Therminol VP-3 Vapor
Phase/Liquid Phase
Heat Transfer Fluid*
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Product Bulletin
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Therminol VP-3 heat transfer fluid is a synthetic heat transfer fluid
that was specially developed to allow vapor phase heat transfer at
lower temperatures than are practical with traditional diphenyl
oxide (DPO)/biphenyl constituted fluids like Therminol VP-1. Performance
features of Therminol VP-3 include:
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- Operating Range –
Therminol VP-3 has a normal boiling point of 243°C, 14°C
below the normal boiling point of Therminol VP-1. Laboratory thermal
stability testing suggests a maximum continuous operating temperature
of 330°C in the liquid or vapor phase. A crystallization point
of 2.4°C makes Therminol VP-3 easy to handle and may eliminate
the need for costly heat tracing in moderate climates.
- Composition - Therminol VP-3 is a mixture of
approximately 90% phenylcyclohexane and 10% bicyclohexyl. It contains
virtually no biphenyl. The odor of Therminol VP-3 is milder than other
vapor phase organic heat transfer fluids.
- Combustibility – With an open cup flash point of
104°C, Therminol VP-3 is a Class III b combustible fluid under
the definitions of the NFPA (National Fire Prevention Association). As
with any other combustible material, proper system design and operation
are important to safe operation. Leaks of vapor could condense into a
stable mist suspension that may be explosive in certain concentrations
in air.
Therminol VP-3 is used in a wide variety of industries, such as:
- Fibers/Nylon Manufacture
- Chemicals
- Specialty Heat-Sensitive Polymers
For more information on Therminol
VP-3 systems and applications
e-mail us or contact your
local sales representative.
Click here to download the product bulletin containing detailed physical and transport properties for Therminol VP-3.
Therminol® VP-3
Vapor Phase/Liquid Phase Heat Transfer Fluid*
Liquid Use Range 2.4 °C to 330 °C (36 °F to 625 °F)
Vapor Use Range 243 °C to 330 °C (469 °F to 625 °F)
| Composition |
Phenylcyclohexane (90% min) + bicyclohexyl (<10%) |
| Appearance |
Above 2.4°C (36°F) clear, sediment-free liquid |
| Max. Bulk Temperature |
330°C (625°F) |
| Max. Film Temperature |
357°C (675°F) |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40 °C |
2.04 cSt (mm²/s) |
Density @ 40 °C |
7.70 lb/gal (923 kg/m³) |
| Flash Point, Open Cup |
104°C (219°F) |
| Fire Point |
113°C (235°F) |
| Autoignition Temperature |
351ºC (663ºF) |
| Crystallization Point |
2.4ºC (36ºF) |
| Boiling Point @ 1 atm |
243ºC (469ºF) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion at 200 ºC |
0.001204/ºC |
| Moisture Content |
<150 ppm |
| Average Molecular Weight |
161 |
| Specific Gravity (60ºF/60ºF) |
0.936 |
| Surface Tension @ 25°C |
43.2 dynes/cm |
| Pseudocritical Temperature |
406ºC (764ºF) |
| Pseudocritical Pressure |
38.5 bar (558.4 psia) |
| Pseudocritical Density |
352 kg/m³ (22.0 lb/ft³) |
*Patent Pending.
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