One of the most reliable methods for maintaining optimal temperature control is to use a Cooling Jacket Coat on your stainless steel conical fermenter.
How Does the Fermenter Cooling Jacket Coat Work?
The fermenter cooling jacket coat consists of a flexible material with an internal coolant network. This jacket typically contains a coolant mixture of glycol and water. When wrapped around the fermenter vessels in a winery or vineyard, the glycol absorbs heat from the fermenting liquid.
What Is a Fermenter Cooling Jacket Coat?
The stainless steel conical fermenter cooling jacket coat is an innovative temperature control solution that allows for external temperature regulation. There are numerous benefits to using a cooling jacket coat, including:
- Rapid and Flexible Temperature Control: Enables better management of fermentation and conditioning processes.
- Reduced Risk of Contamination: The continuous wrap minimizes exposure to contaminants.
- Ease of Installation and Maintenance: Simplifies setup and upkeep.
The fermenter cooling jacket coat plays a crucial role in the brewery’s refrigeration system. These commercial refrigeration systems help re-cool heated fermenter. To ferment under pressure, begin the fermentation process as usual—with an airlock or, preferably, by running tubing from the Spunding valve to the vent. This setup eliminates the need to close the airlock during fermentation. Initially, ferment without pressure and maintain the recommended temperature for the yeast for the first 24-48 hours. After that, you can stop opening the Spunding valve until the desired pressure is reached, allowing fermentation to commence. The coolant circulating through the jacket absorbs heat from the fermenting liquid through basic heat exchange processes.
Utilizing a cooling jacket coat on your stainless steel conical fermenter is the most effective way to ensure optimal temperature control. This system enables efficient external cooling and is an essential component of a brewery’s refrigeration setup.
It’s important to note that a pressure relief valve (PRV) serves as a vital safety feature and should be considered a last line of defense, not a primary means of pressure management. The coolant returning from the cooling jacket coat is primed for recirculation, with the refrigeration system maintaining it at the ideal fermentation temperature for wine or beer.
Temperature control can be achieved through a manual shut-off device or a computerized system that utilizes direct thermal feedback from the circulating coolant. The fermentation stage is critical for ensuring the effectiveness of the mixture; any harmful temperature fluctuations—whether too low or too high—can damage equipment and alter the final taste and aroma, leading to an inferior product.
