Sigma Thermal
Thermic Fluid System
Product Description
Thermal Fluid Systems:
Thermal fluid heating is a type of indirect heating in which a liquid phase heat transfer medium is heated and circulated to one or more heat energy users within a closed loop system. Thermal oil, glycol, and water are common heat transfer mediums. The Sigma Thermal HC product line offers two types of standard thermal fluid heating system packages, the HC-1 and the HC-2. For customized needs, we offer engineered thermal fluid heaters. Contact one of our application engineers and let us help you decide which solution is right for your project.
Sigma Thermal offers standard thermal fluid heaters, custom engineered thermal fluid heaters, complete thermal fluid systems and a full range of parts and support for your process.
Typical applications
- Tank heating
- Suction heating
- Reactor vessel heating
- Process reboilers
- Platen or Press heating
- Ovens and fryers
- Natural gas heating
- Jacketed vessel heating
- Indirect steam generators
- In line liquid heating
- In line gas heating
- Heated molds or dies
- Crude oil heating
- Calendar roll heating
- Building heaters
- Autoclaves
Thermal Oil Heating Systems:
Thermal oil offers the user the capability of high temperature operation (up to 600F with organic thermal oils and 800F with certain synthetics) at very low pressures. Due to the low operating pressure and properties of thermal fluids, most heaters are built to ASME Section VIII, and a licensed boiler operator is not typically required.
Many people around the world refer to these systems by different names. The phrases thermal oil heater, thermal oil system, thermal oil boiler, thermal fluid heater, thermal fluid system, thermal oil boiler, hot oil heater, hot oil system, and hot oil boiler generally all refer to the same type of closed loop liquid phase heat transfer system. Note that many people use the terms thermal oil boiler or thermal fluid boiler even though most systems do not involve any type of vaporization.
Water-Glycol Heating Systems:
Due to its superior thermophysical properties, water is an ideal heat transfer medium. Closed loop liquid phase hot water or glycol solution systems are an excellent choice for indirect process heating up to approximately 300F. Because the water is used in a closed loop with no direct feed water source, heaters are typically built to ASME Section VIII and do not require a licensed boiler operator. Heaters can be built to ASME Section I when required.
HC-2 Thermal Fluid Heater
HC-1 Thermal Fluid Heater
Complete Thermal Fluid Systems and Custom Engineering:
For customized needs, Sigma Thermal offers engineered thermal fluid heaters and complete thermal fluid systems. With a broad range of design capabilities, Sigma Thermal can create a complete system to support any application.
Examples
- Dow A/Therminol VP-1 Vaporizer
- Pump Skid Packaging
- Temp Control Skid Packages
- Tanks & Vessels
- Exhaust Stacks
- Ladders & Access Platforms
- Fuel Train & Valve Manifolds
About Sigma Thermal:
Sigma Thermal designs, engineers, supplies, and services fired heating systems for industry. Our products include thermal oil and thermal fluid heating systems, indirect process bath heaters, and direct fired process heaters. Our staff is comprised of dedicated and experienced industry veterans that are ready to understand your application and specific project needs. Whether you need a standard package heater, a highly engineered process heating system, or just a tune up on your current system, our Engineers have the knowledge and experience to make your project a success.
Sigma Thermal is a privately held Georgia corporation founded by Jeff Ackel and Jason Beville: two experienced process heating system engineers. The company was founded on the belief that exceptionally deep engineering knowledge, applied practical field experience, and real customer service are the keys to successful system design and project execution. These principles form the underlying framework for our company today, and are tightly held by all Sigma Thermal employees.
Sigma Thermal Management Team
Jason A. Beville
President
President
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering – Auburn University. 15 years direct experience in process heating system engineering, design, and overall operations management.
Eric M. Dessecker
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering – Akron University. 27 years of direct experience in process heating system engineering, bio-mass combustion system engineering, sales, and executive management.
Jeffrey S. Ackel
CEO & Director of Business Development
CEO & Director of Business Development
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering – Auburn University. 13 years of direct experience in process heating system engineering, sales, and project management.
John C. Brunson P.E.
Chief Engineer
Chief Engineer
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering – Georgia Institute of Technology. Registered Professional Engineer (Georgia & Alaska) with 18 years of direct experience in mechanical and process design of fired heaters, furnaces, deaerators, and other misc. heat processing equipment.
Tony L. Brookshire
Service Manager
Service Manager
