Sno.matic is the premiere North American snowmaking design company, with installations throughout the US, Canada and Asia.

Sno.matic provides comprehensive snowmaking system designs, automatic and semi-automatic system controls, and turnkey product supply services. Our design services are based on the finest snowmaking products available.

Sno.Matic Services

Snowmaking Expansion Plans and Permit Design

Independent analysis of snowmkaing expansion alternatives for master plans and permit submittals. Services include:

• Weather and snow production analysis
• Piping network design
• Water and Power Supply investigation
• Pump and Compressor Expansion
• Energy Efficiency audits/rebates
• Budgets and Scheduling

Water Demand, Storage, and Intake Design

Analysis of water demands, river flows and storage requirements. Services include:

• Hydrological modeling
• Storage design
• Intake and Flume Design
• Inflatable Dams
• State/Federal regulatory coordination

Progessional Engineering Design

Professional Engineering Services on pumphouses, compressor stations, valve stations, water intakes and impoundments, and control systems. Scope includes specifications for competitive bidding on components and construction contracts. Design process extends through construction review, start-up and operating manuals. Extensive experience in:

• Pump and Compressor Stations
• Mountain Piping and Valving
• Siphon Systems
• Cooling Tower Design
• Heat Recovery

Control Systems

Monitoring and control systems to promote safe, reliable, and efficient operation.

• Specialists in PLC control for pump, compressor, valve operations
• Simplifying pump/compressor operations through sequencing, VFD's and pressure control
• Systems range from low cost touchscreens to full computer systems
• Full services and support

Weather and Power Monitoring

Remote systems to monitor, log and control weather and power usage.

• Solar or powered weather stations
• Radio, fiber, or hardwire communication
• Power monitoring for resort and utility substations for interruptible contracts

Web Based Graphics, Reports, and Logging

Flexible graphic and reporting systems using standard MS Access for data logging and analysis. Unique web based architecture offers:

• Multiple operating stations
• Secure internet access
• Powerful reporting and data analysis
• Supplying resort web services with weather information, snowmaking, and grooming status

Automation

Automation of pump and compressor stations, snowguns and valves. Includes:

• Flooded spur line automation
• Valve station automation for OSHA compliance
• Integration of fan gun and air/water tower automation systems
• Open architecture web based interface

 

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