Thermal fluid maintenance in five minutes: Global Heat Transfer 18 December 2014

Thermal fluid specialist Global Heat Transfer is urging plant engineers to consider its top tips for maintenance and shutdown of heat transfer systems to minimise the risk of expensive downtime.

The company has released three infographics to make life easy and says that five minutes is all it takes ot learn how to extend the life of thermal fluids.

"In Global Heat Transfer's 25 years, we've often observed that thermal fluid is a misunderstood, although vital, part of a heat transfer system," comments managing director Clive Jones.

"Because it is usually out of sight, hidden in the depths of the manufacturing line, heat transfer fluid is often forgotten when it comes to maintenance, testing, analysis and replacement," he continues.

"Unfortunately, this oversight can result in costly and dangerous situations that present huge risks for any business."

In the first of its guides, experts at Global Heat Transfer explain the dangers of thermal cracking and how to minimise the risks. The point: when heat is applied under pressure, it breaks larger molecules of the transfer fluid into smaller fractions – some of which are light ends that can be highly volatile, which is why they need to be removed from the system.

The second guide includes the top five tips to avoid oxidation, the process that occurs when a fluid comes into contact with air at elevated temperatures.

Oxidation produces oil-insoluble oxidised materials and usually results in significant viscosity increase and deposits that can harm the overall performance of the system.

The final topic concerns the correct procedure for a smooth maintenance shutdown. It offers five simple steps that can save companies time and money.

The proactive management of heat transfer fluid can help plant operators reduce operational, breakdown and compliance losses, as well as increase health and safety risks in the workplace.

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Brfian Tinham

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