Ice banks with glycol coils are designed for storing cooling capacity, making them useful in systems that require stable thermal load management. They are often paired with other refrigeration systems, provided hygienic standards across all components are met. Typically, the glycol used in the system is cooled by a separate chiller.

Each unit is built with multiple stainless steel thermal coil batteries submerged in a large water reservoir. As glycol circulates through the coils, ice forms on the pipes, lowering the temperature of the surrounding water. This process allows for the cooling of large water volumes while maintaining relatively low energy consumption.

Suitable for natural refrigeration systems, these ice banks are part of Refra’s water system solutions and are available in Australia through Hussmann.