- Water Supply:
- Provide clean and reliable water supply.
- Filter and treat the water source to remove impurities.
- Water Pumping:
- Use a water pump to draw water from the supply.
- Deliver water to the ice machine’s reservoir or distribution system.
- Ice-Making Chamber:
- Consists of an evaporator and refrigeration system.
- Spray water onto the evaporator’s surface.
- Evaporation Process:
- The refrigeration system cools the evaporator.
- Water sprayed on the evaporator freezes into a thin layer of ice.
- Ice Harvesting:
- Mechanical device (e.g., ice blade or auger) scrapes or breaks ice off the evaporator.
- Collected ice flakes fall into a storage bin.
- Ice Storage:
- Store ice flakes in an insulated bin or container.
- Maintain temperature to prevent melting or clumping.
- Ice Delivery:
- Transport stored ice flakes to designated areas.
- Utilize a conveyance system (e.g., screw conveyor or pneumatic system).
- Cold Storage Application:
- Use flake ice for cooling and preserving perishable goods.
- Maintain humidity levels and facilitate product handling.