Reliable milk cooling starts with the right chiller.
On a dairy farm, milk cooling is part of the everyday routine. The chiller needs to work alongside the plate cooler and milk vat, operate in an exposed farm environment and respond to the demands of the milking schedule.
Choosing a dairy chiller is about more than selecting a cooling capacity. The construction, glycol circulation, package configuration and control system all need to suit the way the farm operates.
At Fluid Chillers Australia (FCA), we design and manufacture dairy chiller packages with these practical requirements in mind.
Robust construction for farm conditions
Farm installations can expose equipment to changing weather, moisture, dust and other environmental conditions. A dairy chiller therefore needs robust construction suited to its installation and day-to-day operating environment.
FCA dairy chillers are built with robust construction to suit farm applications. The equipment is designed around the requirements of the site, with attention to the conditions in which it will operate.Corrosion protection for exposed components
Condenser coils are an important part of an air-cooled chiller and are exposed to the surrounding environment. On farm installations, protecting these components against corrosion is an important consideration when selecting equipment.
All FCA dairy chillers are supplied with epoxy-coated condenser coils for superior corrosion protection. This coating provides an additional layer of protection for the condenser coils in demanding installation environments.A fully packaged chiller with a glycol buffer tank
A dairy cooling system needs to work as a coordinated package. Rather than considering the chiller in isolation, it is important to consider the supporting components and how they work together with the farm's cooling equipment.
We can supply a fully packaged chiller complete with a glycol buffer tank. Bringing these components together as a package helps provide a system configured around the requirements of the dairy application.Glycol pumps selected to suit the required flow rates
The glycol circulation system needs to be matched to the equipment it serves. In a dairy application, the required flow rates through the plate cooler and milk vat are important considerations when selecting the pumps.
Our experts select glycol pumps to match the flow rates required by the plate cooler and milk vat. This application-specific selection helps ensure the pump arrangement is suited to the cooling system it has been designed to serve.Control designed around the milking schedule
A dairy chiller's operating demands can change throughout the day. The periods between milkings provide an opportunity for the control system to manage operation in line with the farm's cooling requirements.
FCA's dairy chiller control system is designed to maximise power savings between milkings. This recognises the operating pattern of a dairy farm and makes the control strategy part of the overall chiller design.
Choosing a chiller that suits your dairy
Every dairy installation has its own requirements. The right chiller package will depend on the cooling equipment being served, the required glycol flow rates, the site environment and the farm's operating schedule.
When assessing a dairy chiller, consider:
The requirements of the plate cooler and milk vat.
The glycol flow rates needed by each part of the system.
Whether a fully packaged chiller with a glycol buffer tank is appropriate.
The level of corrosion protection suited to the installation environment.
How the control system manages operation between milkings.
The construction and configuration required for the farm site.
Our Dairy cooling solutions are designed for the application
At Fluid Chillers Australia, we design and manufacture industrial chiller solutions to suit the requirements of individual applications. For dairy farms, that means considering the complete cooling package — from robust construction and epoxy-coated condenser coils to the glycol buffer tank, pump selection and control system.
If you're planning a new dairy installation, upgrading existing cooling equipment or looking at a replacement chiller, speak with the FCA team about your requirements.