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Fluid Analysis - A Preventive Maintenance Tool

From Paratherm Corporation
 

 

Heat-transfer fluid analysis can provide early warning signs of process problems.

An effective preventive maintenance program should always include regularly scheduled analysis of heat transfer fluids. The three most critical tests to track are Acid Number,
Viscosity, and Distillation Range. If testing concludes that fluid degradation has occurred, equipment and/or operational abnormalities may be the cause. Correcting such problems before they cause serious product quality issues or production shutdowns will save money and increase efficiency.

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