Propane Chillers in the Dairy Industry: A Greener Future

Replacing Traditional Temperature Control with Propane Chillers

Proper temperature management is essential in dairy processing. Key processes like pasteurisation rely on precise temperature control to ensure food safety and preserve product quality. The dairy industry supplies supermarkets across the UK with animal milk and a range of products made from raw milk, including yoghurt, cheese, butter, and cream. To improve the efficiency and sustainability of the pasteurisation process, TriSolve would recommend introducing an alternative, eco-friendly refrigerant.

Refrigerant-grade propane, known as R290, is a natural refrigerant with zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of less than 3. Our range of Propane chillers could reduce running costs.

Propane chillers provide a long-term cooling solution due to their eco-friendly properties, making them exempt from phase-down regulations aimed at hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and other greenhouse gases. In addition to being highly sustainable, R290 is also one of the most affordable refrigerants available today.

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Choosing the Right Cooling Solutions for Your Industry

R290 refrigerant is gaining popularity among food industry clients as more businesses focus on reducing their carbon footprint and working towards Net Zero goals. With the complex regulations around refrigerants, selecting the right one can be challenging for customers. At TriSolve, we’ll simplify the decision-making process, guiding clients towards the best solution for their unique requirements.

Propane Chillers and Their Features

Propane chillers, also known as R290 chillers, are a sustainable and efficient cooling solution widely used in various industries, including the food sector. They offer several key features:

1. Eco-friendly: Propane is a natural refrigerant with zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and a very low Global Warming Potential (GWP), making it an environmentally friendly option.
2. Regulation Compliance: Unlike hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), propane is not affected by phase-down regulations, ensuring long-term use without the need for future replacements.
3. Energy Efficiency: Propane chillers are highly energy-efficient, reducing overall energy consumption and lowering operational costs.
4. Cost-effective: R290 is one of the most affordable refrigerants on the market, offering a low-cost cooling solution while maintaining excellent performance.
5. Reliable Performance: These chillers are known for their reliability and durability, making them suitable for various applications, including industrial, commercial, and food processing environments.
6. Safety Measures: Propane is a flammable gas, but modern propane chillers are designed with safety features to ensure safe operation in compliance with industry standards.

Due to its flammability, propane requires careful handling during the manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of chillers. Propane is denser than air, so in the event of a leak, it will sink and accumulate in low-lying areas. If it collects in enclosed spaces, there is a risk of explosion if the gas encounters a flame, spark, or other ignition source.

It’s important to note that propane intended for general purposes, such as for barbeques or patio heaters, is not appropriate for use in refrigeration systems.

Installing Natural Gas Chillers

Routine maintenance is crucial for all chillers to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation. Propane-based chillers must only be serviced by certified refrigeration technicians with specialised training. As propane becomes more widely used in the refrigeration and across the dairy industry, TriSolve’s technicians are well-equipped with maintenance and installation advice.

TriSolve prioritises cost-effectiveness in our cooling solutions and aims for a smooth installation process. We plan every project thoroughly and work to minimise disruptions to production. Our installation engineers are flexible and can perform work during regular business hours with a short planned shutdown, or during off-peak times like weekends. We can also build systems in advance either on-site or off-site.

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