Shell & Tube and Evaporative Condensers
The condenser is a critical component of every tube ice plant, directly influencing system efficiency, operating costs, maintenance requirements and long-term reliability. ICELINGS primarily supplies its tube ice plants with high-performance shell & tube condensers — the most widely used and proven solution worldwide.
Overview
Depending on site conditions, water availability, space constraints and customer requirements, we also offer Plate Heat Exchanger (PHE) and Evaporative Condenser systems.
Every ICELINGS shell & tube condenser undergoes comprehensive pressure testing in accordance with ICELINGS quality standards or applicable international codes — backed by strict engineering design standards, premium-grade materials, precision manufacturing, comprehensive inspections and complete technical documentation.
Technical specifications
Specifications
- Shell diameter
- 300 mm (12") to 760 mm (30")
- Shell length
- 750 mm to 6,000 mm
- Capacity range
- 10 kW (3 TR) to 1,750 kW (500 TR)
- Shells up to 300 mm
- Manufactured from welded pipes
- Shells above 300 mm
- Fabricated from rolled steel plates
- Water heads
- Fabricated from mild steel plates
- Quality assurance
- Pressure tested before dispatch
Which condenser should you choose?
| Condenser type | Best suited for |
|---|---|
| Shell & tube condenser | Most industrial applications requiring proven reliability, durability and easy maintenance |
| Plate heat exchanger (PHE) | Installations where space is limited and a compact cooling solution is preferred |
| Evaporative condenser | Large-capacity plants requiring high energy efficiency and reduced water consumption |
Our engineering team evaluates plant capacity, site conditions, climate, water availability and operating requirements to recommend the most efficient condenser for your plant.
Applications
Industries we serve
Features
Built for performance and reliability
Shell & tube condenser
The industry's most reliable cooling solution — robust construction, dependable performance and easy maintenance, delivering maximum efficiency even under demanding operating conditions.
Plate heat exchanger (PHE)
A compact solution for space-constrained installations. Corrugated plates create alternating channels for refrigerant and cooling water, giving a large heat transfer area in a small footprint, lower cooling water volume and easy capacity expansion by adding plates.
Evaporative condenser
Combines condenser and cooling tower in one unit. Heat is rejected through air movement and water evaporation for lower energy consumption, reduced water usage, compact installation and simplified piping — ideal for large-capacity systems.
Key features
Engineered detail that shows up in uptime
Rugged horizontal design engineered for long service life
Carbon steel shell with high-quality boiler-grade ERW steel tubes
Removable tube bundle and water covers for easy inspection and cleaning
Designed for safe, efficient and continuous industrial operation
Compatible with various tube and shell material options
Supplied with an appropriately sized cooling tower
Manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards
How it works
From water to packed ice
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Requirement study
Capacity, ambient, water chemistry and duty cycle audited on site.
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Engineering & design
3D plant layout, P&ID, load calculations and energy modelling.
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In-house manufacturing
Generators, condensers and skids fabricated and tested in our works.
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Installation & commissioning
Our engineers erect, charge and prove performance on site.
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Training & lifetime support
Operator training, spares and remote diagnostics for plant life.
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