A glycol chiller system isan industrial refrigeration system that uses a mixture of water and glycol like ethylene or propylene glycol as a coolant to achieve temperatures below the freezing point of water often used in applications like brewing food processing and ice rinks
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Function
Glycol chillers are designed to cool liquids or processes by circulating a chilled glycolwater solution through a closedloop system
Coolant
The glycolwater mixture acts as a coolant preventing the system from freezing at low temperatures
Types of Glycol
Ethylene glycol or propylene glycol can be used with propylene glycol being a foodgrade option
Applications
BrewingCooling wort unfermented beer and fermenters to control fermentation temperatures
Food ProcessingCooling various food products and processes
Ice RinksChilling the water to create ice
Industrial ProcessesCooling equipment and processes in various industries
How it works
A refrigeration unit chills the glycolwater mixture
The chilled coolant is pumped through a heat exchanger or coils
The heat exchanger transfers heat from the process liquid or equipment to the coolant
The warmed coolant returns to the refrigeration unit for cooling and the process repeats
Benefits
LowTemperature CoolingGlycol chillers can achieve temperatures significantly below freezing
Freeze ProtectionThe antifreeze properties of glycol prevent the coolant from freezing
VersatilityGlycol chillers can be used in various industrial and commercial applications
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