THERMAL OIL HEATER

Customised Industrial Thermal Fluid Boilers

Thermal Oil Boiler | Thermal Fluid Boiler

   Hot Oil Unit | Diathermic Oil Heater

                 
                          

ICK ENTRANCE

Model & Types Model TT BOILERS

Type VTO (with burner)
Type ELVTO (electrically)

Net Heating Capacities 23 - 10,000 kW (20 - 8,600 Mcal/h)

                                         Gas- & Oil-Burner
Operating Temperatures Standard applications up to 310°C
Special applications up to 400°C

Operating Pressures Atmospheric (up to 310°C)

Pressurised (up to 400°C)

Energy Source Natural gas, LPG, bio-gas, light and heavy

(Fuel / Electric) fuel oil, combinations hereof, - and
electricity (electrical heating).

Efficiencies : 86 - 91% (based on LCV without

(Utilisation of Energy) economizer i.e. basic efficiency in normal
depend on actual working boiler design)
loads and operating
temperatures. Designs for 92 - 98% (based on LCV including
extreme high efficiencies economizer i.e. extra flue gas cooling e.g.
provided on request. for water heating)

The Product General Description of Heaters

The System Introduction to Thermal Oil Heating

General Sketch / Design Horizontal & Vertical Options

Data & Dimensions Total Data Survey - Heaters

Circulation Pumps Data & Sizes - Pumps

Chimney / Flue Gas Outlet Design & Lay-out - Stack

Flue Gas Data How to Calculate - Flue Gas

Heat Recovery Features Economisers for Flue Gas

Alternative Type  / 1 Compact Steam Generator Boilers

Alternative Type  / 2 Fire-Tube Steam Boilers

Thermal Oil Introduction ABCO NF (heat transfer fluids/oils)

Assistance Design & Trouble Shooting

Electrically Heated                  
Service & Supervising
 
Thermal Oil Table
 Total Data Survey - Fluid

LOWEST COSTS IN THE LONG RUN !

   
- is the key argument for buying and investing in an AB&CO solution.
Low total life-cycle cost (LCC) is guaranteed, since LCC include not only
purchase, but also operation and maintenance cost, - and a life-time of
  Inquiry  company many years. On top of this comes the environmental features that mee
Data Sheet introduction the future demands

AB&CO are a well-known Danish steam boiler manufacturer established

back in 1988, who have specialized in small and medium-sized industria
boilers in individual designs as complete units, including container solutio
technical customers
assistance & tools and projects worldwide Water and steam are typically used as heat carriers in heating systems. B
at high temperatures, water and steam requires a corresponding high
operating pressure. In thermal oil heaters, a special oil is used instead an
means that you can achieve operating temperatures up to 300°C at
atmospheric pressure.

                  The thermal oil heaters, type VTO and type ELVTO are customised and
  special designed thermal oil units, - respectively with fuel oil or gas-burne
or electrical heated (see above sketches).
 
Inter-Active PI-diagrams for your choice in scope of supply :
Illustrated Options (PID)
for the Scope of Supply Type ELVTO   Type VTO
according DIN4754/Fig.A1  Electric Units Units w. Burners
Illustrated Options (PID)
for the Scope of Supply
Type ELVTO   Type VTO
according DIN4754/Fig.A2
 Electric Units Units w. Burners
 
Lay-Out Examples
Type VTO
400 kW 600 kW 1000 kW
(temp. diff.:=40°C)
 
 ECONOMICAL ALTERNATIVES !

Consider also our range of very affordable

standard oil- and/or gas-fired TEKNIK
models type L-VTO :   

- Vertical Design  < 3500 kW

- Horisontal Design < 4700 kW

AILED DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATIONS

RODUCTION FLUE GAS COOLERS - ECONOMISERS

OILERS Thermal Oil Heaters (also called Thermal Whenever it might not be possible to use
Boilers, Thermal Fluid Boilers, Hot Oil Units or electrical heating using electricity from wind
hermic Heaters) are developed and designed power, nuclear power or water power, - the
ecially for demanding process heating  operations environmental challenge is to use oil and gas
re no compromise on quality are accepted and fired solutions, but at the same time to reduc
re reliability is the key word. the fuel consumption and thus the emission.

heater solution from TT BOILERS are not

In this context the low flue gas temperature 
acterised by low purchase price - but instead low
the key word. The heat recovery is done by
-all costs including low maintenance and
utilisation of  the quite large amount flue gas
ational costs, and long life-times.
heat recovered in flue gas coolers also kno
as economisers. AB&CO · TT BOILERS offer
complete systems that involves high efficienc
and at the same time very low pay-back time
 

CONSTRUCTION

The oil/gas-fired heaters are made with the internal

tube coils of PED-certified steel tubes. The thermal
oil is heated gradually to the operational
 temperature during the circulation inside the tube of
these tube coils - and the heat is transferred to the
thermal oil first as radiant heat in the combustion
chamber, where the inner cylindrical tube coil and a
flat tube coil forms the chamber wall and the
bottom respectively. Consequently refractory
concrete is avoided. Secondly the thermal oil is
heated further by the combustion gasses (which are
hereafter cooled). This is done in the outer
convection part, as the gasses pass the space gab
between the two tube coils. The thermal design
ensures a modest volume of the thermal oil relative
to the size of the heater, and this allows unlimited
thermal expansion due to the high fluid
temperature. The heater and the thermal oil heating
system in whole are constructed and equipped
according DIN 4754. Pressure vessels are made
according the European regulations including PED
and according to all relevant EN norms.
sequently the TT BOILERS heaters are made of
class material and component, without any
promise on quality. The pressure part are  
gned as standard between 10 bar and up to 40
pressure (although operation often are
ospheric and pressureless).

