Compressors for Co₂ freezing applications

Optimize your cooling and heating processes with advanced reciprocating compressors, designed to integrate seamlessly into your production line, enhancing freezing efficiency and improving heat recovery.

Compresses and Cools for Efficient Freezing and Heating

The GEA Grasso 5HP Series, engineered by GEA, delivers high-efficiency solutions for CO₂ freezing and NH₃ heat pump applications. This series is notable for its compact nodular cast iron housing and robust design, handling pressures up to 50 bar. These compressors excel in multiple applications, including dairy and slaughterhouses, where they efficiently produce chilled and frozen products like ice cream and processed meat. With models ranging from 3 to 6 cylinders, each designed for specific capacity needs, they seamlessly integrate into high-speed, continuous production lines. The GEA Grasso 5HP Series is renowned for its low volume flow relative to cooling capacity, making it a formidable performer in industrial refrigeration.

The compressors support a broad spectrum of operations, from heating and refrigeration to compression, boasting significant energy efficiency. Their heavy-duty axial roller bearings and specialized gas-tight shaft seals enhance durability and operational longevity. Additionally, these units offer precise capacity control per cylinder and are compatible with speed controls ranging between 500 – 1,500 min-1. Designed with maintenance in mind, the compressors incorporate a counter-pressure independent overflow valve and utilize PEEK technology for extended valve lifespan. Ideal for industries focused on sustainability, the GEA Grasso 5HP contributes to lowering CO₂ emissions and optimizing waste heat utilization.

Benefits

  • Enhances energy efficiency in freezing and heating applications, reducing operational costs.
  • Supports environmental sustainability by lowering CO₂ emissions in industrial processes.
  • Minimizes maintenance downtime with durable construction and extended valve life.
  • Adapts to varying production needs with flexible speed and capacity control.
  • Integrates seamlessly into continuous operations, optimizing throughput in diverse industries.

General


Applications
Food,Industrial refrigeration,Beverage,Refrigeration,Heating,Environment,Slaughterhouses,Dairy
End products
Sustainable heating systems,Environmental heat exchangers,Air conditioning units,Cold storage facilities,Frozen meat,Cheese,Butter,Ice cream,Chilled beverages,Beer,Yogurt,Processed meat,Fruit juices
Steps before
Purification,Drying,Emulsification,Grinding
Steps after
Sterilization,Packing,Coating
Input ingredients
CO2,NH3,non-condensable gases
Output ingredients
freezing capacity,heat pump application,reduced CO2 emissions,high water temperatures
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Compressor Type
Reciprocating
Applications
CO₂ freezing,NH₃ heat pump
Design Pressure
50 bar
Cooling Capacity
Varies by model
Swept Volume (m³/h)
101 - 202 m³/h
Cylinder Number
3 to 6
Temperature Range CO₂
-50/0 °C,-40/-10 °C
Temperature Range NH₃
35/80 °C,35/70 °C
Condensation Temperature NH₃
Up to 80ºC
Models
35HP,45HP,55HP,65HP
Capacity Control Steps
Per cylinder
Speed Control
500 - 1,500 min-1
Bearing Type
Axial roller bearing

Operating Characteristics


Cooling capacity
High
Cooling temperature range
-50/0 °C,-40/-10 °C
Condensation temperature
up to 80ºC
Pressure design
50 bar
Pressure difference
Up to 30 bar
Speed control range
500 - 1,500 min-1
Volume flow
Extremely low
Integration systems
CO₂ freezing,NH₃ heat pump
Efficiency enhancements
Peek technology for high efficiency

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Various dimensions,e.g.,LWH 883x861x1718 mm to 943x768x633 mm
Compressor housing material
Compact nodular cast iron
Model type
Single stage,3 to 6 cylinders
Control panel type
Suitable for speed control (500 - 1,500 min-1)
Capacity control steps
Per cylinder
Design pressure
50 bar

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC / HMI
Integration possibilities
Cascade systems / NH₃ heat pumps
Capacity control steps per cylinder
Specific configurations possible
Speed control
500 - 1,500 min-1