Glycol Load Calculator

Use this glycol load calculator to estimate cooling demand, system sizing pressure, and production-related thermal loads.

How to use this tool

This tool should describe the calculation plainly and connect glycol sizing back to process and facility design decisions.

If the calculator surfaces a larger project, the next step is Food Plant Design & Facility Engineering.

Peak BTU/hr Load: Maximum cooling load during peak demand (1,000–10,000,000)

Continuous BTU/hr Load: Average steady-state cooling requirement (500–5,000,000)

Design ΔT (°F): Temperature difference between supply and return (5–25°F)

Glycol Type: Propylene is food-safe; ethylene has better heat transfer

Glycol Concentration (%): Higher concentration = lower freeze point (15–50%)

Safety Factor: Multiplier for capacity margin (1.0–2.0, typical: 1.15)

Ambient Temperature (°F): Expected operating environment temperature

Estimated Pipe Length (ft): Total length of glycol piping runs (50–5,000 ft)

System Type: Tailors recommendations for your facility type

This glycol system calculator uses industry-standard thermal calculation principles to size your glycol cooling system:

Flow Rate Calculation: Based on BTU load, temperature differential, and glycol properties
Pipe Sizing: Optimized for 6-8 fps velocity to balance efficiency and pressure drop
System Volume: Accounts for piping, vessels, and miscellaneous components
Safety Factors: Built-in margins for real-world operating conditions

This calculator provides preliminary sizing estimates. Final system design should include:

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