Introduction
A fibre manufacturing company faced a critical challenge: when heating stopped, the thermic fluid quickly became viscous, resembling curd. There was no alternative but to replace the oil. With stringent production schedule, minimizing downtime was essential.
They turned to Dr. Thermic Fluid – EXIMIOUS for expert and innovative solution.
Background
Maintaining oil flowability is vital for effective cleaning operations. The cleaning job must be carefully planned to ensure minimal downtime and maximize production efficiency.
Challenges
- Viscosity Increase: When cooled, the oil became highly viscous, complicating circulation.
- Continuous Operation Needs: The plant required a solution that minimized shutdown time to maintain production continuity.
- Temperature Management: Ensuring effective cleaning at elevated temperatures presented safety challenges for workers.
Dr. Thermic Fluid – EXIMIOUS implemented a strategic approach:
Solution
- Planning and Communication: We conducted thorough planning and kept the customer informed about potential work extensions during the shutdown.
- Temperature Awareness: Recognizing that the oil remains flowable up to 120°C, we developed an operational strategy to leverage this.
- Use of THERMCLEAN T-50: This decarbonizing chemical operates effectively at elevated temperatures. It was dosed into the system while maintaining high temperatures, allowing for effective circulation in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Critical Area Circulation: We ensured circulation in all critical areas and arranged for oil removal at elevated temperatures to prevent further viscosity issues.
Results
- Effective Cleaning: After thorough draining and inspection of critical areas, the system was completely cleaned rather than just flushed.
- Customer Satisfaction: The customer was delighted with our round-the-clock efforts, planning and the efficiency achieved after the cleaning.
- THERMCLEAN T-50 Performance: THERMCLEAN T-50 cleaned effectively at elevated temperatures even though the oil was very viscous.
Conclusion
THERMCLEAN T-50 provides complete cleaning even if oil is highly viscous and operates at elevated temperatures.
For critical jobs and innovative solutions in thermic fluid management, contact Dr. Thermic Fluid – EXIMIOUS.