Complete refrigeration system inside a 40’ high cube container…
50TR Complete Low Temperature Refrigeration System
Complete refrigeration system inside a 20’ high cube…
Highland Refrigeration supports the Seafood for Heroes Project
Please visit seafoodforheroes.com to learn about the cause.…
Highland Refrigeration at the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) 2019 conference
Patrick Fossey from Highland Refrigeration spoke at the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) 2019 conference in Phoenix, AZ about the evolution of the Industrial Refrigeration in Chile towards safety.…
Highland Refrigeration Alumni Gathering in São Paulo, Brazil
Our Highland intern alumni recently gathered for some holiday cheer with Yara and Lars in São Paulo, Brazil. It was great to see these young faces and hear about their achievements. Vitor (2011), Victor (2012), Joao (2015), Leonardo (2017), and Bruno (new intern 2018). Missed seeing Pedro (2016) and Caio (2014).…
CO2 RSW Refrigeration System
130TR (460kW) RSW system with CO2 flooded chiller for installation on a trawler. Designed to fit into a long narrow space available onboard the vessel. Uses (3) GEA BOCK semi-hermetic trans-critical CO2 compressors, each with VFD, all controlled by a custom PLC system. We specialize in units custom built to fit in available space.…
Highland Refrigeration hosts Danfoss CO₂ Mobile Training Unit
Highland Refrigeration recently hosted Danfoss CO₂ Mobile Training Unit. The seminar featured three-day in-depth, hands-on training of CO₂ refrigeration equipment with interactive leaning modules. For a custom quote of CO₂ systems or more information regarding CO₂ refrigeration, give us a call today (206) 213-0040.…
Highland Refrigeration supplies first Transcritical CO2 RSW system for US Vessel
The refrigeration systems of choice on many vessels has for the last 30-40 years been Freon, (Chlorofluorocarbons or Hydrofluorocarbons,) of different types. The most common, R-22, which can be used until 2025, is facing restrictions on charging new refrigerant and the price is getting to be sky high. New, almost drop-in replacements are available, (oil change needed and some O-rings might need replacing,) but with less efficiency as a drawback. R-507 and R-404A, (almost the same as R-507,) can still…
Blast Freezing
How Does it Work, and How Do I Get the Most Production Out of My Equipment? Published as “Blast Freezing Tips” in the December 2012 issue of Pacific Fisheries Bering Sea and Distant Water Fleets Review. Rick Greenquist Highland Refrigeration Blast freezing is the workhorse method of freezing seafood products in the fishing industry, simply because it is the most versatile. Second behind blast freezing is plate freezing, which is the king of block frozen products. In third place is…
Ammonia vs. Halocarbon (Freon) Refrigerants
Making a Practical Choice Published in the September 2012 issue of Fisherman’s News. Rick Greenquist Highland Refrigeration In the construction or reconfiguration of an industrial or marine refrigeration plant, the old question of whether to choose ammonia refrigerant or one of the halocarbon “Freon” refrigerants resurfaces, with a sincere attempt by the owner of the facility or marine vessel to do the right thing. On the one hand, ammonia has a strong and longstanding presence in the industry; on the…