Used 2012 PHT 180-Ton Stainless Steel Ice Builder – 36 Ice Plates, Nikkiso Ammonia Pump & 510-Gallon Receiver

Manufacturer Information
PHT
PHT industrial ice-building equipment is designed for large-scale refrigeration, thermal storage, and process-cooling applications. Ice builder systems use refrigerated plate banks to build and store ice, allowing facilities to provide substantial cooling capacity and manage high or variable refrigeration loads.
This 2012 PHT stainless steel ice builder has a stated 180-ton capacity and is equipped with four ice banks, 36 total ice plates, a Nikkiso ammonia pump, and a 510-gallon receiver tank.
Description
Available for sale is a used PHT stainless steel industrial ice builder, Serial Number 11634, built in 2012.
The system has a stated 180-ton capacity and operates on 480V electrical power. It features four ice banks with nine ice plates per bank, providing a total of 36 ice plates for large-capacity ice building and thermal cooling applications.
The refrigeration package includes a Nikkiso Model HQ23C-B2 ammonia pump along with a 510-gallon receiver tank. The receiver is stated as 300 PSIG with supplied design information of -20°F at 250 PSI MAWP.
This PHT system may be applicable to facilities requiring thermal energy storage, industrial process cooling, food and beverage refrigeration, dairy processing, cold storage, meat and poultry processing, seafood operations, and other high-demand refrigeration applications.
Because the system incorporates ammonia refrigeration equipment and pressure-rated components, pressure ratings, vessel condition, refrigeration compatibility, and applicable documentation should be verified before installation and operation.
Specifications

Specification
Details

Manufacturer
PHT

Equipment Type
Industrial Ice Builder

Condition
Used

Year Built
2012

Serial Number
11634

Construction
Stainless Steel

Stated Capacity
180 Tons

Electrical
480V

Ice Banks
(4)

Ice Plates per Bank
(9)

Total Ice Plates
(36)

Receiver Tank Capacity
510 Gallons

Stated Receiver Rating
300 PSIG

Receiver Design Data
-20°F at 250 PSI MAWP

Ammonia Pump Manufacturer
Nikkiso

Ammonia Pump Model
HQ23C-B2

Primary Function
Ice Building / Thermal Storage / Process Cooling

The supplied information describes the receiver as 300 PSIG with a rating of -20°F at 250 PSI MAWP. Applicable pressure and temperature ratings should be confirmed from the vessel nameplate and available documentation before pressure service.
Typical Applications

Industrial ice building
Thermal energy storage
Process cooling
Food processing refrigeration
Beverage processing
Dairy processing
Meat processing
Poultry processing
Seafood processing
Cold storage
Peak refrigeration load management
Industrial refrigeration systems

Products & Processes This Ice Builder Could Be Used For

Dairy products
Milk and cultured products
Beverages
Brewery products
Meat products
Poultry
Seafood
Fresh fish
Fruits and vegetables
Prepared foods
Temperature-sensitive ingredients
Chilled industrial process streams

Actual cooling capacity and application suitability depend on operating temperatures, refrigeration conditions, system configuration, refrigerant infrastructure, equipment condition, and facility requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of this PHT ice builder? The system has a stated capacity of 180 tons. The operating conditions and basis for this rating should be confirmed from available documentation.

How many ice plates does the system have? It includes four ice banks with nine plates each, providing a total of 36 ice plates.

Does this PHT ice builder include an ammonia pump? Yes. The system includes a Nikkiso Model HQ23C-B2 ammonia pump.

What receiver tank is included? The package includes a 510-gallon receiver tank, stated as 300 PSIG and rated -20°F at 250 PSI MAWP.

What electrical service does the system require? The supplied electrical specification is 480V. Additional phase, frequency, amperage, and connection requirements should be verified from equipment nameplates.

Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics? Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with dismantling and rigging coordination, loading, domestic and international freight, specialized trucking, customs documentation, and logistics planning for the PHT ice builder, ice banks, receiver tank, ammonia pump, and associated components.