The ice in the ice rink is made through an ice machine and a water cooling process, and the ice maker needs to precisely control the temperature, consider the ice thickness and polishing to guarantee the quality and condition of the ice surface. The ice-making process also requires regular maintenance and adjustments.The ice rink is the stage for ice sports, providing a place for athletes and enthusiasts to display their talents and have fun. However, have you ever wondered how the ice in an ice rink is made?This article will uncover this secret for you and take you through the process of making ice in an ice rink.
First of all, the process of ice making requires a key piece of equipment – an ice machine. Ice machines convert water into ice through a cooling system. Ice machines typically include a water tank, a cooling system, and an ice plate. The tank is filled with water, and the cooling system cools the water through a refrigerant, which gradually freezes the water. When the ice reaches a certain thickness, the ice machine will automatically cut the ice from the ice plate to keep the ice surface flat.
Secondly, the process of making ice requires precise temperature control. The freezing point of ice is 0 degrees Celsius, but in the process of ice making, temperature control is very important. If the temperature is too high, the ice will melt;If the temperature is too low, the ice will become too hard and not conducive to athletes' performance and sports. Therefore, the ice maker needs to adjust the temperature of the cooling system according to the actual situation to ensure the quality and hardness of the ice surface.
In addition, the ice-making process also needs to take into account the thickness of the ice surface. The thickness of the ice surface is crucial for an athlete's performance. In general, the ice surface is between 3-5 cm for figure skating and 5-10 cm for ice hockey. Ice makers need to adjust the thickness of the ice surface according to the type of competition and the needs of the athletes.
In the process of ice making, there is another important link - the polishing of the ice surface. Polishing the ice surface can make the ice surface smoother and smoother, and improve the competitive level of athletes. Grinding the ice surface is usually carried out with special skates, and the ice maker needs to polish it several times according to the actual situation of the ice surface.
Finally, the ice-making process also needs to take into account the maintenance of the ice rink. In order to maintain the quality and condition of the ice surface, ice makers need to regularly check the condition of the ice surface, clean, repair and re-ice the ice surface. During the competition, the ice maker also needs to adjust the condition of the ice in real time based on the athletes' performance and weather conditions.
Overall, the ice of the ice rink is made through an ice machine and a water cooling process. Ice makers need to precisely control the temperature, consider the thickness of the ice surface and polish it to ensure the quality and condition of the ice surface. The skill and experience of the ice maker plays a key role in this process. So, the next time you're at the rink to watch a game or have fun skating, don't forget to applaud the ice makers for their hard work.