Summary of Chromalox Launches New Skin-Effect Heating System Designed for Long Pipe Runs of Up to 15 Miles
Chromalox introduced a Skin-Effect Heating System for pipelines up to 15 miles, offering cost-effective freeze protection and temperature maintenance. It uses a single power supply to transfer conductive heat directly to process pipes via a steel tube and cable, eliminating the need for heat exchangers or circulation heaters. Ideal for remote oil, gas, and chemical facilities, the system handles temperatures up to 300°F, works in various pipe installations (above ground, buried, submerged), requires minimal maintenance due to no moving parts, and is certified for hazardous areas.
Parts used in the Skin-Effect Heating System:
- Single power supply
- Skin-effect electric cable
- Small steel tube
- Special supply connection boxes
- Process pipe wall
Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) February 15, 2011
Chromalox, a leading manufacturer of electric heat and control products, has introduced a new Skin-Effect Heating System designed for long-distance pipelines up to 15 miles in length. Because it uses a single power supply, the Skin-Effect Heating System provides a cost-effective alternative for freeze protection, temperature maintenance and heat-up, particularly in remote areas where installation and maintenance are more complex and expensive.
Typical applications include tank farms and storage terminals as well as long-distance piping between processing facilities in oil and gas, refining, chemical, and similar industries. The system includes a small steel tube, containing a skin-effect electric cable, which is banded onto the pipe. The cable and tube transfer conductive heating directly to the wall of the process pipe. Supply connections are made in special boxes. This method eliminates the need for additional heating equipment, such heat exchangers, circulation heaters or conventional heat trace.
Our Skin-Effect Heating System addresses the need in process industries for a cost-effective way to protect and manage long runs of pipe with minimal maintenance needs, said Mark Wheeler, Product Manager – Systems. In addition to reducing installation and maintenance costs, the system reduces the number of heating circuits required, resulting in lower control panel costs and simpler heating operation.
Heat input can be adjusted up to 300o F (150o C) to handle a range of thermal viscosities, including water, crude or refined oils, steam and a variety of chemicals. The Skin-Effect Heating System can be used in pipes that are above ground, buried or submerged. With no moving parts, the system requires minimal maintenance. The system can be used with potentially corrosive processes and can be certified for hazardous areas use.
For more information about the Skin-Effect Heating System or other Chromalox products, visit http://www.chromalox.com.
Skin Effect Heating System Illustrations: High resolution version available here
About Chromalox, Inc.
For more than 90 years, customers have relied on Chromalox for the utmost in quality and innovative solutions for commercial and industrial heating applications. Chromalox manufactures the worlds largest and broadest line of electric heat and control products, including heating components, immersion heaters, circulation systems, heat transfer systems, boilers, industrial and comfort air heating, heat trace cables, sensors and precision electronic controls. With multiple manufacturing, engineering, warehousing and sales locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia, Chromalox is a global supplier providing the highest level of customer support. Chromalox is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.
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What is the maximum length of pipeline this system supports?
The system is designed for long-distance pipelines up to 15 miles in length. -
Does the system require additional heating equipment like heat exchangers?
No, this method eliminates the need for additional heating equipment such as heat exchangers, circulation heaters, or conventional heat trace. -
Can the heat input be adjusted for different materials?
Yes, heat input can be adjusted up to 300 degrees F to handle water, crude oils, refined oils, steam, and chemicals. -
Is the system suitable for installation in hazardous areas?
Yes, the system can be certified for hazardous areas use. -
How does the system transfer heat to the pipe?
The cable and tube transfer conductive heating directly to the wall of the process pipe. -
What are the maintenance requirements for this system?
With no moving parts, the system requires minimal maintenance. -
Where can the system be installed relative to the ground?
The system can be used with pipes that are above ground, buried, or submerged. -
Does the system reduce control panel costs?
Yes, by reducing the number of heating circuits required, it results in lower control panel costs.
