• 1 T10 on 10 m arm

• 36 pits

• 1 pump station,

2 pumps - 160 m³/h, 280 m, 200 kW


skiing world cupthe story continues

In anticipation of the return of the World Cup competition on the

slopes of their resort, this summer the managers decided to

revamp the infrastructure and upgrade the snow-making system

on their slopes. “Sun Valley”, as Crans Montana is also known, at

more than 1,400 m a.s.l., is a perfect fit for winter sport enthu-

siasts: 140 km of slopes for Alpine skiing run side by side with

a snowpark for freeriders and snowboarders, 350 km of cross

country trails, and slopes that are illuminated by night.

A new pump station and 9 fan guns, in addition to two 10 m

S N O W E X P E R T S P R O J E C T I N S W I T Z E R L A N D

crans montana

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P R O J E C T - T E C H N O A L P I N E A S T E U R O P E

its performance at the first frost: 10 completely au-

tomatic T60-type fan guns managed by snow-making

technicians with ATASSplus control software made it

possible to cover the entire resort with snow in just a

few hours. This allows the resort to be one of the first

to open, offering perfectly prepared slopes for snow-

sport enthusiasts.

“For us ATASSplus was a life saver this year. Unfor-

tunately we didn’t get much snow during the season,

but thanks to the automatic system we were able to

take advantage of the ideal snow-making windows,”

explained resort administrator Petr Kánsky, continuing:

“In addition to this, thanks to the software we found

Nestled among the Orlické Hory mountains (literally translated

- Mountains of the eagles), SKI – Centrum Říčky is one of the

largest and most important resorts in the Czech Republic. In

fact from the year it was established in 1962 right up to today,

thanks to its height above sea level, the ideal positioning of its

slopes, their lenght and variety, the resort has been a reference

point for enthusiasts and a training center for internationally

renowned skiers.

In recent years resort managers decided to revamp the out-

dated snow-making system, which had become outdated.

Together with TechnoAlpin technicians, a safe and highly-ef-

ficient system was designed and then installed before the

beginning of the winter season. The system demonstrated

a 100%-TechnoAlpin project


www.skiricky.cz

S N O W E X P E R T S T E C H N O A L P I N E A S T E U R O P E

excellent snow quality both at optimum and marginal temper-

atures, saving energy and consequently reducing production

costs.”

Once the winter season had ended the resort managers and

their technicians attended training courses at TechnoAlpin

headquarters where they were able to acquire more informa-

tion on snow gun configuration and operation, as well as on

maintenance and servicing.

• 8 T60 units


• 2 pumping plants - 25 l/s

• 2 transformer stations -

100 kVA to 630 kVA

• 66 connection points

(hydromat + electrant)

• 5,343 m of piping

• ATASSplus


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www.perisher.com.au

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Perisher has relied on TechnoAlpin and their turnkey

snow-making systems since the early 2000’s. In fact,

in those years the Australian ski resort was struck by

a dry spell that limited precipitation. In October 2012,

right after a booming season, the resort managers de-

cided to rely once again on TechnoAlpin snow experts.

And so, during the spring of 2013, (Australian autumn),

work began on automating the “Excelerator” slope at

Blue Cow, where 27 snow guns were installed. The

“Lower Escapade” slope at Centre Valley was also sup-

plied with 14 new snow guns.

Skiers and snowboarders also enjoyed the new half-

pipe, as well as the benefits of new TechnoAlpin

snow-makers along the slopes. In fact, Perisher is fa-

mous for its seven snowparks, one of which is also

illuminated for night use.

High among the Mount Nevosi mountains, inhabited for thou-

sands of years by Australian Aborigines and unexplored until

the beginning of the 19th century, stands the Perisher ski re-

sort. Here, between 1,720 and 2,054 m a.s.l., is one of the

largest and most important winter sport centers in Australia.

As far back as 1939 the first skiers were able to enjoy these

slopes, reaching them with the help of trained horses. Today,

on the other hand, 48 modern ski lifts and 1,244 hectares of

skiable slopes ensure maximum skiing pleasure for anyone.

• 32 V3 lances

• 3 TF10 tower mounted 1.6 m units

• 3 TF10 lift mounted 4.5 m units

• 1 TF10 lift mounted 3.5 m units

• 1 mobile T40 unit

• 1 T40 tower mounted 1.6 m unit


relies on TechnoAlpin again

D O W N U N D E R


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that the Mount Hotham (AUS) fan guns are not only

used in the winter, but that they are also essential in combat-

ting the devastating fires that spread across the mountain in

the hot summer months? The snow guns become vital sprinkler

systems capable of extinguishing fires, thus protecting the in-

frastructure, the environment, and above all the people who live

and work in the affected areas.

that in March 2013, TechnoAlpin gained EN ISO

3834-2 certification for the quality of its fusion welding

of metallic materials. This underlines the great importance

afforded to welding and welding quality at TechnoAlpin.

Welding quality is tough to verify. In fact, the quality of

a welding process cannot be fully monitored by checking

the product. Instead, it must be “built in”, and that’s why

TechnoAlpin decided to obtain EN ISO 3834-2 certification,

which defines the “Quality requirements for fusion welding

of metallic materials”. This way TechnoAlpin guarantees

ample controls in the welding process to demonstrate our

ability to make products of quality.

that a new TechnoAlpin App is available on the iTunes

App Store? It’s a measurement converter. Just look for the

“TechnoAlpin Converter” App, download and enjoy! The App

includes the following conversion categories: power, tempera-

ture, volume, weight, length, flow and thickness. All the meas-

urements needed for snow-making systems, plus more.

S N O W E X P E R T S N E W S

D I D Y O U K N O W …

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that the Biathlon center in Val

Martello (ITA) stored 4,500 m³ of snow

for the “summer dormant period” that

they will be able to use for preparation of

the cross country slopes in October?

that TechnoAlpin organizes training courses every year at our headquarters or even directly on site with our

customers? These courses are intended for snow-making technicians so they can acquire more information on the con-

figuration and functions of snow-making systems, the yearly servicing thereof, ATASSplus control software and pumping

plant management.

that many snow-making technicians and skiing enthu-

siasts build entire ski resorts and snow-making systems with

their own hands? Philipp Hofstatter built a slope with 8 T60

units, 2 T40 units and 3 V3 lances. It’s a shame we can’t ski

on it!!

…all about TechnoAlpin!

D I D Y O U K N O W …


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S N O W E X P E R T S P A R T N E R S

We would like to take this opportunity to extend a special thank you to our partners. The commitment and professionalism

they demonstrate is what makes TechnoAlpin a leading Company.

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