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Fluid Conversation with Jonathan Smith
14 January 2026
At Kilfrost we’re extremely proud of our long-standing heritage and the people who have supported and championed us, helping us to get to where we are now. To celebrate that we’re sharing stories and insights to give a look into the people and passion that make us the company that...
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Fluid Conversation with Octavio Viñoly
8 January 2026
At Kilfrost we’re exceptionally proud of our long-standing heritage and the people who have helped us to get to where we are now. To celebrate that we’re sharing stories from our team to provide an insight into the people that make us the company that we are. In this Fluid Conversation we speak to Octavio...
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Getting to know water-based heat transfer fluids
10 December 2025
Water is an excellent heat transfer fluid; it is used to cool industrial processes and to generate steam for almost all thermal power generation. Water molecules are small, but bond strongly in all directions to give a dense and compact structure. This density and strong bonding means that water can carry a lot of energy without boiling at low temperatures. In...
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How to choose the right heat transfer fluid
10 December 2025
It is clear that the careful selection of the right heat transfer fluid for the right application is essential for the best performance. As heat transfer fluids have unique properties and all commercial products will be formulated to a greater or lesser extent, to overcome some or all of the drawbacks of just using water alone. In order to make the most of...
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Measuring the corrosion protection properties of heat transfer fluids
10 December 2025
Water is an excellent heat transfer fluid, it is used to cool industrial processes and to generate steam for almost all thermal power generation. However, the use of water by itself can suffer from a number of problems, such as the corrosion of metals used in pipes, pumps and heat exchangers. Two broken plumbing pipe almost completely blocked with...
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Measuring the environmental impact of heat transfer fluids
9 December 2025
When it comes to ground and water source heat pumps and the use of heat transfer fluids, most companies are conscious of the impact of their operations and products may have on the environment. And despite rigorous controls, there is always a possibility of leakages or waste liquids coming into contact with water courses nearby. Therefore, the key is to ensure...