Lesson 9 - Heat Exchangers SAQ
This lesson allows you to test yourself on the material covered in the Heat Exchangers lesson and determine the level to which you have met the learning outcomes.
Lesson Information
Pre-requisite Knowledge:
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Heat Exchangers (Heat Transfer/Lesson 8)
Learning Outcomes:
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Describe the various heat exchangers used in brewing beer, their key components, and applications.
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Demonstrate how the configuration of a heat exchanger influences the exchanger design and performance.
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Explain, using the principles of heat transfer, how heat is transferred in a heat exchanger, and the factors affecting the rate of heat transfer.
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Be able to select and size the appropriate heat exchanger for an application in a brewery and explain the pros and cons of your selection.
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Explain why the actual performance of a heat exchanger varies from design and describe how this can be managed in a brewery.