ArctiCO2 multi-compressor unit in Ekos

Ekos Cakes d.o.o. is a key branch of EKOS Holding d.o.o., whose success is based on the innovative production of deep-frozen bakery products. With its new production facility in Donji Kraljevec, the company stands out for producing functional gluten-free bakery products and a rich range of frozen cakes and gateaux, with a market presence across Croatia and beyond in the EU.

Project description:

The MB Frigo Grupa engineering team developed and successfully implemented a specialised ArctiCO₂ refrigeration system, adapted to the new production facility and production processes, with a focus on efficiency and quality in confectionery production and on energy efficiency.

Refrigeration equipment:

The refrigeration system includes three multi-compressor booster transcritical units with semi-hermetic Bitzer compressors:

• one CO₂ booster unit for cooling chilled and frozen rooms – the total cooling capacity of the booster unit is 115 kW in MT mode and 77 kW in LT mode.
• two additional CO₂ booster units for blast chilling cakes and other confectionery products.

Equipped with advanced features, including a waste heat recovery system and an efficient warm glycol evaporator defrost system, this system offers outstanding cooling performance in different modes.