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Heat Transfer Fluids are used as coolants, anti-freeze,
refrigerants, cutting oils, and heating oils. Segments where Heat
Transfer Fluids are found include automotive and marine engines,
refrigerating systems, solar heat systems, geothermal systems, air
conditioning, and metal working processes.
Characteristic of its’ name, Heat Transfer Fluids transport heat
energy from one place to another. The following properties are used
to identify a specific Heat Transfer Fluid:
a) specific heat (determines amount of heat that can be transported)
b) density (more weight, the more heat can be stored)
c) thermal conductivity (determines efficiency of heat exchange)
d) viscosity (limiting the pumping rate and so the heat transport)
e) freezing point (setting hard limits for temperature range)
f) corrosivity (choice of materials for vessels, pumps, and piping)
g) toxicity (where contact with food or drinking water can occur)
Water is probably the most ideal heat transfer fluid from a cost and
physical property perspective, but it freezes at 0 deg C. Most heat
transfer systems operate below this temperature. To overcome this
limitation, many substances can be added to lower the freezing
point. Depending on the properties required, substances include
glycols, alcohols, salt solutions, diphenylethers, and halogenated
hydrocarbons.
Triasol products are inhibited (corrosion inhibitors added) and
non-inhibited glycol fluids. Triangle Chemical Company specializes
in Ethylene and Propylene Glycol fluids.
Triasol products can be blended to various ratios to meet
customer and industry requirements.
- Propylene Glycol Heat Transfer Fluids
- Ethylene Glycol Heat Transfer Fluids
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