Start with process temperature
Define useful temperature at the heat user, duty and heat-transfer approach. Fluid selection must account for bulk and film temperature limits, viscosity and compatibility, using the fluid manufacturer’s technical data.
Protect circulation
Minimum flow, expansion capacity, inerting where required, leak management and temperature protection are part of an engineered system. Do not treat a thermal fluid heater as a direct substitute for a steam boiler without a plant assessment.
Plan fluid maintenance
Track sample results, oxidation, contamination and degradation. Clarify drain-down, disposal, fluid replacement and safe access in the maintenance scope. Confirm Alberta pressure-equipment requirements for the specific configuration.
Alberta sources & further reading
Regulatory summary reviewed 10 October 2026. Requirements depend on equipment, scope and applicable exemptions. Confirm current requirements with ABSA and the responsible project professionals.
- Alberta King’s Printer: Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation, AR 49/2006 ↗
- Alberta: boilers and pressure vessels codes ↗
- ABSA: acts, regulations and codes ↗
- ABSA: owner responsibilities ↗
- ABSA: contractor quality management requirements ↗
- ABSA: Certificate of Authorization Permit FAQs ↗
- ABSA: pressure equipment repair and alteration requirements (AB-513) ↗