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Saigon Aquatic Products Trading (APT Co) Freezing & Storage Complex

Tan Long engineered, supplied, and commissioned the turnkey industrial NH3 cooling plant for Saigon Aquatic Products Trading JSC (APT Co) at Tan Tao IP, HCMC. The project encompasses 6 major equipment modules integrating contact IQF freezing, blast freezer tunnels, and cold storage for EU and US export markets.

Project Dossier: Saigon Aquatic Products Trading (APT Co) Freezing & Storage Complex represents a turnkey EPC industrial refrigeration achievement delivered by Tan Long Refrigeration & Electrical Engineering JSC. Encompassing thermodynamic modeling, in-house pressure equipment manufacturing, and complete on-site commissioning, the facility meets strict global food safety codes (HACCP, ISO 22000, FDA) with an engineered lifespan exceeding 25 years.
Client / Investor: Saigon Aquatic Products Trading Joint Stock Company (APT Co)
Facility Location: Tan Tao Industrial Park, Binh Tan District, HCMC
Scale & Capacity: IQF Freezing line & 5,000-Ton export seafood cold storage complex
Design Temperature: -40°C (IQF Freezing) & -25°C (Deep frozen holding store)
Key Engineering Highlight: Employs rapid IQF freezing reaching -18°C core temperature within 12–15 minutes, perfectly locking in muscle moisture, cell structure, and fresh taste for black tiger shrimp and squid.

1. Client Objectives & Stringent Technical Requirements

For the Saigon Aquatic Products Trading Joint Stock Company (APT Co) facility, uninterrupted cold chain integrity demands continuous 24/7 thermodynamic stability. Key design criteria addressed by Tan Long's engineering teams include:

  • Pinpoint Thermal Stability: Operating within -40°C (IQF Freezing) & -25°C (Deep frozen holding store) with strict temperature tolerances within ±0.5°C to prevent product shrinkage or crystallization.
  • Energy Efficiency Optimization: Deploying variable-frequency screw compressors coupled with smart floating head pressure control to curb peak-hour power tariffs.
  • Zero Compromise on Refrigerant Safety: Utilizing High-Capacity Industrial NH3 (R717) paired with automatic shut-off valve manifolds and multi-point ammonia leak detection.
  • Long-Term Structural Durability (25+ Years): High-density flame-retardant sandwich panels and floor frost-heave mitigation systems withstanding heavy forklift traffic.

2. Advanced Thermodynamic Solutions Delivered by Tan Long

To fulfill these rigorous expectations, Tan Long deployed an integrated thermodynamic architecture:

  • Centralized Compressor Stations: High-efficiency Japanese/German industrial screw compressors equipped with stepless slide-valve capacity modulation.
  • In-House Fabricated Pressure Vessels: High-pressure liquid receivers, surge drums, and oil separators built at Tan Long's manufacturing plant under ASME and TCVN standards.
  • Induced-Draft Evaporative Condensers: Closed-circuit cooling towers cutting water consumption by over 30% compared to traditional open cooling towers.
  • SCADA IoT Automation: High-speed PLC controllers transmitting real-time thermodynamic metrics to control rooms and mobile devices with automatic anomaly alerts.

3. Equipment Bill of Materials & Technical Specifications

Summary of core refrigeration equipment engineered, manufactured, and commissioned for Saigon Aquatic Products Trading Joint Stock Company (APT Co):

Equipment Category Technical Specification Quantity / Scope Origin / Fabrication
Compressor Packages Multi-stage industrial screw compressor racks with inverter control 01 Main Station Imported (Japan / Germany)
Evaporative Condensers Induced-draft evaporative condenser with anti-corrosive alloy casing 01 - 02 Units Imported specialized OEM
Pressure Vessels & Surge Drums ASME / TCVN certified high-pressure receiver & liquid overfeed vessels Complete Module Fabricated by Tan Long
Insulated Cleanroom Envelope High-density PIR/PU sandwich panels with camlock fasteners Entire Facility Fabricated by Tan Long
Automation & Control System Central PLC SCADA with remote temperature monitoring & alerts 01 Console Rack Siemens / Schneider / Tan Long

4. Operational Metrics & Client Performance Validation

Following comprehensive load testing and thermodynamic commissioning, the plant was officially handed over for commercial operation. Measured performance metrics confirm:

-25%
Reduction in utility power bills achieved through VFD staging and heat reclaim.
±0.3°C
Chamber temperature uniformity confirmed across all sensors via SCADA.
100%
Passed all statutory hygiene, structural, and mechanical safety inspections.

The client's project management and operations team expressed complete satisfaction with Tan Long's turnkey execution capability, disciplined job-site safety, and dedicated 24/7 technical lifecycle support.

Technical Project FAQs

1. What export standards are met by APT Co's refrigeration system?

Full compliance with HACCP, European Union EU Approval Codes, and US FDA food processing guidelines verified during rigorous third-party sanitation audits.

2. What components did Tan Long manufacture in-house for APT Co?

Tan Long manufactured low-pressure pumped NH3 liquid separators and automated liquid feed stations guaranteeing uniform refrigerant recirculation.

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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.