It takes resilience and innovation to maintain a thriving business in Australia’s harsh outback and that’s exactly what GEA has delivered with the installation of a GEA RedGenium heat pump at a remote abattoir.
The vast desert and unrelenting heat provide a rugged backdrop for this exceptional project.
This is a project that highlights the robustness and versatility of GEA’s RedGenium technology.
Installed at an existing abattoir in outback Australia, the installation features 2000 m² of combined plate, blast and storage freezers set up in a meat processing area that covers 3000 m² of combined carcass chillers.
This remote setup utilized a combination of advanced technologies, including the GEA Grasso V-XHP series reciprocating compressor, to deliver outstanding performance.
Commissioned by GEA Service as part of a recent upgrade to the 20-year-old system, the cascade add-on heat pump is instrumental in offsetting on-site fossil fuel consumption by reusing waste heat from the existing ammonia refrigeration plant.
This not only adds condensing capacity to the refrigeration system but also significantly reduces water consumption in the condensers and boilers.
Moreover, it lowers the energy consumption of the condenser fans. The heat pump will result in an impressive 600,000 kg annual reduction of CO2 emissions at the site.
The robustness of the GEA RedGenium heat pump is evident, as it is built in a plantroom designed to last the lifetime of the site.
GEA Heating & Refrigeration Technology Australian Sales Manager, Greg Clements, said the commercial advantages are clear.
“This project has delivered significant cost savings especially when compared to traditionally used gas-fired boilers,” he said.
“This project examplifies our commitment to providing innovative and energy-efficient technology that not only meet, but exceed, industry standards all around the world.
“At GEA, we are proud to engineer for a better world and support our partners who share our vision for a sustainable future.”