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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...
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Simulating success with advanced technology
24 November 2025
We're excited to announce that our GEO and GEO Plus heat transfer fluids are now integrated into GHEtool. GHEtool is a cloud-based simulation software that supports engineers, construction companies and researchers with accurate calculations for geothermal borefields. GHEtool enables users to run accurate simulations, using our heat transfer fluids, with dynamically updated borehole thermal resistances for every hour, in both heating and cooling! Its advanced simulation...
Case Study
A pioneering heat network in Swaffham Prior
14 November 2025
In 2022, Kilfrost GEO was selected as the heat transfer fluid of choice to support an exciting new heating network in the rural village of Swaffham Prior, where residents and businesses were taking the step to move away from oil fueled boilers. In response to a UK priority of making low carbon, renewable heating available to...
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Changing lives through the magic of flight
14 November 2025
Kilfrost is proud to support Aerobility, an aviation charity, which changes lives by providing the disabled community access to the magic and wonder of flight. In preparation for the upcoming winter season we recently supplied Aerobility with containers of our Rapid Deicing Fluid (RDF) to ensure its flying operations can continue when frost takes hold. RDF is a rapid and effective deicing fluid that can be used on light aircraft, whilst...