heaters for thermal oil (heat transfer fluid) are

 
vered as complete and fully equipped units with all
essary armatures, instrumentations and safety Economisers can be delivered as build-on to
ures. oil or gas-fired heater, for heating external
colder fluid e.g. water. Alternatively the therm
oil heater can be made as a flue gas heat
thermal oil heaters are delivered as oil-fired, gas-
exchanger - a recuperator where the externa
, for dual fuel and electrical heated. Other
heat source is hot flue gas.
omised options are numerous and include free
ce between the horizontal or vertical type.
gned for minimum 10 bar pressure with
acities in normal range up to 3000 kW, - and up to
 
00 kW on request.
CO2-REDUCTION, HEAT RECOVERY
AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
 
Heat recovery - for instance as described abo
BENEFITS OF USING  THERMAL FLUID Container Solutions - closed type container - and other environmental considerations hav
  always been a standard topic at AB&CO, long
er and steam are typically used as heat carriers before these became a official worldwide
t transfer fluid) in heating systems. But at high protocol. A lot of money is available by thinki
peratures which is often required in process "green". For that reason AB&CO offers
ing systems, water and steam requires a consultant services. This offered arrangemen
esponding high operating pressure. Consequently has become very popular worldwide. See mo
temperature heating systems with water and about this at AB&CO · CONSULT
m can be very controversial and expensive - both
lations to personal safety issues, economy,
gn and projecting. Read more.
 

hermal oil heaters, a special oil-based fluid is used

THE HEAT TRANSFER FLUID - THERMAL O
ead of steam or water as the heat carrier. With
oil it is quite simple to achieve operating
The circulating heat transfer fluid, also known
peratures up to 300°C at atmospheric pressure.
the thermal thermal oil needs to be correct
paring to water and steam, this would require a
chosen. Compromise on this issue can easily
sure above 85 bar to obtain this temperature.
result in huge problems - but economical and
with respect to ensure personal safety. It can
e are several advantages by using thermal oil be emphasized strong enough how fatal bad,
pare to e.g. steam systems. The most obvious and and inappropriate thermal oil can be for
thermal fluid heating system.

Use a quality brand of thermal oil and make s

 Container Solutions - open type container that this fluid correspond how the heating
system is operated.

An important maintenance detail is that ever

High temperatures up to 300°C at atmospheric The electrical heated thermal oil heaters are build-
- 12 months, a sample should be taken from
pressure up as a battery of one or several pressure vessel
system and send to a qualified laboratory (m
modules equipped with with conventional tube type
sure that they know about thermal fluid syste
Optional temperature level set-points or pull-out ceramic heating elements.
and what traces they should look for in the
 
sample) or directly to AB&CO.

No pre-treatment of boiler feed water

 
No heat loss due to hot condensate and flash Due to this important issue, AB&CO has
steam established a department dealing with therm
fluid supply and sample analysis:
No risk of corrosion and no risk of freezing
damages.

Low maintenance costs

Quiet in operation (no steam stroke and flash

steam noise)

Easy to operate (does not require

steam boiler certified staff)
Skid-mounted Unit - Electrical heated
It is recommended to use a non fouling, high
temperature resistant thermal oil for the
applications like AB&CO NF. This fluid is
The electric thermal oil heaters type ELVTO are not available at our stock in Copenhagen.
  only designed as heaters, they are also calculated
and designed as heat exchangers involving for each
project individual transfer and flow calculations on
the heat surfaces.
Why thermal fluid
instead of steam ? All thermal oil heaters are carefully checked,
controlled and function tested prior to dispatch from
 Read more. the workshop.
 

   
EXTENT OF DELIVERY BURNERS & ELECTRIC HEATING ELEMENTS

thermal oil heaters can be delivered in horizontal The oil/ and gas-fired thermal oil heaters are
design (with low height), or in vertical design equipped  only with international recognized and
(occupying limited floor space). high quality burner brands - adapted to operation
 
on natural gas, light fuel oil, heavy fuel oil or
See the sketches below. combinations (dual fuel). Individual demands for
special burner designs can be meet and adapted in
 
