Tan Long designed, supplied and installed NH3 refrigeration systems give Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam at PEPSICO – Đồng Nai province. Project handed over 2 equipment packages.
Project summary
| Client | Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam |
| Location | PEPSICO – Đồng Nai province |
| Industry | Beverages & dairy |
| Refrigerant | NH3 |
| Packages handed over | 2 packages |
| Tan Long scope | Design – Supply – Installation |
Equipment handed over by Tan Long
Equipment imported and sourced from specialist manufacturers
| Device | Brand | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Screw compressor | — | 03 units |
| Evaporative condenser | — | 02 units |
Together with the pipework, valves, ancillary equipment and a complete NH3 refrigeration system.
Why the system uses NH3 as the refrigerant
NH3 (ammonia) is the most widely used refrigerant in large-scale plants and cold stores in Vietnam. Three engineering reasons:
- The highest cooling efficiency among the common industrial refrigerants, in the evaporating temperature range from -18°C to -40°C.
- Low operating cost: the refrigerant is inexpensive and its high efficiency reduces electricity use per tonne of goods.
- No ozone depletion and no direct greenhouse effect.
In return, NH3 demands a higher standard of safety capability: leak detection sensors, emergency ventilation systems and strict operating procedures. This is the technical barrier that means not many contractors in Vietnam have mastered plant-scale NH3 systems.
What the project demonstrates about Tan Long's capability
The value Tan Long brought on this project lies in its system integration capability: calculating the cooling load, bringing equipment from several manufacturers together into one system operating as a whole, and ensuring the safety of the refrigerant system.
On other projects, Tan Long also fabricates IQF conveyor, contact plate freezers, air blast freezers, flake ice machines and evaporative condensers in-house at its plant in Duc Hoa 1 Industrial Park, Tay Ninh (formerly Long An).
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Tân Long carry out at Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam?
Tân Long designed, supplied and installed the NH3 refrigeration system for Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam at PEPSICO – Đồng Nai province. Equipment handed over: screw compressors: 3 units; evaporative condensers: 2 units.
Which refrigerant does the system at Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam use?
The system uses NH3 as its refrigerant. NH3 delivers the highest cooling efficiency among the common industrial refrigerants in the evaporating temperature range from -18°C to -40°C, has a low operating cost and does not deplete the ozone layer. In return, NH3 demands a higher standard of safety capability: leak detection sensors, emergency ventilation and strict operating procedures.
Which equipment on the project was manufactured in-house by Tan Long?
Tan Long fabricates its own IQF belts, contact plate freezers, air blast freezers, flake ice machines and evaporative condensers at its plant in Duc Hoa 1 Industrial Park, Tay Ninh — they are not bought in from a third party.
Can Tan Long deliver a similar project for another plant?
Yes. Tan Long has designed, fabricated and installed industrial refrigeration systems for 29 projects in Vietnam, including seafood, food and beverage processing plants and cold chain logistics centres. See full project list or call 0933 357 058 (Mr. Thinh) for advice.
Need advice on a similar system?
Tan Long provides consulting, design and quotations for industrial refrigeration systems, cold storage and IQF freezing lines. Call 0933 357 058 (Mr. Thinh) or send a quotation request.
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- Kyokuyo Vina Foods – NH3 refrigeration system and 08 IQF belts
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- All 29 projects delivered by Tan Long
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- turnkey NH3 refrigeration systems
Is the company preparing to launch a large-scale industrial cold storage project?
Tan Long provides comprehensive turnkey solutions: from site planning consultation, refrigeration load design, supply of B1/B2 fire-resistant PIR panel enclosures, Mycom/Bitzer compressor units, Guntner evaporators to ASRS intelligent automation and 24/7 nationwide maintenance.
Engineer Nguyen Toan Thinh (Technical Director)
With over 18 years of practical experience in directing, consulting, designing, and constructing heavy industrial refrigeration systems, ASRS automated warehouses, and IQF freezing systems across more than 29 major national projects.
