The document details the history and specifications of the "Big Rig", a mobile refrigeration unit used by the NHL to host outdoor hockey games. It lists the various outdoor games hosted from 2009 to 2016, including the Winter Classic and Stadium Series events. It also provides the technical specifications of the Big Rig, including its refrigerant type, compressor models, heat exchanger, pumps, trailer details, and electrical requirements. The Big Rig is a 310-ton mobile refrigeration system powered by ammonia compressors that is used to maintain ice conditions for outdoor NHL games.

1. History of the “Big Rig” Events
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The Call to DutyThe Call to Duty
Dan Craig
NHL Facility Operations Manager
Event Teams Weather
2009 Winter Classic
Wrigley Field, Chicago
vs
00
C
Overcast
2010 Winter Classic
Fenway Park, Boston
vs
10
C
Overcast
2011 Winter Classic
Heinz Field, Pittsburgh
vs
100
C
Overcast
2011 Alumni Game
Heinz Field, Pittsburgh
vs
100
C
Overcast
2011 Heritage Classic
McMahon Stadium, Calgary
vs
-150
C
Partly Cloudy
2012 Winter Classic Citizens
Bank Park Philadelphia
vs
30
C
Mostly Cloudy
2014 Winter Classic
Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor
vs
-110
C
Light Snow
2014 Stadium Series
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
vs
250
C
Overcast
2014 Stadium Series
Yankee Stadium, New York
vs
-80
C
Clear
2014 Stadium Series
Yankee Stadium, New York
vs
-60
C
Clear
2014 Stadium Series
Soldier Field, Chicago
vs
-50
C
Overcast
2014 Heritage Classic
BC Place, Vancouver
vs
Indoor
2015 Winter Classic
Nationals Park, Washington
vs
70
C
Mostly Cloudy
2015 Stadium Series
Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
vs
200
C
Partly Cloudy
2016 Winter Classic
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
vs
50
C
Overcast
2016 Stadium Series
TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis
vs
20
C
Overcast
2016 Stadium Series
Coors Field, Denver
vs
210
C
Mostly Cloudy
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2. “Big Rig” Specifications“Big Rig” Specifications
Refrigerant:
 R717 (Ammonia)
Two Compressors for a total of 310TR:
RXF 85 compressor
 140TR (10°F Evaporating temperature and 95°F condensing
temperature)
 235HP motor
 Quantum LX Microprocessor
RXF-101 Compressor
 170TR (10°F Evaporating temperature and 95°F condensing
temperature)
 263 HP motor
 Quantum LX Microprocessor
Evaporative condenser Model: Evapco LRC-379
 Capacity 4760 MBH
 40HP fan motor
Alfa Laval Plate and Frame heat exchanger:
 Model T20-BWFS
 13340 lb/hr ammonia flowrate
 857300 Lb/hr glycol flowrate
 Glycol supply temperature 15°F
 Complete with 42” surge drum
Pumps (2)
 Armstrong base mounted end suction pumps
 1400gpm
 40HP each
Trailer
 53’ step deck trailer
 Manufacturer Di-Mond Trailers in Burlington.
 65,000 Lbs Gross Weight, with equipment
Electrical
 460V/3ph/60hz power from Generator typically
 591 HP total
 1055 FLA
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