AURA´s fired thermal oil system, also referred to as a thermal oil heater, stands for maximum energy efficiency, flexible temperature control and high operational reliability, making it ideal for continuous operation in demanding industrial applications. By using thermal oil as the heat transfer medium, temperatures of up to 430°C can be achieved. For more detailed information on thermal oil systems in general, including their operating principles, advantages and typical application please refer to the section on thermal oil heaters.
A fired thermal oil system uses thermal oil as a heat transfer medium to supply industrial processes with heat efficiently and reliably.
Compared to conventional steam-based systems, this technology enables nearly pressureless operation at temperatures up tp 430°C, offering high efficiency, simple operation and low wear.
In an AURA thermal oil system, a circulation pump transports the thermal oil through the heater. A burner generates a controlled flame, and the resulting heat is transferred via heat exchange surfaces to the flowing thermal oil.
The heated oil then flows to connected heat consumers (e.g. presses, dryers), where it releases its energy before returning to the system. Unlike steam systems, thermal oil systems can operate at high temperatures with low pressure, resulting in reduced safety requirements.
For many high-temperature processes, fired thermal oil systems are therefore the more efficient and operationally safe solution.
Fired thermal oil systems offer numerous advantages over other process heating technologies:
Thermal oil enables high temperatures at low pressure, reducing saftey requirements.
Natural gas, fuel oil, diesel, heavy oil, customer-specific special fuels
From 100kW to 25MW, ideal for energy-intensive continuous processes.
Through automatic temperature control, expansion vessels, robust system design.
Yes, each system is specifically designed according to temperature, capacity and process requirements.
Yes, optionally as a skid-mounted unit or containerized solution.
Thanks to the three-pass boiler design and optional air preheating, very high efficiencies of up to 97% can be achieved.