e heater units are delivered thermal insulated and the heater design - for instance burners for
ith heat shields. The enclosure is stainless steel combustion of bio-gas and other low caloric or even THERMAL OIL SYSTEM SOLUTIONS
over sheets. The unit design includes burner (or corrosive fuel gasses.
electrical heating elements), armatures, A correct and safe system design is very
rumentation, safeties and control panel - and with The electrical heated units are delivered in two important for high temperature systems. This
full documentation including the necessary options. The conventional electrical tube heating can be ensured by using AB&CO · TT BOILER
certificates. elements are used typically for low temperature system supplier of the whole system. The
applications and the costs for these are engineers of AB&CO · TT BOILERS will design
correspondingly low. The electric thermal oil heaters heating system in a close dialog with the
cessories can be chosen in order to complete the customer and/or the contractors. Visits on sit
mal oil heating system. Many of these accessories type ELVTO, the elements are especially designed
for demanding tasks which means a.o. using the can be provided in connection with kick-off
n be build on a complete skid-mounted unit  - or meeting, commissioning and start-up.
the can be build into a container-solution. special and extreme high temperature resistant
Incoloy 825 alloy.
AB&CO · TT BOILERS have 20 years experien
&CO · TT BOILERS also deliver complete thermal For other applications, low and easy maintenance with thermal oil heating (hot oil) solutions wo
id heating systems (read more about the system might be an important demand. In that case it can wide - both new installations or modified
solutions in column on the right column). be recommended to use full welded steel tube, systems.
where the inner heating wires place in ceramic
elements can be pulled out, without emptying the Complete Thermal Fluid Heating Systems
  heater for oil. with heaters, heat exchangers, tanks, pumps
armatures, instrumentations and piping can b
delivered as package solutions and as skid-
SPECIAL DESIGNS The engineers at AB&CO · TT BOILERS calculate the
mounted units - individually designed accord
optimum heat load in the heater individually i.e. for
DIN4754.
ide the standard execution, the heaters type VTO each task, - ensuring that the film temperature of
and ELVTO can be delivered in e.g. following the thermal oil is never exceeded  even during stop
variations: and start.  
 

Biomass & Solid Fuel fired

Electrical heated and EX-design (ATEX)

  
More info about
  the 'R&D Workshop'
Flue gas heated

Steam heated

Combination of heat sources

Skid-mounted Unit - Gas-fired

Container-solutions

Skid-mounted units

Complete heating systems

Parts made in stainless steel

Customised design - special requests

Dimension Sketches
 
 Type VTO Max. Heat A B C D E F Weight Weight
Max. Capacity Empty Service
Capacity[kW] [Mcal/hour] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kg] [kg]

70 60 1800 1400 1300 1100 1700 ø150 400 450

140 120 2100 1700 1400 1200 2100 ø150 500 600

235 200 2500 2000 1600 1300 2100 ø210 650 800

350 300 2800 2300 1700 1400 2200 ø210 1000 1200

600 520 3100 2500 1900 1600 2400 ø355 1700 2200

1,000 860 3900 3300 2200 1800 2600 ø400 2400 3200

1,500 1,300 4300 3700 2500 2000 2800 ø500 3600 4800

2,000 1,720 4800 4100 2600 2100 2900 ø560 4000 5500

2,350 2,000 5300 4600 2800 2200 3100 ø560 4300 5800

2,750 2,365 5400 4700 2900 2300 3300 ø630 4500 6600
 3,000 2,580 5500 4800 3000 2400 3400 ø630 4800 6900

Up to 10,000 Up to 8,600 On request

All TT BOILERS models are customised and above table only represent some of the available sizes.
Above models are all oil or gas-fired, while dimensions on electrical heated models can be provided on request.
For using above table you should choose the size above your required heat capacity, to get the dimensions and weight for the
unit.

 
>>  High Temperatures up to 300°C at Atmospheric Pressure  <<
>>  Optional Set-points of Working Temperature Level   <<
>>  No Equipment for Pre-treatment of Boiler Feed Water  <<
>>  No Heat Loss Due to Hot Condensate & Flash Steam  <<
>>  No Risk of Corrosion <<
>>  No Risk of Freezing Damages  <<
>>  Low Maintenance Costs  <<
>> Quiet in Operation - No Steam Strokes nor Flash Steam Noise  <<
>>  Easy to Operate - Certified Boiler Operator Not Required  <<

                                             

 

TT BOILERS
TT BOILERS
CIRKULATIONSPUMPE
CIRCULATION PUMPS
for Thermal Oil Heaters R
for Hedtoliekedler

Thermal Centrifugal types with Electrical

Fluid/Oil Motors
Circulation With coupling or with motor directly
Pumps flanged on.
Max. Operation Temperature 300°C
(Optional up to 400°C)
Pressure head estimated - typical
system pressure drop
Flow calculated at a temperature rise
dt= 40°C
Based on normal white mineral type
thermal oil.
All value are estimated and for
 guidance only!
 
Hedtolie Centrifugaltyper inklusiv el-motor
Cirkulations- Med kobling eller med motor direkte
pumper på-flanget.
Max. Arbejdstemperatur 300°C
(alternativt op til 400°C)
Trykhøjde estimeret - typisk
systemtrykfald
Olieflow beregnet med en
temperaturstigning dt= 40°C
Baseret på normal hvid mineralsk
termisk olie.
Alle værdier er estimerede og kun
vejledende!

