Lesson 2 - Steam Theory
This lesson introduces steam as a heating medium. It outlines its uses, benefits, and various properties. It also explains the difference between utility and culinary (clean) steam, as well as the production methods employed for both.
Lesson Sign-off
This lesson described steam’s properties and its uses within a brewery. It also explained the difference between utility and culinary (clean) steam, as well as the production methods employed for both.
You should now be able to:
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Describe the benefits of using steam as a heating medium in a brewery.
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Understand how to use a Mollier chart and steam tables.
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Give definitions of, and describe the production methods of, both utility and culinary steam.
A self-assessment lesson will now follow. This will give you the opportunity to determine the level to which you have met these learning outcomes.