HEAT UNIFORMITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY RESTORED IN IRAQI TEXTILE DYEING PLANT USING EUROTEC HT 32
Industry: Textile Processing - Dyeing
Location: Iraq
Client: Regional Textile Exporter Operating 6 Dyeing Units
Related Product: Eurotec Heat Transfer Oil 32
Client Background
This dyeing plant in Basra supplies colored fabrics to domestic and Gulf-region garment manufacturers. With legacy dyeing machines and frequent thermal cycling, heat transfer consistency directly affects color quality, fabric integrity, and rework rates.
Operational Challenge
- Uneven heat distribution in dye baths caused color variation
- Thermal fluid oxidized rapidly, leading to coking and fouled exchangers
- Dyeing complaints from customers rose by 20%
- Energy consumption surged during long production runs
Solution
Eurotec Heat Transfer Oil 32 was deployed for:
- Low coking tendency and excellent thermal conductivity
- Stable viscosity and thermal resistance up to 320°C
- High flash point and oxidation resistance for longevity
- Compatibility with closed-loop and vented systems
Implementation Process
- System drained and cleaned to remove carbon fouling
- HT 32 filled and temperatures tracked over 8 weeks
- Inline thermal uniformity sensors installed
- Monthly monitoring of oil viscosity, color, and acid number
Measured Results
- Heat distribution normalized, reducing temperature delta by 18%
- Coking eliminated, keeping exchangers clean
- Color complaint rate dropped to under 2%
- Energy use decreased by 6%, verified via utility audit
- Oil life projected at 24+ months under current load
Customer Statement
"We now meet export dyeing standards with consistency. Our fabric rejects have nearly vanished, and we’re burning less fuel in the process."