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Summit Matsu supplies Sea World with chiller for Jet rescue ride
November 2009
Summit Matsu has been selected by fun park Sea World to supply them with the chiller which is the key machine used to keep the latest ride, the Jet rescue machine running. Sea world has been growing since 1972 as a marine mammal fun park which includes shows, rides and marine life.
The Jet Rescue Ride is made up of a chain of real life replicas of Jet Skis which allows thrill seekers to experience the excitement of riding a Jet Ski in a safe environment while still enjoying the adrenaline rush of riding a Jet Ski. The ride operates along a track at 70km/h, zooming along a looping track which takes riders into a blow hole cave where they are sent on a mission to save a sea lion. The ride is a key feature in Sea World’s conservation and marine awareness program which aims to raise the public profile of conservation issues in Australia.
Behind the scenes of this exciting ride is Summit Matsu Chilling Systems who provided the air cooled chiller which works to keep the ride’s hydraulic oil cool. The company has been manufacturing industrial chillers for Australian industry for over forty five years, priding themselves on designing and building the most reliable chillers on the market. The need for reliable equipment at the Sea World site is imperative. When asked about the consequences of the chiller breaking down, a Sea World representative laughed, stating simply “It wouldn’t run”. The site itself presents specific challenges to the durability of any chiller equipment, a challenge that Summit Matsu Chilling Systems overcame thanks to their continued commitment to research and development and experience in designing cooling solutions for difficult applications. The corrosive environment of Sea World’s location means that machinery is susceptible to oxidization and deterioration at a rapid rate.
As Summit Matsu is an Australian manufacturer of chillers it was convenient for Sea World to select a supplier close by as the continuous functioning of the chiller is critical to the running of the Jet Rescue ride. Having a supplier close by meant that if any problems came about, because the same engineers that manufactured the chiller are available to look at the problem, it means that resolution would come about promptly.
More information on similar applications and case studies can be found online at www.matsu.com.au.
For product enquiries please call 1300 CHILLERS (1300 244 553) or +61 2 9698 4666.
About the Author
Daniel Rollston is the General Manager for the Australian chiller manufacturer Summit Matsu Chilling Systems. The Company manufactures and distributes water chillers Australia wide and also commission and service 2kW to 1200kW chillers Australia wide and throughout the Middle East.
Further details can be found at:
www.matsu.com.au
www.matsu.com.au
Tel (AUST): 1300 CHILLERS (1300 244 553)
Tel: +61 2 9698 4666
Fax: +61 2 9698 4688
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