Snow cabin
Snow cabin
Nachempfunden became the snow cabin the traditions from Scandinavia and Russia, where it is usual to go after a hot classical sauna or steam bath to cool down in the snow. Thus, a snow cabin is particularly suitable for latitudes in which this is not possible throughout the year.
Current snow cabins usually use artificial snow for this purpose, which has significantly different properties than natural snow. Natural snow consists of dendritic, hexagonal snow crystals, which are voluminously layered. As a result, it is perceived as soft. Artificial snow from snow cannons consists of frozen water drops and is therefore round and spherical. Due to the more compact layering, artificial snow is perceived as hard.
The aim of the project is to develop an apparatus for the production of nature-identical, dendritic snow crystals for indoor applications in the spa sector.
Current information about the project
Currently, relevant parameters for snow generation are being detected in various tests. Based on the results, a prototype is being developed and investigated.
Time-lapse snow crystal growth on nylon filaments (16x speed).
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Students
For students there is the possibility to participate in the development of the snow cabin within the framework of project (PA, R & D) and final theses (Bachelor, Master). Open topics can be found under student research or by direct contact with the responsible staff member.
Project partners and funding
Büchele Lufttechnik GmbH & Co. KG
ZIM funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi)
Funding period
2019-2021
Last updated
26.02.2021