Common Heat Transfer Fluid Problems
Heat transfer fluids are exposed to varying process conditions that may result in degradation. In the table below, we present three common problems experienced with heat transfer fluids alongside their associated causes and consequences.
Problems | Causes | Consequences |
Oxidative Degradation |
|
See our recommendation on Oxidative degradation in the article, ‘Solutions to Heat Transfer Fluid Problems’ |
Thermal Cracking |
|
See solution in the article, ‘Solutions to Heat Transfer Fluid Problems’ See our recommendation on thermal cracking in the article, ‘Solutions to Heat Transfer Fluid Problems’ |
Contamination |
|
See our recommendations on fluid contamination in the article, ‘Solutions to Heat Transfer Fluid Problems’ |