An icemaker is a device often found inside a freezer that is used to make ice. A refrigerator (often called a " fridge " for short is a cooling appliance comprising a thermally insulated compartment and a Heat pump - Ice is a Solid phase, usually crystalline, of a Non-metalic substance that is liquid or gas at Room temperature, such as Ammonia Ice machine usually refers to a standalone appliance that is built for making large quantities of ice. Commercial ice cube makers improve the quality of ice by using moving water. Basically the faster the water moves the better the ice quality. Air and undissolved solids will be washed away to such an extent that in horizontal evaporator machines the water has 98% of the solids removed resulting in very hard virtually pure ice. Within a Downstream processing system several stages are used to further isolate and purify the desired product In vertical evaporators the ice is softer, more so if there are actual individual cube cells.
Energy Efficiency
According to the Consortium for Energy Efficiency, "commercial ice-makers represent 11 percent of all commercial refrigeration energy use. "[1] As companies strive to reduce costs and environmental impact, ice machine manufacturers have responded with more energy efficient products. For every 100 pounds of ice, an ice machine requires approximately 12 gallons of water, but the amount of water used to clean the system varies[2]. The typical cube machines use between 6 and 12 gallons of water while Follett Ice produces an ice machine that uses approximately 2 gallons[3].
An ice maker's energy efficiency can be judged by it's Energy Star rating. Energy Star is an international standard for energy efficient Consumer products The Energy Star system is an international rating system designed to help reduce energy use. According to the Energy Star, "Commercial ice machines that have earned the ENGERGY STAR are on average 15 percent more energy-efficient and 10 percent more water-efficient than standard models. " [4] The Energy Star estimates that business can save up to $100 per year on utility costs and save over 2700 gallers of water per year.
The Consortium for Energy Efficiency also certifies the energy efficiency of ice machines using a three tier system. An ice machine rated with the Consortium's tier 2 designation is comparable to the Energy Star rating.
Ice Machine Manufacturers
References
- ^ "Commercial Ice-Makers", Consortium for Energy Efficiency. Follett Corporation is a privately held company that manufacturers beverage and ice solutions for the healthcare foodservice hospitality and supermarket industries Manitowoc Company Inc ( is a global company specializing in products for the food service marine and construction industries Retrieved on 2008-05-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling
- ^ Glenn, Hasek. "Consider Energy, Water Efficiency When Select Ice Machines", Green Lodging News, 2008-04-03. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Retrieved on 2008-05-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling
- ^ Glenn, Hasek. "Consider Energy, Water Efficiency When Select Ice Machines", Green Lodging News, 2008-04-03. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Retrieved on 2008-05-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling
- ^ "Commercial Ice Machines", Energy Star. Retrieved on 2008-05-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling
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