The Big Chill: Chiller System Design

Craft Brewers Conference 2025
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Speakers: Kent Taylor

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This seminar focuses on chiller system design, including piping materials, glycol, flow, and other technical engineering issues.

Recommended reference resource: The Big Chill: Refrigeration 101 for the Professional Brewer

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand how liquid chilling systems are supposed to work, including high pressure loops and chilling loops
  • Get to know the piping required, including which materials are suitable for glycol
  • Explore the insulation types appropriate for chilled piping
  • Learn about glycol types and concentrations, including testing
  • Understand tank jacket pressure drop and how that impacts the total system

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