Few perfect things are perfect in this world — though a baby’s smile, beachfront sunsets and a pitcher who retires 27 consecutive batters come to mind. Unfortunately, for those who operate industrial facilities, hot-water heating, process loops or closed-loop cooling-water recirculation systems are not among them.

Cool-Fit ABS Plus has a core pipe made of ABS, which is insulated with high density polyurethane (PUR). The insulation is protected with a black polyethylene jacket that is watertight and UV resistant, making it suitable for outdoor use.

As fate would have it, the first article I ever worked on for Process Heating related to heat transfer fluids. “Check Your Fluid Before It Checks Production” appeared in our May/June 1995 issue, and it focused on the common tests that are performed on industrial heat transfer fluids to determine whether a fluid changeout was needed in a system.

Series MWS systems operate to 300°F (150°C) with either water or water/glycol transfer fluids. Series MOS systems can be used with most heat transfer oils and operate to 600°F (315°C) at atmospheric pressure.

SolarUS, a manufacturer and distributor of solar collectors and solar thermal products, has been in the solar thermal industry for more than 30 years.

Solar thermal hot water systems — where solar heating is used to provide hot water to process applications — are becoming common in industrial applications where hot water is at a premium. Selecting an efficient, stable fluid to transfer heat from the rooftop panel down to the hot water heat exchanger is a key step to optimizing any solar thermal hot water system.

Five low temperature heat transfer fluids created to help to protect heat transfer systems from corrosion have been released by Global Heat Transfer, Staffordshire, United Kingdom.