A Pipe Heat Loss Calculations

1. Basic Heat Loss: After determining the difference between the ambient and desired pipe maintenance 3. Calculate QF: Multiply the basic heat loss figure from Table 1 by the adjustment factor from Table 2 to
temperature, Tm, use Table 1 to figure the basic heat loss for the pipe size and insulation thickness. calculate the estimated heat loss, QF, in watts per foot of pipe length.
2. Insulation Adjustment: Using Table 2, find the type of insulation being used and its insulation factor. 4. Correct for Indoor Location/ Wind Speed: If location is indoors, multiply QF by 0.9. Table 1 is based on
HEAT TRACE THERMAL DESIGN

10% safety factor and 20 mph wind speed; add 5% margin for each 5 mph over 20 mph wind speed.
Table 1 Pipe Heat Loss QP in W/ft Based on Temperature Differential and Insulation Thickness Table 1 Pipe Heat Loss in W/ft Based on Temperature Differential and Insulation Thickness
Continued
Nominal Temperature Difference Between Pipe and Ambient Nominal Temperature Difference Between Pipe and Ambient
Pipe Size, Pipe Size,
in. (ID) DegºF 40ºF 50ºF 60ºF 70ºF 80ºF 90ºF 100ºF 120ºF 140ºF 160ºF 180ºF 200ºF 220ºF 240ºF 260ºF in. (ID) DegºF 40ºF 50ºF 60ºF 70ºF 80ºF 90ºF 100ºF 120ºF 140ºF 160ºF 180ºF 200ºF 220ºF 240ºF 260ºF
1" Insulation Thickness 2" Insulation Thickness
1
/2" W/ft 1.4 1.8 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.5 4.2 5.1 5.9 6.6 7.7 8.5 9.2 10.0 1
/2" W/ft 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.4 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.8 5.3 5.8 6.3 7.2
3
/4" W/ft 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.8 5.9 6.7 7.6 8.8 9.7 10.6 11.4 3
/4" W/ft 1.1 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.7 3.4 4.0 4.5 5.3 5.9 6.5 7.1 8.1
1" W/ft 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.2 3.7 4.1 4.6 5.5 6.8 7.7 8.7 10.1 11.1 12.1 13.2 1" W/ft 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.8 4.4 5.0 5.9 6.6 7.3 7.9 9.0
11/2" W/ft 2.4 3.1 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.5 6.1 7.3 9.0 10.2 11.5 13.4 14.8 16.1 17.4 11/2" W/ft 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.4 3.8 4.8 5.6 6.4 7.5 8.4 9.2 10.0 11.4
2" W/ft 2.8 3.5 4.1 4.8 5.5 6.2 6.9 8.3 10.1 11.6 13.0 15.2 16.7 18.2 19.7 2" W/ft 1.7 2.2 2.6 3.0 3.4 3.9 4.3 5.4 6.3 7.2 8.5 9.5 10.4 11.4 12.9
21/2" W/ft 3.2 4.0 4.8 5.6 6.4 7.2 8.0 9.6 11.8 13.4 15.1 17.6 19.4 21.1 22.9 21/2" W/ft 1.9 2.4 2.9 3.4 3.8 4.3 4.8 6.0 7.1 8.1 9.5 10.6 11.6 12.7 14.4
3" W/ft 3.7 4.7 5.6 6.5 7.4 8.4 9.3 11.2 13.7 15.6 17.6 20.5 22.5 24.6 26.6 3" W/ft 2.2 2.8 3.3 3.9 4.4 5.0 5.5 6.9 8.1 9.2 10.9 12.1 13.3 14.5 16.4
4" W/ft 4.6 5.8 6.9 8.1 9.2 10.4 11.5 13.8 16.9 19.3 21.7 25.3 27.8 30.4 32.9 4" W/ft 2.6 3.3 4.0 4.6 5.3 5.9 6.6 8.3 9.7 11.1 13.1 14.5 16.0 17.4 19.7
6" W/ft 6.4 8.0 9.6 11.2 12.8 14.4 16.0 19.2 23.5 26.9 30.2 35.2 38.7 42.2 45.8 6" W/ft 3.6 4.5 5.3 6.2 7.1 8.0 8.9 11.2 13.1 15.0 17.6 19.6 21.5 23.5 26.6
8" W/ft 8.1 10.1 12.1 14.1 16.2 18.2 20.2 24.2 29.7 33.9 38.2 44.4 48.9 53.3 57.8 8" W/ft 4.4 5.6 6.7 7.8 8.9 10.0 11.1 14.0 16.3 18.6 22.0 24.4 26.9 29.3 33.2
10" W/ft 9.9 12.4 14.8 17.3 19.8 22.2 24.7 29.6 36.3 41.5 46.7 54.3 59.8 65.2 70.6 10" W/ft 5.3 6.7 8.0 9.3 10.6 12.0 13.3 16.8 19.6 22.3 26.3 29.3 32.2 35.1 39.8
12" W/ft 11.6 14.5 17.4 20.3 23.2 26.1 29.0 34.8 42.6 48.7 54.8 63.8 70.2 76.6 82.9 12" W/ft 6.2 7.8 9.3 10.9 12.4 14.0 15.5 19.5 22.8 26.0 30.7 34.1 37.5 40.9 46.3
14" W/ft 12.6 15.8 19.0 22.1 25.3 28.4 31.6 37.9 46.5 53.1 59.7 69.5 76.5 83.4 90.4 14" W/ft 6.7 8.4 10.1 11.8 13.4 15.1 16.8 21.2 24.7 28.2 33.3 37.0 40.7 44.4 50.2
16" W/ft 14.3 17.9 21.5 25.1 28.7 32.3 35.9 43.0 52.7 60.2 67.8 78.9 86.8 94.6 102.5 16" W/ft 7.6 9.5 11.3 13.2 15.1 17.0 18.9 23.8 27.8 31.8 37.4 41.6 45.7 49.9 56.5
18" W/ft 16.0 20.1 24.1 28.1 32.1 36.1 40.1 48.1 58.9 67.4 75.8 88.2 97.0 105.9 114.7 18" W/ft 8.4 10.5 12.6 14.7 16.8 18.9 21.0 26.5 30.9 35.3 41.6 46.2 50.8 55.4 62.8
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20" W/ft 17.7 22.2 26.6 31.0 35.4 39.9 44.3 53.2 65.1 74.4 83.7 97.5 107.2 117.0 126.7 20" W/ft 9.2 11.6 13.9 16.2 18.5 20.8 23.1 29.1 34.0 38.8 45.7 50.8 55.9 61.0 69.1
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Chromalox

