Since this column will appear in our January issue, I can finally tell you about a project that has been in the works for quite a while: our new eBook on thermal fluid heating for industrial processes.

In Process Heating's annual Equipment Overview on Heat Transfer Fluids, we have compiled all the data you need to choose a fluid that can take the heat - and move it to wherever you need it to go.

Avoid common pitfalls and learn the steps to specifying and operating a thermal fluid heating system.

Thermal fluids have proven exceptionally safe in a wide range of industries. However, it is difficult to completely prevent fires in these systems because the necessary ingredients for a fire—fuel, air and ignition source—are present by design. 

High temperature liquids can wreak havoc on industrial operations if properly specified and installed pumping systems are not in place. Industrial process pumps are often the workhorses that keep operations moving reliably and safely. 

Here are the most popular Process Heating articles of 2018.

A collection of tips and practical guidelines from industry experts on thermal fluids and related operations...summarized advice intended to take the guesswork out of dealing with heat transfer fluids and to improve the overall user experience.

Have you tried turning it off and on again? This question illustrates the extent of troubleshooting most of us go to for IT equipment. However, it’s far from best practice for industrial systems.

Thermal processing is an essential part of many production processes. Whether cooking, pasteurizing or sterilizing, or heating or cooling a range of products, it is a safe bet that many manufacturers will be using a heat exchanger to carry out their thermal processing requirements. Yet, with such a variety of applications possible, it is important that you select the right heat exchanger for your individual requirement.

There are many options of thermal oil pumps on the market. Choosing the right combination of seal versus sealless, outer ball bearings versus double sleeve bearings, and more can be difficult.