MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS FOR SYNTHETIC FLUIDS
MacDermid Enthone have supported manufacturers using synthetic and mineral heat transfer fluids for over 30 years.
This includes supplying synthetic fluids, start-up assistance, fluid analysis, training and fluid maintenance.
As a distributor of Eastman Chemical Company for the Therminol® synthetic fluid range, MacDermid Enthone supply one of the market leading synthetic heat transfer fluids in the world.
THE HEAT TRANSFER PROCESS
Our range of heat transfer fluids is based on both synthetic and mineral products of high purity, working at termperature ranges between -85 C and 400 C.
Whatever heating or cooling, heat recovery or application in vapour phase requirement you have; MacDermid Enthone have the synthetic and mineral products to meet your needs.
A large number of markets and industries benefit from our reliable, stable and environmentally advanced range of synthetic fluids. Our Heat Transfer team is here to support you. Let us know what you’re interested in learning more about, we’ll be delighted to hear from you.
MacDermid Enthone synthetic & Mineral heat transfer fluid – Recommended temperature use ranges
PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
Pharmaceutical manufacturing requires specialist heat transfer fluids for precise temperature control across cooling and heating phases. Therminol® heat transfer fluids provide the necessary characteristics in a single fluid compared to dual systems such as steam/brine or steam/ glycol.
PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
Pharmaceutical manufacturing requires specialist heat transfer fluids for precise temperature control across cooling and heating phases. Therminol® heat transfer fluids provide the necessary characteristics in a single fluid compared to dual systems such as steam/brine or steam/ glycol.
FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
The food and beverage industry uses a broad range of heating operations from medium to high temperatures, whilst complying with strict regulations from the FDA and other national bodies to ensure consumer safety. Reliable, low maintenance, ease of use products are important criteria for an industry where unexpected down-time can lead to costly solutions. Therminol XP is a high purity heat transfer fluid, listed as category HT-1 for incidental food contact by NSF International.
OIL & GAS INDUSTRY
Often referred to as “the life blood of production facilities’, Heat Transfer Fluids are crucial for many applications used within the Oil & Gas Industry. MacDermid’s experience shows that correct product selection is key to success. Fluid replacement is not only expensive but the corresponding operational down-time can be significant, especially for remote locations. Our Therminol customers include demanding applicators in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and the UK.
RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR
The industry is increasing in scope due to the wide range of innovative solutions being used to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels for electricity, heat and petrochemical based fuels. Renewable technologies are typically associated with natural energy to generate electricity with fuel sources including wind, solar, marine, hydro and solar.
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
The industry requires precise temperature control from small scale batch reactors up to continuous production plant processes. Therminol® heat transfer fluids are widely used within this industry, where high performance products providing reliable, uniform process heating and cooling are required.
FLUID MONITORING
Fluid analysis is essential for prolonged operational performance, reducing maintenance costs and preventing unscheduled system shutdowns.
MacDermid can arrange for the supply and collection of samples kits and provide guidance on the importance of correct procedures for taking representative samples.
We provide a fluid testing service for our customers as part of Eastmans’ Total Lifecare program. Typically systems are tested on an annual basis to confirm fluid condition and recommend necessary actions. The standard analysis is included within our customer support program at no additional charge.
FLUID SELECTION
With a wide range of heat transfer fluids available selecting the correct products is critical for successful operation. The right choice can be the difference between years of uninterrupted fluid performance or considerable service support to overcome poor system efficiency coupled with expensive re-fills.
MacDermid provide a variety of options to support this process, from technical seminars to on-site evaluations. Whether you are completing a FEED study or considering a conversion, our assistance is invaluable in making the right decision.
FLUID REMOVAL
For customers draining down systems we can offer waste fluid handling services, fully compliant with licensing and environmental regulations.
Waste material can be removed by industrial tanker or in standard pack sizes, catering for the needs of our customer’s on-site capabilities.
TRAINING
Training is very much part of a continuous process and as an experienced provider of heat transfer fluids we recognise the support we can offer our customers.
To complement the fluid selection and monitoring programs, we can assist during the system design stages and confirm details for correct start-up procedures.
Operational and Safety Awareness training are currently provided as part of Eastman TLC program.
UK FACILITIES
MacDermid UK is located in Birmingham with our 9,000m2 facility comprising R&D, process demonstration, customer service laboratories, manufacturing departments and extensive warehousing.
This enables us to meet the needs of our customers by developing, testing, servicing and supplying our
MacDermid Enthone have supported manufacturers using synthetic and mineral oil based heat transfer systems and fluids for over 30 years. Our services include start-up assistance, fluid analysis, training and fluid maintenance.
As a distributor of Eastman Chemical Company for the Therminol range, MacDermid Enthone supply one of the market leading heat transfer fluids in the world.
HIGH PERFORMANCE HIGHLY STABLE SYNTHETIC FLUID
THERMINOL 66
Therminol 66 offers an extended life and very low top-up rates resulting in reduced running costs and minimal downtime for operations at temperatures up to 345°C. It derives this outstanding performance from the unique stability of the polyphenyl structure.
Therminol 66 is intended for use in systems operating at or near atmospheric pressure and offers potential savings in both capital and operating costs.
Therminol 66 is used world-wide for many processes including:
- Heating and waste heat recovery applications
- Resin manufacture
- Phthalic anhydride distillation
- Polyester film and fibre production
- Deodorising fatty acids
- Phenol production
- Polyamide polymerisation and extrusion
- Pre-heating combustion air in the steel and petrochemical furnaces
MID-RANGE TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS FOR OIL & GAS PROCESSING
THERMINOL SP
Therminol SP heat transfer medium intended for use in the liquid phase for indirect process heating.
Therminol SP exhibits thermal stability markedly superior to that of mineral oils used for the same purpose, resulting in a favourable cost / performance ratio.
With a viscosity of about 300 mm2/s at -10°C Therminol SP fluid is more readily pumpable at low temperatures than the majority of other mineral oil based fluids.
Liquid phase systems using Therminol SP are finding use in applications which traditionally used steam as heating medium. Savings in capital, running and maintenance costs are often achieved.
Therminol SP applications in process heating include thermal control units for extruders, barge heating, heating of calender rolls, tracing of lines at storage terminals and waste heat recovery systems.
LOW TEMPERATURE PUMPABILITY FLUID FOR COLD CLIMATES
THERMINOL 59
Therminol 59 is an organic liquid phase heat transfer fluid with excellent low temperature pumping characteristics and sufficient thermal stability to allow prolonged satisfactory operation at fluid bulk temperatures up to 315°C.
Therminol 59 is designed for use in indirect heating systems and is able to deliver efficient, dependable, uniform process heating or cooling without the need for system pressurisation beyond the normal static head requirements of the main circulation pump.
It retains its excellent characteristics at low temperatures down to -39°C (and even below). We recommend Therminol 59 for systems which otherwise would require steam or electric heat tracing.
SUITABLE FOR HIGHER TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS SUCH AS OIL REPROCESSING SYSTEMS
THERMINOL 68
Therminol 68 is a high temperature liquid phase fluid with excellent thermal stability.
Therminol 68 was developed for use at temperatures up to 360°C in liquid phase heat transfer systems. Static pressure of about 2 bar should maintain the liquid phase at high temperatures.
Therminol 68 non-corrosive to typical materials of construction, has low odour and good handling characteristics.
The properties of Therminol 68 make it ideally suited for high temperature applications in process and refinery operations, such as providing indirect heat to chemical process, heat recovery from stack gases, as a coolant to remove heat from exothermic reactions and for indirect heating of distillation processes.