Slurry ice production

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MicroIce is a cost-effective method of producing 'slurry ice' that is claimed to require less power than conventional chilling methods. It is formed using seawater or by adding glycol/brine to water and, when the liquid is cooled in the heat exchanger, ice crystals are formed. MicroIce can be produced in ice concentrations up to 50% where it remains a pumpable product that can be circulated in the same way as traditional fluids with no adverse effects.

MicroIce provides a higher cooling capacity than the traditional cooling fluids because it is a suspension of microscopic crystals that contains high latent energy. When the ice crystals absorb heat and change from frozen to liquid state, their heat transfer rates are better than many mediums currently used.

Specific advantages of MicroIce systems include their ability to store low-cost energy, heat absorption at a constant temperature, ability to accommodate high short period heat loads and it can be used for direct or indirect cooling.

MicroIce packages can be supplied as complete systems (refrigeration system and ice generators) or as a low side ice generator that can be incorporated into the existing refrigeration system. Packages are compact, easily maintained and have lower refrigerant charges than conventional systems.

MicroIce technology is recognised as being energy efficient, environmentally responsible and capable of providing production cost savings.