Contents tagged with Dairy

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.

10 June 2022

A look at the two main ways to recover heat from the milk refrigeration system and the typical savings that can be achieved by efficient heat recovery.

10 June 2022

A look at the key components of the refrigeration system, how to look after them and the likely energy and cost savings that can be achieved by robust yet simple maintenance.

10 June 2022

The role of plate heat exchangers in milk cooling, how to operate them at maximum efficiency in practice and an indication of how much energy and money you might save.

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