Completion of the FRIBRAN Project: New Refrigeration Plant with Natural Refrigerant R-717
We are pleased to announce the completion and commissioning of a new flagship project carried out by RefricaGroup. It consists of a state-of-the-art refrigeration plant designed for water cooling, developed in collaboration with Fibran.
Technical Features of the Installation
The project involved the construction of a SMART REFRI-K unit, which uses the natural refrigerant R-717 (ammonia) and is equipped with semi-hermetic screw compressors to supply glycol water at various temperatures.
The system includes:
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V-shaped condenser with EC fans and epoxy-coated fins
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Buffer tank for stable operation
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Pumps and a plate heat exchanger for water cooling
This configuration allows for flexible operating modes, adapting to the client’s specific needs:
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At -2 °C
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At -11.5 °C
All this is achieved with a minimal and optimized refrigerant charge, thanks to the use of direct expansion R-717, moving one step further toward sustainability and energy efficiency.
Heat Recovery and Modular Design
The installation also features a heat recovery system, which allows water to be heated from +2 °C to +22 °C, maximizing the overall system efficiency.
Another key benefit of this solution is the elimination of a machine room, offering the client the option to increase capacity with a modular design and no space limitations. In addition, the refrigeration plant is enclosed in a soundproofed casing, enabling outdoor installation without negatively impacting the acoustic environment.
Commitment to Sustainability and Efficiency
This project exemplifies RefricaGroup’s commitment to implementing custom refrigeration solutions based on natural refrigerants such as ammonia, ensuring maximum energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact—while also anticipating future restrictions on the use of synthetic refrigerants.
This project would not have been possible without the effort and dedication of the entire RefricaGroup team, to whom we extend our sincere thanks for their professionalism and involvement. We also want to thank Fibran for placing their trust in us to carry out this project. It has been a pleasure to collaborate and work together on this initiative.
If you would like to know more about this project or our custom refrigeration solutions, don’t hesitate to contact us.