Flow Absorbed
Heater Capacity Pressure Head Thermal Electrical Weight Net
Oil Power

Termisk Optaget
Kedelydelse Trykhøjde Vægt Tom
Olie el-effekt

[kW] / [Mcal/h] [mLC] [bar] [m³/h] [kW] [kg]

           

23 / 20 ~ 70 5-6 1 3 100

46 / 40 ~ 70 5-6 2 4 100

70 / 60 ~ 70 5-6 3 5 100

115 / 100 ~ 70 5-6 5 6 130

175 / 150 ~ 70 5-6 7 7 130

235 / 200 ~ 70 5-6 10 8 130

350 / 300 ~ 70 5-6 15 9 140

465 / 400 ~ 70 5-6 20 10 140

700 / 600 ~ 70 5-6 30 11 200

930 / 800 ~ 70 5-6 40 12 200

 1500 / 1300 ~ 70 5-6 60 15 230

2300 / 2000 ~ 70 5-6 100 25 400

2900 / 2500 ~ 70 5-6 120 30 400

3500 / 3000 ~ 70 5-6 150 40 450

4700 / 4000 ~ 70 5-6 200 50 500

5900 / 5100 ~ 70 5-6 250 55 650

7000 / 6000 ~ 70 5-6 300 75 800

   
More about thermal oil heating systems:

 
  

DETERMINATION OF UDLÆGNING AF
FLUE GAS OUTLET RØGGASAFGANG
AND CHIMNEYS OG SKORSTENE
Flue Gas Outlet & Chimney
Røggasafgang & Skorsten

Recommended values in arrangement

Anbefalede værdier i arrangement

Flue Gas Chimney /

Maximum
Piping Stack
Net Heat
Min. Min.
Capacity
Dimensions Dimensions
[kW]
A [mm] B [mm]

80 200 200

500 250 250

600 300 300

700 300 350

900 350 400

1200 350 450

1500 400 500

1700 450 500

2300 500 550

3500 550 600

4000 600 650

4500 650 700

Note 1
Height minimum 2 meters above roof surface and any roof of any buildings in a5000
distance of 100 meter
700 or 750
according to local requirements. For gas combustion these recommendations can often be less restrictive.
  6000 700 800

7000 750 850

  

        

Note 2
Chimney should be supported sufficiently at bottom and at top based on strength calculations performed.
Insulation thickness (2 x) according to local requirements, to be added the necessary diameter "B".

Note 3
Flue pas piping to be as short as possible, and bends as few as possible - preferable maximum two bends
in the flue gas piping.

Angel of bends to be minimum 120° - everywhere !

Note 4
Above heat capacities are net output, based on TT BOILERS high standard efficiencies. Diameters given
are approximate value. In case of doubts, use a size higher.

Flue Gas Conditions

depending on load, efficiencies and burner adjustment

ncies  Flue Gas Data at Flue Gas Data at

10% excess air (~2% O2) 20% excess air (~4% O2)
different heating media temperatures at 50% to 100% load at 50% to 100% load
am, thermal oil etc.)

en boilers is not clean (fouling) 

at part load. Outlet  Flue Gas Amount  Outlet  Flue Gas Amount 
Temperature kg/h Temperature kg/h

°C °C
per kW load (output) per kW load (output)
   
iciencies  Heating Media :
    
 Low temperatures < 250°C
% - 93% 230 - 300 1,6 200 - 250 1,8
 High temperatures > 250°C
% - 88%   320 - 370 1,7 290 - 340 1,9
 
  
 Dirty condition  
to -2%  + 50 + 0,1 + 50 + 0,1

 50% part load

to + 2% - 50 - 0,1 -  50 -  0,1

above data are estimated value only - and can be used for utilizing the waste heat in the flue gas - in economizers etc

ple:   
kW steam boiler 180°C steam temperature at 50% part load, dirty condition and an oxygen % at 4% on the burner gives:
x 0,5 x (1,8+0,1-0,1) = 900 kg/h flue gas at temperature of approximately  (230+300)/2+50-50 ~ 265°C (+/- 35°C)

more about waste heat recovery and economizers.

tools for thermal engineers                                                                             

STEAM GENERATOR BOILER

Steam made on small compact steam boilers

          

          

 
  

QUICK ENTRANCE :

Model & Types Model TT BOILERS

Type DT
Type DTM

Steam Capacities 70 - 3,000 kg/hour

Working Pressures 3 - 190 bar gauge

Energy Source Natural gas, LPG, bio-gas,

(Fuel) light and heavy fuel oil,
- and combinations hereof.

Utilisation of Energy Efficiencies (based on LCV) :  

(depends on working loads and 90 - 92% (basis boiler design)
steam pressures. Designs for
ultra high efficiencies on 95 - 97% (when using an economizer i.e. extra flue
request) gas cooling e.g. for water heating) LOWEST COSTS IN THE LONG
- is the key argument for buying and inves
Low total life-cycle cost (LCC) is guarantee
The Product General Description
purchase, but also operation and maintena
many years. On top of this comes the envi
the future demands
Design Horizontal & Vertical Options

Data & Dimensions Total Data Survey - Boilers

AB&CO are a well-known Danish steam boiler
1988, who have specialised in small and me
Steam System Typical Flow Diagram
various design and systems, including contai

Chimney Flue Gas Design & Lay-out - Stack

The Steam Generator Boilers types DT & DTM
steam boilers for small steam capacities. The
Flue Gas Data How to Calculate - Flue Gas design gives a small internal steam/water co

Type DT & DTM offers fast start-up, modest h

Special Optional Mobile Steam (skid/container/trailer) (idle) and an extreme safety during operate (
Design & Features Even though the investment in this type is th
High Pressures (high temperatures) cheapest alternatives on the market, the qua
features ensure that the long term costs are
Clean Steam (sanitary steam)  

Economisers (flue gas heat recovery)

