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Safety interlocks in a heat transfer system are key to the prevention of potential damage ensuring overall system integrity. Safety interlocks act as vigilant guardians, continuously monitoring critical parameters and responding to deviations from normal operating conditions. Read on to learn more.

Fluid maintenance is as important as maintaining mechanical parts. If your system is not running as it should, it may be time to perform maintenance on your thermal fluid. HEAT can help you diagnose and correct these problems, even helping to avoid downtime.  Read on to learn more about some symptoms of degraded or contaminated thermal fluid, how to take corrective action, and keep your process running safely.

Hot oil filters play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and reliability of your heat transfer systems. Filter packages are designed to remove contaminants and impurities from heat transfer fluid, ensuring optimal heat exchange performance and extending the lifespan of the fluid and your heat transfer system itself. HEAT’s HTFF Series Filtration Packages are side-stream filtration systems designed for a hot oil system operating up to 650°F and 150 PSIG. HTFF Series filters can be connected in series or in parallel to any existing heat transfer system for continuous particulate filtration of your heat transfer fluid. They use spun-wound, glass fiber elements, which are compatible with nearly every heat transfer…

Thermal fluid is the lifeblood of a hot oil heat transfer system. It circulates energy around the process, bringing temperature control wherever it’s needed. Just like the oil in your car or even the blood in your own veins, sometimes maintenance needs to be done. The best way to tell when it’s time to take action and perform maintenance is by regularly taking a hot oil sample and getting it tested. Regular sampling means you can catch fluid degradation in its earliest stages and avoid the much bigger problems that coking sludge, high/low boiler concentration, and other degradations can cause.  However, even if you’re taking samples regularly, taking the sample the right way is critical to actually understanding…

In the dynamic landscape of modern industries, precise temperature control is a fundamental aspect of optimizing processes, ensuring product quality, and safeguarding equipment integrity and reliability. As industrial applications become more intricate and demanding, the need to manage excess heat and maintain specific temperature set-points grows exponentially. This is where cooling becomes a critical element in the process temperature control loop - by implementing efficient cooling solutions, you can achieve enhanced process efficiency, extended equipment lifespan, and improved safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. Adding cooling to your process temperature control loop can offer several significant benefits,…

Insulation plays a vital role in hot oil systems, providing thermal efficiency, energy conservation, and personnel protection. However, when it comes to insulating hot oil systems, one crucial aspect that cannot be overlooked is fire prevention. Choosing non-wicking insulation is not only essential for system efficiency but also serves as a critical safety measure to prevent fires. Let's delve into the importance of using non-wicking insulation as a powerful tool in fire prevention for hot oil systems.