22" W/ft 19.4 24.3 29.1 34.0 38.8 43.7 48.5 58.2 71.3 81.5 91.7 106.7 117.4 128.0 138.7 22" W/ft 10.1 12.6 15.2 17.7 20.2 22.7 25.3 31.8 37.1 42.4 50.0 55.6 61.1 66.7 75.5
24" W/ft 21.1 26.4 31.6 36.9 42.2 47.4 52.7 63.2 77.5 88.5 99.6 115.9 127.5 139.1 150.7 24" W/ft 11.0 13.7 16.4 19.2 21.9 24.7 27.4 34.5 40.3 46.0 54.3 60.3 66.3 72.3 81.9
Heat Trace Design Guide

1.5" Insulation Thickness 609.6 mm W/m 36.1 44.9 53.8 63.0 71.9 3" 3”
(76.2 mm) Insulation
Insulation Thickness
Thickness
1
/2" W/ft 1.1 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.5 4.1 4.7 5.5 6.2 6.8 7.4 8.0 1
/2" W/ft 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.5 2.9 3.4 4.0 4.4 4.8 5.5 6.0
3
/4" W/ft 1.2 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.9 4.6 5.2 6.1 6.8 7.5 8.2 8.9 3
/4" W/ft 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.8 3.2 3.7 4.4 4.8 5.3 6.1 6.67
• Heat Trace System Design

1" W/ft 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.9 3.2 3.6 4.5 5.3 6.0 7.1 7.9 8.7 9.5 10.3 1" W/ft 1.0 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.5 3.2 3.7 4.2 5.0 5.5 6.1 6.9 7.5
• Materials & Components

11/2" W/ft 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.2 3.7 4.1 4.6 5.8 6.8 7.7 9.1 10.1 11.1 12.1 13.2 11/2" W/ft 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.8 4.4 5.0 5.9 6.6 7.3 8.3 9.0
2" W/ft 2.1 2.6 3.1 3.6 4.2 4.7 5.2 6.6 7.6 8.7 10.3 11.4 12.6 13.7 14.9 2" W/ft 1.3 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.6 3.0 3.3 4.2 4.9 5.5 6.5 7.3 8.0 9.1 9.9
• Specification Tables

