Improving Performance in the North West

The multi-reactor contract chemical in­stallation operates with heat transfer fluid in the range from -20°C to +200°C. Thermal Fluid Systems Ltd. carried out a detailed consideration of the operation of an existing installation which was not performing to specifica­tion. Recommendations were made to the client including reselection of the heat transfer fluid, optimisation of recirculation rates to allow more effective heat transfer at the process even at the lowest temp­eratures and changes to the methods of control. The client placed an order for the work to be carried out and the system now operates with increased efficiency, better control and gives increased out­puts from the stainless steel and glass lined reactors. At the same time, fluid flows to condensers have been increased to maintain higher condensation rates in-line with the higher distillation rates achievable in the reactors. Improvement :The fluid in oil-bath type glass reactors has also been changed to give better response times, higher operating temper­atures and improved control.

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