Low Temperature Glycol Distillery Chiller

Low Temperature Glycol Distillery Chiller

Low temperature glycol distillery chiller is a cooling device that is being used to adequately maintain a certain temperature in the distilling process that taking fermented beverages, such as beer and wine.

The process of distillation by fermenting releases heat, if the brew becomes too hot, flavors can be affected, alcohol levels may change, and yeast can die completely. So a distillery chiller is mandatory to control temperature.Distillery is also referred to as fluid or glycol chiller and is commonly used in Brewery, Winery production operations and fermentation processes.

Distillery chiller designed by Tongwei will pump water out of the tank and through a heat exchanger, and then out to your distillery process.  The heat exchanger inside the cold-water skid chills the water with glycol from the chiller unit.  The buffer tank starts out the day full of pre chilled water.  As the production day proceeds hot water is returned to the tank.  Since the selected chiller has a smaller cooling capacity than the amount of heat being put into the water by the distillery, the temperature of the water in the tank rises throughout the day.  We can size the tank and chiller in such a way that the temperature of the water doesn’t get too high, thus preventing an adequate amount of cooling being done later in the day.  After the production day has concluded the chiller will continue chipping away at the heat stored in the water tank until it gets back down to the initial set temperature for the water in the tank, leaving it ready for the next day’s production.

Low Temperature Glycol Distillery Chiller

1. Low Temperature Glycol Distillery Chiller

Technical Specification

2.Features And Advantages of Low Temperature Glycol Distillery Chiller

  ▪ Cooling capacity from 1/2 ton to 50 tons for glycol scroll glycol distillery chiller ,from 30 ton to 100 ton for screw glycol distillery chiller.

▪ Temperature selection range: Process chilled water between -35°C and 5°C can be provided (users can choose different unit specifications according to different production needs).

  ▪ High quality Brazed plate/shell and tube as heat exchanger

  ▪ Inlet and outlet water bypass valves are equipped to adjust the water pressure as needed

  ▪ The water tank sight glass allows the water level and water quality to be checked at a glance.

  ▪ Panasonic/Danfoss scroll or Hanbell screw compressor with environmental friendly R404a refrigerant

 ▪Chiller equipped with the following safety protections:Overload Protection,Inverse Phase Alarm,High/Low Pressure Alarm,Water Flow,Water Level Indicator,Anti-Freeze Protection

3.What Are The Main Components Of Low Temperature Glycol Distillery Chiller ?

3.1 Compressor

The compressor is the key mover in glycol distillery chiller because it produces pressure variations to stir the refrigerant around.

For Glycol distillery chiller, which is with Panasonic /Danfoss brand compressor, using R404a refrigerant,this brand compress is with high refrigeration efficiency,low noise ,energy saving,environmental protection and durability,safety and stability.

Panasonic Compressor

Danfoss Compressor

3.2 Evaporator

The evaporator is a crucial component of glycol distillery chiller, as it is responsible for extracting heat from the liquid being cooled,it is located between the compressor and the expansion valve. There are three types of evaporators : shell and tube evaporator, 304SS stainless steel plate type evaporator.

SS Plate Type+ Water Tank Evaporator

Shell and Tube Evaporator

3.3 Water Pump

The water pump is designed to increase the pressure and the flow of the chilled water in a closed space.

Water Pump

3.4 Condenser

The condenser for low temperature chiller is equipped with efficient cross-seam fins and female threaded copper tubes for high heat exchange efficiency and good stability.Its function is to cool down the refrigerant steam released from the compressor into a liquid or gas-liquid mixture.

Aluminum fin+fan Condenser

3.5 Controller Panel

Tongwei chillers use precision digital temperature controller, it RS485 communication port，which can do remote monitoring and control. Simple operation, low failure rate, high safety factor, easy installation.

Controller Panel

4. Spare Part for Low Temperature Glycol Distillery Chiller

5.What is the Difference Between Glycol Scroll Distillery Chiller and Glycol Screw Distillery Chiller?

