Re: [RE-wrenches] Oil Heating/ Solar Thermal

2013-06-10 Thread Luke Christy
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Oil Heating / Solar Thermal

2013-06-07 Thread Mac Lewis
Jeremy, There were many systems that used Bray oil for a heat transfer fluid back in the 80s. However, I would do it with a heat exchanger because some oils can be corrosive to gaskets and the thermal diffusivity of oil is relatively poor when compared to water or glycol. Also, the increased visc

[RE-wrenches] Oil Heating / Solar Thermal

2013-06-07 Thread All Solar, Inc.
Thermal Wrenches, Has anyone ever heated an oil tank with thermal collectors? Specifically, I wonder if the oil itself can be pumped through the collectors ( drainback or otherwise ) This is for an asphalt batch plant. Thanks in advance! All Solar, Inc. Jeremy and Amy Rodriguez 1463 M St