Aggreko skates to
success
Aggreko, the global leader in temporary power and temperature
control solutions, is helping Ireland capture the festive spirit
with the provision of temporary chillers and generators for two ice
rinks in Dublin, as part of a three-year contract for the 7Up
Christmas on Ice festival.
The extravaganza offers fun and entertainment for all ages
throughout November, December and January and includes Ireland’s
largest covered ice rink in the RDS, Dublin with a second rink in
Liffey Valley Shopping Centre.
Synergy Project Management, the company responsible for
operating the festival, called on Aggreko’s expertise to chill the
ice rinks. Aggreko provided two 300 kW chillers powered by a 400
kVA generator for the 1,080 square metres of ice that created the
rink in RDS. For the 720 square metre rink at Liffey Valley, the
company supplied two 200 kW chillers with a 320 kVA generator.
Paul Daly, sales engineer from Aggreko, explains the process:
“The ice rinks are built using a system similar to underfloor
heating. A series of pipes are laid out on a mat and filled with
our glycol and water mixture, which is cooled and pumped around the
pipework by our chillers. It takes around three days to create the
ice rink, by pouring water onto the mat, which then freezes. This
process is repeated several times to create a substantial layer of
ice.”
To preserve the ice, the chillers need to operate at -12C for 24
hours a day. Aggreko’s service engineers in Ireland are on hand to
maintain the ice rinks throughout the rental period, ensuring that
the equipment operates effectively.
Jo Mathews from Synergy Project Management adds: “We called on
Aggreko to supply the temporary power and chillers for the ice rink
because of their experience in providing equipment to similar
events. As the organisers responsible for such a prestigious event
in Dublin’s calendar, we needed to ensure that the suppliers were
reliable. It’s great to know that if anything goes wrong, we can
call on Aggreko 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”
Aggreko serves many customers throughout Ireland, from utility
providers to venues for major sporting and entertainment events and
is supported by a dedicated team of sales and service engineers who
provide technical expertise and solutions.