Delivering the Region’s First Ice Rink Cooling Solution in Abu Dhabi
Background
Trane Abu Dhabi delivered a customised low-temperature cooling solution for the region’s first ice rink project. Using air cooled chillers configured for ultra-low temperatures, the system achieved a reliable -10°C chilled water supply within a tight schedule, opening new opportunities for low-temperature rental applications across the region.
An event organiser in Abu Dhabi required a temporary cooling system to support the construction of an ice rink. The application demanded a reliable solution capable of producing chilled water at -10°C, with precise temperature control in the secondary loop. The project also needed to be executed within a compressed timeline, requiring advanced engineering and rapid mobilisation.
Industry: Events and Entertainment
Application: Low-temperature cooling for an ice rink
- Very low temperature requirement: Delivering chilled water at -10°C, significantly lower than standard comfort cooling applications.
- Tight timeline: Execution and commissioning needed to be completed rapidly to align with event schedules.
- Flow management: Brine pump flow inconsistencies created additional operational complexity.
- System integration: Customer’s original design used only two chillers in parallel, limiting redundancy.
- Temperature stability: Maintaining performance during the reversal of flow and controlling the secondary loop were critical.
- Ensuring reliable performance at -10°C for continuous ice production.
- Designing a flexible solution that could operate efficiently with existing equipment.
- Providing built-in redundancy to ensure uninterrupted rink operation.
- Mobilising equipment and personnel quickly to meet the project deadline.
- Leveraging Trane Abu Dhabi’s experience in delivering non-standard process applications.
Trane Abu Dhabi proposed a customised low-temperature rental solution using high-capacity air cooled chillers configured in a unique design. The approach ensured stable -10°C operation while addressing flow control and redundancy requirements.
- 3 x air cooled chillers, 750 kW each (2 duty + 1 standby)
- Unique configuration: RTAG310 + RTAF125, with RTAC300 on standby
- Outlet temperature maintained at -10°C
- Flow range: 650–800 GPM
- Full scope, including hoses, fittings, installation, and commissioning support
- An on-site technician was provided for start-up and monitoring
- Innovative configuration of chillers to achieve ultra-low temperatures.
- Redundancy is built into the design for operational reliability.
- Rapid mobilisation and execution within tight event schedules.
- Proven capability in delivering specialised process cooling projects requiring non-standard low temperatures.
- Trusted expertise in expanding rental solutions to new applications such as ice rinks.
The ice rink cooling system was delivered and commissioned successfully within the deadline, achieving stable -10°C operation throughout the event. The project marked the region’s first ice rink rental solution, demonstrating Trane Abu Dhabi’s ability to handle specialised low-temperature applications. This success opened new opportunities for branded events and similar projects in Kuwait, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.