Glossary of Terms
Bulk Milk Tank – Important in the production of dairy, bulk milk tanks are used to cool and store milk at a cold temperature
Heat Recovery System – Heat is often extracted from ice water or milk, the heat is then absorbed by a heat exchanger and is then used for other purposes such as udder washing on a farm eliminating the need for any water heating.
Air conditioning – Wall mounted, ceiling mounted or ceiling cassettes that control temperature, ventilation and humidity in buildings often used to cool the temperature.
Ice builders – Ice is produced to provide chilled water. This chilled water is then passed through a plate cooler which helps to cool milk. The warm water then returns to the ice bank ready to be cooled again.
Condensing Units – A condensing unit is typically used to cool milk no matter what the weather. In order to prevent the growth of bacteria it is important milk is cooled to around 4 degree Celsius
Tank Cleaner – The milk tanks are cleaned as dirty water is pumped away from the tank. The chemicals used to clean the tank are automatically dosed switching between acid and alkaline. A digital flow meter technology is also used to regulate every wash process controlling water level and cycle washes.