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Heat Tracing (Electrical & Steam) |
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The main principle of heat tracing is the application of heat to the exterior surface of process vessels / equipment / piping. This helps to maintain temperature of fluids inside at elevated / required temperatures for ease of handling, storage and transfer. |
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A typical electrical heat tracing consists of
- Electrical Heat Tracers with accessories
- Thermal insulation
- Power distribution
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Electrical Heat Tracers are generally of two types:
- Constant Wattage Tracers – Series / parallel
- Self limiting and self regulating tracers
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A typical steam heat tracing consists of:
- Steam Tracer
- Steam and condensate manifolds
- Steam Traps
- Thermal Insulation
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Comparative advantages of electrical heat tracing over steam heat tracing are -
- Simple, economical and reliable
- Uniform Heating
- No corrosion problems
- Low capital and running costs
- Maintenance free
- Ease of handling and precise temperature control.
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There is no single heat tracer type that is exactly suitable for every application. Two decades of experience has enabled Thermo Systems to offer the most suitable tracer to meet varied needs of customers. We have association with major hydrocarbon installations. |
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One of the biggest advantages of partnering with Thermo Systems is the in-house manufacture of Constant wattage tracers by our group company M/s. Thermopads Pvt. Ltd. The SLSR tracer is manufactured by our associate Nelson, USA. |
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