
MultiTherm
503 Low Pressure Heat Transfer Fluid
MultiTherm
503 ®
is
a high quality nontoxic Low Pressure Heat Transfer
Fluid for use in closed loop liquid phase heating
and cooling systems form 50°F to 500°F.
MultiTherm 503 ®
has been successfully used in a variety
of applications. In the processing industry,
it has been used for heating and cooling batch
reactor systems. In the plastic industry,
MultiTherm 503 ®
has been used for hot/cold cycling of
molded products and to improve the versatility
of laminating lines.
MultiTherm 503 ®
provides users with nontoxic, low pressure alternative
to synthetic chemical based heat/cool fluids.
MultiTherm 503 ®
meets the requirements for FDA regulations
21CFR178.3620(b) nonfood articles in contact
with food.
REDUCES EQUIPMENT COSTS
Use in Low Pressure Equipment
Fluids that have high vapor pressure can
require complete system pressurization to prevent
fluid boiling and pump cavitation. Pressure
control systems on expansion tanks and pressure
rated piping and equipment can add significantly
to equipment costs. In addition, electrical
classifications and system gasketing requirements
are also affected by low flash point fluids.
MultiTherm 503®
can be used in standard low pressure
fluid heating systems. It has low vapor pressure
and high flashpoint (320°F). In addition,
it is unreactive with water vapor or air at
ambient conditions so expansion tanks do not
have to be blanketed.
Efficient Heat Transfer
MultiTherm's physical properties (viscosity,
density, thermal conductivity and specific heat)
result in higher fluid film coefficients than
many other fluids. As a result, heat loads can
be achieved with lower flow rates, smaller heat
exchangers or lower approach temperatures.
LOWER EXPENSE
Reduced Maintenance Costs
MultiTherm 503
® can help reduce system maintenance
costs. It has excellent metal coating properties
and lubricity, which reduce wear on moving parts
and protects surfaces from corrosion. Chemically
inert, it won't aggressively attack gaskets
and seals. And since MultiTherm
503 ® operates in low pressure
equipment, there are no pressure control or
purging systems to maintain.
Minimize Leak Testing
Fluids with high vapor pressure can require
extensive leak testing prior to startup to prevent
fluid loss during operation. This can add significantly
to total maintenance down time. With MultiTherm
503 ®,
system pressure is limited to pump circulating
pressure so leak testing requirements are significantly
reduced.
| PHYSICAL
CHARACTERISTICS |
MultiTherm
503
|
| Chemical
Type |
Parrafinic
Hydrocarbon
|
| Appearance |
Bright,
Clear, Colorless
|
| Odor |
None
|
| Pour
Pint, ASTM D97 |
-85°F
(-65°C)
|
| Density
@ 16°C |
6.64lb/gal
|
| Flash
Point, coc, ASTM D92 |
320°F
(160°C)
|
| Fire
Point, coc, ASTM D92 |
345°F (174°C)
|
| Autoignition
Temperature, ASTM D2155 |
615°F (324°C)
|
| Atmospheric
Boiling Point (10%) ASTM D1160 |
640°F (338°C)
|
| Average
Molecular Weight |
272
|
| Maximum
Film Temperature |
550°F (288°C)
|
| Maximum
Recommended Operating Temperature |
500°F
(260°C)
|
| Pumpable,
Centrifugal @ 2000 centipoise |
-73°F (-58°C)
|
| Heat
of Vaporization @ 600°F (316°C) |
106
BTU/lb (247 kJ/kg)
|
| Heat
of Combustion |
20,340
BTU/lb (47.3 MJ/kg) |
| Coefficient
of Thermal Expansion |
0.00054/°F
(0.00097/°C)
|
MultiTherm
PG-1 | MultiTherm
IG-2 |
MultiTherm
503
Thermal
Transfer Fluid | Process
Cooling
|