Ammonia (NH₃) Refrigeration System
Industrial NH₃ refrigeration plant. Best efficiency for large cold storage, ice rinks, and food processing >5000 m³.
- Industrial · 100-2000HP
- Ammonia (NH₃ / R717)
What The Ammonia (NH₃) Refrigeration System Does
Ammonia (R717) is the most thermodynamically efficient industrial refrigerant in service today — 15-20% lower energy consumption than HFC systems, zero ODP, and zero GWP. Howcool's NH₃ refrigeration plants are designed for the largest industrial applications: 5,000-50,000 m² cold storage, ice rinks, meat and fish processing plants, and dairy facilities.
Each plant is custom-engineered around the client's cooling load: screw compressor packs (Bitzer / Mycom / GEA / Vilter), evaporative condensers, NH₃ liquid receivers, low-pressure separators, oil management systems, and full PLC + safety instrumentation. Compliance with ASHRAE-15, IIAR-2/4/6 and local pressure-vessel codes.
Custom-engineered ammonia (R717) industrial refrigeration plants 100-2000HP. Screw compressor packs, evaporative condensers, full safety instrumentation per IIAR-2. Ideal for cold storage >5000 m², ice rinks, and food processing.
Why Buyers Choose This Model
Highest Efficiency
NH₃ delivers 15-20% lower kWh/kW-refrigeration than any HFC alternative. Largest energy savings for facilities running 24/7.
Zero Environmental Impact
ODP = 0, GWP = 0. Not subject to F-Gas regulation or HFC phase-down rules. The only sustainable choice for industrial-scale cold storage.
Industrial Build Quality
Mycom, GEA, Bitzer, Vilter screw compressors. Carbon steel piping, evaporative condensers, full safety instrumentation per IIAR-2.
Custom-Engineered
Every plant designed around the specific load, ambient conditions, and site constraints. Howcool provides full engineering, P&ID, isometrics and commissioning.
Refrigeration Unit Failure Modes
Capacity that collapses in summer
High-ambient compressor selection with condenser heat rejection oversized for the site climate, not for a 35 degree lab rating.
Unplanned downtime
N+1 standby staging on parallel racks and multi-compressor packs keeps the room cold while a compressor is serviced.
Energy bills nobody budgeted
Multi-compressor and screw racks stage capacity to the real load instead of running one large machine at part load.
Technical Data
Values below are the manufacturer's standard range. Anything not listed is confirmed against your heat load calculation before order.
| Power Rating | 100HP – 2,000HP per plant |
|---|---|
| Refrigerant | Ammonia (NH₃ / R717) |
| Compressors | Mycom / GEA / Bitzer / Vilter screw |
| Condenser | Evaporative or shell-and-tube |
| Min Evaporating Temp | -45°C |
| Pressure Vessels | Designed per ASME VIII Div 1 / GB150 |
| Safety Compliance | IIAR-2, IIAR-4, IIAR-6, ASHRAE-15 |
| Control | PLC with HMI, NH₃ leak detectors, safety interlocks |
|---|---|
| Production Lead Time | 60-90 days after design freeze |
| Warranty | 5 years on compressors, 2 years on piping/vessels |
| Installation | Howcool on-site commissioning team available worldwide |
| Certification | ISO 9001, CE, PED 2014/68/EU |
| Origin | Beijing, China |
Ammonia (NH₃) Refrigeration System In Production And On Site
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Ammonia (NH₃) Refrigeration System Questions
What capacity range does the Ammonia (NH₃) Refrigeration System cover?
The standard range is Industrial · 100-2000HP. All models are customised to the calculated heat load of your room or line, so send volume, temperature and product type for exact selection.
What is the production lead time?
60-90 days after design freeze. Equipment is packed in export wooden cases.
What warranty applies?
5 years on compressors, 2 years on piping/vessels, backed by 24/7 remote support. On-site service is available for export projects.
Is the equipment certified?
ISO 9001, CE, PED 2014/68/EU. Howcool's quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 by CFL Certification Center.
Often Specified Together
Monoblock Refrigeration System
Compact, all-in-one refrigeration system for small cold storage — fresh and frozen food products.
Hermetic Condensing Unit
Versatile unit with main control board, temperature control and operation board in one convenient package.
Semi-Hermetic Condensing Unit
Copper tube + aluminum fin air-cooled condenser OR high-efficiency shell-tube water-cooled condenser options.
Multi-Compressor Pack
Multiple compressors in parallel sharing discharge, suction, condenser and receiver for larger cooling capacity.
Facilities Built With This Equipment Family
2,000-ton Food Cold Storage Project
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49,500m³ Food Cold Storage Solution
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1,643 m² Controlled-Atmosphere Cold Storage
1,643 m²/5,749 m³ CA cold storage with 6 partitioned rooms and Hanbell screw parallel refrigeration system.
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