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HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS Heat Transfer Fluid Basics PeCaUC IS Cag cd + Also know as: = Thermal Fluids/Thermal Oils = Heating/Cooling Fluids = Hot Oils + Able to generate high temperatures at low ‘system pressures + Offer safety, low maintenance & extended operating lifetimes + Highly efficient, non-corrosive & allow for accurate temperature regulation and uniformity + Presentation Scope Cee Tee et mancatn aaa td meres Lubrizo! HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS General System Design Elements > Paratherm + Fuel Fired Heaters: + Typical Design: HTF recirculates through cylindrical coils. Gas or ollsired burner fires into the center of the coils system + Electric Heating + Typical Design: Electric heating elements are immersed into circulating fluid + Watt-density important: + Typical max watt-density of 20 wattlin? with 1.2-2.5 m/s velocity + Waste Heat Recovery + Biomass + Direct Expansion Exchangers + Operating temperatures up to 600°F + Standard air-cooled centrifugal pump + Operating temperatures above 60°F + Canned or mag-drive pump + Y-Strainer/Side Stream Filter to protect against wear

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