21/2" W/ft 2.4 3.0 3.5 4.1 4.7 5.3 5.9 7.4 8.7 9.9 11.7 13.0 14.3 15.6 16.9 21/2" W/ft 1.5 1.9 2.2 2.6 3.0 3.3 3.7 4.7 5.4 6.2 7.3 8.1 9.0 10.2 11.1
3" W/ft 2.7 3.4 4.1 4.8 5.4 6.1 6.8 8.6 10.0 11.4 13.5 15.0 16.5 18.0 19.4 3" W/ft 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.4 3.8 4.2 5.3 6.2 7.1 8.3 9.2 10.2 11.6 12.6
4" W/ft 3.3 4.2 5.0 5.8 6.6 7.5 8.3 10.5 12.2 13.9 16.4 18.3 20.1 21.9 23.7 4" W/ft 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.3 7.4 8.4 9.9 11.0 12.1 13.8 15.0
6" W/ft 4.5 5.7 6.8 7.9 9.0 10.2 11.3 14.2 16.6 19.0 22.4 24.9 27.3 29.8 32.3 6" W/ft 2.6 3.3 3.9 4.6 5.2 5.9 6.5 8.2 9.6 10.9 12.9 14.3 15.7 17.9 19.4
8" W/ft 5.6 7.1 8.5 9.9 11.3 12.7 14.1 17.8 20.7 23.7 27.9 31.0 34.1 37.2 40.3 8" W/ft 3.2 4.0 4.8 5.6 6.4 7.2 8.0 10.1 11.8 13.4 15.8 17.6 19.4 22.1 23.9
10" W/ft 6.8 8.0 10.3 12.0 13.7 15.4 17.1 21.5 25.1 28.7 33.9 37.6 41.4 45.1 48.9 10" W/ft 3.8 4.8 5.7 6.7 7.6 8.6 9.5 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.8 20.9 23.0 26.2 28.4
12" W/ft 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 25.2 29.4 33.6 39.6 44.0 48.4 52.8 57.2 12" W/ft 4.4 5.5 6.5 7.6 8.7 9.8 10.9 13.7 16.0 18.3 21.6 24.0 26.4 30.1 32.6
14" W/ft 8.7 10.9 13.0 15.2 17.4 19.5 21.7 27.3 31.9 36.5 43.0 47.7 52.5 57.3 62.1 14" W/ft 4.7 5.9 7.1 8.3 9.4 10.6 11.8 14.9 17.3 19.8 23.4 26.0 28.6 32.6 35.3
16" W/ft 9.8 12.3 14.8 17.2 19.7 22.1 24.6 31.0 36.2 41.3 48.7 54.1 59.5 64.9 70.4 16" W/ft 5.3 6.7 8.0 9.3 10.6 12.0 13.3 16.8 19.6 22.3 26.3 29.3 32.2 36.7 39.8
18" W/ft 11.0 13.7 16.4 19.2 21.9 24.7 27.4 34.5 40.3 46.0 54.3 60.3 66.3 72.3 78.4 18” W/ft 5.9 7.4 8.8 10.3 11.8 13.2 14.7 18.5 21.6 24.7 29.1 32.3 35.6 40.6 44.0
20" W/ft 12.1 15.1 18.1 21.1 24.2 27.2 30.2 38.1 44.4 50.7 59.8 66.4 73.1 79.7 86.4 20" W/ft 6.4 8.1 9.7 11.3 12.9 14.5 16.1 20.3 23.7 27.0 31.9 35.4 39.0 44.4 48.1
22" W/ft 13.2 16.5 19.8 23.1 26.4 29.7 33.0 41.6 48.5 55.4 65.3 72.6 79.9 87.1 94.4 22" W/ft 7.0 8.8 10.5 12.3 14.0 15.8 17.5 22.1 25.7 29.4 34.7 38.5 42.4 48.3 52.3
24" W/ft 14.3 17.9 21.5 25.1 28.6 32.2 35.8 45.1 52.6 60.1 70.9 78.8 86.6 94.5 102.4 24" W/ft 7.6 9.5 11.3 13.2 15.1 17.0 18.9 23.8 27.8 31.8 37.4 41.6 45.7 52.2 56.5
Table 2 Insulation Adjustment Factors
Insulation Insulation
Pipe Insulation Type Pipe Insulation Type
Factor Factor
Glass fiber (ASTM C547) 1.00 Foamed elastomer (ASTM C534) 1.16
Calcium silicate (ASTM C533) 1.48 Mineral fiber blanket (ASTM C553) 1.16
Cellular glass (ASTM C552) 1.48 Expanded perlite (ASTM C610) 1.90
Rigid cellular urethane (ASTM C591) 0.64
B Chromalox Cable Selection

PJ130-2
• Verify all proper safety warnings are in place

1.
• Verify all circuit lengths are within manufac-

3.
• Inspect all junction box, connection box and

• Stabilized Current (15 minutes of operation)

• Verify all end seal, splice/tee locations are
• Inspect all insulation and weatherproofing

Select Heating Cable Family: Based on the maximum maintenance temperature rating, maximum
• Verify proper circuit breakers are in place
(always use 30mA trip GFI type breakers)
• Verify all circuits are connected in proper

Determine Total Cable Length: In addition to pipe length, in-line components such as valves, flanges,
• Always use ground fault circuit breakers

exposure temperature rating, and area classification, select the heating cable family from Table 3. (See and pipe supports require additional heat tracing to maintain Tm. See Table 4. Calculate the total
• Verify all circuits have been properly

– Note ambient temp and pipe temp

– Note ambient temp and pipe temp

Chromalox Heat Trace Cable Product Information Sheets for cable construction options, voltage ratings, cable length required by combining the pipe length with the additional lengths needed for all the
and wattage outputs available.) other components.
• Insulation Resistance (Megger)

2.
– After installing terminations

– Before energizing system

Select Thermal Output Rating:

• Phillips Head Screwdriver

Important Safeguards

– Before insulating pipes

(a) For Metal Pipes – Use Figures 1 or 2

– After insulating pipes
– Before tracing pipes

• Wire Cutters/Strippers
turers specified limits

• Standard Screwdriver

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(b) For Plastic Pipes – Use Figure 3 by finding the intersection of the calculated heat loss, QF, and pipe
Mechanical Inspection

sensor connections

Additional Cable Lengths Required for In-line Components

marked on lagging

(30mA trip level) maintenance temperature, Tm. Select the cable with a thermal output that equals or exceeds QF at Tm.
Table 4 Based on Pipe IPS (Iron Pipe Size)
panel locations

Tools Needed
• Circuit Voltage
• Initial Current
Electrical Tests

Table 3 Heating Cable Families

• Utility Knife
Piping Size Gate Valve Globe Valve Ball Valve Butterfly Valve Shoe Support Hanger Support Sleeper Support Flange Pair
grounded

