GEA offers a range of standard skid-mounted units designed for the production of liquid food concentrates. The IceCon® system provides a reliable method for producing concentrated products while maintaining nutritional and sensory profiles. Water separated during the process meets standard quality thresholds, allowing it to be reused in upstream or downstream operations or safely discharged.
The compact series is delivered as a complete, pre-configured solution. All essential components required to operate a freeze concentration plant are integrated across three distinct modules designed to meet standard container transport specifications. These modules are pre-commissioned and tested prior to shipment to streamline installation and startup timelines.
The freeze concentrator operates using electricity, and the integration of an optional pre-cooling skid enables effective energy recovery to further lower operational energy demand.
The compact series is delivered as a complete, pre-configured solution. All essential components required to operate a freeze concentration plant are integrated across three distinct modules designed to meet standard container transport specifications. These modules are pre-commissioned and tested prior to shipment to streamline installation and startup timelines.
The freeze concentrator operates using electricity, and the integration of an optional pre-cooling skid enables effective energy recovery to further lower operational energy demand.
The Compact series is available in three sizes:
- IceCon® Compact 25
- IceCon® Compact 40
- IceCon® Compact 60
| Unit | Compact 25 | Compact 40 | Compact 60 | |
| Dewatering range | [kg/h] | 100-200 | 200-450 | 450-900 |
| Skid dimensions (l x b x h) | [m] | 5 x 4 x 5 | 6 x 4.5 x 5.5 | 6 x 4.5 x 6 |
| Footprint (l x b x h), incl. maintenance area | [m] | 7 x 6 x 8 | 8 x 7 x 9 | 8 x 7 x 9 |
| Estimated operating weight | [kg] | 6,000 | 12,000 | 20,000 |
| Filling volume | [m3] | 2 | 4.5 | 8 |
| Installed power (excl. chiller) | [kW] | 14 | 27 | 44 |
The compact series offers:
- A complete solution for dewatering rates up to 900 kg/h
- Straight forward automatic and continuous operation
- Small footprint
- Container size model skids
- Clear supply/scope split
- Easy installation
- FAT before shipment (smooth start-up)
Working Principle of IceCon® Compact
Working Principle of IceCon® Compact
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