There are two types of glycol distillery chiller: one is air-cooled glycol distillery chiller ,the other is water-cooled glycol distillery chiller ;

Air-cooled glycol distillery chillers use ambient air to dissipate heat from the brewery processes. They are energy-efficient, space-saving, and less maintenance that helps save money.

Water-cooled glycol distillery chillers use water from an external water cooling tower to dissipate heat from the brewery processes. These systems are longer lifespan, Relatively quiet, and more consistent cooling performance than the air-cooled brewery chiller.

6.Why Choose Glycol Chillers For Your Distillery Process

Improved Product Quality

Glycol Chillers help with temperature control for spirits and RTDs — “ready to drink” or premixed drinks — during fermentation and distillation. This precise control prevents overheating, which can kill yeast and spoil batches, providing consistent, high-quality products. With better temperature control, chillers may enhance the flavor and clarity of spirits, delivering a superior final product.

Increased Efficiency

Chillers’ consistent cooling may allow quicker processing times as equipment doesn’t need to cool down naturally. Faster cooling means more production cycles in less time, boosting overall output. With chillers, you can maximize production capabilities, making your distillery more productive and profitable. It would be akin to having an always-ready, efficient assistant on the job.

Equipment Longevity

Because distillery chillers help prevent overheating, they may extend the life span of distillery equipment. Consistent cooling reduces thermal stress on machinery, which may lead to fewer breakdowns and maintenance issues. This result prolongs the life of fermenters, condensers, and other vital equipment, ensuring they remain in top working condition for longer.

Energy Savings

Modern distillery chillers are designed to be energy-efficient, reducing overall power consumption. They use advanced technology to provide precise cooling with minimal energy use, resulting in lower utility bills. Efficient cooling systems can also help reduce the need for additional cooling equipment.

Consistent Production

Glycol Chillers ensure a stable production environment through optimal temperatures throughout the distillation process. This consistency reduces the risk of production halts. Consistent cooling also helps to maintain uniformity in each batch. This means that distilleries may lead to predictable, reliable output.

7.Why Glycol Is Used for Cooling?

The most commonly used coolant in a chiller is water or a mixture of water-glycol. Glycol-based coolants consist of either ethylene glycol or propylene glycol. The main advantage of glycol coolants is their anti-freeze properties. Pure water freezes at 0 degrees C, while 30% ethylene glycol freezes at -14 degrees C. The low freezing point of glycol mixtures makes them ideal for cooling items that are below the freezing point of water. Although glycol has a lower heat capacity than water (each kilogram of glycol is easier to heat than one kilogram of water), the high temperature difference allows the glycol mixture to dissipate heat more quickly than pure water. The glycol mixtures are more suitable for applications where the chiller must quickly dissipate a large number of heat. In addition to providing excellent heat transfer parameters, glycol tends to discourage algae growth in heat transfer equipment.

Ethylene Gycol And Propylene Glycol

8.The Ratio of Water to Glycol to Use

It is important to use the proper ratio of glycol to water mixture in the cooling system depends on the coldest temperature you need during operation, as insufficient glycol can cause the system to freeze, possibly bursting pipes and even destroying the chiller evaporator even may damage the glycol chiller, while too much glycol to a chiller system will result in an inefficient system.But what’s the best ratio for glycol and water mixtures? Please see below glycol ratio of glycol and water mixtures for the glycol chiller in your cooling process:

9.How I Can Choose The Right Glycol Distillery Chiller For Your Process?

There are SIX important chiller specifications you need consider when you choose a chiller for your application :the cooling capacity for chiller ,the voltage required for operation, the associated pump horsepower and flow rate (contact us for custom selection), refrigerant, and the evaporator type.

9.1 Air-Cooled Glycol Distillery Chiller or Water-Cooled Glycol Distillery Chiller

There are two types of glycol distillery chiller: one is air-cooled type, the other one is water-cooled type.

