Understanding Heat Transfer Fluids

A coolant is a substance that is used to reduce or regulate the temperature of a system. Ideally, a coolant has high thermal capacity, low viscosity, is non-toxic, chemically inert and neither causes nor promotes corrosion of the cooling system. Some applications also require the coolant to be an electrical insulator. While the term "coolant" is commonly used in automotive and HVAC applications, in industrial processing "heat-transfer fluid" is also used as a technical term more often used in high temperature as well as low-temperature manufacturing applications. With purity, safety and efficiency to consider, it is imperative that you trust the quality of the coolants you use in your business, as well as rely on your chemical distributor for accurate, on-time service, customer support and supply chain expertise.

Choosing the right HTF for closed-loop systems requires careful consideration of several factors:

1. Thermal Properties: The effectiveness of a HTF depends on its thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity, and viscosity. These properties influence how well the fluid transfers heat and operates under varying temperatures.
2. Freezing and Boiling Points: An ideal HTF should have low freezing and high boiling points to function effectively across a wide temperature range, preventing damage from freezing or boiling.
3. Compatibility: The fluid must be compatible with system materials to avoid corrosion and degradation, which can lead to leaks and system failures.
4. Health and Safety: Non-toxic and volatile organic compound (VOC)-free fluids are crucial to ensure the safety of occupants and maintenance personnel.
5. Environmental Impact: Biodegradability and low global warming potential (GWP) are important for reducing the environmental footprint.
6. Sustainability: The production and lifecycle of the HTF should align with sustainable practices, ensuring minimal environmental impact.

Selecting the right heat transfer is critical for ensuring system efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility. By considering factors such as thermal properties, health and safety (including non-toxicity and VOC-free formulations), environmental impact, and sustainability, you can make informed decisions that contribute to a greener and more sustainable future. The right choice of HTF not only improves the performance of HVAC systems but also ensures they are safe and environmentally friendly, aligning with modern standards and regulations for sustainable living.

The Environmental Choice

 GeoPro is a nontoxic, non-flammable, VOC-free aqueous Heat Transfer Fluid developed specifically for use in for various application. The product offers superior hydraulic performance, heat transfer efficiency with an ecological profile.

Industry Glycols 

Dowcals, Choosing the right product for your application, be it Ethylene or Propylene based glycols designed for industries that requires high performance, non hazardous or FDA approved. Our technical support will guide you in Selecting the right product for your specific requirements in the Dowcal range. 

Bioethanols

HX, HXi and Brineol Bioethenol are denatured ethanols and are communly used for Ground source heat pumps and cooling applications where flammability is not a concern. 

Brines

BRINEGUARD is a ready to use salt solution (often referred to as Brine) including corrosion inhibitors which ensures a long life time in the system. The product is commonly used for cooling ice surfaces such as hockey rinks.

Carcoolants

Our range of coolants for the automotive industry with organic additive technology (OAT) silicate and silicate free that meet ASTM standard and OEM requirements.  Regardless of choice our carcoolants will secure right temperature levels for best performance of your vehicle components.