Global Heat Transfer Managing Director, Clive Jones, is pleased to announce that the company will be returning to exhibit at LIGNA 2023 in its first year since the pandemic. LIGNA is the largest specialist expo for wood working and, wood processing machinery and plant and technology in Europe, taking place in Hannover, Germany, 15th – 19th May. The Global Heat Transfer team will be on-site at the event on the 16th and 17th May in Hall 26, Stand F78. We are excited to share the stand with our friends and business partners Ness, and look forward to meeting up…
You will have heard the saying, oil and water never mix — and this is true when working with thermal fluids. While many manufacturers focus on maintaining thermal fluid once it enters the system, how they maintain the oil beforehand is also vital to operations. Here Dave Dyer, technical sales engineer at thermal fluid expert, Global Heat Transfer, explains the impact of water ingress and how businesses can avoid it. Businesses commonly store thermal fluid containers on site to maintain uptime by ensuring they can access oil immediately when they need to top up or refill the system.…
Quality control is a process which seeks to ensure that a business’ product quality is maintained or improved. Global Oil Company Ltd and Global Heat Transfer are ISO9001 accredited companies to demonstrate that we are continually assessed on our quality management systems to ensure we provide the best products and services to the market. ISO9001 utilises a three-pronged approach. Defined and well managed processes, systems, performance and integrity criteria and identification of records. Competence such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience. Personal integrity, quality relationships and organizational culture. Quality and consistency of all parameters and…
The temperature of the office is an ongoing debate in businesses globally. Employers often search for the optimal temperature to ensure employees are comfortable and productive, but did you know there’s also an optimal air temperature for industrial facilities? Here Dave Dyer, technical sales engineer at thermal fluid specialist Global Heat Transfer, explores the importance of air temperature when operating heat transfer systems and how to regulate it effectively. Temperature control is essential for any manufacturing environment — changing temperatures can have a significant impact on processes, products and people. Some applications, such as food, chemicals, plastics or pharmaceuticals manufacturing,…
Many of us start our day by walking to the kettle to make a tea or coffee. If you don’t clean the kettle, after a while you’ll probably see a build-up of limescale. If this happens to your kettle, you can repair or replace it for a low cost — when working with heat transfer systems, these options are far from inexpensive. Here Clive Jones, managing director of thermal oil supplier Global Heat Transfer gives advice on choosing the right heat transfer system for your application. Manufacturers traditionally use steam for indirect heat transfer in industrial processes. Steam based systems…
According to statistics from The Home Office, Fire and Rescue services in the UK attended 14,308 fires in non-dwelling buildings in 2020. The effects of fires in the workplace can be devastating, causing injury as well as significant damage to property and the surrounding environment. However, most fires are preventable when employers implement the correct preventative measures. Here Clive Jones, managing director of thermal fluid specialist Global Heat Transfer, outlines the three key steps to managing thermal fluids in accordance with regulations. Any facility that uses heat transfer systems containing thermal fluid must proactively maintain them to mitigate for potential…
Thermal fluid systems are commonly made up of three key components — a thermal fluid boiler or heater, an expansion tank and thermal fluid circulating pumps. If all these components are well maintained, a thermal fluid system can last for several decades. However, because a boiler operates silently in the background of the facility, engineers often overlook it. Here Clive Jones, managing director of thermal fluid supplier, Global Heat Transfer, explains the importance of proactive boiler maintenance and offers advice on best practice. Traditionally, industrial boilers operated for around 15 years before they needed replacing. After years of development andresearch…
There are many treatments for migraines, from cold compresses and over-the-counter medicine, to Botox. However, if you don’t deal with the cause of the migraine, for example stress or dehydration, it will keep coming back. Similarly, when operating a heat transfer system, the key to maintenance is dealing with the problem, not the symptoms. Here Clive Jones, managing director at thermal oil supplier Global Heat Transfer, gives his advice on effective flash point management. When an issue arises in a heat transfer system, it should be solved as quickly as possible so that it does not negatively impact safety or…
The current Coronavirus outbreak has led to increased pressure on the food industry. For example, a penchant for lockdown baking means that grocery sales of flour increased in the UK by 92 per cent. This causes smaller mills, such as one in Oxfordshire, to begin running at 24-hour operations for the first time in its 125-year history. When under pressure to upscale production, manufacturers cannot forget the importance of good practice, particularly in highly regulated industries. Here Clive Jones, managing director of thermal fluid specialist Global Heat Transfer, explores the importance of maintenance in these times. Food, beverage and…
Temperature plays a crucial role in everyday life. One small change could impact something simple such as a morning coffee or larger aspects such as seasons and personal health. In manufacturing, temperature can mean the difference between productivity and costly mistakes, particularly when working with thermal oil. Here, Clive Jones managing director of Global Heat Transfer, explains how temperature can impact the performance and life span of a heat transfer fluid. In June 2019, Müller UK recalled two Cadbury desserts from supermarkets after discovering the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes. To kill off listeriosis in food, manufacturers must ensure…
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