Jensen Meat Company Ammonia Refrigeration Project
San Diego, California
C&L Refrigeration designed and built a custom industrial two-stage ammonia refrigeration system for Jensen Meat Company, supporting a quick-freeze spiral freezer and future freezer expansion capacity.
Two-Stage Ammonia Refrigeration for Meat Processing
The system operates 135 tons at -60°F and supports quick freezing of 12,750 pounds of burger patties per hour, with expansion capability for a future second spiral freezer and a 5,000 square foot USDA meat processing room.
Quick Facts
Design-build ammonia ultra-cold -60°F two-stage refrigeration system for spiral freezers
Stainless steel refrigerant piping, surge drum, and evaporator coil for low-temperature application
Custom industrial refrigeration controls
Ammonia safety design including RMP, EPCS, explosion-proof exhaust fans, ammonia diffusion tank, ammonia detection system, and pressure relief system
Added approximately 30 million pounds of frozen burger capacity and 10 million pounds of fresh beef capacity