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Hazardous locations are any facility (or section of a facility) containing flammable particles that pose an explosion risk. There are methods to reduce the circulation of these particles and devices, such as using explosion-proof heaters to prevent overheating. However, temperature control panels play a crucial role to ensure heater temperatures don’t exceed safety thresholds.  Types […]

Winter climates can wreak havoc on oil and gas equipment, especially those used for extraction, refining and distribution purposes. The effects of freezing can be detrimental to the quality of end products and the production machinery itself. The solution to this is a preventative one—ensure there’s adequate heating and insulation to prevent freezing. This post […]

While convection and conduction heating are staples in many industries, radiation heating is less ubiquitous. However, radiation heating—namely, infrared heating—has its advantages when used for industrial applications and should not be overlooked.  Lower energy consumption Infrared radiant heaters are energy efficient because they transfer energy directly to their target medium. With no hindrances between the […]

Thermal degradation is kryptonite for heat transfer applications. It can lead to production complications and safety concerns, making it imperative to prevent thermal degradation altogether. Maintaining thermal stability requires balanced temperature controls, which is possible through control panels and a screwplug heater. But how?  What is thermal degradation of oil?  Thermal degradation occurs when oil […]

When oil freezes, it creates a damaging and potentially destructive scenario for process engineers. Salvaging frozen oil isn’t feasible, and the cost of waiting for it to thaw is high. These realities make frozen oil a problem that’s better to prevent than “cure.” Fortunately, a combination of freeze protection protocols and an over-the-side (OTS) heater […]