Where does brine enter the plant?

Brine enters the plant at the evaporator or chiller because this is where the cooling process begins. The evaporator is responsible for absorbing heat from the brine, which lowers its temperature and converts the refrigerant from a liquid to a gas. This heat exchange is essential for the refrigeration cycle, allowing the brine to circulate through the system and absorb heat from the ice surface or environment, thus maintaining the desired ice temperature and quality.

The brine must be cooled effectively at this stage to ensure that it can then flow through the ice-making equipment and cool the surfaces adequately. Understanding the role of the evaporator is key, as it highlights the importance of heat exchange in the overall refrigeration cycle within an ice facility.