The Paratherm Library is an essential resource for engineers and process professionals. Our informative and educational collection of resources, training materials and user guides provides insight on specific topics. Current articles, webinars and instructional videos cover all facets of heat transfer fluids and their management.
Newsletters
The Loop 2023
Articles
Tanks & Terminals – Autumn 2023
Webinars
Red Flags & Hot Spots
Articles
A Closer Look at Thermal Fluid Degradation
Articles
DESTINATION RESTORATION – How to replace fluid and restore performance in fouled heat transfer systems
Webinars
Thermal Fluid Performance: The Benefits of Annual Analysis Testing (Podcast)
Newsletters
The Loop 2022
Webinars
The Ideal Thermal Fluid User
News
Bolstering Fire Safety
Videos
Gas Processing – Heat Transfer Fluids
Webinars
The Thermal Fluid Experience
Videos
Fluid Analysis — A Preventive Maintenance Tool
Webinars
Navigating the 7 Thermal Fluid C’s
Videos
Paratherm Heat Transfer Fluids
Webinars
The Effects of Fluid Flow Dynamics on Thermal Fluid Performance
Webinars
Sustaining Thermal Fluid Performance
News
Learn how Routine Fluid Analysis Can Extend the life of your system
Safety Information
Water in Thermal Oil Systems
Safety Information
Comparison: Thermal Fluid vs. Steam
Safety Information
Significance of Flash And Fire Points in Heat Transfer Fluids
Safety Information
Minimizing Fire Potential in Thermal-Oil Heat Transfer Systems
Fluid Certifications
US Coast Guard Paratherm— Paratherm HE
Fluid Certifications
Orthodox Union (Kosher)— Paratherm NF
Fluid Certifications
MAF – New Zealand— Paratherm NF
Fluid Certifications
CFIA (Canada)— Paratherm NF
Fluid Certifications
NSF — Paratherm LR
Fluid Certifications
NSF — Paratherm MR
Fluid Certifications
NSF — Paratherm HE
Fluid Certifications
NSF — Paratherm NF
Safety Data Sheets
Paratherm™ AC System Cleaner SDS
Safety Data Sheets
Paratherm™ SC System Cleaner SDS
Safety Data Sheets
Paratherm™ LC System Cleaner SDS
Safety Data Sheets
Paratherm™ EC System Cleaner SDS
Safety Data Sheets
Paratherm™ CR Ultra-Cold Cryogenic Transfer Fluid SDS
Safety Data Sheets
Paratherm™ LR Low-Temperature Fluid SDS
Safety Data Sheets
Paratherm™ MR Mid-Temperature-Range Fluid SDS
Safety Data Sheets
Paratherm™ OR High-Temperature, Oxidation-Resistant Fluid SDS
Safety Data Sheets
Paratherm™ HE High-Temperature, High Flash Point Fluid SDS
Safety Data Sheets
Paratherm™ GLT Low-Temp Start-up, Synthetic/Aromatic Fluid SDS
Safety Data Sheets
Paratherm™ GP Enhanced Thermal Stability SDS
Safety Data Sheets
Paratherm™ NF High-Temperature, Non-Fouling Fluid SDS
Safety Data Sheets
Paratherm™ HT Hydrogen Terphenyl Heat Transfer Fluid SDS
Safety Data Sheets
Paratherm™ HR High-Temperature, Synthetic/Aromatic Fluid SDS
Newsletters
The Loop 2021
Whitepapers
HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THERMAL FLUID SYSTEM PROBLEMS
Whitepapers
THERMAL FLUID VS. STEAM
Whitepapers
SLUDGE – HOW TO PREVENT IT
Whitepapers
RECOMMENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE SYSTEM COMPONENTS & SUPPLIERS
Whitepapers
PARATHERM NF HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS
Whitepapers
PARATHERM HE VS. SYNTHETIC HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS
Whitepapers
FLUID DEGRADATION CAUSES AND CURES
Whitepapers
FLASH AND FIRE IN HOT OIL SYSTEMS
Whitepapers
