The two most commonly used options in heat transfer systems are synthetic oils and mineral oils. These two oils, which are preferred for higher performance of the system, have different advantages and privileges. In this sense, in order for a heat transfer system to work flawlessly, it is necessary to make a comparison between these oils. If you want to compare synthetic oil and mineral oil for the better operation of these systems, you should continue reading this article!
Synthetic oil is an alternative that offers better performance than mineral oil and stands out for its quality. Considering that mineral oil is obtained from natural sources, it is considered more advantageous. But the situation is quite different from this. The structure of synthetic oils subjected to refined and distillation processes is more privileged. Corrosion, carbonization, and the disadvantages caused by extreme temperatures are eliminated thanks to synthetic oils.
How about addressing the privileges of synthetic oils, which are very valuable at the point of providing protection and efficiency, one by one?
Cleans the Pipelines
It is likely that sediment formation will occur in the pipelines over time when mineral oils are used. But it is obvious that synthetic oils will not cause such problems. Synthetic oils, whose purity is more excellent, prevent the formation of sediment, leading to a cleaner system. This is the primary reason for its high performance.
Excellent Thermal Stability in the Operating Temperature Range
Whereas mineral oil-based HTF are isomeric mixtures of paraffin or naphthene-basic hydrocarbons, synthetic organic HTF like Diphyl, Diphyl THT, Diphyl DT have well defined compositions and are much more stable due to the aromatic nature of the molecules. Synthetic oils has appreciable advantages in application over mineral oil based types. Its high thermal stability increases life expectancy 2-3 times over that of mineral oil based HTF.
The heat transfer coefficients are also much better than those for mineral oils under identical conditions.
Focused Production for the Heat Transfer Process
Synthetic fluids are first intent made from pure raw materials, while mineral oils are distillation cuts from crude oil (composition may slightly change from batch to batch).
The respective operating conditions always play a role in the selection of an optimum HTF. Organic heat transfer fluids should generally fullfil the following demands:
- High boiling point and thus low vapour pressure in the upper temperature rangeı
- Low sensitivity to oxidation
- High specific heat and favourable heat transfer properties
- Good flow at start-up temperature non-toxic, low environmental burden
- Low safety risks when using the HTF (compatible with product)
- Optimum material compatibility; no corrosive effect on materials used in plant construction
We are pleased to make this knowledge and experience available to our customers, without obligation, whenever they are searching for technical problem solutions for heat transfer systems. This experience gives us the chance to offer diversi- fied pre and after sales service. For furthermore information, please contact with MABAYCO HTF team.
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