A METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR UTILISING GLACIER ICE AS DRINKING WATER

摘要

The method comprises cutting or drilling the ice from the deposit into units of a unit size suitable for immediate packing and for later distribution to and used by end consumers. While the units still are in the form of ice, the y are packed in sealed containers suitable for distribution to and use by end consumers. The apparatus comprises conveyor line (1, 6). One conveyor line ( 1) for conveying (3, 4, 5) and a second conveyor line (6) with means for conveying containers (8a, 8b) for packing the ice unit portions.