• Voltmeter

• Hammer
ft

• Megger
1
/2 in. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.30
Maximum
Maximum Approvals 3
/4 in. 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 1.00 0.30
Heating Cable Area Pipe Exposure
Maintenance
Family Classification Material Temperature 1 in. 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 1.00 0.30
Temperature,
(Power Off),
˚F U.S. Other
˚F 11/2 in. 2.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.30
SRL Ordinary UL, CSA, FM GOST, Cenelec,CE, ATEX
2 in. 2.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.30
(Self-Regulating Class I, Div.2, Gr. B, C, D CSA, FM, (Gr. A, CSA Only) GOST, Cenelec, CE, ATEX
Low Temperature) 21/2 in. 2.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.30

Toll-Free: 1-800-443-2640
Class II, Div.2, Gr. E, F, G Plastic/Metal 150ºF 185ºF CSA, FM, (Gr. E, CSA Only) GOST, Cenelec, CE
Class III, Div. 2 FM Only GOST, Cenelec, CE, ATEX 3 in. 3.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.50

Phone: (412) 967-3800

• 14 AWG with Optional Fluoropolymer Jacket
SRM/E Ordinary UL, CSA, FM GOST, Cenelec, CE, ATEX
• Install cable so that valves can be removed

Fax: (412) 967-5148

4 in. 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 0.50
• Locate pipe temperature sensors at lowest

(Self-Regulating Metal Only 302ºF 420ºF

Medium Class I Div.2, Gr. A, B, C, D CSA, FM’ (Gr. A, CSA Only) GOST, Cenelec, CE, ATEX
6 in. 5.00 3.50 3.50 3.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 0.80
• Install cable with aluminum tape for use
• Do not twist buss wires together at end

Temperature) Class II, Div.2, Gr. F, G CSA Only GOST, Cenelec, CE, ATEX
• Locate ambient temperature sensors in

• Use sufficient cable to trace additional

• Do not expose cables to temperatures
• Seal all electrical connections against

8 in. 7.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 0.80

HSRL Class I, Div.1, Gr. B, C, D CSA, FM
(H-Self Regulating 10 in. 8.00 4.50 4.50 4.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 0.80
Low Temperature) Class II, Div.1, Gr. E, F, G Plastic/Metal 150ºF 185ºF CSA, FM
• Seal ends of exposed cable during

Class III, Div.1 CSA, FM 12 in. 9.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 0.80
HSRM Class I, Div.1, Gr. B, C, D CSA, FM 14 in. 10.00 5.50 5.50 5.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.00

• 150 F Maximum Maintenance

above their maximum ratings

• 16 AWG with optional TPE or

(H-Self-Regulating
Class II, Div.1, Gr. E, F, G Metal Only 302ºF 420ºF CSA, FM
• Insulate all conductive parts

Medium 16 in. 11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 3.50 3.50 3.50 1.00
Temperature)
expected line temperature
Class III, Div. 1 CSA, FM

• 185oF Maximum Exposure

• 420oF Maximum Exposure

18 in. 12.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 3.50 3.50 3.50 1.00
CWM Ordinary UL, CSA

without removing cable

(Constant Metal Only Consult Factory 392ºF 20 in. 13.00 7.50 7.50 7.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 1.00

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coldest expected area

Hazardous Area, Consult Factory

Fluoropolymer Jacket

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Wattage)

Chromalox
Ordinary 22 in. 13.00 7.50 7.50 7.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 1.00
MI (Mineral
Metal Only Consult Factory 1,100ºF Consult Factory Consult Factory
Installation Tips

Insulated) Hazardous Area, Consult Factory 24 in. 15.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.00

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Pittsburgh, PA 15238
on plastic pipes

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the facility manager or engineer to determine the classification of an area where heat trace will be installed. The factory can help determine a suitable

103 Gamma Drive

cable based on the information provided.

SRM Cable
installation

SRL Cable
heat sinks

• 3-10 W/ft

• 5-20 W/ft
of circuit

moisture

• 302oF
SRL & HSRL – Thermal Output Ratings on SRM/E & HSRM – Thermal Output Ratings on SRL & HSRL – Thermal Output Ratings on

o
Figure 1 Insulated Metal Pipe Figure 2 Insulated Metal Pipe Figure 3 Plastic Pipe with Aluminum Tape

USA
14 9
24
13 Cable Output
SRL10 & HSRL10
SRM/E20 & versus
Temperature 8
12 HSRM20
SRL10 & HSRL10
20
11 SRL8 & HSRL8 7
SRM/E15 & SRL8 &

Thermal Output (W/ft)

10 HSRM15 HSRL8
16 6

Thermal Output (W/ft)

9

Power Output (W/ft)

8
SRM/E10 & 5
SRL5 & HSRL5 HSRM10
7 12
SRL5 & HSRL5
6 4
5 SRM/E8 & HSRM8
4.88 3
8
4
SRL3 & HSRL3 SRL3 & HSRL3
SRM/E5 & HSRM5
3 2
2
4 SRM/E3 & HSRM3
Cable Output 1 Cable Output
versus versus
1
Temperature Temperature
0 0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
Maintenance Temperature Pipe Temperature (ºF) Pipe Temperature (ºF) Pipe Temperature (ºF)
 A Pipe Heat Loss Calculations
1. Basic Heat Loss: After determining the difference between the ambient and desired pipe maintenance 3. Calculate QF: Multiply the basic heat loss figure from Table 1 by the adjustment factor from Table 2 to
temperature, Tm, use Table 1 to figure the basic heat loss for the pipe size and insulation thickness. calculate the estimated heat loss, QF, in watts per foot of pipe length.

