Is propylene glycol better than water for heat transfer?
01/08/2023 by Mark
The core function of any heat transfer fluid is to move thermal energy efficiently from one part of a system to another, either to heat or cool in an industrial process or application. While water…
Why is thermal fluid choice important in pharmaceutical applications?
06/07/2023 by Mark
Pharmaceutical processing applications require the use of a highly specialised heat transfer fluid that is specifically designed to operate for
Understanding why heat transfer fluids need changing
04/07/2023 by Mark
There are many potential reasons at the root of why a heat transfer fluid may require replacement throughout its active service. For instance, heat transfer fluids can lose
How do you properly maintain and change-out heat transfer fluids?
08/05/2023 by Mark
With thousands of applications for heat transfer fluids (HTF), it can be a near-impossible task for an HTF manufacturer to suggest a specific oil maintenance schedule or change interval.
How to choose the correct heat transfer fluid for gas processing operations
03/03/2023 by Mark
Raw natural gas contains impurities that must be extracted before further processing. Typical impurities include carbon dioxide, water, hydrogen sulphide, ethane, methane and butane, as well as volatile organic compounds like benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene and…
What are thermal fluid systems?
01/02/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
Thermal fluid heating systems, sometimes referred to as “hot oil” systems, are a type of industrial system where a specialised heat transfer fluid is recirculated via a pump by way of a fired heat exchanger…
How to choose the right heat transfer fluid for your industry
05/01/2023 by Richard
Heat transfer fluids are critical for both circulation heaters and for industrial heating processes to function effectively. While a wide variety of other processes require the use of heat transfer fluids, no single type of…
What are heat transfer fluids?
03/01/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
Concerning fluid thermodynamics, heat transfer fluids can be either a liquid or a gas that takes
All you need to know about heat transfer fluids
29/11/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
What is a heat transfer fluid? A heat transfer fluid is defined as a liquid or gas that plays a part in transferring heat. It serves as an important intermediary for cooling on one side…
What is heat transfer oil?
02/09/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
Heat transfer oils are exceptionally stable and highly refined paraffin-based oils that are designed to be utilised as a quenching oil and a heat transfer
What is heat transfer oil used for?
03/08/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
Heat transfer fluids, sometimes referred to as thermal oils, are designed to carry thermal energy in machine cooling, metalworking and process heating applications. Multiple products exist, including circulating coolants, anti-freezes, chiller fluids and refrigerants that…
Guide to understanding heat transfer fluids
31/03/2021 by Richard
Heat transfer fluids (HTFs), like those provided by leading manufacturers such as Millers Oils and Castrol, are cleverly formulated liquids that are able to transfer heat from one machine part to another. These specialist fluids…