The China Petrochemical Industry High‑Quality Development Conference was held in Panjin, Liaoning Province. With the theme “Developing New Productive Forces to Lead a New Petrochemical Future,” the three‑day event brought together leaders and experts from government agencies, industry associations, chemical parks, major petrochemical enterprises, engineering firms, research institutions, and universities.
Discussions focused on critical topics such as raw material diversification, new energy, advanced materials, emerging technologies, green and low‑carbon development, and next‑generation equipment.
A Platform for Industry Dialogue
The conference featured one main forum and six specialized sessions, covering:
A closed‑door meeting on Bohai Rim chemical parks
High‑quality development of the Panjin Liaobin Coastal Economic and Technological Development Zone
Advanced materials
New energy
Green and low‑carbon solutions
Emerging technologies and equipment
Keynote speakers from the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation addressed the strategic direction and pathways for developing new productive forces within the sector. Other key discussions included global petrochemical market trends, the role of technological innovation in refining transformation, the impact of international trade on China’s petrochemical industry, supply and demand dynamics for bulk chemicals, and the current state of chemical industrial parks.
Solving the Corrosion Challenge in Fine Chemical Refrigeration
A persistent problem in fine chemical production has been the corrosion caused by traditional heat transfer fluids such as ethylene glycol and brine. These corrosion issues drive up maintenance costs, shorten equipment life, and reduce production efficiency.
At the New Technologies & New Equipment sub‑forum, Mr. Gao Jian, Technical Director of Glacier Group (parent company of Glacier Coolant), delivered a presentation titled “How to Solve Corrosion Problems of Heat Transfer Fluids in Fine Chemical Refrigeration Systems.”
He introduced Glacier Group’s independently developed LM series heat transfer fluids, with a special focus on LM‑4 Glacier Coolant.
Three Core Technologies Behind LM‑4
LM‑4 incorporates three proprietary technologies:
| Technology | Function |
|---|---|
| M3 Ultra‑thin Film Anti‑rust | Forms a dense passivation layer on metal surfaces |
| Modify2000 Composite Modification | Creates physical adsorption films and insoluble deposition films |
| Box7 Comprehensive Testing | Validates performance under real‑world conditions |
This triple‑layer protection significantly reduces metal corrosion, extending equipment service life. According to test data, the corrosion rate of LM‑4 is far below national standards — demonstrating a clear technological edge.
Real‑World Economic Benefits
Gao Jian also presented a case study comparing LM‑4 with a 35% ethylene glycol solution.
Key findings:
Switching to 32% LM‑4 significantly reduced total iron count in the circulating fluid — indicating much lower corrosion.
Maintenance and labor costs dropped substantially.
The investment in switching to LM‑4 was recovered within a 4‑year operating cycle.
Overall, LM‑4 outperformed ethylene glycol in direct costs, labor costs, and total cost of ownership — providing compelling economic justification for fine chemical refrigeration systems.
Broad Industry Applications
The LM series has been successfully deployed across a wide range of sectors, demonstrating its versatility and reliability:
Cold storage and refrigeration
Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing
Ice and snow venues
Fine chemicals
LNG cold energy utilization
Data center cooling
Beverage and dairy production
Fuel cell thermal management
Electric vehicles
Each application benefits from customized corrosion protection tailored to the specific fluid and operating conditions.
Full‑Spectrum Service Commitment
Glacier Coolant provides more than just high‑performance products. The company has built a closed‑loop service system that includes:
New product R&D
Regular customer follow‑ups
Emergency response
Full life‑cycle tracking
End‑to‑end system testing
This approach ensures both product quality and service responsiveness, giving customers peace of mind and helping them achieve their own high‑quality development goals.
Looking Ahead
The China Petrochemical Industry High‑Quality Development Conference offered Glacier Coolant an excellent platform to showcase its latest innovations in corrosion‑resistant heat transfer fluids. Through active engagement with industry peers, the company strengthened its partnerships and reinforced its leadership in fine chemical refrigeration corrosion protection.
Moving forward, Glacier Coolant will continue to drive innovation, develop more efficient anti‑corrosion solutions, and support the sustainable, high‑quality growth of the petrochemical and fine chemical industries.
Together, building a corrosion‑free future for industrial refrigeration.