CLEANING, FLUSHING, DRAINING AND CHARGING YOUR THERMAL OIL SYSTEM
Whitepapers
MINIMIZING FIRE RISK IN THERMAL OIL HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEMS
Whitepapers
EXPANSION TANK BLANKETING SYSTEM
Whitepapers
ANALYZING YOUR FLUID
Whitepapers
THERMAL STABILITY AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE RATINGS
Articles
THE PULSE OF THE BIODIESEL INDUSTRY
Articles
AVOID THERMAL DEGRADATION PROBLEMS
Articles
DON’T OVERLOOK MINERAL OILS
Articles
PREVENTING FIRES IN THERMAL OIL HEAT-TRANSFER SYSTEMS
Articles
LITTLE LEAKS CAN CAUSE BIG PROBLEMS
Articles
HOW TO BUILD A RELIABLE, PRACTICALLY LEAK-FREE THERMAL FLUID SYSTEM
Articles
THE ENERGY CHOICE: ELECTRIC OR FUEL
Articles
CHE.COM COVER STORY: MAINTAINING HEAT TRANSFER FLUID SYSTEMS
Articles
TROUBLESHOOTING HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEMS | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING MAGAZINE
Articles
LIQUID HEAT: THERMAL FLUID SYSTEMS IN GAS PROCESSING HYDROCARBON ENGINEERING
Articles
OVERHAULING A HOT-OIL SYSTEM | PROCESS HEATING MAGAZINE, JANUARY 2017
Articles
CREATING HOT-OIL HISTORY | ASPHALT CONTRACTOR MAGAZINE, MAY 2017
Articles
THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR SUCCESS | DECEMBER, 2019
Articles
DECISIONS, DECISIONS | JUNE, 2020
Articles
THE ADVANTAGES OF USING FOOD-GRADE THERMAL FLUID IN INDIRECTLY HEATED BAKING OVENS | SEPTEMBER, 2020
Articles
CONVENIENCE MEAL KITS PROCESSED USING HEAT TRANSFER FLUID | SEPTEMBER, 2020
Articles
THERMAL FLUIDS IN CHEMICAL, OIL AND GAS APPLICATIONS | OCTOBER, 2020
Articles
READY TO REPLACE? | DECEMBER, 2020
Articles
NO LONGER A MYSTERY TANKS & TERMINALS | SPRING, 2021
Tip Sheets
Proper System Startup
Tip Sheets
Proper System Shutdown
Tip Sheets
How To Turn Your Thermal Oil System into a Fire-Free Zone
Tip Sheets
Tuning Your System
Tip Sheets
Regular Fluid Analysis
Tip Sheets
How to Drain Charge, and Re-Start Thermal Oil Systems More Efficiently
Tip Sheets
Preventing Water in The System
Tip Sheets
Removing Water From The System
Tip Sheets
Detecting Water in The System
Tip Sheets
Detecting Thermal Fluid Leaks
Tip Sheets
Minimizing Thermal Fluid Leaks
Tip Sheets
Leakage and Combustion Issues
Tip Sheets
Fluid Analysis: When and How
Tip Sheets
Maximize Fluid Life 1: Film Temperature
Tip Sheets
Maximize Fluid Life 2: Oxidation
Tip Sheets
Maximize Fluid Life 3: Contamination
Tip Sheets
Fluid Properties Explained 1: Debunking Rhetoric
Tip Sheets
Fluid Properties Explained 2: Vapor Pressure
Tip Sheets
Fluid Properties Explained 3: Minimum Operating Temperature
Tip Sheets
Fluid Properties Explained 4: Maximum Fluid Temperature
Tip Sheets
Properties Explained 5: The Differences Between Lube Oils and Heat transfer fluids
Tip Sheets
Properties Explained 6: Thermal Oil Testing vs. Lube Oil Testing
Tip Sheets
Properties Explained 7: Color
Tip Sheets
Insulation 1: Preventing Insulation Fire Hazards
Tip Sheets
Insulation 2: Controlling Insulation Fire Hazard in Hot-Oil Heat Transfer Systems
Tip Sheets
Insulation 3: Minimize Insulation Fire Risk by Material Selection
Webinars
Thermal Fluid Hacks
Webinars
The Breakdown: Understanding Thermal Fluid Degradation
News
3 Key Strategies for Maximizing Performance of Heat Transfer Fluids
News
Ray Klim and Dave Ehrhardt Annoucement
News
The Breakdown: Understanding Thermal Fluid Degradation
News
Test Your Knowledge!
