September 10, 2019 CORECHEM carries four types of inhibited Heat Transfer Fluids: a Propylene Glycol-based fluid, an Ethylene Glycol-based fluid, an Ethanol-based fluid, and a Methanol-based fluid. Use this convenient reference chart to determine which type of Heat Transfer Fluid is most appropriate for your needs. Note: Due to product evaporation, our Ethanol and Methanol-based […]
How to Maintain the Glycol in your Chiller
Have you checked the glycol solution in your chiller system lately? At CORECHEM, we recommend checking the fluid in your chiller system annually, as part of a regular glycol/chiller maintenance schedule. Here’s how to do that: First, contact us to request a fluids analysis kit! We’ll mail it to you directly. The fluids analysis kit […]
Geothermal Maintenance Made Easy
April 2, 2019 As warm weather returns, it’s time for your spring geothermal maintenance check-up! At CORECHEM, we recommend you inspect your geothermal system at least once a year. Spring and fall are the most common times to do this. Test in the spring to look for post-winter issues; test in the fall to make […]
Flu Shots … and Closed Loop System Checks
We all know that fall is a time to think about our flu shots, and that it is critical to maintain our health during the flu season. Have you considered checking the health of your customers’ closed loop HVAC and geothermal equipment, to ensure that it too stays healthy all season long? CORECHEM Inc. is […]
Heat Transfer Fluids
When it comes to your closed-loop system’s performance, longevity, and long-term maintenance, you can count on from CORECHEM Inc. As a producer, we supply Heat Transfer Fluids that meet the demanding needs of a variety of industry applications including: HVAC system freeze/burst/corrosion protection Food industry applications Process and equipment deicing Process cooling and heating […]
Characteristics of alcohol and glycol-based heat transfer fluids
There are a variety of compounds that can be used in heat transfer fluids to prevent water from freezing where the temperature in the fluid is below 0°C (32°F); the most common are, ethanol (ethyl alcohol) methanol (methyl alcohol) ethylene glycol (1,2-ethanediol) propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol) bio-based propylene glycol (1,3-propanediol) The basic properties of these freeze protection fluids are […]
