WHAT IS MEP DESIGN AND WHY DO YOU NEED IT•

IceRink.biz , with its expertise in Ice Rink Design, Manufacturing and Installation, is in a strong position to give you solutions in the MEP Design(Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) service that combine aesthetics, functionality and cost concerns. We can take off your shoulders the essentials tasks, of your ice rink’s Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) design. At IceRink.biz, we understand that the design of the Ice Rink Refrigeration System requires knowledge of the industry standards, innovation, well-trained engineers and extensive experience. We undertake conceptual, preliminary and detailed design project in the areas of Rink Design and Analysis. Our engineering expertise and know-how of various technologies enables us to provide world-class ice skating rinks to our clients.

MEP DESIGN TEAM
The IceRink.biz Chief Technology Officer will work with your “primary contact” to complete the MEP services required. The CTO will take a management role with regards to the MEP team of civil engineers, architects, mechanical & electronical engineers, graphics artist and technical assistants, the result is; you will have a single point of contact for you to deal with.
The overall cohesiveness and high talent level of the MEP staff allows them to work as a team thus allowing effective communication with your team.

MEP DESIGN SERVICE & CONSULTATION SEVICES
• Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) design and consultation services maximizs the cost efficiency, quality and sustainability of your rinks mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

• Ice Rink modification option Any alternative of, including addition to or deletion from, the original Structure, to the enhanced venue which will fit the clients and end user’s needs.

• Product/Equipment recommendation on the best possible options with regards to rink equipment as per project requirement.

INDOOR ICE RINK DESIGN CRITERIA WILL INCLUDE THESE CONCERNS:    

      • Design Ambient Conditions
                      Wet bulb temp.1%                 :     __Deg. C (°F)
                      Dry bulb temp.1%                 :     __Deg. C (°F)

      • Inside Conditions
                  • 1.2 m (48”) above ice surface
                  • Nominal refrigeration Capacity
                  • Condensing medium
                  • Primary Refrigerant

      • Secondary Refrigerant

      • Ice Rink
            i. Ice Rink Duty
                        • Ice hockey, and / or
                        • Figure skating, and /or
                        • Public skating, and/ or

            ii. Ice skating surface
                        = __°C (_°F) (variable for each activity)

            iii. Refrigerated floor for ice rink
                        =__°C (_°F) (variable for each activity)

            iv. Under the ice rink floor temperature
                        = __° C (_°F)

            v. Ice rink building
                        = __°C (_°F) with R.H (by others)

            vi. Rink floor construction
                        = sand over insulation
                        = above cement floor

            vii. Ice thickness
                        = between __mm and __mm ( __to __ inch)

BASE OF CALCULATION OF THE RINK HEAT LOAD

    ASSUMPTION OF ICE RINK BUILDING CRITERA
Due to limited information on this project, several assumptions have been made on the ice rink building, as follows, for the calculation of system capacity:

  • The ice rink is located in a stand alone section of   a metal structure. All the walls and doors are properly     sealed so that no outside air enters the rink area without   treatment.
  • There is no skylight or glass wall, which allows direct   sunlight on the ice surface.
  • A dehumidification system maybe needed in order to maintain   the rink inside condition and treat the fresh air   entering the   rink area. This condition will be studied as an “after market need”.
  • There is only a maximum of Patrons in the rink area.

HEAT TRANSFER COEFFICIENTS FOR THE ICE RINK BUILDING (insulation)
Walls             :       __W/m². °K (R-)
Floor             :       __W/m². °K (R-)
Ceiling             :       __W/m². °K (R-)


OTHER HEAT LOADS IN THE ICE RINK BUILDING

Ice resurfacer                   :         __kW
Resurfacing the ice         :       __Liters (60 gallons) of water per hour @ 60°C (140°F)
Lighting                            :       __W/m² (__W/ft²)
Air renewal (if mechanical)         :       __skater =__CFM
Number of skaters (maximum)     :       __to 105 souls
Number of Spectators     :       to 900 souls
Latent heat (in action)     :       kcal/h/skater: kW/skater
Sensible heat                    :       kcal/h/skater: kW/skater