Propylene Glycol based Heat-Transfer Fluids

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Propylene Glycol based Heat-Transfer Fluids

Freezing points of propylene glycol based heat-transfer fluids suitable for the food processing industry
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For many heat-transfer applications it is necessary to use a heat-transfer fluid with lower freezing point than water. The most common antifreeze fluid - ethylene glycol - must not be used where there is the slightest chance of leakage to potable water or food processing systems. In food processing systems the common heat-transfer fluid is based on propylene glycol.

Freezing Point of Propylene Glycol based Water Solutions

Freezing point of propylene glycol based water solutions at different temperatures: Freezing Point Propylene Glycol Solution (% by mass)
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10 26 -3

20 18 -8

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Due to slush creation propylene glycol and water solutions should not be used close to the freezing points.

Specific Gravity of Propylene Glycol Solutions

Specific gravity of propylene glycol is in the range
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Specific Gravity - SG Propylene Glycol Solution (% by mass) Specific Gravity - SG - 1)

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20

30

40

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60

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1.000

1.008

1.017

1.026

1.034

1.041

1.046

Specific gravity based on propylene glycol solutions with temperature 60oF.

C F

Boiling Points of Propylene Glycol Solutions

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Length
m km in ft yards miles nautical miles

Propylene Glycol Solution (% by mass) Temperature (oF)

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20

212

212

213

216

219

222

225

T(oC) = 5/9[T(oF) - 32]

Specific Heat Capacity of Propylene Glycol Solutions

Volume
m liters in
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Specific heat capacity of propylene glycol Specific Heat Capacity Propylene Glycol Solution (% by mass) Specific Heat - cp 0 10 20 30 40 50 60

ft3 us gal

1.000

0.980

0.960

0.935

0.895

0.850

0.805

Velocity

(Btu/lb.oF)

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