Compact Thermal Oil System – ThermoCube

Plug-and-play process heat from 75 to 300 kW

The AURA ThermoCube is a campact and pre-assembled, electrically heated  thermal oil system for industrial process heating applications. All essential components are integrated on a common frame or in a container design, creating a ready-to-connect solution with a small footprint.

With heating capacities from 75 to 300 kW, the ThermoCube combines electric heat generation, pumps, control technology, safety equipment, piping and valves in one compact system.

The system is fully assembled and tested at the AURA factory before delivery. On site, only the required media and electrical connections need to be established.

The result: short installation times, fewer interfaces, reduced project risk and fast commissioning.

ThermoCube at a glance

Heating type: Electric
Heat transfer medium: Thermal oil
Heating capacity: 75–300 kW
Volume flow: 30–60 m³/h
Thermal efficiency: Close to 100%
Design: Pre-assembled compact system
Installation: Frame-mounted or containerized
Output control: Infinitely variable
Optional cooler: Up to 190 kW at 100°C
Applicable standards: The ThermoCube can be configured for different international requirements and installation locations.

Depending on the project, relevant regulations and standards include:

  • Europe: PED 2014/68/EU, AD 2000, DIN 4754 and applicable machinery requirements
  • USA: ASME VIII-1 and ASME B31.3
  • China: TSG 11-2020

Advantages of the ThermoCube

  • Plug-and-play installation: The ThermoCube is assembled and tested before delivery. This significantly reduces installation and assembly work at the production site.

  • Compact footprint: All essential components are integrated into a space-efficient system. This makes the ThermoCube particularly suitable for production environments where installation space is limited.

  • Fast commissioning: Fewer interfaces and a high degree of pre-assembly simplify integration and can significantly reduce the time required for commissioning.

  • Precise temperature control: Infinitely variable output control allows the heating capacity to be adjusted precisely to the current process requirements.

  • High energy efficiency: Electrical energy is converted directly into heat. The ThermoCube achieves a thermal efficiency close to 100%.

  • No dependence on fossil fuels: The system is electrically heated and therefore does not require natural gas, heating oil or other fossil fuels for heat generation.

  • Industrial-grade design: AURA has been designing and manufacturing thermal oil systems since 1982. The ThermoCube transfers this experience into a standardized compact system designed for demanding industrial applications.

How does the ThermoCube work?

The ThermoCube uses electrical energy to heat circulating thermal oil. The heated thermal oil transfers the generated energy to the connected industrial process and then returns to the system for reheating.

The compact system integrates the essential components required for this process:

  • electric heat generation
  • pump system
  • control technology
  • safety equipment
  • piping and valves
  • optional cooling system

The heating output can be continuously adjusted to the actual process demand, enabling precise temperature control and efficient operation.

As no combustion process is required, the ThermoCube produces no direct combustion-related emissions at the installation site.

When is a compact thermal oil system the right choice?

The ThermoCube is particularly suitable when industrial process heat is required within a defined performance range and a fast, compact solution is preferred over a completely custom-built system.

Typical requirements include: 

  • limited installation space
  • short project schedules
  • fast commissioning
  • electrification of process heat
  • replacement of existing heat generation equipment
  • expansion of production capacity
  • additional decentralized heat supply
  • precise temperature control
  • reduction of on-site installation work

Its standardized basic design also makes the ThermoCube particularly suitable for projects where planning reliability and short implementation times are important.

 

Typical applications
The ThermoCube is suitable for a wide range of industrial process heating applications, including press heating, extruder heating, reactor temperature control and drying processes. Discover more industrial process heating applications.

Configure your ThermoCube

Do you need a compact, electrically heated thermal oil system for your production process?

Configure the ThermoCube according to your requirements. Select the required heating capacity, operating parameters and optional equipment and send us your project data directly.

AURA will review your requirements and develop the appropriate configuration for your application.

Frequently asked questions about the compact thermal oil system

The main advantages are the small footprint, high degree of pre-assembly, fewer interfaces at the installation site and fast commissioning. Because the system is assembled and tested before delivery, project and installation risks can also be reduced.

Yes. The ThermoCube is fully assembled and tested at the AURA factory. At the installation site, the required media and electrical connections are established before commissioning.

The ThermoCube is based on a standardized design but can be configured for different process requirements. Options include heating capacity, heat transfer medium, volume flow, cooling, standby pump, nitrogen blanketing and drip tray.

Yes. An optional cooler can be integrated into the system. According to the current ThermoCube specification, a cooling capacity of up to 190 kW at 100°C is available.

Yes. Its compact design and pre-assembled construction make the ThermoCube particularly suitable for integration into existing production environments, provided the required electrical supply, space and process interfaces are available.

The ThermoCube is particularly suitable for applications within its defined performance range where compact dimensions, short installation times and a standardized but configurable design are important. For higher heating capacities or highly customized process requirements, an individually engineered thermal oil system may be more suitable.