Cooling milk consists in a corresponding decrease in its temperature, and the heat that milk has is released into the environment without benefit. Thanks to the heat recuperators that we offer, you have the opportunity to use energy in a different way, for example, by heating water. Warm water obtained in this way can be used for watering cows, for washing equipment, heating, etc.
Depending on the number of
head of cattle it is possible to save on electricity bills by passing milk through heat recuperators (milk pre-coolers) (pipe in pipe) and heat exchangers. Thanks to this, the heat of milk is used with benefit. This allows you to save up to 70% of heat.
How does a heat recuperator, heat exchanger work?
The pipe-in-pipe recuperator is mounted on wired milking machines. This simple system consists of a double pipe. Milk, after milking, goes through the pipeline to the recuperator where, passing through the inner pipe, it gives its heat to the water that passes through the outer pipe. The warm water obtained in this way can be used for watering cows, for washing equipment, heating, etc. The milk that enters the milk cooler is pre-cooled.
The cold water inlet is located on the opposite side of the warm milk inlet. The pre-cooler is installed after the milk
pump, directly before the milk cooler. It is important that it be installed directly above the milk container. The milk, which is pre-cooled, enters the cooler and is additionally cooled to 4ºC.
Depending on the amount of milk, it is possible to connect the devices to a larger system. The device does not require maintenance after installation. Cleaning is automatic, and the production of acid-resistant steel grade 304 guarantees durability and trouble-free operation. It is recommended to wash the entire system of devices 1-2 times per hour. The pre-cooler has no problems with limescale deposition (does not cause damage to the equipment), limescale is deposited at a temperature higher than 60ºC (water will not be heated to such a temperature)
Advantages:
- longer cooling time for milk,
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- higher quality milk,
- less bacteria in milk,
- durable and maintenance-free device,
- trouble-free washing,
- reduction in the consumption of the refrigeration unit,
- the unit can be installed lower in the tank,
- lower electricity bills,
- saving money,
- easily mounted,
- more milk,
- hot water for free.
The IKR Group company sells, installs, and services heat recuperators for
milk coolers. For more detailed information, please contact our managers.