In Depth Answers to a few Frequently Asked Questions about Heat Transfer Fluids The technology of heat transfer fluids is not extremely complicated. It involves liquids, heaters, pumps, flow rates, thermal and physical properties, and a few basic engineering principles. Still, some of the more curious aspects of the fluids themselves fit with common-sense […]
“The weather was relentless.” As 2014 proceeds, when a person makes a statement like that anywhere in North America, the reaction is usually an agreeing nod. But that nod might mean something completely different depending on where you are. In the Dakotas, Great Lakes, and New England, they might be thinking about record cold spells. […]
The U.S. has recently loosened an almost four-decade ban on oil exports, allowing companies to begin selling U.S. manufactured oil overseas. Although the delivery of American-made oil probably won’t begin until August, now is a great time to familiarize yourself with thermal-fluid heating systems and their use in the conventional energy sector. Many natural gas […]
When designing or maintaining a hot-oil system, one important aspect is thermal insulation; adequate insulation is a necessary evil on these systems. Even if energy costs were zero, there would still be the need to protect company personnel (especially overzealous young process engineers and nosy visitors from headquarters) from exposure to hot pipes. Not to […]
Minimizing fire hazard from insulation is very straightforward — if you have the money. Insulation is nothing more than a large number of air pockets that are held in place by some type of material. For high temperature systems, these materials may consist of mineral fibers, compressed particles (calcium silicate or perlite) or cellular glass […]
Reduce Insulation Fire Potential While Controlling Cost Although it almost eliminates the potential for insulation fires, good quality cellular glass insulation (like FOAMGLAS) is significantly more expensive both to purchase and install than the mineral fiber (fiber glass or glass wool) or compressed particle (calcium silicate or perlite) type materials. The trick to “optimizing” insulation […]
If you use Paratherm’s high-quality thermal fluids, you probably know the heat transfer solutions they offer, and their many advantages. But did you also know that it’s important to use a good cleaner in the system to keep it running optimally? Over time, sludge deposits can reduce the flow—and therefore, the heat transfer—in continuously running […]
Paratherm welcomed a new sales engineer in 2013, for business development and customer support in specific industries. Jim Walzer is a technical sales and business development professional with over 25 years of experience; selling capital equipment and aftermarket components to the manufacturing fluid process industries, and public and private utilities. Jim has also held industrial […]
This winter saw many extremes: Record-breaking cold weather. Crater potholes turning highways into giant slalom courses. The rising cost of heating homes and businesses. Major storms named after miscellaneous movie gladiators. One thing that was intense in a different kind of way was the increasing popularity of NHL hockey games played outdoors on baseball diamonds […]
We are excited to see the old year winding down and the New Year quickly approaching. It has been a busy 2013 and thanks to our customers, it was a great one too! Here’s a look ahead for 2014: We are working on a possible new transfer fluid product for the asphalt paving industry. Its […]
