Chiller for a brewery (brewery) – how to choose equipment and supplier

Chillers are widely used as a wort cooler, for a brewery or a beer production plant.

Water, yeast, malt, sanitary conditions and temperature control are considered to be the key factors that influence the final result in the beer wort brewing process. Raw materials, in particular, the quality of hops, affect the flavor characteristics of the drink. However, the key to beer quality is the fermentation process and compliance with the required technical process. Violations at this stage are tantamount to spoiling the result of the entire production cycle.

The main factor in the fermentation of wort is the optimal temperature regime. The temperature for a particular type of beer is determined by the brewer’s technologist. As a rule, it does not exceed 5-10 degrees Celsius. During fermentation, sugar breaks down into components, including ethanol. It is this substance and other compounds containing a carbonyl group that fill the drink with aroma and invigorating flavor. To reduce the amount of this substance in beer, secondary fermentation and maturation are used, during which the remaining acetic aldehyde is broken down into rectified alcohol. The technology allows beer to be aged for up to 90 days at a temperature of 0-2 degrees, depending on the type of beverage.

In the end, you get a quality product that meets all the requirements. And customers are satisfied when they buy the drink.

Taking into account that excessive heat can lead to process disruption, a chiller for the brewery is a crucial aspect of success.

The cooling process in beer production is continuous, and the equipment often has to operate in harsh conditions and have a non-standard configuration. Therefore, industrial chillers are needed that are ready to work around the clock and all year round in any conditions.

Dalgakiran can provide high reliability, efficiency and uninterrupted year-round operation. All the chillers we offer are of high quality and reliability, proven by years of round-the-clock operation at various types of industrial enterprises.

4 factors when choosing a chiller supplier

1. Qualifications of specialists performing chiller selection

In addition to the selection of chillers, the tasks of the specialists of a company engaged in the supply of industrial refrigeration equipment, as a rule, include the selection of related equipment, as well as the design of the cooling system in the complex, in relation to the production process. Incorrectly selected equipment, even the most high-quality and expensive, will either be unable to ensure the technological process of the brewery, or its operation will not be economically justified.

“Dalgakiran Compressor Ukraine does not just sell industrial equipment, our specialists offer comprehensive business solutions based on the client’s wishes. The best indicator of the quality of our work is the chillers we have installed at the leading enterprises of the metallurgical, food and polymer industries of Ukraine. You can see some of the projects we have implemented in the section “Cooling system projects“.

2. Reliability of refrigeration equipment

Our experience of working with large industrial enterprises involves the use of chillers capable of operating year-round, regardless of the ambient temperature. The use of refrigeration equipment from Dalgakiran means uninterrupted production on both the coldest and hottest days of the year.

3. Quality service from the supplier company

It should be borne in mind that system reliability is not only the quality of the equipment used, but also continuous and timely service support.

“Dalgakiran Compressor Ukraine, as the manufacturer’s representative in Ukraine, provides an official warranty for all the chillers we offer. We have 11 regional branches, service departments equipped with all the necessary equipment, mobile service teams and a stock of original components.

4. Efficiency and quality of the technological process

For precise fluid temperature control, multi-stage or stepless power control of cooling units is recommended. The most effective way to achieve smooth control of the chiller’s cooling capacity, while significantly reducing energy consumption during periods of lower load, is to install units with inverter compressors and EC fans on the condensers.

DALGAKIRAN offers a wide range of chillers with inverter compressors:

• Air-cooled or water-cooled condenser;
• Indoor and outdoor installation;
• With scroll, screw and reciprocating compressors.

The introduction of electronic thermal expansion valves has improved the efficiency and safety of chillers. Electronic thermal expansion valves guarantee long-term operation of the unit with low requirements for seasonal adjustments. In addition, they have reduced energy consumption, which has a significant impact on reducing the cost of finished products.

Indoor chillers with water-cooled condensers have proven to be highly reliable, cost-effective, do not require constant maintenance and have a low price.

In addition to electronic thermostats, DALGAKIRAN chillers use high-efficiency stainless steel heat exchangers, industrial compressors, 3-stage evaporator freeze protection, voltage and flow control relays, and controllers. The controllers provide a wide range of chiller control functions and communicate with other customer equipment.

Additional equipment when choosing a chiller for the brewery

Automation

Modern automation systems allow remote monitoring and control of the production process, including control of the wort chillers. Dalgakiran can equip any of the offered chillers with a dispatching board with any connection protocol according to the customer’s specifications.

Heat recovery

In addition to solving cooling tasks, Dalgakiran chillers can be equipped with a heat exchanger for heat recovery. This allows to obtain hot water for domestic needs or other customer needs by reusing the heat removed during the cooling of beer wort. In addition, the installation of such heat exchanger will increase the efficiency of the chiller and will give higher cooling capacity and reliability of the machine.

The development and application of new technologies, advanced compressors, automation systems, more efficient and compact fans ensures that the chiller range is regularly updated. We collect equipment performance statistics to develop simpler and more efficient solutions for your business.

The technology is being improved from year to year, the equipment is becoming more compact, energy efficient, environmentally friendly, and the noise level is decreasing.

Today we can supply not only standard models, but also manufacture refrigeration equipment according to your individual requirements.

Dalgakiran offers an efficient and reliable solution to industrial refrigeration problems. We help our customers to fully focus on the production process of making a quality beverage.