2. Insulation Adjustment: Using Table 2, find the type of insulation being used and its insulation factor. 4. Correct for Indoor Location/ Wind Speed: If location is indoors, multiply QF by 0.9. Table 1 is based on

HEAT TRACE THERMAL DESIGN

10% safety factor and 20 mph wind speed; add 5% margin for each 5 mph over 20 mph wind speed.

Table 1 Pipe Heat Loss QP in W/ft Based on Temperature Differential and Insulation Thickness Table 1 Pipe Heat Loss in W/ft Based on Temperature Differential and Insulation Thickness
Continued
Nominal Temperature Difference Between Pipe and Ambient Nominal Temperature Difference Between Pipe and Ambient
Pipe Size, Pipe Size,
in. (ID) DegºF 40ºF 50ºF 60ºF 70ºF 80ºF 90ºF 100ºF 120ºF 140ºF 160ºF 180ºF 200ºF 220ºF 240ºF 260ºF in. (ID) DegºF 40ºF 50ºF 60ºF 70ºF 80ºF 90ºF 100ºF 120ºF 140ºF 160ºF 180ºF 200ºF 220ºF 240ºF 260ºF
1" Insulation Thickness 2" Insulation Thickness
1
/2" W/ft 1.4 1.8 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.5 4.2 5.1 5.9 6.6 7.7 8.5 9.2 10.0 1
/2" W/ft 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.4 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.8 5.3 5.8 6.3 7.2
3
/4" W/ft 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.8 5.9 6.7 7.6 8.8 9.7 10.6 11.4 3
/4" W/ft 1.1 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.7 3.4 4.0 4.5 5.3 5.9 6.5 7.1 8.1
1" W/ft 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.2 3.7 4.1 4.6 5.5 6.8 7.7 8.7 10.1 11.1 12.1 13.2 1" W/ft 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.8 4.4 5.0 5.9 6.6 7.3 7.9 9.0
11/2" W/ft 2.4 3.1 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.5 6.1 7.3 9.0 10.2 11.5 13.4 14.8 16.1 17.4 11/2" W/ft 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.4 3.8 4.8 5.6 6.4 7.5 8.4 9.2 10.0 11.4
2" W/ft 2.8 3.5 4.1 4.8 5.5 6.2 6.9 8.3 10.1 11.6 13.0 15.2 16.7 18.2 19.7 2" W/ft 1.7 2.2 2.6 3.0 3.4 3.9 4.3 5.4 6.3 7.2 8.5 9.5 10.4 11.4 12.9
21/2" W/ft 3.2 4.0 4.8 5.6 6.4 7.2 8.0 9.6 11.8 13.4 15.1 17.6 19.4 21.1 22.9 21/2" W/ft 1.9 2.4 2.9 3.4 3.8 4.3 4.8 6.0 7.1 8.1 9.5 10.6 11.6 12.7 14.4
3" W/ft 3.7 4.7 5.6 6.5 7.4 8.4 9.3 11.2 13.7 15.6 17.6 20.5 22.5 24.6 26.6 3" W/ft 2.2 2.8 3.3 3.9 4.4 5.0 5.5 6.9 8.1 9.2 10.9 12.1 13.3 14.5 16.4
4" W/ft 4.6 5.8 6.9 8.1 9.2 10.4 11.5 13.8 16.9 19.3 21.7 25.3 27.8 30.4 32.9 4" W/ft 2.6 3.3 4.0 4.6 5.3 5.9 6.6 8.3 9.7 11.1 13.1 14.5 16.0 17.4 19.7
6" W/ft 6.4 8.0 9.6 11.2 12.8 14.4 16.0 19.2 23.5 26.9 30.2 35.2 38.7 42.2 45.8 6" W/ft 3.6 4.5 5.3 6.2 7.1 8.0 8.9 11.2 13.1 15.0 17.6 19.6 21.5 23.5 26.6
8" W/ft 8.1 10.1 12.1 14.1 16.2 18.2 20.2 24.2 29.7 33.9 38.2 44.4 48.9 53.3 57.8 8" W/ft 4.4 5.6 6.7 7.8 8.9 10.0 11.1 14.0 16.3 18.6 22.0 24.4 26.9 29.3 33.2
10" W/ft 9.9 12.4 14.8 17.3 19.8 22.2 24.7 29.6 36.3 41.5 46.7 54.3 59.8 65.2 70.6 10" W/ft 5.3 6.7 8.0 9.3 10.6 12.0 13.3 16.8 19.6 22.3 26.3 29.3 32.2 35.1 39.8
12" W/ft 11.6 14.5 17.4 20.3 23.2 26.1 29.0 34.8 42.6 48.7 54.8 63.8 70.2 76.6 82.9 12" W/ft 6.2 7.8 9.3 10.9 12.4 14.0 15.5 19.5 22.8 26.0 30.7 34.1 37.5 40.9 46.3
14" W/ft 12.6 15.8 19.0 22.1 25.3 28.4 31.6 37.9 46.5 53.1 59.7 69.5 76.5 83.4 90.4 14" W/ft 6.7 8.4 10.1 11.8 13.4 15.1 16.8 21.2 24.7 28.2 33.3 37.0 40.7 44.4 50.2
16" W/ft 14.3 17.9 21.5 25.1 28.7 32.3 35.9 43.0 52.7 60.2 67.8 78.9 86.8 94.6 102.5 16" W/ft 7.6 9.5 11.3 13.2 15.1 17.0 18.9 23.8 27.8 31.8 37.4 41.6 45.7 49.9 56.5
18" W/ft 16.0 20.1 24.1 28.1 32.1 36.1 40.1 48.1 58.9 67.4 75.8 88.2 97.0 105.9 114.7 18" W/ft 8.4 10.5 12.6 14.7 16.8 18.9 21.0 26.5 30.9 35.3 41.6 46.2 50.8 55.4 62.8
®

