The system that cooled the tanks at the Heileman Brewery in La Crosse, WI, wasn’t up to the increased demand, and tanks would overheat.

Michaels Engineering performed an in-depth performance optimization study that focused on a 150 horsepower pump. This study involved measurement and data logging to gain an understanding of system operating characteristics.  The study showed that the impeller needed to be trimmed more than it already had been.

By optimizing the performance of the cooling pump, Heileman Brewery was able to downsize the pump motor from 150 to 75 hp. As a result, they’re saving $19,000 a year in energy costs and enjoying higher productivity and fewer maintenance problems.  Find out more about this project...