Double Spiral Quick Freezer for Octogone

The customer from Thailand purchased a double spiral quick freezer from our company, which was used together with their fish processing plant. Equipped with a Bitzer single-stage low temperature screw compressor, the quick freezer allows for a freezing capacity of 500kg/h, with infeed temperature of 15°C, and oufeed temperature of -18°C.

This customer is a leading global manufacturer of basa fish, committed to promoting the entire industry chain. With 6.2 million hectares of farming space, a fillet production capacity of 1000 tons, and 32 storage centers worldwide, the company is a leading force behind the advancement of this thriving industry.

The customer's processing plan is 45 tons of goods per day, with different demands for each project phase.

The first phase requires immediate completion and production, while the second phase involves a large amount of quick-freezing. To ensure this demand is met while still decreasing the power consumption by 40% per ton of goods, it is necessary to ensure energy-efficient equipment is provided.

Challenge 1
The first phase requires immediate completion and production.

Solution
To quickly put the line into production, Icesource’s direct expansion system presents an ideal solution. This intuitive, straightforward system requires just one refrigeration unit for every single evaporator, guaranteeing oil returns that are free from mutual interference and incredibly automated.

Challenge 2
The second phase involves a large amount of quick-freezing, with requirements to ensure this demand is met while still decreasing the power consumption by 40% per ton of goods.

Solution
To reduce power consumption for the quick-freezing portion of project's second phase, a flooded barrel pump system should be implemented. This system is designed for large-scale integrated refrigeration systems and will ensure the daily use demand is met while slashing power consumption by 40% per ton of goods.

Challenge 3
Customer project has entered its second phase and needs a vast amount of quick freezing while reducing operating costs.

Solution
To reduce operating costs, a flooded barrel pump system is the optimal solution. This solution will save the customer 450,000 yuan of electricity annually while still fulfilling the daily production necessary for 45 tons of quick-frozen products.

Icesource suggests that customers can reduce their electricity costs by lowering the temperature of their warehouse as much as possible at night, extending the temperature rise time during the day when electricity rates are higher, and limiting operating times when electricity prices peak.

Customers can also benefit from a heat recovery system which captures heat from unused sources, such as discharged hot water, and uses it to provide hot water for domestic use or to keep the ground from freezing.

Challenge 4
The customer has experienced an issue with energy efficiency and insufficient cooling capacity in their US production facility. The air cooler equipment frequently frost, resulting in increased energy consumption and decreased cooling effectiveness in their cold storage.

Solution
Icesource adopts a hot air defrosting method that offers efficient thawing at a high quality heat source with little to no additional energy consumption. This process offers a clean defrosting and minimal temperature fluctuations.

Challenge 5
The customer requires that their products be manufactured in an exceptionally cold quick-freezing environment. To ensure food safety and meet the production requirements, strict cleanliness and hygiene standards must be observed at all times with limited production sites.

Solution
This double spiral quick-freezing machine is an ideal choice for customers looking to quickly freeze a variety of fish products. The internal temperature of the machine is maintained at -35℃, for optimal quick-freezing effects. Its spiral multilayer construction helps to produce large freezing yields with a minimal area usage. Its external design is efficient for assembly line integration and convenience due to its outlet and inlet being the same height. Additionally, its material used to construct the end of the double helix is wholly made from food-grade stainless steel to ensure better hygiene with easy cleaning, corrosion-resistance and a long lifespan.

After initially selecting our company for Phase 1 of their project, the customer was pleased with the professional and reliable sales staff, as well as our company's impressive scale and strength demonstrated upon inspection of our factory. This encouraged them to continue their collaboration with Icesource for Phase 2. We were able to meet the customer's expectations throughout Phase 2, from communicating their needs and planning the project to carrying out the installation. They expressed satisfaction with our service, design and product, confirming that the equipment from both Phase 1 and Phase 2 were running smoothly.