Dowtherm-SR-1 Inhibited Ethylene-Glycol Heat Transfer Fluid

Dow heat transfer fluids help keep the ice a consistent temperature so it can withstand the constant back-and-forth at the PyeongChang 2018 hockey venues.

Heat transfer fluids from Dow are being used to help enable precision control of temperatures to create ice surfaces
tailored to the specific needs of different sports on ice in the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.

Dow heat transfer fluids made their Olympic debut at the Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014 in one of Sochi’s most iconic venues – the Bolshoy Ice Dome.

DOWTHERM SR-1 Heat Transfer Fluid is used in hockey and speed skating surfaces at Olympic Winter Games ice
venues including:

• The Gangneung Hockey Centre
• The Kwandong Hockey Centre
• The Gangneung Oval
• Sub-Track for Short Track

Ice takes center stage – DOWTHERM SR-1 Inhibited Ethylene Glycol Fluid

All ice is not created equal. For each sport, the ice hardness requirement varies depending on the amount of surface resistance skaters require. Hockey athletes at the Gangneung and Kwandong Hockey Centres require ice that is harder and more compressed than the typical skating rink so that it can withstand the constant back-and-forth from the players and referees. Long-distance speed skaters competing at the Gangneung Oval also require hard ice to facilitate easier gliding with less resistance. On the other hand at the practice arena, speed skaters on short tracks need softer ice to help ensure a proper grip.