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Farm Equipment - Plate Heat Exchangers
Eligibility

Customers

  • Only agricultural customers who pay Rate D, G or M are eligible for the Farm Equipment component.
    Note: Customers of municipal and off-grid systems are eligible for all components of the Efficient Products Program.

General conditions

  • You must purchase a plate heat exchanger that meets technical and efficiency criteria defined by Hydro-Québec.
    • 316 stainless steel plates
    • Double- or triple-pass design for cooling water
    • The temperature of the milk at the heat exchanger outlet must be at least 15°C (27°F) lower than at the inlet.
      Δ T milk ≥ 15°C (27°F)
    Note: Selected plate heat exchangers must appear on the List of Eligible Plate Heat Exchangers.
  • You must purchase plate heat exchangers from an Efficient Products Program partner.
    Note: See the List of Participating Distributors.
  • You must install the plate heat exchangers
    • within six months of purchase
    • in a building or other location in Québec, whether existing, being renovated or under construction.

See also Specific Conditions of Participation.

Eligibility period

Products must be purchased and installed between January 10, 2008, and December 31, 2010.

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