Paratherm Blog

blog | Industrial Processing, TipSheet, Unsubmerged

Air and Heat Transfer Fluids, Part III

How well (or how poorly) does lab testing reflect real-world manufacturing conditions?   In the real world, oxidation of heat transfer fluids occurs in a vented reservoir or expansion tank that for whatever reason is hot (>70°C). The acids formed in the expansion tank subsequently circulate through the system, decomposing in the heater and producing […]

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blog | Uncategorized

From Analysis to Hot-Oil System Cleaners, Paratherm Has it All.

Here at Paratherm, we offer three different hot-oil system cleaners that are designed for two different fluid chemistries. Whether you have a mineral oil-based system or a synthetic fluid-based system, we have a product that will work for you. Both our our Paratherm LC™ and Paratherm AC™ system cleaner liquids are used the same way to […]

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blog | Unsubmerged

Introducing the New Paratherm Website: The new design of our website improves user interactivity and increases availability of the technical content.

Even before joining the world wide web in 1996, we have believed in an educational, informational approach to our audience of engineers, plant managers, and maintenance professionals. Our Technical Data Sheets, a series of one- to two-page articles covering important aspects in the operation, maintenance, and design of hot-oil temperature control systems, were routinely sent […]

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blog | Business Technology, Unsubmerged

Industry Magazines on an E-Reader

Why aren’t there any trade publications formatted for e-reader tablets such as the Nook, Kindle, Kobo, Iriver, Sony?   I’ve asked several publishers of magazines in the processing sector, magazines covering the chemical industry and related vertical sectors if they are planning portable versions of their publications.   Sometimes they look at me funny, or if we’re […]

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blog | Industrial Processing, Unsubmerged

4EQP4KFPZ286 and Two Shows in October

Paratherm Corporation is exhibiting at two industrial trade shows this month. First, on October 13, is the Alternative and Renewable Energy event, a virtual conference and trade show on the ON24 online event platform, presented by Globalspec. This event covers solar power, renewable energy such as biofuels, wind and geothermal energy.  In addition to a keynote overview […]

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blog | Industrial Processing, Unsubmerged

Unsubmerged Info Post #1

“Inventions have long since reached their limit, and I see no hope for further developments.” Roman engineer Julius Sextus Frontinus in 10 A.D. Unsubmerged Info  is Paratherm’s new weblog.  This blog will cover mainly three subject areas:  Industrial Processing, Business Technology, and The History of Engineering. Here at Paratherm Corporation, we deliver heat transfer fluids and […]

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blog | Business Technology, Unsubmerged

No Business Like Show Business

I arrived at the trade show a few minutes after the doors opened; there was a fellow out in the lobby area talking generalities to early arrivals like me. I decided to skip the pep talk and went straight into the exhibit hall. First I meandered down a couple rows, browsing the booths without stopping in anywhere. Most […]

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