SHELL THERMIA B

Shell Thermia B

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nditions

THERMIC FLUID

SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Operating experience

2. Operating Hazards :
Toxicity, explosiveness & flammability.
3. Handling problems
4. Availability and cost

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THERMIC FLUID

SELECTION CRITERIA
5. Bulk / Film temperatures.
6. Thermal properties :
Specific heat, conductivity, Heat
transfer coefficient
7. Degradation rate.
8. Pumping properties

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Requirements from a thermic fluid

Low

solidification temperature.
Good thermal stability.
Low viscosity over the whole temp. range
(also in the start-up condition).
Good heat transfer properties.
High specific evaporation enthalpy (when
used as vapours).
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Requirements from a thermic fluid

Low corrosion tendency for the materials of the

apparatus
Non toxic and non - smelly.
Low sensitivity to impurities (e.g.. oxygen).
Low fire risk.
Low risk to the environment on leakage.
Possibility of easy destruction (passing used
material into the natural circulation circuit).
Economy of operation

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Chemical Composition

Mineral oils are mixture of hydrocarbons

Alkanes: Have carbon atoms arranged in
straight or branched chains.
Cycloalkanes: Contain some rings of carbon
atoms.
Aromatics:Contains rings of carbon atoms but
a lower proportion of hydrogen than
cycloalkanes.

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Chemical Composition

Alkanes

Viscosity

Oxidation

Index

Stability

Highest Most Resistant

Solvency

Boundary
Lubrication

Worst

Worst

Best

Best

Cycloalkane
s
Aromatics
Asphaltenes
Shell Thermia B

Lowest

Least
Resistant

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Base Oils and Fluid Performance

PUMPABILITY, LOW TEMP.
PROPERTIES, ENERGY LOSSES,
PUMP WEAR

VISCOSITY
OXI
DATI
ON

SURFACE
EMULSIFICATION,
METAL
CORROSION

ACTIVITY

SOLVENCY

STAB
ILIT
Y

VOLATILITY

SEAL
COMPATIBILITY

Shell Thermia B

DEPOSIT FORMATION,
OIL THICKENING,
ACIDITY BUILDUP,
CORROSION OF METALS

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OIL CONSUMPTION,
THICKENING, DEPOSIT
FORMATION, VAPOUR
PRESSURE

Viscosity

Viscosity increases with oxidation.

Viscosity decreases with thermal
cracking.
Viscosity affects turbulence of flow.
Viscosity at operating temperature is
more important.

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Flash Point

Lowering of flash point is indication of

something wrong but not necessarily
dangerous.
Method of sampling is very important.
Sustenance of flash point during
operation is very important from safety
view point.

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Flash Point

COC (IP36/ASTM D 92) or IP 35

PMCC (IP 34/ ASTM D 93)
Difference between the two flash points
will be typically 15 0 C
Repeatability difference: +/- 70 C
Reproducibility difference:+/- 160 C

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Oxidation Stability

Effect of Oxygen (or Air) on oil properties

Various component of oil vary in oxidation
resistance.
Modern refining removes components with
low oxidation resistance
Higher the temperature higher will be rate of
oxidation
Copper & its alloys are catalysts for oxidation

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Oxidation Stability

Oxygen attacks hydrocarbons to form

unstable peroxide derivatives.
Some unstable peroxides further react to
form acidic products which are oil soluble.
Some form non soluble gum and sludge.
Acidity and insoluble matter is measure of
oxidation of oil.

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Oxidation Stability

Severe oxidation results in viscosity increase

Oxidation in Heat transfer system takes place
mainly in DE tank
Pump may suck air causing oxidation
Recharging of leaked fluid is also a source of
oxidation

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Thermal Stability

Mineral oil is complex mixture of hydrocarbons

varying in structure and molecular weight each
with its own characteristic breakdown
temperatures.
Cracking is rupture of a carbon-carbon or
carbon-hydrogen bond.
Cracking reduces viscosity.
Cracking reduces flash point.

