Our services

Patented deicing systems for railway vehicles

EPN has developed a patented, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly deicing system for railway vehicles and frozen cargo. Our systems work for both frozen cargo and for locomotives and wagons, and are designed to meet the tough requirements in Nordic climate.

Deicing of ore and freight cars

Our systems enable efficient unloading of frozen material from freight cars even at extremely low temperatures.

Deicing of passenger trains

Tailored solutions for deicing passenger trains and their bogies, which drastically reduces delays during winter.

Research and development container

Our specially designed container can be placed at customer sites for various tests and research projects regarding deicing and material handling.

De-icing system
System characteristics

Advantages of our deicing systems

The advantages of EPN Solutions deicing systems go beyond just removing ice and snow.

Energy efficient

Optimized energy use through intelligent control and zone division, which reduces operating costs.

Fast deicing

Efficient heat distribution enables rapid deicing even at extremely low temperatures, which minimizes downtime.

Environmentally friendly

Completely without chemicals or environmentally harmful substances, which reduces environmental impact and eliminates the need for special handling.

Low maintenance requirements

Robust construction with few moving parts results in minimal maintenance requirements and long service life.

Improved operational reliability

Significantly fewer downtime and delays during the winter season for railway vehicles and freight transport.

Adaptable

The system can be adapted to different types of vehicles and installations, from passenger trains to freight cars and industrial equipment.

Research and development

Research and development container

Our mobile research and development container makes it possible to test and evaluate deicing solutions directly at the customer site.

EPN Solutions has developed a specially built container for research and development in deicing. This container can be placed at the customer for various types of tests and evaluations of deicing processes, which enables cost-effective development and adaptation of solutions according to specific needs.

12 000
Nm³/h luftflöde
300
kW effekt
80°C
Maximum temperature
22
kW fläkteffekt

The container is equipped with Siemens S7 control system for precise control and monitoring of the deicing process. It can be used to simulate different climatic conditions and test various deicing strategies, which provides valuable insights for optimization of full-scale systems.

R&D Container
Our projects

Completed deicing projects

See examples of deicing systems that we have installed for our customers in the Nordic region.

Deicing facility for LKAB ore cars
2008-2009

LKAB Svappavaara

Complete design and delivery of deicing facility for ore cars, which enables efficient unloading even under extremely cold conditions.

Client:
LKAB
Type:
Ore cars
Deicing facility for Northland Logistics
2012-2013

Northland Logistics, Narvik

Construction and delivery of deicing facility for ore cars, with high capacity and energy efficiency.

Client:
Northland
Air flow:
240 000 Nm³/h
Deicing facility for LKAB Malmberget
2015

LKAB Malmberget

Complete design and delivery of deicing facility for LKAB's facility in Malmberget.

Client:
LKAB
Type:
Ore cars
Deicing facility for Norrtåg passenger trains
2020-2021

Norrtåg, Umeå

Design and installation of energy-efficient deicing system for passenger trains, adapted for six different EMU trains.

Client:
Norrtåg
Air flow:
50 000 Nm³/h
Power:
0,7 MW

Interested in our deicing solutions?

Contact us for more information about how our patented deicing systems can improve operational reliability and reduce costs for your business.