Concrete Cooling Automation Systems

Concrete Cooling Automation Systems
Enhanced precision to remove the guesswork from concrete temperature control

As construction technology advances, today’s industry deserves a temperature control method that’s automated for enhanced control.

Practical Liquid Nitrogen

For decades, the industry has experimented with liquid nitrogen (LN) to control concrete temperature. However, previous LN applications added complexity and cost. What’s different? NITROcrete™ operates differently by integrating with existing systems with ongoing support and sophisticated analytics.

Streamlined process that cools while batching
Supply chain management through comprehensive logistics support
Controls that adjust dosage automatically, even as conditions change

Expertise

We’ve spent years collaborating with industry leaders, regulatory agencies, producers, contractors, and engineers to automate temperature control.

Over 950k yd³ / 730k m³ of NITROcrete™ concrete used by major producers across North America
Vetted by extensive third-party laboratory testing
In use in over 160 sites across North America
Collaborative approaches with numerous US Departments of Transportation

How NITROcrete Automates Temperature control

LIQUID NITROGEN APPLICATION

Liquid Nitrogen Dosage That Adapts While Batching

Method	By cooling during batching, NITROcrete simultaneously removes downtime and introduces temperature control that adapts to changing conditions. In this manner, liquid nitrogen is delivered similar to an admixture.
Results	Precision dosage of liquid nitrogen allows producers to automate and adapt liquid nitrogen delivery to account for variables like ambient temperature.

Application to Aggregate

Method	NITROcrete applies liquid nitrogen to the aggregate rather than the entire mix or the cement paste alone.
Results	By applying the liquid nitrogen directly to the aggregate, temperature control permeates the mix. Aggregate contributes the most heat to the batch by mass; therefore, lowering aggregate temperature more effectively cools the whole mix – without changing the water content.

SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE INTEGRATION

Cloud-Managed HMI & NITROvision Integration

Comprehensive Insight	The NITROvision automated system integrates with our onsite HMI to give producers more data and insight about their cooling processes. With greater awareness, NITROvision enables dependable, repeatable results for temperature control.
Reassurance & Telemetry	With a fully managed and automated system, our integrations allow tank-level monitoring and 24/7 support from analysts empowered with real-time information about conditions onsite. Telemetry enables remote awareness to monitor pressure, usage, equipment status, and run-ready capabilities.
Seamless Integration	Our software and HMI seamlessly integrate with all existing batching software brands. Integration supports wet or dry plants, 1-2 lane usage, and offers off-set & safety shut-down timers.

LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN AUTOMATION

Ongoing Supply Chain Management

Planning and Analysis	With dosage and supply planning from NITROcrete’s dedicated analysts, we’ve solved the complicated logistics of liquid nitrogen delivery and planning. We streamline logistics with gas supply vendors and monitor dispatch status to ensure everything remains on schedule.
24/7 Monitoring	Our technical support analysts monitor performance daily. They perform routine health checks to ensure systems stay optimized for the desired temperature control. Automated alerts empower our team to provide quality support promptly.
NITROfill Automated Ordering	Automate the supply chain with expert planning from our analysts. NITROfill enables cloud-based data to trigger liquid nitrogen ordering on the desired schedule. With automated supply monitoring, we offer another level of ease for temperature control.

LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW AUTOMATION IMPROVES:

Temperature Control

About concrete cooling with NITROcrete: an overview of our technology

Safety

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Sustainability

Learn how automating temperature control can reduce waste and carbon emissions