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Thermal Stability

Lower weight molecular join to make heavy

molecules which appear as deposits

Deposits lower heat transfer efficiency

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Other Properties

Vapour Pressure: It is function of volatility

Pour Point:Important for initial startup
Density : For designing thermic fluid system
Specific Heat
Corrosiveness
Fire Point

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Specific Heat & Fire Point

Specific Heat varies from 0.45 at 30oC to
0.70 at 300oC. Unit : Kcal/Kg
FLASH POINT
of fresh oil =
200 to 235oC

Shell Thermia B

FIRE POINT =
Flash Point + 30oC

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Boiling Point
Temperature at which change of phase takes
place.

330o to 371oC

Boiling point can vary from 330o to 371oC

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Thermic Fluid degradation

Particulate fouling :
Deposition of suspended matter
Reaction fouling :
Cracking, coking, polymerisation
Solubility fouling :
Deposition of Dissolved solids

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Process
Material

CONTAMINATION

Corrosion Products
Lubricants
Sludge
Water
CuShell
+ Cu
Alloys
Thermia B

Thermic
Fluid

Degraded
Thermic
Fluid

Mixing different
brands of Thermic Fluids
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Thermic fluid degredation process

OXIDATION
+

LOWER
VISCOSITY

LIGHTER
HYDRO
CARBONS

CONTAMINATION

CRACKING

LOWER FLASH
POINT

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FORMATION
OF
DEPOSITS

THERMIC FLUID DEGRADATION

MAJOR FACTORS
Oxidation

- Exposure to air
Coking - High film temperature
Formation of low boilers
Thermal cracking
Dehydrogenation - gas formation
Reaction with foreign matter
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SOME OPERATING CHALLENGES

UNCONTROLLED MIXING
INERT GAS BLANKETING NOT THERE
DE TANK TEMPERATURE IS HIGH
OPERATING TEMPERATURE VARIES BY 10 TO 20
DEG C.
LACK OF PERIODIC OIL ANALYSIS PROGRAMME
ABSOLETE CRITERIA FOR DISCARDING OIL
PILFERAGE/ MIXING
POOR RECORDING PRACTICES

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SOME OPERATING CHALLENGES

SPURIOUS PRODUCT TOPUP

POOR OPERATING KNOWLEDGE

REPORTING OF COMPLAINTS
UNSTRUCTURED

COLLECTION & TRANSPORTATION OF

SAMPLES VERY POOR

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HOW DOES SHELL THERMIA B TAKE CARE OF

THESE OPERATING CHALLENGES

UNCONTROLLED
MIXING
INERT GAS
BLANKETING NOT
THERE
DE TANK
TEMPERATURES HIGH
OPERATING
TEMPERATURE
VARIATION BY 10 TO 20
DEG C

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TEST BEFORE MIXING

INBUILT FACTOR OF
SAFETY
HIGH ON ANTI
OXIDATION PROPERTY
INBUILT FACTOR OF
SAFETY

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HOW DOES SHELL THERMIA B TAKE CARE OF

THESE OPERATING CHALLENGESCONTD.

LACK OF PERIODIC OIL

ANALYSIS PROGRAMME

SHELL CARE

ABSOLUTE DISCARD
CRITERIA

ON TRENDS GIVEN BY
SHELL CARE.

PILFERAGE/ MIXING

POOR RECORDING
PRACTICES

DEDICATED TRANSPORT
VEHICLES
SHELL CARE OCM
CUSTOMER EDUCATION

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HOW DOES SHELL THERMIA B TAKE CARE OF

THESE OPERATING CHALLENGES..CONTD.

SPURIOUS PRODUCT
TOPUP
POOR OPERATING
KNOWLEDGE
REPORTING OF
COMPLAINTS
UNSTRUCTURED
COLLECTION &
TRANSPORTATION OF
SAMPLES VERY POOR

Shell Thermia B

SHELL CARE
MONITORING

CUSTOMER TRAINING

COMPLAINT HANDLING
SYSTEM

SHELL CARE KIT

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Shell Thermia B

All Oils are not the

same
So what ? What is in it for
me ?

