DOWTHERM SR-1 and DOWFROST HD Heat Transfer Fluids In ...

CONTENTS
Introduction
About this guide .......................................................................... 1
Types of thermal energy storage systems .................................... 1
Other literature available ............................................................ 1
Product Descriptions and Benefits
DOWTHERM SR-1 fluid ........................................................... 2
DOWFROST HD fluid ............................................................... 2
Typical product physical properties ............................................ 2
Specially formulated inhibitors prevent system corrosion ......... 2
Low freezing points prevent chiller freeze-ups............................ 2
Approved by ice storage system OEMs ....................................... 2
Backed by a comprehensive package of Dow support services... 3
Selecting the best fluid for your system ...................................... 3
System Design and Preparation
Materials of construction ............................................................ 3
Automatic water make-up .......................................................... 4
Expansion factor.......................................................................... 4
System cleaning........................................................................... 4
New systems ................................................................................ 4
Existing systems ........................................................................... 4
Preparing Solutions of DOWTHERM and DOWFROST Fluids
Dilution water quality ................................................................. 5
Solution make-up ........................................................................ 5
Introducing the fluids into your system ...................................... 5
Maintaining DOWTHERM and DOWFROST Fluids
Free analytical service ................................................................. 6
How the service works ................................................................ 6
Analytical tools for self-testing ................................................... 6
Physical Property Data
Physical properties of solutions– DOWTHERM SR-1 .............. 7
Typical freezing and boiling points – DOWTHERM SR-1 ....... 7
Pressure drop charts – DOWTHERM SR-1 ............................8-9
Physical properties of solutions – DOWFROST HD ............... 10
Typical freezing and boiling points – DOWFROST HD ......... 10
Pressure drop charts – DOWFROST HD ............................11-13