Use of Central Vehicle Wash Facilities in Cold Weather
Abstract
The use of existing Central Vehicle Wash Facilities (CVWFs) is limited to above-freezing temperatures. Subfreezing temperatures and a wet environment present safety and health hazards to troops using a wash facility and interfere with the operation of the recycle wash water treatment. Icy surfaces limit control of vehicles and increase the chance of collisions and damage to the vehicles and the facility. Ice will damage plumbing, valves, and waste water treatment structures. This report describes design and operational factors which must be considered when planning and designing a cold weather wash facility. The information can be used to amend the existing design guidance for CVWFs and as guidance for retrofitting of existing facilities. Keywords: Cleaning equipment; Army facilities; Ground vehicles; Washing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA227356
Entities
People
- Gary L. Gerdes
- Leslie J. Benson
- Paul K. Smith
- Susan J. Bevelheimer
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory