Food & Beverage which also uses both MI and MR Series heat exchangers, returns the product to ambient temperature once thermalised.
Project delivery and results Ella Taghavi, Sales Engineering Manager at HRS Heat Exchangers, comments:“ We were originally asked to quote solely for the supply of standalone heat exchangers. However, we quickly realised that an integrated solution-based system mounted on a skid would provide Bundaberg with numerous efficiency benefits.“ Key considerations for this project were our ability to provide the required thermal performance in an efficient package, in a solution which could be delivered within the required timescale and budget. Much of our ability to provide such a solution is down to our corrugated tube design which increases heat transfer efficiency while reducing the size of the necessary heat transfer surface, allowing us to provide compact and efficient systems.” As is common with such projects the final design was the result of significant consultation between all three parties involved in the project, and once designed the two systems were delivered in around ten weeks. Commissioning was then carried out once the wider project overseen by M. E. Engineering was complete. Matt Brain, Project Manager at Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, adds:“ One of our key considerations is ensuring the consistency of our product. That means making sure the heating and cooling processes are reliably uniform, so that our ginger beer has the same familiar taste in every batch.“ One of the things we found when working with HRS was that they were able to extend the scope of their original brief in order to provide more options for us. Once the equipment was delivered, the installation and commissioning process went smoothly and since they have been operational, all the supplied heat exchangers have performed in excess of their design criteria, performing as intended.“ Working with HRS has been a seamless experience. Their equipment is of exceptional quality, and the heat exchangers have all met our design criteria perfectly, ensuring our production runs smoothly and efficiently.”
About the author
Having joined HRS Heat Exchangers Australia at the start of 2020, Ella Taghavi has progressed from her initial role to become Sales Engineering Manager for the company. Ella holds an Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering and is experienced in project management in the wide range of industries supplied by HRS, including food, environmental, and industrial systems. www. heat-exchanger-world. com Heat Exchanger World June 2025
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