Innovation & Research | Advancing Thermal Fluid System Performance

Innovation at TFS is driven by real-world operational challenges

Our research and development focuses on extending fluid life, improving system safety, and giving operators better insight and control over their thermal fluid systems.

For decades, we’ve developed practical technologies, services, and methodologies that challenge accepted industry limits. From early advances in fluid recovery and drying to today’s digital monitoring and predictive tools, our work is grounded in how systems behave in live operating environments.

This ongoing investment in innovation allows us to move beyond reactive maintenance and into active system management, where risk is reduced and performance is sustained.

A History of Practical Innovation

1999

First patented mobile flash point recovery flash evaporator

1999

First operator training programmes supplied to the UK chemical industry

2003

Sub-zero fluid dryer supplied to Pfizer

2005

First flash point recovery service introduced in Quebec, Canada

2012

TFS audit programme introduced in the USA

2017

Flash evaporators for fluid recovery and drying launched in North America

2019

Launch of dynamic thermal filtration product range and mobile service

2021

System safety device performance testing service launched by TFSA

2024

Pump Guardian patented pump fire protection equipment

2024

OPC Fluid Guardian system-specific testing for safety and sustainability

2025

React patented intelligent auto-sampling system for real-time fluid condition monitoring

2026

Active Guardian digital system tool for real-time energy, performance, and safety modelling

Collaboration & Digital Innovation

Our commitment to innovation is strengthened through collaboration with industry and academia. A Knowledge Transfer Partnership with University of Derby is helping place TFS at the forefront of digital thermal fluid management.

Funded by Innovate UK, this partnership focuses on advanced modelling, monitoring, and data-led decision-making. The outcome is smarter tools that give operators greater visibility, earlier warnings, and more confidence in system performance.

Need expert support with your thermal fluid system?

Speak to our expert team to discuss how we support your sector and how we can help  improve safety, performance, and reliability.

+44 (0)1298 815862

office@thermalfluidsolutions.com