20" W/ft 17.7 22.2 26.6 31.0 35.4 39.9 44.3 53.2 65.1 74.4 83.7 97.5 107.2 117.0 126.7 20" W/ft 9.2 11.6 13.9 16.2 18.5 20.8 23.1 29.1 34.0 38.8 45.7 50.8 55.9 61.0 69.1
PRECISION HEAT AND CONTROL
Chromalox

22" W/ft 19.4 24.3 29.1 34.0 38.8 43.7 48.5 58.2 71.3 81.5 91.7 106.7 117.4 128.0 138.7 22" W/ft 10.1 12.6 15.2 17.7 20.2 22.7 25.3 31.8 37.1 42.4 50.0 55.6 61.1 66.7 75.5
24" W/ft 21.1 26.4 31.6 36.9 42.2 47.4 52.7 63.2 77.5 88.5 99.6 115.9 127.5 139.1 150.7 24" W/ft 11.0 13.7 16.4 19.2 21.9 24.7 27.4 34.5 40.3 46.0 54.3 60.3 66.3 72.3 81.9
Heat Trace Design Guide

1.5" Insulation Thickness 609.6 mm W/m 36.1 44.9 53.8 63.0 71.9 3" 3”
(76.2 mm) Insulation
Insulation Thickness
Thickness
1
/2" W/ft 1.1 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.5 4.1 4.7 5.5 6.2 6.8 7.4 8.0 1
/2" W/ft 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.5 2.9 3.4 4.0 4.4 4.8 5.5 6.0
3
/4" W/ft 1.2 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.9 4.6 5.2 6.1 6.8 7.5 8.2 8.9 3
/4" W/ft 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.8 3.2 3.7 4.4 4.8 5.3 6.1 6.67
• Heat Trace System Design

1" W/ft 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.9 3.2 3.6 4.5 5.3 6.0 7.1 7.9 8.7 9.5 10.3 1" W/ft 1.0 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.5 3.2 3.7 4.2 5.0 5.5 6.1 6.9 7.5
• Materials & Components

11/2" W/ft 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.2 3.7 4.1 4.6 5.8 6.8 7.7 9.1 10.1 11.1 12.1 13.2 11/2" W/ft 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.8 4.4 5.0 5.9 6.6 7.3 8.3 9.0
2" W/ft 2.1 2.6 3.1 3.6 4.2 4.7 5.2 6.6 7.6 8.7 10.3 11.4 12.6 13.7 14.9 2" W/ft 1.3 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.6 3.0 3.3 4.2 4.9 5.5 6.5 7.3 8.0 9.1 9.9
• Specification Tables