Alternative Types 3-pass Fire-tubes (conventional boilers)   general

brochure type DT DT 150
Electric (electrical heated boilers)

Hot Water (High Temp. & Pressure)

 Low Cost  'TEKNIK Steam Boilers'
  inter-active
PI-diagram for your
DT 150
Assistance Design & Trouble Shooting choice in scope of supply

Service & Supervising

Steam table   inquiry

data sheet introdu

   
 

  inquiry  company
data sheet introduction

ECONOM

Conside
of very

technical customers Model T

assistance & tools and projects worldwide

ERMAL FLUID - TYPE ABCO NF  

t Transfer Fluids for Thermal Oil Systems

 
 
 Heating by Thermal Oil

 ABCO-NF Features
 ABCO-NF Details

 Fluid Fouling

 Environmental Safety

 Fluid Toxicity
 
 Vapour Pressure
 

 Efficiency AB&CO offer reliable and a high efficient thermal fluid type ABCO NF fo
your process heating system, - and qualified analysis of oil samples,
enable us to advice you about your system.

 Water in the System

Our experienced engineers can assist you in optimizing your heaters
total system, including estimating costs, free-of-charge, for new
systems.
 Storing your Fluid  

 Pre-Cleaning the System

 

 
 Inerting the System

 Charging the System

FROM THE COPENHAGEN STOCK :

 Fluid Disposal
>> Fast Deliveries  <<
 Fluid Analysis
Contact AB&CO here

 Quality Control  

 Technical Assistance  

> About Thermal Oil Heating Systems <

 Additional Information
> Recommended Type Thermal Oil Heaters <

 Material Safety Sheet

> Individual Design of Thermal Oil Systems <

 Thermal Properties
AB&CO · TEKNIK is an internationally recognized supplier of non-toxic, high
perature heating/cooling fluids. These fluid are also known by the names Heat
sfer Fluids, Thermal Fluids and Hot Oils.

CO Thermal Oils' are recommended, specified and/or approved by manufacturers

hermal fluid systems and processing equipment that is both electrically-heated
oil/gas-fired.

e efficient fluids have high flash/fire points, are non-fouling, provide extra
tance to sludging and offer single-fluid heating and cooling.

heat transfer fluids from AB&CO · TEKNIK provide precise, uniform temperature
rol to 316°C in food processing, chemical processing, plastics moulding and
usion, die-casting, and anywhere closed-loop vented process heating systems are
ied.

 
Our ongoing fluid analysis program not only establishes the condition o
the fluid but can also provide an early warning of problems before they
CO Thermal Oils are backed by comprehensive technical support in Europe and in affect maintenance or performance of the system. With our in-depth
knowledge of liquid heating systems, we can provide guidance and
corrective actions to ensure that your system stays in operation.

AB&CO · TEKNIK

- also offers thermal fluid analysis facilities and experienced process heating engineers to assist you.

 
 Our recommendation for most applications :
 

'ABCO-NF'
NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE 50 - 316°C
MAX. FILM TEMPERATURE 338°C
FLASH POINT 174°C  (ASTM D-92)
FIRE POINT
196°C  (ASTM D-92)
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE
366°C  (ASTM D-2155)
 
 

ABCO-NF fluid (USDA H-1) is a unique choice for either of these two situations.:

 NON-FOULING
When fouling is a problem, for many applications running on operation temperatures near the limits, and for operation under conditions where power
cut-off might happen occasionally or frequently. It is often a problem also for most electrically heated systems. Non-fouling, the odourless fluid won't
coat the system's heated surfaces with baked-on carbon when severely overheated. This NF feature is very topic in many applications within chemical
industry.
 
 NON-TOXID
When fluid toxicity is a concern. Even though the situation is highly hypothetic, what will happen if the thermal fluid is leaking into the secondary side
and contaminate the heated medium ?  The NF is FDA recognized as a food grade oil. It is harmless even after years of service. This NF feature is
relevant in many applications within food industry e.g. frying, spray drying, baking, manufacturing of food ingrediences, pharmaceuticals and similar.
 
 SUPPORT
When a reliable and cost efficient operation is a demand. AB&CO offers annual or 6 month analysis of the fluid for determine the condition of the plant,
fast supply of add-up NF from Copenhagen stock, efficient technical trouble-shooting of the systems by process heating specialists. AB&CO also offers a
service contract for any of these features.

 
ABCO-NF DETAILS

The ABCO-NF heat transfer fluid is highly efficient, thermally stable and cost-effective.   Completely
non-toxic, it is exceptionally safe to use and is easy to dispose.  Used fluid can be safely combined with
spent lubricating oils and recycled locally (EPA, citation 57FR21524).  The NF fluid is specified in a
broad variety of applications, world wide. It is tough and durable with a proven record of success under
demanding conditions, yet is easy and safe to handle.

Fluid Fouling

Unlike conventional heat transfer fluids, the ABCO-NF will not cause hard carbon formation on heated
surfaces.   Conventional heat transfer fluids, when severely overheated, will produce sooty carbon at
the film layer.  Much of this carbon immediately adheres to the heated surface and bakes on, forming a
crust.  As layer-upon-layer builds up, heat transfer – and in many cases flow – is impaired.  Although
nearly impossible to remove without scraping, sandblasting or using chlorinated solvents, the carbon
can ultimately break loose, and large chunks of it can circulate through the system impeding flows and
fouling components.  Where fouling is extreme, heater tubing and electrical elements will stress and
prematurely fail.  Under similar extreme overheat conditions, the NF fluid evolves small carbon
granules.  These granules remain in suspension and are easily filtered out.

