Ice Arenas
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| Bee's Building Technologies LLC |
| Stop Brine Header Icing and Save Energy Dollars |
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The System
Brine Headers are the tubes that feed the refrigerant to
maintain the ice surface. The type of header used in most
artificial ice surfaces is classified as a "Two Pipe Header and
Distribution" system. The headers are usually a steel pipe
construction, run in a trench from the mechanical room. This
system distributes a secondary refrigerant solution, usually
ethylene glycol brine. As the temperature of the fluid is
around 20F, the headers will "sweat" and moisture will freeze
on the pipes.
Associated Problems
The Solution
The Benefits
Brine Headers are the tubes that feed the refrigerant to
maintain the ice surface. The type of header used in most
artificial ice surfaces is classified as a "Two Pipe Header and
Distribution" system. The headers are usually a steel pipe
construction, run in a trench from the mechanical room. This
system distributes a secondary refrigerant solution, usually
ethylene glycol brine. As the temperature of the fluid is
around 20F, the headers will "sweat" and moisture will freeze
on the pipes.
Associated Problems
- Condensation can cause rust and corrosion of the pipes,
eventually leading to leaks - Condensation can create slippery surfaces around the
perimeter of the rink at the gates and the header trench
cover, an obvious danger to patrons - Frost heave, a phenomenon occurring as a result of the
freezing and expansion of the condensation, can create
"ploughed" surfaces and uneven distribution
The Solution
- Insulating the brine headers can eliminate condensation
- Insulating provides a tight "cocoon" that encapsulates the
lines and prevents moisture forming on the surface - Foamed in place polyurethane is the material of choice -
excellent thermal characteristics and waterproofing
properties help minimize heat gain by the brine pipe and
prevent moisture from penetrating through to the pipes
The Benefits
- Reduced energy and maintenance costs, no painting
required every few years - Return on investment achieved in two to three years
- Increased safety to patrons
- Lasts the life of the system
- Implementation is fast and straightforward
- Insulation out-performs the traditional stop-gap methods
of replacement and repainting - Environmentally friendly
- Effective for both new construction and retrofit projects
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