In 2019, KER Group were awarded the contract to supply fish hold refrigeration, ice machines and a fish hopper refrigeration circuit as well as other components to this new vessel.
Ocean Challenge
Ocean Challenge
Project details
Works completed
Equipment installed
- 2 x 2.5T BUUS Ice Machines c/w Bitzer compressors and condensers
- 1 x Complete fish hold refrigeration system c/w Bitzer compressor and condenser
- 1 x Fish hopper refrigeration circuit
Project Description
The fish hold evaporator consisted of 700mtrs of stainless steel pipe specially designed with close radius bends to achieve maximum surface area coverage. The system is fitted with a temperature control system. The ice machines were fitted over each other on a S/S framework. A chute to carry the ice to the locker was manufactured from PE plastic completed with inspection hatches.
All pipework from the seawater pumps was installed using marine grade stainless steel pipe and all were Tig welded to ensure the longevity of the install. All electrical panels for the refrigeration and ice machines were manufactured, installed and terminated by KER Group.
