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Mark E. Smith, MultiTherm

Mark E. Smith is general manager at MultiTherm LLC, Devault, Pa. For more information on MultiTherm’s heat transfer fluids, call (610) 408-8361; e-mail techinfo@multitherm.com; or visit www.multitherm.com.
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Flashpoint Concerns in a Closed-Loop Thermal Oil System
Heat Transfer Fluids

Flashpoint Concerns in a Closed-Loop Thermal Oil System

While flashpoint test results provide data for comparing different fluids, any extrapolation of these results into real-life situations must recognize the basic conditions required for a vapor ignition to occur. If any of the conditions is not met, vapor ignition cannot occur.
Mark E. Smith, MultiTherm
February 13, 2018
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When it comes to industrial heat transfer fluids, flashpoint is a very misunderstood value. Is it an important value? Yes, but in the right context.


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The Big Three

Mark E. Smith, MultiTherm
October 1, 2011
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There are three main reasons why any hydrocarbon heat transfer fluid will break down or degrade.
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thermal fluid fouling or corrosion of expansion tank industrial heat transfer fluids multitherm
Industrial Thermal Fluid Heating

3 Ways to Clean Your Hot Oil System

Cleaning out your hot oil system is neither cheap nor easy. But often it is necessary. Here’s some information that will help you decide how to proceed.
Mark E. Smith, MultiTherm
October 1, 2011
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Cleaning out your hot oil system is neither cheap nor easy. But often it is necessary. Here’s some information that will help you decide how to proceed.
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Figure 1 multitherm sample Thermal Fluid System Layout
Industrial Thermal Fluid Heating

10 Tips: Hot Oil Systems

Good system design, smart fluid handling procedures and regular maintenance can help you maximize the performance of your thermal fluid heating system.
Mark E. Smith, MultiTherm
September 1, 2004
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Good system design, smart fluid-handling procedures and regular maintenance can help you maximize the performance of your thermal fluid heating system.
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Analyze It

Mark E. Smith, MultiTherm
October 1, 2003
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When maintaining a hot oil heat transfer system, you must watch over many things: heater or exchanger, pumps, valves, expansion tank, piping, flanges, gaskets, studs, nuts, seals, insulation, etc. One
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