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AJ Total Vietnam Automated Cold Logistics Center

Construction of insulation systems and provision of specialized refrigeration equipment for the modern high-rise cold storage complex of AJ Total Group (Korea) in Long An. Applying automatic loading and unloading robot technology in a -25°C deep environment.

Client: AJ Total Vietnam Logistics (Korea) • Location: Long Hau IP, Long An
Scope: High-bay automated cold storage -25°C with multi-tier racking and central NH3 screw refrigeration package.
Client / Investor: AJ Total (Korea) Corporation
Location: Tan Duc, Duc Hoa, Long An Provincial Industrial Park
Scale & Capacity: 31,000 Automatic Pallet Positions
Design Temperature: -25°C (Bad Storage) & +5°C (Cool Storage)
The largest smart automated cold storage complex at the gateway to Ho Chi Minh City: AJ Total Long An project is a strategic transit point connecting Western agricultural products with modern retail systems in Ho Chi Minh City and the Cai Mep - Thi Vai international port cluster.

1. Hermetic Insulation System for Automated Robotic Operations

Phòng máy nén NH3 kho lạnh AJ Total Long Hậu do Tan Long lắp đặt
Smart high-rise cold storage complex with 31,000 automated pallets of AJ Total Group (Korea)

In automated warehouses where robots replace humans, any frozen spots can jam the optical sensor rails. Tan Long has treated the absolute tightness with PU panel with density of 42kg/m³, automatic sliding door T-Light and Dehumidifier dry dehumidification system for the buffer room.

3. Refrigeration Load Testing Log & Handover Acceptance

The commissioning and technical acceptance protocol was strictly executed across 4 phases adhering to ASHRAE and TCVN 6739:2015 standards under independent investor supervision:

  • Phase 1 - Pressure Tightness & Strength Testing: All liquid refrigerant piping and suction lines were pressurized with dry nitrogen gas at 24.5 bar continuously for 24 hours. Pressure drop recorded via digital precision gauges after ambient temperature compensation was 0.00 bar (100% absolute hermetic sealing).
  • Phase 2 - Deep Vacuum Dehydration & Moisture Evacuation: Utilizing specialized industrial two-stage high-capacity vacuum pumps, system pressure was drawn down below 450 microns (0.6 mbar) and held for 12 hours to completely vaporize and evacuate residual internal moisture.
  • Phase 3 - Refrigerant Charging & No-Load Dry Run: Charging certified genuine virgin refrigerant, initiating screw compressor stages sequentially, verifying motor rotation, starting current, mechanical vibration levels, and calibrating dual high/low safety pressure relief switches.
  • Phase 4 - 72-Hour Continuous Full-Load Commissioning: Product staging loaded in progressive 30% capacity increments to avoid thermal shock. The IoT temperature monitoring system recorded the pulldown curve from +28°C to target deep-freeze setpoints within 8 hours, with room-wide spatial temperature deviation strictly constrained within ±0.5°C.

4. Economic Efficiency & Return on Investment (ROI) Analysis

Dàn ngưng bay hơi kho lạnh AJ Total Long Hậu do Tan Long chế tạo
Optimal pallet storage density at AJ Total Long An cold chain logistics

An engineered cold storage facility designed to international standards not only preserves product freshness but delivers substantial financial returns over its 20-year operational lifecycle:

  • Direct 20% - 25% Reduction in Monthly Power Bills: Premium insulation with high-density 42 kg/m³ PU Camlock panels, paired with high-efficiency Inox 304 evaporative condensers and VFD compressor inverter controls, saving 25,000 to 60,000 kWh per month compared to conventional legacy installations.
  • Mitigating 99.9% Product Spoilage Risk: Eliminating temperature fluctuations and cold burn on product surfaces, achieving a 100% export grade-A qualification rate.
  • Rapid Capital Payback Period: Substantially reduced utility bills and reliable industrial-grade components virtually eliminate unplanned downtime, shortening overall investment payback to just 2.5 to 3 years.

5. Operational Safety Guidelines for Plant Engineering Teams

Following handover, Tan Long conducted on-site technology transfer and operational training for the plant engineering team:

  1. Daily: Inspect compressor lubrication oil levels via sight glass, logging suction pressure, discharge pressure, and refrigerant discharge temperature.
  2. Weekly inspection of door seal tightness on sliding cold room doors and photoelectric sensor cleaning on PVC high-speed roll-up doors.
  3. Monthly: Flush sediments from evaporative condenser water sumps and verify supply phase voltages at the electrical control panel.
  4. Execute routine preventive maintenance according to Tan Long's NH3 screw compressor maintenance procedures.

Technical FAQs on the Project AJ Total

1. Are automated AS/RS stacker cranes in -25°C environments affected by humidity condensation?

Thanks to the Dew Point control system and Airlock padded door designed by Tan Long, the humidity in the warehouse is always maintained below 60% RH, completely preventing the phenomenon of fog or freezing on the laser reading eyes of AGV automatic forklifts.

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TECHNICAL EXPERT VERIFICATION

Updated: September 2026 • Standards: TCVN 6739 & QCVN 06:2022
Eng. Nguyen Van Long - EPC Technical Director
EXPERT AUTHOR

Eng. Nguyen Van Long

EPC Technical Director & Head of Refrigeration Solutions, Tan Long

20+ years EPC experience in industrial cold storage systems, IQF quick freezers, and automated ASRS facilities. Thermal Engineering alumnus from HCMC University of Technology, VISRAE Executive Board member.

M.Sc. Tran Dinh Hung - Pressure Safety Lead, Tan Long
TECHNICAL VERIFICATION

M.Sc. Tran Dinh Hung

Pressure Vessel Safety Verification & Energy Auditing Lead

15+ years leading NH3 piping pressure safety proofing, COP energy audits, and fire protection certification for PIR/PU panel enclosures under QCVN 06:2022/BXD.