Abstract

An ice machine for an ice-based thermal storage system comprises a plurality of pillow plates arranged in a plate bank, wherein each of the plurality of pillow plates includes an inlet connection and an outlet connection, with the respective inlet connections connected to a feed header, and with the respective outlet connections connected to a suction header. A water distribution pan is positioned at a top of the plate bank, and a tank is positioned below the plate bank. As an evaporator, the ice machine causes ice to form on the pillow plates, which then falls into the tank. As a condenser, the ice machine transfers heat to water flowing over the pillow plates, such that water at an increased temperature falls into the tank and melts the ice in the tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25C 1/12 - Producing ice by freezing water on cooled surfaces, e.g. to form slabs
• F25C 5/10 - Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice without the use of saws by heating bodies in contact with the ice using hot refrigerantApparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice without the use of saws by heating bodies in contact with the ice using fluid heated by refrigerant
• F25B 39/02 - Evaporators
• F25B 39/04 - Condensers

Abstract

An ice machine includes a plurality of cooling tubes with each cooling tube having an inner tube and an outer tube extending around the inner tube to define an annular cavity between the inner tube and the outer tube. When refrigerant flows through the annular cavity between the inner tube and the outer tube, water in the inner tube freezes. The ice machine may also include a shell defining an internal cavity through which the plurality of cooling tubes extend; a water source operably connected to a water pump to flow water through the inner tube; a refrigerant source operably connected to a refrigerant pump to flow refrigerant through the annular cavity; and a heater operably connected to the internal cavity of the shell to flow a heated fluid through the internal cavity and across the plurality of cooling tubes.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25C 1/12 - Producing ice by freezing water on cooled surfaces, e.g. to form slabs
• F25C 1/25 - Filling devices for moulds

Abstract

An ice machine includes a plurality of cooling tubes with each cooling tube having an inner tube and an outer tube extending around the inner tube to define an annular cavity between the inner tube and the outer tube. When refrigerant flows through the annular cavity between the inner tube and the outer tube, water in the inner tube freezes. The ice machine may also include a shell defining an internal cavity through which the plurality of cooling tubes extend; a water source operably connected to a water pump to flow water through the inner tube; a refrigerant source operably connected to a refrigerant pump to flow refrigerant through the annular cavity; and a heater operably connected to the internal cavity of the shell to flow a heated fluid through the internal cavity and across the plurality of cooling tubes.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25C 1/04 - Producing ice by using stationary moulds
• F25B 39/00 - EvaporatorsCondensers
• F25C 1/12 - Producing ice by freezing water on cooled surfaces, e.g. to form slabs
• F25B 39/02 - Evaporators

Abstract

An ice machine includes a plurality of cooling tubes with each cooling tube having an inner tube and an outer tube extending around the inner tube to define an annular cavity between the inner tube and the outer tube. When refrigerant flows through the annular cavity between the inner tube and the outer tube, water in the inner tube freezes. The ice machine may also include a shell defining an internal cavity through which the plurality of cooling tubes extend; a water source operably connected to a water pump to flow water through the inner tube; a refrigerant source operably connected to a refrigerant pump to flow refrigerant through the annular cavity; and a heater operably connected to the internal cavity of the shell to flow a heated fluid through the internal cavity and across the plurality of cooling tubes.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25C 1/12 - Producing ice by freezing water on cooled surfaces, e.g. to form slabs
• F25C 1/25 - Filling devices for moulds

Goods & Services

Ice making machines; plate chillers; Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; ice machines; ice dispensing machines; ice rakes; thermal storage apparatus; ice block presses; Ice sizers.

Goods & Services

Ice making machines

Goods & Services

(1) Ice making machines.

Goods & Services

MACHINES FOR PRODUCING ICE CUBES AND CRUSHED ICE

Goods & Services

(1) Ice and refrigeration machinery.

Goods & Services

ICE-MAKING [ AND REFRIGERATING MACHINES ]