Fish cold rooms extend shelf life for seafood such as fish, shrimp, and shellfish. They are built as above-zero and sub-zero fish cold rooms. Behsarma manufactures industrial cold rooms including fish cold rooms to customer dimensions for fisheries applications. Price depends on area and size.
Frozen seafood varies by region. Species differ physically and chemically; some freeze well and hold longer, while high-fat species may spoil faster and need above-zero holding.
Temperature is the main factor in frozen fish shelf life. Spoilage bacteria are limited below freezing temperature, but even fish held at −30°C for several hours after catch will slowly lose quality.
Types of fish cold rooms
Fish cold rooms are produced as sub-zero and above-zero units. Above-zero fish cold rooms operate from 0°C to 15°C for short holding (up to about one week) in fish retailers, hypermarkets, and supermarkets. Sub-zero fish cold rooms extend holding and keep product fresh longer.
Fish cold room compressor
The compressor is the most critical component of a fish cold room. Selecting the right unit requires advice from qualified specialists. Many compressor types are built for different cold room requirements. Well-known brands include Bitzer, RefComp, and Copeland. They are classified by operating principle into dynamic and positive-displacement types, each with several subcategories.
Fish cold room condenser and evaporator
Condenser and evaporator selection is equally specialized and demands solid engineering experience. Condenser, evaporator, compressor, and other cold room equipment must be matched as a complete system.
Fish cold room insulation
Insulation quality improves cold room efficiency. The insulation type used in construction directly affects cold room value and price. Sandwich panels are the most common insulation in cold rooms.
Fish cold room electrical panel
An electrical control panel regulates cooling in the fish cold room. More advanced panels provide better overall cold room management.
Fish cold room door
The cold room door must be chosen carefully. It should suit hall dimensions and loading equipment such as forklifts and reach trucks.
Fish cold room price
Building a fish cold room requires application-specific equipment, so there is no single fixed price. Compressor type, condenser, body insulation, door, room dimensions, power supply, and other factors all affect cost. A universal list price for cold room construction is therefore not feasible.