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Ep42 - Chillers, Heat Recovery & OpEx: What Every Brewer Needs to Know - Jon Keyte - Refcool

This year alone, I’ve seen multiple breweries unknowingly bleed cash through their refrigeration systems. Why? Because chillers are often misunderstood, undersized or poorly maintained. And they happen to be one of the biggest operational costs in any brewery. In this episode, I sit down with Jon Keyte from RefCool, one of the sharpest minds in refrigeration, to break down everything a brewer needs to know about chillers. From sizing to heat recovery, operational efficiency and how you can use your chiller to heat water to 50c. If you're buying a chiller, running a chiller, or trying to save energy in your brewery, this is essential listening. What we cover: •⁠ ⁠Why chillers are often over sized and draining your margins •⁠ ⁠How to correctly size a chiller (it’s not what you think) •⁠ ⁠The truth about compressor types, ambient temperatures and glycol tanks •⁠ ⁠Heat recovery that turns cooling into hot water •⁠ ⁠How to monitor, maintain and future-proof your system •⁠ ⁠Real world CapEx versus OpEx comparisons that could save you thousands This one is practical, no nonsense and deeply important for any brewer looking at a new chiller or looking to reduce their operational costs. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Modern Brewer Podcast 00:24 Highlights from the CIBD Sustainability Conference 02:42 Chris's Controversial Presentation 05:02 We Are Beer Industry Expo 06:35 Brewing World Updates 07:23 Exciting News from Francesco Lo Bue 08:34 Introduction to Today's Episode 09:48 Understanding Brewery Refrigeration 11:09 Meet John Keyte, Refrigeration Expert 13:34 The Importance of Correct Chiller Sizing 24:02 Types of Compressors and Their Impact 24:29 The Role of Ambient Temperature 27:42 Glycol Buffer Tanks and Efficient Chiller Operation 32:55 Monitoring and Optimising Chiller Performance 34:15 Choosing the Right Chiller for Your Brewery 35:15 Efficiency of Running Multiple Chillers 37:14 Assessing Chiller Operational Costs 40:18 Calculating Chilling Power and COP 41:59 CapEx vs. OpEx in Chiller Selection 42:35 Refrigerant Gases and Their Impact 49:19 Heat Recovery in Refrigeration Systems 57:38 Resilience and Maintenance of Chillers 01:03:16 Top Tips for Brewers on Refrigeration 01:05:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Thank you to our amazing show sponsors, Brewing Trade - The hop market, owned by brewers. Exclusive Brewing Trade offer - £17.33 p/kg Talus on Brewing Trade - https://shorturl.at/c11Qt Weekly Education Email on Hops - Francesco Lo Bue https://mailchi.mp/a0061f87b942/frenz... Refrigeration Circuit link - https://www.refcool.co.uk/blog/main-s... Jons Newsletter -   / jonkeyte   Jons LinkedIn Send us a text