bpsisk Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I was wondering if there was a formula for calculating the size of chiller needed for a certain still size?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG Thermal Consulting Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 It is a nebulous thing because you're comparing the heat input on the still, how long the still operates, how much water is a part of the vapor and the performance of the still condenser. Sometimes the condenser manufacturer will tell you how much GPM you need (which is usually on the high side). I've seen an equation used by ethanol plants and it gave me a headache. If you like , give me a call and I can talk to you about it. Regards, Mike Gronski 770-995-4066 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natrat Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 If you can calculate how much vapor you produce, then you can calculate how much cooling you need. Trouble is, you want it to come out at a temperature BELOW what it condenses at, and that takes additional energy (or lack thereof) Talk to your still manufacturer. Most small chillers are not powerful enough to cool a condenser in real time, which is why we use chilled reservoirs as energy sinks...can operate with a much smaller chiller when it has all night to chill a volume, rather than just the time of the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dehner Distillery Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 MG is a good guy and a great resource. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG Thermal Consulting Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 TY, Mr. D. Hope you are having a busy summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dehner Distillery Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 You know there is never enough hands and hours in the day. My new line..... Distillin like a villain! Take Care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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