Automated Concrete Cooling Systems
Practical Liquid Nitrogen
For decades, the construction industry has experimented with liquid nitrogen (LN) to control concrete temperature. While previous LN applications added complexity and cost, NITROcrete™ avoids both by integrating with existing systems and providing 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
Benefits of NITROcrete
- Over 3 million yd³ / 2.3 million m³ of NITROcrete™ concrete used by major producers across North America
- Vetted by extensive third-party laboratory testing
- In use at more than 160 sites across North America
- Collaborative approaches with numerous state transportation departments
How NITROcrete
Automates Temperature Control
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seamless Integration
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.
How Concrete Cooling Automation Supports Innovation
Safety
By automating liquid nitrogen cooling, NITROcrete eliminates the manual ice handling that has caused worker injuries for generations, protecting your crew from accidents and lost time.
Temperature Control
NITROcrete’s automated dosing and real-time adaptability give producers the precision and consistency needed to meet tight temperature specifications across projects of any scale.
Sustainability
Automating temperature control with liquid nitrogen reduces concrete production’s environmental impact. It cuts CO2 emissions, lowers energy consumption, minimizes wasted loads, and scales with sustainability goals.