Contents tagged with Dairy

4 July 2022

Learn what options are available for keeping down the cost of water heating including insulation, using night rate electricity tariffs, heat recovery and the use of solar panels.

24 May 2024

A look at the different systems and the effect of varying levels of pre-cooling and different price tariffs on energy efficiency and running costs.

14 June 2022

The role of an ice builder, how it works with a second stage plate heat exchanger and DX tank, plus the advantages of this type of system.

14 June 2022

Direct expansion (DX) is the simplest and most energy efficient way of cooling milk but cooling must take place quickly to prevent total bacterial content from rising. What are the key points to consider?

14 May 2024

The advantages and disadvantages of using an ice bank system to cool milk.

4 July 2022

Learn about the core components of mechanical milk cooling and how the different options compare in terms of energy efficiency and running costs.

10 June 2022

A look at the cost savings you can make by recovering and using the heat rejected during the milk cooling process.

10 June 2022

Simple maintenance tips that help keep your dairy refrigeration system running efficiently.

10 June 2022

An overview of mechanical milk cooling and the refrigeration cycle, comprising condenser, evaporator and compressor. Plus Coefficient of Performance (CoP) explained.

10 June 2022

How pre-cooling using a plate heat exchanger reduces electrical demand and speeds up final cooling.

4 July 2022

Learn the key aspects of configuring and running an energy efficient milk cooling process and refrigeration system, from pre-cooling to heat recovery and simple maintenance.

10 June 2022

How to cut vacuum pump running costs through better system control and the use of variable speed drives.

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