The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations has recently registered an innovative device called the "Universal Artificial Glacier Stand." The authors of this project are Kyrgyz engineer Erkin Muratbekov and Russian specialist Alexey Skryabin.
This invention is designed for creating artificial glaciers in mountain pastures.
The structure consists of a modular frame that can be assembled and disassembled, made of steel profiles. It includes a central support mast 10.24 meters high, a system of braces, and a rotating base with a hinged support. There is also a water distribution system with a spray nozzle and quick-connect fittings for connecting to a water source.
The key characteristics of the structure are as follows:
- a cross-shaped foundation with ballast platforms, ensuring stability without the need for concrete work;
- standardized factory-made bolt connections that allow for quick assembly of the structure in any conditions;
- a rotating base with a nozzle change mechanism, allowing the structure to be installed from the ground;
- a spray nozzle with adjustable openings that forms an ice cone of a specific shape;
- daily production of 55 to 330 m³ of ice;
- a transport kit with a container cart that allows for the movement of elements weighing up to 90 kg in mountainous conditions.
