Seafood Cooling Solutions for the Modern Processing Industry

Maintaining the freshness, safety, and quality of seafood depends on rapid, hygienic, and energy-efficient cooling. HTT AG delivers cutting-edge solutions with its BUCO Falling Film Water Chillers and Pillow Plate Heat Exchangers – engineered for industrial seafood processors seeking maximum performance, reliability, and compliance with global hygiene standards.

Whether pre-cooling freshly caught shrimp, maintaining process water temperatures in IQF (Individual Quick Freezing) systems, or ensuring continuous chilled water supply for aquaculture, HTT’s systems guarantee high energy efficiency, minimal product loss, and uncompromising hygiene.

Pillow Plate Heat Exchangers: The Heart of Energy-Efficient Seafood Cooling

Innovative Design and Superior Heat Transfer

HTT’s Pillow Plate Heat Exchangers are designed for heavy-duty seafood applications, featuring fully welded stainless steel plates with a pillow-shaped surface that enhances turbulence and heat transfer. This geometry ensures high performance even when processing brine, shell particles, or other contaminated fluids typical in seafood operations.

Key Technical Advantages

• High turbulence flow for optimal heat exchange and minimized energy loss
• Open, modular design for quick inspection and easy CIP (clean-in-place) maintenance
• Corrosion-resistant stainless steel for long service life and hygienic operation
• Compatible with shrimp processing, IQF systems, and immersion freezing lines

By improving turbulence and eliminating dead zones, these exchangers deliver up to 20% higher thermal efficiency compared to conventional shell-and-tube or plate-fin systems, according to independent CFD analyses.

BUCO Falling Film Water Chillers: Reliable Industrial Cooling for Seafood Processing

Consistent Cooling with Minimal Energy Consumption

The BUCO Falling Film Chiller produces ice water between 0 °C and 1 °C, ideal for seafood pre-cooling, process water chilling, and maintaining temperature stability during transport or storage. Unlike traditional chillers, the falling film system ensures uniform film distribution across the entire plate surface – maximizing contact area and minimizing ice formation.

Key Features for Industrial Seafood Applications

• Stable temperature control (0 °C–1 °C) for shrimp, fish, and squid cooling
• Self-cleaning stainless-steel surfaces for uninterrupted operation
• Energy-optimized design that lowers operating costs by up to 25%
• Simple integration into existing processing or aquaculture systems

These chillers are engineered for high loads of brine or particulates, ensuring robust performance even under demanding seafood production conditions.

Scientific and Operational Benefits

Verified Performance Through CFD and Thermal Analyses

Independent studies and internal simulations confirm that Pillow Plate Heat Exchangers provide superior heat transfer coefficients and lower fouling tendencies compared to standard designs. Their wavelike structure increases turbulence, reducing cleaning frequency and ensuring consistent food-safe operation.

Operational Advantages

• Reduced energy and water consumption
• Extended equipment life with low maintenance demand
• Process reliability under fluctuating seafood loads
• Compliance with food hygiene regulations

These innovations contribute directly to resource conservation, cost efficiency, and sustainable seafood processing.

Hygiene, Maintenance, and Compliance

HTT AG’s seafood cooling systems are developed in accordance with the hygiene regulation guidelines. The open design and polished stainless surfaces enable fast and effective cleaning, while no dead zones or crevices minimize bacterial growth risk. Additionally, automated CIP cleaning options allow processors to maintain continuous production with minimal downtime.

Applications Across the Seafood Industry

• Shrimp and crustacean processing (pre-cooling and deep-freezing)
• Fish fillet lines (temperature-controlled rinsing and chilling)
• IQF and immersion freezing systems
• Aquaculture temperature control
• Cold-chain logistics and storage

Each solution can be customized to fit specific process layouts, throughput targets, and energy-efficiency goals.

Conclusion: Future-Ready Cooling Technology for Seafood Excellence

HTT AG stands as a trusted partner for sustainable, energy-efficient seafood processing. With Pillow Plate Heat Exchangers and BUCO Falling Film Water Chillers, processors gain maximum product quality, reduced operational costs, and long-term reliability.

Contact HTT AG today to discuss your seafood cooling requirements and discover how advanced thermal solutions can elevate your production efficiency, product hygiene, and profitability.