What are thermal oils used for in industrial boilers?
02 Apr 2021
In addition to water, other fluids can transport heat in industrial boilers, and thermal fluids usually replace water when higher temperatures are needed.
There are in fact various types of thermal oil: mineral and synthetic oils. Mineral oil is obtained from petroleum.
Thermal oils are used as a heat transfer liquid to prevent corrosion in installations, and to enable work to be carried out at lower pressures and higher temperatures.
Related FAQs
View More
Related products
View More
-
YQ(Y)L series gas-fired/oil-fired thermal oil heaterLive Chat7000-29200 kW0.8-1.0 MPa
-
YLW series coal-fired thermal oil heaterLive Chat2800-29200 kW0.8-1.0 MPa
-
RYQ series molten salt heaterLive Chat1200-35000 kW0.8-1.6 MPa
By boiler medium
By boiler structure
-
Email us
-
WhatsApp: +86 18861589035
WeChat: +86 13506150756
Live Chat

Related news
View More
-
In industries such as chemicals, plastic packaging, new materials, and building materials, thermal energy supply is closely related not only to production continuity, but also to product quality and operating costs. As companies place higher requirements on process temperature control, fuel adaptability, and system stability, thermal oil boilers are becoming an important heat source in many industrial applications. Based on different fuel conditions and production needs, ZOZEN Boiler continues t...02 Jun 2026 -
Packaging connects production with consumption. A carton, a piece of corrugated board, or a roll of plastic film may look light and simple, but behind each of them is a stable, continuous, and process-matched thermal energy system. As demand continues to grow in food packaging, industrial packaging, e-commerce packaging, and plastic packaging, the packaging industry is placing more specific requirements on boiler equipment: stable steam supply, fuel adaptability, process temperature control, ope...26 May 2026 -
When an industrial boiler arrives on site, what first catches a customer’s attention is often not the specification sheet, but the overall appearance of the equipment in the plant environment. For boiler equipment, exterior design is not only about visual presentation; it also reflects the manufacturer’s approach to product details, on-site management, and brand image. ZOZEN Boiler has upgraded the exterior of its SZL series biomass boiler, presenting a more unified visual design and...19 May 2026
Latest cases
View More











