General Operation - Fluke 7341 User Manual

Heat Transfer Fluid .............................................................................................. 8-3
Temperature Range ......................................................................................... 8-3
Viscosity .......................................................................................................... 8-3
Specific Heat ................................................................................................... 8-3
Thermal Conductivity ...................................................................................... 8-3
Thermal Expansion .......................................................................................... 8-3
Electrical Resistivity ........................................................................................ 8-4
Fluid Lifetime .................................................................................................. 8-4
Safety ............................................................................................................... 8-4
Cost .................................................................................................................. 8-5
Commonly Used Fluids ................................................................................... 8-5
Water ........................................................................................................... 8-5
Ethylene Glycol ........................................................................................... 8-5
Mineral Oil .................................................................................................. 8-5
Silicone Oil ................................................................................................. 8-6
Fluid Characteristics Charts............................................................................. 8-6
Limitations and Disclaimer ......................................................................... 8-6
About the Chart ........................................................................................... 8-8
Stirring ................................................................................................................. 8-10
Power ................................................................................................................... 8-10
Heater ................................................................................................................... 8-10
Temperature Controller ........................................................................................ 8-10
Refrigeration ........................................................................................................ 8-11

General Operation

Title
Chapter 8
Page
8-1