Many industrial heating processes involve maintaining a consistent temperature in a vessel to protect the integrity of the product. If temperatures drop too low they can crystallize, separate, or even freeze. In larger tanks and vessels, a local heat...
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Despite all the safety precautions and guidelines, fires still happen in thermal fluid heating processes. Any process where fuel, air, and an ignition source meet, has a potential fire risk. Yet, safe thermal fluid heating is possible in any industry...
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Steam is one of the best heat carriers in process industries. It’s used for everything from space heating, to sterilization, to medicine. However, not all steam is created equal. Low-grade steam carries more contaminants, meaning this heating proce...
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Less waste = more revenue. Waste is a major industrial expense, it results in getting less use out of high-cost products as well as increasing disposal costs. Wasteful processes drive up the costs of operation, reducing your bottom line. Oil, for ins...
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The density of a heater refers to the wattage per square inch (W/in2). The lower the density, the lower the wattage per in2. Heavy oils require a lower watt density for proper heating. Bitumen processing is especially reliant on low-density heaters. ...
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Crude oil refining is one of the most complex chemical processes in the petrochemical industry. As such, it requires sophisticated equipment for accuracy and efficiency. Oil is a diverse substance that we use for everything from vehicle fuel to roofi...
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Over-the-side (OTS) heaters are the most popular type of industrial heater. They can directly address the core challenges of chemical heating: Uniform Heat Distribution Accurate Temperature Safety Simplicity 1. Uniform Heat Distribution Uniformity in...
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“As slow as molasses in January” is a classic Americanism. It references the agonizing slowness found in government, management, and even molasses. Many industries rely on the flow of viscous fluids. The proper application of immersion heating dr...
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There are several different heaters in the power generation industry. Electric heaters play an important role, offering reliability and performance. In steam power generation facilities, electric boiler heaters play a pivotal role. How Electric Boile...
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The ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) is the set of codes and standards to increase the safety of boiler & pressure vessels. The code regulates standards for the construction and design of boilers and pressure vessels. Created and mai...
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Electric circulation heaters are versatile, dependable hardware. In the power generation industry, they play an important role in a number of essential processes. Circulation heaters can be found in all types of power generation including: Coal Natur...
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The control panel is the brain of a heating system. It controls and regulates operations for optimal performance. To get the best results, you need to pair the right brain with the right system. This guide explains the different types of control pane...
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The chemical manufacturing industry has unique challenges in the production, storage, and transportation of materials. Corrosion, costs, and controls effect quality and efficiency. Electric immersion heaters are the best heating solution for the chem...
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The foodservice industry relies on heating for food preparation, presentation, and sanitation. In this article, we examine the heating equipment in Foodservice and the advantages of electric power. The Roles of Electric Heating in the Foodservice Ind...
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Tank and reservoir heating is an essential task in many industrial processes. It maintains mediums in a usable state, allows for preheating, prevents freezing, and avoids loss or damage to the product. Today, we’re looking at some of the core benef...
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Process fluids are found in every major industry, and process fluid heating is an essential task for each of these. Electric immersion heaters are the ideal solution for heating industrial process fluids. This article offers a review of common...
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There is a big increase in demand for electric circulation heaters. Yet, for tank heaters, steam boilers are still more commonly used than hot oil systems. Is steam heating better, or is the industry slow to adapt? This article compares thermal fluid...
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