Keeping Product warm with coolant?

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by Becca, Mar 21, 2016.

  1. Mar 21, 2016 #1
    Becca

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    Is there a way on a Freightliner to plumb the engine coolant back through the steam lines in order to keep the product that you're hauling warm?
     
    Becca, Mar 21, 2016
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  3. Mar 21, 2016 #2
    gokiddogo

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    No. That is why in the winter you must drive extremely fast so you can get to your receiver before your product freezes.
     
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  4. Mar 21, 2016 #3
    slim shady

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    I'm sure there's a way
    We have some trucks set up for in transit heat
    But they're Peterbilts
     
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  5. Mar 28, 2016 #4
    little cat 500

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    yes we do it all the time hauling potatoes
     
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  7. Mar 28, 2016 #5
    DsquareD

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    Yes. Many tanker trucks are set up this way. Does not matter what make of truck.
     
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  8. Mar 29, 2016 #6
    rabbiporkchop

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    they do it on straight tankers.
     
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