Shell Thermia B

Shell Base Oils

Extraction Company

Refining Company
Blending Plant
Shell Oils
Shell Thermia B

Does Variability really matter ?

Characteristic

Spot Market Base Oil

Viscosity
Viscosity Index
Pour Point

Defined
Defined
Defined

Sulphur Content
Nitrogen Content
Mono Aromatic Content
Di Aromatic Content
Poly Aromatic Content
Straight Chain Paraffin Cont.

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Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable

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Branched Paraffin Cont.
Flash Point
Acidity
Total Polar Content
Residual Carbon
Oxidation Performance
Air Release
Demulsification
Demulsibility
Other minor factors

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Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
variable
variable

Non variable Formulation

Vertically Integrated Proposition
Exclusive non variable formulation
19 base oil parameters defined & controlled

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SHELL THERMIA B : Key characteristics

Bulk Temperature upto : 3200C
Film Temperature upto : 3400C
Density @ 150C
: 0.868
Flash point (COC)
: 2100C
Kin Viscosity @ 400C : 25 cSt
@ 1000C : 4.65 cSt
@ 3000C : 0.5 cSt
Pour Point
: -9 0C
Thermal Expansion/0C : 0.00076
Neutralization Number : 0.05 mg KOH/g
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Shell Thermia B
FEATURES
High Oxidation Stability

Benefits for you

Longer oil life and higher heat
transfer characteristics
High Thermal Stability
Lower top ups, hence lower
Thermic fluid consumption
Better Viscosity -Temperature
Promotes turbulent flow for better
Characteristics ( See Graph)
heat transfer efficiency
Higher fresh oil Flash point
Lower top up and longer life of oil.
Higher Specific heat Temperature Greater heat carrying capacitybehaviour
better efficiency of heater
Higher Thermal conductivity
Higher rate of heat transfer across
temperature gradient.
Lower Pour point
Higher level of refining, hence
better Thermic fluid.

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Shell Lube Analyst : .What is it ?!

Oil condition monitoring program

Interpretation
Diagnosis
Remedial Action

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Shell Lube Analyst : .Why ?!

Trend analysis
Uniform testing facilities
Monitors equipment condition
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Only where the

oil is in contact
with parts

Shell Lube Analyst :

.How?!
Sample courier infrastructure
Expert diagnoticians
Quick Reports (within max 72 hours)
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Shell Lube Analyst :

.How?!
Welcome Kit
Clearly defined & controlled process
World class testing facility
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Shell Lube analyst CARE limits for in-service heat

transfer oil
Physio-Chem
Parameter
Kin. Viscosity @
40/100C

Limiting Value Comments

(+/-) 25%

Check TAN & Flash Point

also before discarding

Flash Point

170C

TAN

1.75 - 2.00

Total insolubles

2.00% by wt

Vent system and recheck

flash point before
discarding
Depending on system
volume, topup & service life
check viscosity & metals
before discarding
Check TAN before
discarding

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Shell Lube Analyst

- How does it operate ?!

Customer

Collection Center

Shell Lab

Improvement

Diagnosis

Report

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Benefits of Shell Lube Analyst

Feed back on oil condition
Minimize unscheduled shut downs
Optimization of oil life in the system
Increased equipment availability
Peace of Mind
LOW COST OF OPERATION - IT SAVES YOU MONEY

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BENEFITS OF SHELL THERMIA B

PROPOSITION

MOST RELIABLE PRODUCT FOR INDIAN

WORKING CONDITIONS

Shell Lube Analyst

+ NO ADDITIONAL COST
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+ 72 HOURS TURN AROUND TIME

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SERVICES

INBUILT CONDITION MONITORING

PROGRAM (SHELL CARE)
APPLICATION ADVICE
LOGISTIC SUPPORT AVAILABLE ANYTIME BY
SHELL STAFF

CUSTOMER EDUCATION & TRAINING

COMPLAINT HANDLING

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Product

Service

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