Air Cooled glycol distillery chillers use aluminum fin+fan as condensers that is similar to the “radiators” in a car.They use a fan to force air through the refrigerant coil. Unless they are specifically designed for high ambient conditions, air-cooled condensers need to operate effectively at an ambient temperature of 45℃ or less.

Water Cooled glycol distillery chiller use shell and tube as condensers.The heat enters the condenser water from the refrigerant vapor. The warm condenser water is then pumped to the water cooling tower, where the heat from the process is eventually vented to the atmosphere.

9.2 Calculate Right Cooling Capacity For Distillery Chiller

One of the most frequently ask about how we can know the cooling capacity for chillers.  We use KW ,Ton, But/h,Kcal/h to choose chiller cooling capacity :1 KW=860 kcal/h ;  1 TON=3.517 KW;

1 KW=3412 Btu/h;

Then we also need know :brew house capacity, quantity and BBL for the fermentation tanks, quantity and BBL for the brite tanks as well as the wort cooling.

9.3 Power

Different countries and regions have different standards for industrial electricity, the common power supplies are 208-230V, 380-420V,440-480V,50Hz or 60Hz, 3phase.

Such in Philippines ,the power supply is 220V 60HZ 3PH , 380V 60HZ 3PH ,460V 60HZ 3PH;

in Singapore and Malaysia ,the power supply is 415V 50HZ 3PH;

in Mexico ,the power supply is 220V 60HZ 3PH;

In USA ,the power supply is 208V 60HZ 3PH;575V 60HZ 3PH;480V 60HZ 3PH and so on

10. Shipping Way of Low Temperature Air Cooled Glycol Distillery Chiller

As a professional low temperature glycol distillery chiller supplier &exporter,we have our own shipment forwarder to arrange the shipment .Our chiller machine is with plywood packing,which prevent damage during transportation and meet export standards.There are three ways can delivery your chiller unit :

1. Ship by Air: As the chiller is with compressor ,water pump and fans ,the compressed refrigerant and oil inside the compressor is a dangerous item with the possibility of explosion , so it needs to release the compressed refrigerant before transportation. (It means that water chiller without refrigerant when choosing this shipping way. After the machine arrives at your destination, you need to add refrigerant by local professionals. The airline company also request us to provide many documents to prove that the chiller not a dangerous product. The freight cost by air is very high may be higher than the cost of chiller , So By air for delivery is not the mode of transport recommended to our customer.

2. Ship by Sea: The transportation time is longer than by air , but the freight cost is cheap ,and there is no need to add refrigerant after the equipment arrives at the destination.This shipping way is the most suitable mode of transportation for you to delivery your local port.

3.If you have your own shipment container in your other supplier in China, we can help you delivery the chiller machine to your supplier in any city of China .

Why should you choose Tongwei for your low temperature glycol distillery chiller supplier?

whether you need air cooled or water cooled glycol distillery chiller, we can custom design them according to your requirements. no matter how many /KW/tons of chiller you need , we can give you our the best solution.

Custom chiller types

Tongwei provide glycol distillery chiller of various compressor brand, including but not limited to air-cooled chiller and water-cooled chiller regardless of the brand of refrigeration compressor such as Panasonic or Danfoss brand , we can use according to your requirements.

Custom water temperature range

Tongwei can create a custom solution for temperatures from -40℃ to 35℃ ±1~2°C stability. Custom temperature ranges for specific industries.

Custom chiller voltage

Customize chiller voltage and phase according to your needs. Optional 220V/60HZ, 380V/50HZ,  400-415V/50HZ, 460V/60HZ, 440V~480V/60HZ, etc for different countries.

24/7 Technical Support

Believe that we will always be by your side. Whether you have a question or need a quote, there‘s always someone answering the phone 24 hours a day.Our after sales service team provides lifetime assistance for troubleshooting and maintenance. If the spare part for chiller is broken ,Tongwei will provide it for replace.

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