Case Study - Alexander Inglis

The dryer works by sucking air in via a series of fans and warming it up to approximately 60ºC bypassing it through an in-line gas furnace. The heated air is then passed through the grains to absorb the excess moisture.

The Cimbria dryer was selected by Colin for both its effectiveness and efficiency. To keep energy use to a minimum, the heated air must be as saturated as possible by the time it leaves the dryer. The Cimbria model ensures the air absorbs as much water as it can hold as it is passed through the grain. The in-line gas furnace helps preserve the quality of the grain by providing an even distribution of heat. This ensures there are no hotspots within the dryer which would damage the germination quality of the malting barley.

Damage to the crop is further minimised by the gas provided by Calor. Using LPG offers precise temperature control and even heat distribution, adding to the benefits of the Cimbria type AG 29. Colin turned to Calor after being turned down for a mains gas supply, and was extremely impressed with Calor’s efficiency and the service it provides.

“Calor pulled out all the stops to give us a supply of gas. It all happened very quickly and there was only a short window of time between us contacting Calor and us having the gas tanks installed.”

Colin Wright, Quality Assurance Manager.

Delivery was a big consideration for Colin when choosing a non-mains gas supplier. “Being a new customer we were concerned about delivery times, the last thing we wanted was to run out of gas,” he said.

“Calor did a superb job of making sure we were topped up regularly, we were never even close to running out. The tanker turns up on time to refill our tanks, it really takes care of itself.”

Colin Wright, Quality Assurance Manager.

Calor LPG offers precise temperature control and heat distribution

Calor’s Ken Davies advised Colin on the installation of two 24,000 litre tanks and vaporiser. “Calor offers the largest LPG delivery network in the country and the comprehensive rental cost for the tank
covers regular maintenance checks, a 24 hour - 365 day emergency call out service, and visual inspections every time the tank is refilled, giving customers complete peace of mind. He said,

“We worked together with Colin and his team to arrange a delivery schedule that would meet their needs and keep up with the fuel demand.”

At Calor, we’re proud of our longstanding commitment to the countryside. And while we’ve risen from humble beginnings to become the UK’s leading supplier of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), we’ve retained the special relationship with rural communities that has been so crucial in understanding your needs.

Today, Calor LPG makes a contribution to rural life that is as varied as it is vital. From heating homes and livestock to providing a cleaner** burning fuel for drying onions, LPG is used in dozens of different ways every day. And with a network of depots throughout the country, staffed by local people, there’s no one better to understand all your community’s requirements.

* Source: SAP2005 - http://www.projects.bre.co.uk/SAP2005/
** Source: www.carbontrust.co.uk

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