Heat Transfer Liquids (Hot Oil)

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Positive displacement pumps are ideal for manufacturing heat transfer liquids like hot oil due to their ability to handle high viscosity fluids and maintain a steady flow rate regardless of system pressure. These pumps operate by trapping a fixed amount of fluid and forcing it through the pump, making them highly efficient for transferring thick, viscous fluids like hot oil. Additionally, positive displacement pumps can handle a wide range of temperatures and pressures, ensuring safe and reliable operation even in demanding manufacturing environments. Their robust construction and ability to provide a consistent flow make them a preferred choice for handling heat transfer liquids in various industrial applications.

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Articles / Case Studies
Collage of liquids with different viscosities like milk, orange juice, syrup, etc.
Viscosity Through Thick and Thin
Viscosity is a measure of a liquid’s resistance to flow. And you don’t need to work in a laboratory to observe this. Anyone who’s spent any time in the kitchen has observed a variety of liquids with a wide variety of viscosities.
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Current and Flow: An electrical engineer’s guide to the concepts of fluid systems
Unlike most of my colleagues I didn’t start out with a mechanical background.  While they were studying kinetics and machine design, I was studying digital electronics and industrial power.  When I started my career in the world of pumps, I had to learn a whole new set of concepts.  What was surprising was that while the terminology may be a bit different, the concepts are very similar.  Think of the following as a “Rosetta Stone” for translating the common terms and concepts of fluid systems to your more familiar terms and concepts of electrical systems.