21/2" W/ft 2.4 3.0 3.5 4.1 4.7 5.3 5.9 7.4 8.7 9.9 11.7 13.0 14.3 15.6 16.9 21/2" W/ft 1.5 1.9 2.2 2.6 3.0 3.3 3.7 4.7 5.4 6.2 7.3 8.1 9.0 10.2 11.1
3" W/ft 2.7 3.4 4.1 4.8 5.4 6.1 6.8 8.6 10.0 11.4 13.5 15.0 16.5 18.0 19.4 3" W/ft 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.4 3.8 4.2 5.3 6.2 7.1 8.3 9.2 10.2 11.6 12.6
4" W/ft 3.3 4.2 5.0 5.8 6.6 7.5 8.3 10.5 12.2 13.9 16.4 18.3 20.1 21.9 23.7 4" W/ft 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.3 7.4 8.4 9.9 11.0 12.1 13.8 15.0
6" W/ft 4.5 5.7 6.8 7.9 9.0 10.2 11.3 14.2 16.6 19.0 22.4 24.9 27.3 29.8 32.3 6" W/ft 2.6 3.3 3.9 4.6 5.2 5.9 6.5 8.2 9.6 10.9 12.9 14.3 15.7 17.9 19.4
8" W/ft 5.6 7.1 8.5 9.9 11.3 12.7 14.1 17.8 20.7 23.7 27.9 31.0 34.1 37.2 40.3 8" W/ft 3.2 4.0 4.8 5.6 6.4 7.2 8.0 10.1 11.8 13.4 15.8 17.6 19.4 22.1 23.9
10" W/ft 6.8 8.0 10.3 12.0 13.7 15.4 17.1 21.5 25.1 28.7 33.9 37.6 41.4 45.1 48.9 10" W/ft 3.8 4.8 5.7 6.7 7.6 8.6 9.5 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.8 20.9 23.0 26.2 28.4
12" W/ft 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 25.2 29.4 33.6 39.6 44.0 48.4 52.8 57.2 12" W/ft 4.4 5.5 6.5 7.6 8.7 9.8 10.9 13.7 16.0 18.3 21.6 24.0 26.4 30.1 32.6
14" W/ft 8.7 10.9 13.0 15.2 17.4 19.5 21.7 27.3 31.9 36.5 43.0 47.7 52.5 57.3 62.1 14" W/ft 4.7 5.9 7.1 8.3 9.4 10.6 11.8 14.9 17.3 19.8 23.4 26.0 28.6 32.6 35.3
16" W/ft 9.8 12.3 14.8 17.2 19.7 22.1 24.6 31.0 36.2 41.3 48.7 54.1 59.5 64.9 70.4 16" W/ft 5.3 6.7 8.0 9.3 10.6 12.0 13.3 16.8 19.6 22.3 26.3 29.3 32.2 36.7 39.8
18" W/ft 11.0 13.7 16.4 19.2 21.9 24.7 27.4 34.5 40.3 46.0 54.3 60.3 66.3 72.3 78.4 18” W/ft 5.9 7.4 8.8 10.3 11.8 13.2 14.7 18.5 21.6 24.7 29.1 32.3 35.6 40.6 44.0
20" W/ft 12.1 15.1 18.1 21.1 24.2 27.2 30.2 38.1 44.4 50.7 59.8 66.4 73.1 79.7 86.4 20" W/ft 6.4 8.1 9.7 11.3 12.9 14.5 16.1 20.3 23.7 27.0 31.9 35.4 39.0 44.4 48.1
22" W/ft 13.2 16.5 19.8 23.1 26.4 29.7 33.0 41.6 48.5 55.4 65.3 72.6 79.9 87.1 94.4 22" W/ft 7.0 8.8 10.5 12.3 14.0 15.8 17.5 22.1 25.7 29.4 34.7 38.5 42.4 48.3 52.3
24" W/ft 14.3 17.9 21.5 25.1 28.6 32.2 35.8 45.1 52.6 60.1 70.9 78.8 86.6 94.5 102.4 24" W/ft 7.6 9.5 11.3 13.2 15.1 17.0 18.9 23.8 27.8 31.8 37.4 41.6 45.7 52.2 56.5

Table 2 Insulation Adjustment Factors

Insulation Insulation
Pipe Insulation Type Pipe Insulation Type
Factor Factor
Glass fiber (ASTM C547) 1.00 Foamed elastomer (ASTM C534) 1.16
Calcium silicate (ASTM C533) 1.48 Mineral fiber blanket (ASTM C553) 1.16
Cellular glass (ASTM C552) 1.48 Expanded perlite (ASTM C610) 1.90
Rigid cellular urethane (ASTM C591) 0.64

B Chromalox Cable Selection

PJ130-2
• Verify all proper safety warnings are in place

1.
• Verify all circuit lengths are within manufac-

3.
• Inspect all junction box, connection box and

• Stabilized Current (15 minutes of operation)

• Verify all end seal, splice/tee locations are
• Inspect all insulation and weatherproofing

Select Heating Cable Family: Based on the maximum maintenance temperature rating, maximum
• Verify proper circuit breakers are in place
(always use 30mA trip GFI type breakers)
• Verify all circuits are connected in proper

Determine Total Cable Length: In addition to pipe length, in-line components such as valves, flanges,
• Always use ground fault circuit breakers

exposure temperature rating, and area classification, select the heating cable family from Table 3. (See and pipe supports require additional heat tracing to maintain Tm. See Table 4. Calculate the total
• Verify all circuits have been properly

– Note ambient temp and pipe temp

– Note ambient temp and pipe temp

Chromalox Heat Trace Cable Product Information Sheets for cable construction options, voltage ratings, cable length required by combining the pipe length with the additional lengths needed for all the
and wattage outputs available.) other components.
• Insulation Resistance (Megger)

2.
– After installing terminations

– Before energizing system

Select Thermal Output Rating:

• Phillips Head Screwdriver
Important Safeguards

– Before insulating pipes

(a) For Metal Pipes – Use Figures 1 or 2

– After insulating pipes
– Before tracing pipes

• Wire Cutters/Strippers
turers specified limits

• Standard Screwdriver

www.chromalox.com

(b) For Plastic Pipes – Use Figure 3 by finding the intersection of the calculated heat loss, QF, and pipe
Mechanical Inspection

sensor connections

Additional Cable Lengths Required for In-line Components

marked on lagging

maintenance temperature, Tm. Select the cable with a thermal output that equals or exceeds QF at Tm.
Table 4 Based on Pipe IPS (Iron Pipe Size)
(30mA trip level)
panel locations

Tools Needed
• Circuit Voltage
• Initial Current
Electrical Tests

Table 3 Heating Cable Families

• Utility Knife

Piping Size Gate Valve Globe Valve Ball Valve Butterfly Valve Shoe Support Hanger Support Sleeper Support Flange Pair
grounded

