Refrigeration Plant
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Known Models (3)
Daikin Marine (Japan) Marine Provision Refrigeration Plant
5-100 kW cooling
· Provisions Cold Storage (-25°C to +5°C)
Voltage: 380-440V 3ph
type: Provision Refrigeration Plant (DX / Brine)
size_range: ['PR-5', 'PR-15', 'PR-30', 'PR-50', 'PR-100']
variant_count_approx: 5
period_start_year: 1990
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric
construction: Compressor unit, evaporator coils, expansion valves, brine circuit optional
Common Failures:
- • Compressor motor burnout from liquid slugging
- • Evaporator coil icing from defrost timer failure
- • Expansion valve hunting from incorrect superheat setting
- • Refrigerant leak from vibration-induced pipe cracking
- • Brine pump seal failure (brine systems)
Service: Refrigerant charge check monthly. Defrost timer test weekly. Evaporator coil cleaning quarterly. Compressor oil level daily. Cold room temperature logging continuous.
Spares: Daikin Marine. Lead time: 2-4 weeks Asia, 4-6 weeks elsewhere.
GEA Refrigeration / Grasso (Netherlands/Germany) Marine Refrigeration Plant
20-1,000 kW cooling
· Provisions / Cargo
Voltage: 380-440V 3ph
type: Marine Refrigeration Plant (NH3 / HFC)
size_range: ['GEA Provision Plant', 'GEA Cargo Plant']
variant_count_approx: 2
period_start_year: 1975
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric
construction: Reciprocating/screw compressor, evaporators, condensers
Common Failures:
- • Compressor failures
- • Condenser fouling
- • Refrigerant leak
- • Defrost issues
Service: Standard marine refrigeration maintenance.
Spares: GEA Refrigeration. Lead time: 2-4 weeks.
Sabroe / Johnson Controls (Denmark) Marine Provision/Cargo Refrigeration
20-2,000 kW cooling
· Provisions / Cargo / Reefer Containers
Voltage: 380-440V 3ph
type: Provision + Cargo Refrigeration Plant (NH3 / HFC)
size_range: ['SMC Provisions', 'SAB Cargo Reefer', 'Reefer Container Power']
variant_count_approx: 3
period_start_year: 1970
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric
construction: Reciprocating/screw compressor, evaporators, condensers, control system
Common Failures:
- • Compressor failures (see compressor-refrigeration entries)
- • Condenser tube fouling from seawater
- • Refrigerant leak from system vibration
- • Defrost system failure
- • Control system sensor drift
Service: Per compressor OEM schedule. Condenser cleaning every 3-6 months. Refrigerant charge check monthly. Cold room temperature monitoring continuous.
Spares: Johnson Controls/Sabroe. Lead time: 2-4 weeks.