Environmental Safety

The NF has passed Bioassay.   Rainbow trout, fresh water shrimp and Gulf shrimp were exposed to
water-accommodated fractions of the NF fluid. No organisms died, and there were no ill effects.  In the
event of a release, you can use the same simple clean-up procedures employed for light lubricating
oils.  Once gathered, the NF fluid can be combined with spent lube oils and sent to the local oil
recycler.  There it can be converted into another useful material, preserving natural resources.  The
crystal-clear NF contains no chlorinated hydrocarbons, aromatics, heavy metals, or sulphur or nitrogen
compounds.

Fluid Toxicity

The ABCO-NF fluid is completely non-toxic.  It is certified by the FDA and USDA, by Canadian
Agriculture and Health & Welfare and by New Zealand MAF for use with food and pharmaceuticals.  It
also carries the USDA’s H-1 incidental food contact rating and is certified kosher by the Orthodox Union
(O-U), the world’s premier kosher certifying agency.  Do not breathe vapor mists of any fluid (see the
Material Safety Data Sheet for further information on these, and other conditions).

Vapour Pressure

The ABCO-NF fluid has an extraordinarily low vapour pressure – less than 1/3 of an atmosphere at its
maximum operating temperature of 600°F.  This and the fluid’s exceptionally low pressure drop permit
the designer considerable latitude in the choice of lower-cost equipment.

Efficiency

The lower a heat transfer fluid’s viscosity, the less energy will be required to pump it through the
system.  ABCO-NF's viscosity is among the lowest of available high temperature heat transfer fluids. 
This means that less horsepower is needed for a given duty, and that a smaller pump and motor can be
specified.  And lower power consumption continues to produce savings year after year.

Water in the System

The NF fluid is manufactured from natural feedstock and offers the same superb metal-coating and
lubricating properties as the finest natural oils.  However, any water allowed to stand in piping,
components or especially expansion tanks of thermal oil systems can cause severe corrosion.   Because
the NF is immiscible with water (and is also slightly less dense), any water can be easily drained from
the system’s low points, or the component’s drain valves.  Crack the low-point valve and allow fluid to
drain into a beaker or clear water glass.  If you see a phase separation (one liquid "floating" on top of
the other), continue to drain until no separation is observed.

Storing Your Fluid

Containers of heat transfer fluid should be kept in non-hazardous dry areas only.  Until ready for use,
the container’s tamper-evident safety seals must remain intact.  Liquids should not be allowed to pool
on the tops of steel drums.  In the afternoon and evening when temperatures decrease, the heat
transfer fluid will cool and contract slightly.  A partial vacuum is created in the drum, and, if the bung’s
O-ring seal is not perfect, liquid standing on the top of the drum can be drawn through, contaminating
the fluid.  If drums must be temporarily stored outside, store them on their sides.

Pre-Cleaning the System

For optimal performance of both your system and its heat transfer fluid, we strongly suggest that
piping, valves and other components be thoroughly cleaned before installation.  Mill scale, weld spatter
and slag, quench oils, protective lacquer and varnish coatings, and dust and dirt can act to degrade the
fluid, and can damage pumps and valves.  And lodging in restrictions, these contaminants can easily
create the same low flow conditions that cause premature failure of systems and fluid.

Inerting the System

Immediately after completing installation of the system, we suggest you purge with inert gas.  Such
purging can eliminate air and water vapour, and can substantially reduce corrosion.  And while purging,
you can leak test the system using simple soap-bubble detection methods.  Finally, when you charge
the system, any gas that becomes dissolved in the fluid will be inert, and fluid oxidation at start-up will
be almost nil.

Charging the System

When charging the system, we suggest you fill from the bottom (a point near pump suction) using a
small positive displacement pump — not the system pump.  Charging from the system’s low point can
help reduce trapped air in the system, which will substantially reduce the entrainment of gas bubbles
and resultant pump cavitation.

Fluid Disposal

Because ABCO-NF heat transfer fluids are produced from natural feedstock, they are exceptionally safe
to use.  Easy to dispose, used ABCO-NF fluids can be safely combined with spent lubricating oils and
recycled locally (EPA, citation 57FR21524).  AB&CO strongly encourages recycling of used heat transfer
fluid to conserve natural resources and to minimize the problem of liquid waste in landfills.

Fluid Analysis

Overheating, oxidation and contamination of your heat transfer fluid can significantly reduce its ability
to perform.  Product quality will suffer, and in severe cases considerable damage to your thermal oil
system can result.  Periodic analysis of your fluid can allow you to detect problems in the early stages
and achieve substantial savings.

Quality Control

We thoroughly test each batch of heat transfer fluid to ensure absolute conformance to tight product
specifications.  Each shipment is traceable to its master batch, with test results archived at AB&CO.

Technical Assistance

Our technical expertise is available to you in the conceptual stage, during planning and design, and
through system construction, start-up and operation.  We want to work closely with you in the
recommendation of proven thermal fluid systems, components, supplies and procedures.  We also
advise on system cleaning and repair, should these become necessary.  And if your application calls for
fluids that we are unable to provide, AB&CO · TEKNIK will assist you with the names and phone
numbers of competitors’ engineers that can help.

