Maxothermie®VPI
Maxothermie®-VPI is a high-performance synthetic heat transfer fluid engineered for vapor-phase and liquid-phase indirect heating systems operating at very high temperatures. It is designed for reliable operation in closed-loop heating systems as both a liquid and boiling-condensing heat transfer medium, delivering exceptional thermal stability, low viscosity, and uniform heat transfer up to 400°C.
Operating Temperature
| Minimum Startup Temp | Maximum Operating Temp |
|---|---|
| 54°F / 12°C (Liquid Phase) | 752°F / 400°C (Vapor Phase) |
Key Features & Benefits
- Dual-phase operation: Liquid phase from 12°C to 257°C and vapor or liquid phase from 257°C to 400°C
- Specifically designed for vapor-phase heat transfer systems requiring precise and uniform temperature control
- Exceptional thermal stability provides reliable long-term performance at elevated temperatures
- Low viscosity ensures efficient circulation and heat transfer throughout the operating range
- Suitable as a boiling-condensing heat transfer medium up to 400°C
- Miscible and interchangeable with other diphenyl oxide/biphenyl heat transfer fluids, simplifying top-up and system conversion
- Excellent temperature uniformity for high-precision industrial processes
- Long service life when operated within recommended temperature limits
- Supports efficient venting of non-condensable gases for improved system stability and temperature control
- Comprehensive technical support including fluid analysis, system audits, operational training, start-up assistance, and on-site technical support
- Ideal for high-temperature applications in chemical processing, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, and other demanding industrial heating processes.
Typical Applications
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Chemical and petrochemical processing
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Polymer, plastic, and resin manufacturing
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Pharmaceutical reactors, dryers, and synthesis units
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Food and specialty chemical processing
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Heat transfer systems in reactors and distillation units
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Industrial ovens, dryers, and calenders
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Continuous high-temperature processing lines
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Asphalt, bitumen, and specialty material heating
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Heavy-duty thermal oil heaters and heat exchangers
Technical Advantages
- Specifically engineered for liquid-phase and vapor-phase indirect heating systems
- Enables operation up to 400°C, making it ideal for ultra-high-temperature process heating
- Exceptional thermal stability supports reliable long-term performance under demanding operating conditions
- Low viscosity promotes efficient circulation, rapid heat transfer, and excellent temperature uniformity
- Functions as a boiling-condensing heat transfer medium, ensuring precise and consistent process temperature control
- Compatible and interchangeable with diphenyl oxide/biphenyl-based heat transfer fluids, simplifying system top-up and conversions
- High resistance to thermal degradation helps extend fluid service life and reduce maintenance requirements
- Supports stable system operation through effective management of non-condensable gases in vapor-phase applications
- Minimizes fouling and deposit formation when operated within recommended temperature limits
- Proven performance across chemical processing, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, and other high-temperature industrial applications