{"id":22511,"date":"2023-10-05T17:08:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T17:08:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/non-categorizzato\/"},"modified":"2024-03-08T12:18:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T12:18:32","slug":"thermal-oil-and-thermal-energy-transfer-frequently-asked-questions-and-expert-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/en\/blog\/thermal-oil-and-thermal-energy-transfer-frequently-asked-questions-and-expert-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"Thermal oil and thermal energy transfer: frequently asked questions and expert answers"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Diathermic oils are essential,<\/strong> in industrial processes, to transfer thermal energy to or from a specific location. Each thermal energy transfer system is designed based on the properties of a thermal oil<\/strong>, so it is critical for operators to understand the impact of the oil on system efficiency. For example, how does fluid degradation affect system performance?<\/strong> And when does the heat transfer fluid need to be topped up or replaced?<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]These questions and answers explain everything professionals need to know about thermal oil and its maintenance.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\n

Questions and answers from Diathermic Oil experts<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

What is the role of a thermal oil?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Thermal oil<\/a> transports thermal energy<\/strong> from one heat source to another location. In most processes, the heat source is a furnace that runs on liquid fuel, natural gas or wood products, or submerged electrical elements that superheat the circulating fluid.
\nNot all uses, however, are so traditional.<\/strong> For example, in solar power plants the fluid is heated by sunlight and carries the heat to boil water, which in turn powers steam turbines. In waste heat recovery applications, the fluid is heated by hot pipes through which the recovered hot exhaust gas flows.<\/p>\n

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How are system efficiency and maintenance affected by thermal oil?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]For any thermal energy transfer system, the components, line sizes, pump sizing, and heat transfer calculations are all based on the properties of thermal oil to ensure operation at maximum efficiency<\/strong>.
\nBut as the fluid degrades, its viscosity may increase or even decrease under severe thermal cracking<\/strong>, and it may begin to carry solids or gases resulting from degradation or contamination.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]It is important for equipment operators to know the three modes of degradation:<\/strong><\/p>\n