Ice Rink Cooling
Ice rinks require chillers capable of achieving 9°C (15°F). This is easily achieved with Caterpillar’s low-temperature chiller module (which can achieve –40° F LWT) and some air-cooled machines. Rental systems are always the first choice when permanent equipment fails at ice rinks. Rental chillers are also ideal for temporary and seasonal rinks—which are becoming more common—as they do not require a large capital investment. A typical installation is shown below.
Rental equipment typically used for cooling ice rinks may include the following:
Low-temperature chiller modules
Glycol
Pump modules
Piping and fittings
Engineering and supervision services
Installation and maintenance services
On-site operation and training
Typical Customers:
Permanent ice hockey arenas
Public and private skating rinks
Multi-use arenas
Amusement parks or malls with skating rinks
Discovery Questions:
Is the refrigeration system for your ice rink due for maintenance, repairs, or replacement?
Do you keep your rink frozen all year long, or only during certain seasons?
Have you done a financial comparison between capital investment or permanent chiller equipment versus rental chillers for your seasonal facility?
Do you ever have a “fogging” problem on your ice?Do you have a backup plan in the event your chiller fails?
Configuration and Installation Issues:
A glycol tank may be required.