Abstract: A snow removal device that uses a truck frame to hold a snow collecting, melting and storage system. A duct carries snow from a snow blower, mounted on the truck, into a large hopper. The hopper is covered to prevent the snow from leaving the hopper. A number of pipes are nested in the hopper. Several torch blowers are connected to the pipes to directly fire into the pipes. Total usable heat generated exceeds 25 million BTUs. Melted snow is pumped from the hopper into separate holding tanks for disposal.

Abstract: A snow removal device that uses a truck frame to hold a snow collecting, melting and storage system. A duct carries snow from a snow blower, mounted on the truck, into a large hopper. The hopper is covered to prevent the snow from leaving the hopper. A series of components is nested in the hopper as follows: A screen is at the top to catch debris. Below the screen are two separate heater pipe systems that circulate hot water. Below the pipe systems is a series of pyramid heaters. Below the heaters is a catch basin to hold the melted snow (as water) at the bottom of the hopper. This water is then pumped into a tank, mounted on the back of the truck trailer. Hot water is supplied by a pair of boilers also mounted on the trailer. Fuel for the boilers and the associated electrical equipment is also stored aboard the truck. Because the device is self contained fewer people are needed to operate it.