Paratherm HE heat transfer fluid
Paratherm HE heat transfer fluid is an economical, highly-refined, mineral-oil based heat transfer fluid formulated for service in closed-loop heat transfer systems to 600°F.
OPERATING RANGE
| Minimum Startup Temp (300cSt) | Maximum Operating Temp |
|---|---|
| 37°F / 3°C | 630°F / 332°C |
FEATURES
- Economical workhorse formulation
- High purity NSF HT-1 food grade heat transfer fluid
- High flash/boiling points
APPLICATIONS INCLUDE
- Asphalt Processing & Storage
- Engineered Wood & Building Materials
- Oil & Gas Processing
- Industrial Drying Processes
- Plastics, Polymers & Textiles
- Food & Beverage Processing
PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE
- Bulk in Tankwagons and Flexitanks
- 1000-liter totes
- 55-gallon (208-liter) drums
- 5-gallon (20-liter) Poly Pails
LACK OF COLOR DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE
As shown by its almost water-white appearance, Paratherm HE Heat Transfer Fluid has an extremely low level of impurities. This is the result of the extended processing required to achieve its HT1 Rating-approved for incidental food contact by NSF-which removes the impurities that can catalyze fluid degradation. These impurities (such as aromatics, asphaltenes, and sulfur-bearing compounds) give lesser quality mineral-oil based fluids a slight to moderate yellow color.
LOW VAPOR PRESSURE EQUALS GREATER STABILITY IN VENTED EXPANSION TANKS
Any vapors that are given off by a heat transfer fluid inside a vented expansion tank will react with air to produce the acids that eventually can cause sludge formation and fluid gelling. The higher the vapor pressure, the more vapor is produced and the greater the rate of oxidation. Paratherm HE Heat Transfer Fluid has a negligible vapor pressure that produces almost no reaction with air in vented expansion tanks.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES*
| Chemical Name | Hydrotreated heavy paraffinic distillate |
| Appearance | Almost water white liquid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Maximimum Recommended Film Temperature | 650°F (343°C) |
| Maximimum Recommended Operating Temperature | 600°F (310°C) |
| Maximimum Operating Temperature 20 cPs (20 mPa-s) | 127°F (53°C) |
| Minimum Start-up Temperature 300 cPs (300 mP-s) | 37°F (3°C) |
| Viscosity at 60°F/15.5°C cSt (mm2/sec) | 145 |
| Density at 60°F/15.5°C lb/gal (kg/m3 ) | 7.3 (866) |
| Flash Point Pensky-Martens Closed Cup(D93) | >410°F (210°C) |
| Boiling Point (14.7 psia/101 kPa) | >700°F (371°C) |
| Vapor Pressure @ max operating temp psia (kPa) | 1.0 (7.0) |
| % Volume expansion over recommended operating temperature per 100°F (100°C) | 5.2 (9.4) |
| Average Molecular Weight | 445 |
| Heat Of Combustion (approximate) BTU/lb (kJ/kg) | 20,000 (46,300) |
| Heat Of Vaporization (approximate) BTU/lb (kJ/kg) | 77 (178) |
PARATHERM HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS
| Units | HR™ | NF© | HE© | OR© | MR™ | LR™ | CR™ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Temperature, Tc(Calculated) | R° | 1465 | 1453 | 1580 | 1524 | 1358 | 1174 | 1168 |
| F° | 1005 | 993 | 1120 | 1064 | 899 | 714 | 709 | |
| K | 814 | 807 | 878 | 847 | 755 | 652 | 649 | |
| Critical Pressure, Pc(Calculated) | ATM | 18.7 | 11.1 | 26.5 | 13.3 | 12.9 | 10.7 | 28.6 |
| PSIA | 274 | 163 | 389 | 196 | 190 | 157 | 421 | |
| Critical Volume, Vc(Calculated) | cm3/g-mole | 816 | 1579 | 720 | 1380 | 987 | 1327 | 493 |
| ft3/lb | 0.037 | 0.072 | 0.033 | 0.063 | 0.045 | 0.06 | 0.023 | |
| Heat of Vaporization, DH vap | BTU/lb | 110 | 91 | 77 | 93 | 115 | 113 | 148 |
| Molecular Weight avg | MW | 239 | 350 | 445 | 360 | 230 | 160 | 133 |