Newsletters
The Loop 2020
News
The Thermal Fluid Experience
News
The Thermal Fluid Experience
News
The Thermal Fluid Experience
News
Decisions, Decisions (downstream in the oil and gas sector)
News
Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard
News
Navigating the new normal, social distancing and working remotely
News
In these uncertain times, Paratherm is proud to be providing tools and support to life saving companies
News
That Crunch Factor (Paratherm™ NF)
News
Heat Transfer Fluids – Gas Processing
Newsletters
The Loop 2019
News
Lubrizol Achieves Gold Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis
News
Earth Day (April 22nd) at Paratherm: Responsible Care at Paratherm – The Road to RC14001
News
Behind the Scenes on Super Sunday: Food for Thought
Newsletters
The Loop 2018
Newsletters
The Loop 2017
News
Fluid Flow Dynamics Webinar Now Available to Stream…Here!
News
Run a Thermal System, Run a Marathon
News
Paratherm Looks Toward Growth
News
Another Remarkable Year at Paratherm – Recapping 2016
News
Paratherm Introduces Newer, Sleeker, Easier to Use Website
Newsletters
The Loop 2016
News
How Will Children Grow Up to Be Manufacturing Professionals?
News
The Evolution of Asphalt Heating
News
A Stark Reminder of the Importance of Food Process Safety
News
PARATHERM AND THE NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH: VANGUARDS IN HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS AND ROBUST HOT OIL SYSTEM DESIGN
News
New Year + New Location = Streamlined Operations
News
Housing Construction Expected to be Strong This Year
News
Settling in to the New Year
News
Ask the Professionals: Service and Maintenance of Thermal Fluid Systems
News
Earth Day and Our Efforts
News
Construction Today Features Paratherm
News
Perfect Paratherm Fit: New Business Director Ed Delate Aboard Team
News
Paratherm Turned up the Heat in 2015!
Newsletters
The Loop 2015
News
News Alert: Paratherm Welcomes New Sales Engineer Mike Digiacomo
News
What Makes Paratherm Different
News
New Paratherm™ HT Heat Transfer Fluid
News
Paratherm Extends Globally
News
Paratherm Recaps NISTM & ILTA 2015
News
Summer is System Maintenance Season
News
Air and Heat Transfer Fluids, Part 1
News
Air and Heat Transfer Fluids, Part II
News
Paratherm Heads South For Both ILTA & NISTM Conferences
News
IPPE 2015 Has Arrived!
News
March Madness: Two Exciting Upcoming Trade Shows
News
The Easy Way to Sell More Fluid
News
News Alert: Paratherm Welcomes New Sales Engineer Steve Beward
News
A Few Frequent Questions…With Answers
Newsletters
The Loop 2014
News
Did Our Harsh Winter Set Up A Boom In Summer Paving Projects?
News
Gas and Oil Processing Using a Thermal Fluid Heating System
News
Insulation — Specifically, how to prevent essentially non-combustible insulation materials from becoming a fire hazard (part 1)
News
Insulating Hot-Oil Systems, Part 2: Controlling Fire Hazard
News
Insulation, Part 3: Minimizing Fire Hazard Using Mixed Insulation Materials
News
Cleaning Your Heat Transfer Fluid System for Optimal Performance
News
News Alert: Paratherm’s New Sales Engineer Jim Walzer
News
Successes of 2013 Move into 2014!
News
Sampling Part 2: Where and How
News
National Manufacturing Month
News
Sampling Part 1: Why
News
Product Spotlight: Paratherm NF® Food-Grade Heat Transfer Fluid
News
Proper Fire Prevention and Safety in Laundries
News
Heat Transfer Fluids: Who and What Are They For?
News
FAQs about Plastic Injection Molding Temperature Control
News
Employee Profile: Ryan Ritz, Chemical Engineer
News
Employee Spotlight: Ray Klim, Food Industry Specialist
News
Paratherm’s Troubleshooting Services
News
Air and Heat Transfer Fluids, Part III
Newsletters
The Loop 2012
News
From Analysis to Hot-Oil System Cleaners, Paratherm Has it All.
News
Introducing the New Paratherm Website: The new design of our website improves user interactivity and increases availability of the technical content.
News
Slide Rule of the Month: #1 Relay No. 105
News
Industry Magazines on an E-Reader
News
4EQP4KFPZ286 and Two Shows in October
News
Unsubmerged Info Post #1
News
No Business Like Show Business
Newsletters
The Loop 2008
Newsletters
The Loop 2005