Additional Information

AB&CO· TEKNIK has available technical data sheets covering

a variety of thermal fluid and system topics including fire prevention, system performance tracking,
recommended components, draining, flushing and charging and fluid analysis, among others.  We’d be
pleased to forward these to you upon request.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
 

Product Identification CAS Number: 8042-47-5

  TSCA Inventory Status:
Included
ABCO-NF NFPA Hazard Identification
Revision Date: Degree of Hazard Ratings
September 01, 2010
Hazard    0-Least
   1-Slight
Health: 0    2-Moderate
Fire: 1    3-High
Reactivity: 0    4-Extreme

Ingredients

CAS HAZARDOUS IN PERCENTAGE Min.     COMPONENT EXPOSURE

COMPONENT NAME NUMBER BLEND Max. LIMITS UNITS

Hydrotreated Natural 8042-47-5 No             100.00 OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV None established (see item
Hydrocarbon III below)
None established (see item
III below)

Health Effect Information

CHRONIC EFFECTS
ACUTE EFFECTS
On rare occasions, prolonged and repeated
EYE CONTACT exposure to oil mist poses a risk of pulmonary
NF is non-irritating to the eyes upon direct disease such as chronic lung inflammation. This
contact. condition is usually asymptomatic as a result of
repeated small aspirations. Shortness of breath
and cough are the most common symptoms.
SKIN CONTACT Aspiration may lead to chemical pneumonitis
NF is not expected to cause any skin irritation which is characterized by pulmonary oedema and
upon direct single or repeated and prolonged haemorrhage, and may be fatal. Signs of lung
contact; however, similar chemical composition involvement include increased respiration rate,
products applied to the skin of laboratory animals increased heart rate, and a bluish discoloration of
resulted in minimal to slight dermal irritation. the skin. Coughing, choking and gagging are often
noted at the time of aspiration. Gastrointestinal
INHALATION discomfort may develop, followed by vomiting,
NF has a low vapour pressure and is not expected with a further risk of aspiration.
to present an inhalation hazard at ambient
conditions. Caution should be taken to prevent CARCINOGENICITY
aeroionisation or misting. The permissible NTP: No   IARC: No   OSHA: No
exposure limit (PEL) and threshold limit value
(TLV) for the fluid as oil mist is 5 mg/m3.
Exposures below 5 mg/m3 appear to be without
significant health risk.

INGESTION
Ingestion is relatively non-toxic unless aspiration
occurs. ABCO-NF has laxative properties and may
result in abdominal cramps and diarrhea. See
Personal Health Protection section below.
 

Emergency & First Aid Procedures

EYE CONTACT
Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water and continue flushing for 15 minutes. If fluid is
hot, treat for thermal burns and take victim to hospital immediately.

SKIN CONTACT
Remove contaminated clothing. If fluid is hot, submerge injured area in cold water. If victim is severely
burned, take to a hospital immediately.

INHALATION
ABCO-NF has a low vapour pressure and is not expected to present an inhalation hazard at ambient
conditions. If vapour or mist is generated when the fluid is heated or handled, remove victim from
exposure. If breathing has stopped or is irregular, administer artificial respiration and supply oxygen if
it is available. If victim is unconscious, remove to fresh air and seek medical attention. Do not use
compressed oxygen in hydrocarbon atmospheres.

INGESTION
May act as a laxative. Do not induce vomiting due to possible aspiration. If vomiting occurs, lower head
below knees to avoid aspiration. Seek immediate medical attention.

Personal Health Protection Information

EYE PROTECTION
Eye protection is not required under conditions of normal use. If the fluid is handled such that it could
be splashed into eyes, wear plastic face shield or splash-proof safety goggles.

SKIN PROTECTION
No skin protection is required for single, short duration exposures. For prolonged or repeated
exposures, use impervious synthetic rubber clothing (boots, gloves, aprons, etc.) over parts of the
body subject to exposure. If handling hot fluid, use insulated protective clothing (boots, gloves, aprons,
etc.)

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Respiratory protection is not required under conditions of normal use. If vapour or mist is generated
when the fluid is heated or handled, use an organic vapour respirator with a dust and mist filter. All
respirators must be NIOSH certified. Do not use compressed oxygen in hydrocarbon
atmospheres.

VENTILATION
If vapour or mist is generated when the fluid is heated or handled, adequate ventilation in accordance
with good engineering practice must be provided to maintain concentrations below the specified
exposure or flammable limits.

OTHER
Consumption of food and beverages should be avoided in work areas where hydrocarbons are present.
Always wash hands and face with soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking.

Fire Protection Information

 ASTM D-92
345°F TEST METHOD ASTM D-93
FLASH POINT 335°F TEST METHOD
FLASH POINT ASTM D-92
385°F TEST METHOD
FIRE POINT 690°F TEST METHOD ASTM D-2155
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE 691°F TEST METHOD ASTM E-659-78
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE

FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR LOWER UPPER

% BY VOL. No data No data

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Use dry chemical, foam, water fog, or carbon dioxide.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES

Water may be ineffective but can be used to cool containers exposed to heat or flame. Caution should
be exercised when using water or foam as frothing may occur, especially if sprayed into containers of
hot, burning liquid.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE CONDITIONS

Dense smoke may be generated while burning. Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and other oxides
may be generated as products of combustion.

