EP 3: Beyond The System - Could Your Heat Exchanger Be Holding Back System Performance?

Plate and frame heat exchangers play a critical role in refrigeration systems, yet they often receive little attention until performance starts to suffer. From chillers and condensers to oil cooling and heat recovery, these compact components influence efficiency, energy consumption, and system reliability across your operation. In this episode of Beyond the System, Dave Fauser and Josh Bell explore why plate and frame heat exchangers matter, the warning signs of declining performance, and how the IMR approach (Inspect, Maintain, Replace) can help extend equipment life and avoid costly surprises. Whether you’re managing an ice rink, industrial facility, or process cooling system, this conversation offers practical insights to help keep your system running at it’s best. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cimcorefrigeration.substack.com (https://cimcorefrigeration.substack.c...)