Reactivity Data
STABILITY (Thermal, Light, Etc.):   Stable
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:   Will not occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:   None
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid):   May react with strong oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:   If burned, will produce carbon dioxide and carbon
monoxide.

Environmental Precautions

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF FLUID IS RELEASED OR SPILLED

Consult health effect information in Section III, Personal Health Protection Information in Section V,
Fire Protection Information in Section VI, and Reactivity Data in Section VII. Notify appropriate
authorities of release. Contain release immediately. Do not allow release to enter sewers or water
courses; remove all sources of ignition. Absorb with appropriate inert materials such as sand, clay, etc.
Large releases may be picked up using vacuum pumps, shovels, buckets or other means and placed in
drums or other suitable containers.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD

All disposals must comply with federal, state and local regulations. The fluid, if spilled or discarded may
be a regulated waste. Refer to state and local regulations. Caution: If regulated solvents are used to
clean up spilled fluid, the resulting waste mixture may be regulated. Department of Transportation
(DOT) regulations may apply for transporting this material when spilled. Waste material may be land
filled or incinerated at an approved facility. Materials should be recycled if possible. This material is
supplied, is not regulated by RCRA as hazardous waste.

Miscellaneous
HANDLING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Do not transfer to unmarked containers. Store in closed containers away from heat, sparks, open
flame, or oxidizing materials. NF is not classified as hazardous under DOT regulations. Fire
extinguishers should be kept readily available. See NFPA 30 and OSHA 1910.106--Flammable and
combustible liquids.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SARA Title III: NF is not subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of Title III of the
Superfund Amendment & Reauthorization Act of 1986, and 40 C.F.R. part 372.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point:    646°F / 347°C (10% fraction)

Melting Point:   Not applicable
Appearance:   Clear liquid
Odour:   Odourless
Vapour Pressure:   <1 mm Hg @ 70°F
Solubility:   Negligible in water. Soluble in hydrocarbons.
Percent Volatile:   Nil @ Ambient Temperature
Vapour Density (Air=1):   >1
Evaporation Rate (EE=1):   <1
Typical Specific Gravity:   Approx. 0.8734 @ 25/25 C
Molecular Weight:   Average Molecular Weight = 350
  

Shipping Information
Not regulated by D.O.T., no placarding required.

NOTE:  We present the information and recommendations in this bulletin in good faith and believe
them to be correct, however, AB&CO makes no representations as to accuracy or completeness. We
supply this information on the condition that the user determine suitability of product for each specific
application. We warrant that the heat transfer fluid conforms to the specifications in this bulletin, but
make no further warranty, expressed or implied, including the warranties of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose.

Properties vs. Temperature - ABCO-NF  

 See Print-out Edition

 Dynamic Vapor
 Temperature   Density  Specific Heat   Therm Cond 
Viscosity  Pressure 

 kg/m³  kcal/(kg·K)   W/(m·K)   mPa/sec   kPa 

 °C 

 0   878.7   0.43   0.1345   195.00   0.00 

 10   874.7   0.44   0.1338   87.00   0.00 

 20   870.6   0.45   0.1331   43.20   0.00 

 30   866.5   0.46   0.1324   23.40   0.00 

 40   862.4   0.46   0.1316   14.80   0.00 

 50   858.4   0.47   0.1309   10.40   0.00 

 60   854.3   0.48   0.1302   7.50   0.00 

 70   850.2   0.49   0.1295   5.66   0.00 

 80   846.1   0.50   0.1288   4.45   0.00 

 90   842.0   0.51   0.1281   3.68   0.00 

 100   838.0   0.52   0.1274   3.09   0.00 

 110   833.9   0.53   0.1267   2.64   0.00 

 120   829.8   0.53   0.1259   2.29   0.00 

 130   825.7   0.54   0.1252   2.00   0.03 

 140   821.7   0.55   0.1245   1.78   0.06 

 150   817.6   0.56   0.1238   1.58   0.10 

 160   813.5   0.57   0.1231   1.43   0.16 

 170   809.4   0.58   0.1224   1.28   0.24 

 180   805.4   0.59   0.1217   1.16   0.38 

 190   801.3   0.59   0.1209   1.05   0.57 

 200   797.2   0.60   0.1202   0.96   0.85 

 210   793.1   0.61   0.1195   0.87   1.26 

 220   789.0   0.62   0.1188   0.80   1.84 

 230   785.0   0.63   0.1181   0.74   2.55 

 240   780.9   0.64   0.1174   0.67   3.57 

 250   776.8   0.65   0.1167   0.62   4.90 

 260   772.7   0.66   0.1160   0.57   6.67 

 270   768.7   0.66   0.1152   0.53   9.17 

 280   764.6   0.67   0.1145   0.50   12.39 

 290   760.5   0.68   0.1138   0.46   16.35 

 300   756.4   0.69   0.1131   0.43   21.63 

 310   752.4   0.70   0.1124   0.39   28.00 

 320   748.3   0.71   0.1117   0.35   37.60 

 330   744.2   0.72   0.1110   0.32   50.00 

 340   740.1   0.72   0.1102   0.28   66.82