• Voltmeter

• Hammer

ft
• Megger

1
/2 in. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.30
Maximum
Maximum Approvals 3
/4 in. 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 1.00 0.30
Heating Cable Area Pipe Exposure
Maintenance
Family Classification Material Temperature 1 in. 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 1.00 0.30
Temperature,
(Power Off),
˚F U.S. Other
˚F 11/2 in. 2.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.30
SRL Ordinary UL, CSA, FM GOST, Cenelec,CE, ATEX
2 in. 2.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.30
(Self-Regulating Class I, Div.2, Gr. B, C, D CSA, FM, (Gr. A, CSA Only) GOST, Cenelec, CE, ATEX
Low Temperature) 21/2 in. 2.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.30
Toll-Free: 1-800-443-2640

Class II, Div.2, Gr. E, F, G Plastic/Metal 150ºF 185ºF CSA, FM, (Gr. E, CSA Only) GOST, Cenelec, CE
Class III, Div. 2 FM Only GOST, Cenelec, CE, ATEX 3 in. 3.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.50
Phone: (412) 967-3800
• 14 AWG with Optional Fluoropolymer Jacket

SRM/E Ordinary UL, CSA, FM GOST, Cenelec, CE, ATEX

• Install cable so that valves can be removed

Fax: (412) 967-5148

4 in. 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 0.50

• Locate pipe temperature sensors at lowest

(Self-Regulating Metal Only 302ºF 420ºF

Medium Class I Div.2, Gr. A, B, C, D CSA, FM’ (Gr. A, CSA Only) GOST, Cenelec, CE, ATEX
6 in. 5.00 3.50 3.50 3.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 0.80
• Install cable with aluminum tape for use
• Do not twist buss wires together at end

Temperature) Class II, Div.2, Gr. F, G CSA Only GOST, Cenelec, CE, ATEX
• Locate ambient temperature sensors in

• Use sufficient cable to trace additional

• Do not expose cables to temperatures
• Seal all electrical connections against

8 in. 7.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 0.80

HSRL Class I, Div.1, Gr. B, C, D CSA, FM
(H-Self Regulating 10 in. 8.00 4.50 4.50 4.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 0.80
Low Temperature) Class II, Div.1, Gr. E, F, G Plastic/Metal 150ºF 185ºF CSA, FM
• Seal ends of exposed cable during

Class III, Div.1 CSA, FM 12 in. 9.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 0.80
HSRM Class I, Div.1, Gr. B, C, D CSA, FM 14 in. 10.00 5.50 5.50 5.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.00
• 150 F Maximum Maintenance
above their maximum ratings

• 16 AWG with optional TPE or

(H-Self-Regulating
Class II, Div.1, Gr. E, F, G Metal Only 302ºF 420ºF CSA, FM
• Insulate all conductive parts

Medium 16 in. 11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 3.50 3.50 3.50 1.00
Temperature)
expected line temperature

Class III, Div. 1 CSA, FM

• 185oF Maximum Exposure

• 420oF Maximum Exposure

18 in. 12.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 3.50 3.50 3.50 1.00

CWM Ordinary UL, CSA
without removing cable

(Constant Metal Only Consult Factory 392ºF 20 in. 13.00 7.50 7.50 7.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 1.00
®
coldest expected area

Hazardous Area, Consult Factory

Fluoropolymer Jacket

PRECISION HEAT AND CONTROL

Wattage)
Chromalox

Ordinary 22 in. 13.00 7.50 7.50 7.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 1.00
MI (Mineral
Metal Only Consult Factory 1,100ºF Consult Factory Consult Factory
Installation Tips

Insulated) Hazardous Area, Consult Factory 24 in. 15.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.00
© 2002-2006, Chromalox, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
on plastic pipes

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the facility manager or engineer to determine the classification of an area where heat trace will be installed. The factory can help determine a suitable
103 Gamma Drive

cable based on the information provided.

SRM Cable
installation

SRL Cable
heat sinks

• 3-10 W/ft

• 5-20 W/ft
of circuit

moisture

• 302oF

SRL & HSRL – Thermal Output Ratings on SRM/E & HSRM – Thermal Output Ratings on SRL & HSRL – Thermal Output Ratings on
o

Figure 1 Insulated Metal Pipe Figure 2 Insulated Metal Pipe Figure 3 Plastic Pipe with Aluminum Tape
USA

14 9
24
13 Cable Output
SRL10 & HSRL10
SRM/E20 & versus
Temperature 8
12 HSRM20
SRL10 & HSRL10
20
11 SRL8 & HSRL8 7
SRM/E15 & SRL8 &
Thermal Output (W/ft)

10 HSRM15 HSRL8
16 6

Thermal Output (W/ft)

9

Power Output (W/ft)

8
SRM/E10 & 5
SRL5 & HSRL5 HSRM10
7 12
SRL5 & HSRL5
6 4

5 SRM/E8 & HSRM8

4.88 3
8
SRL3 & HSRL3 SRL3 & HSRL3
4
SRM/E5 & HSRM5
3 2

2
4 SRM/E3 & HSRM3
Cable Output 1 Cable Output
versus versus
1
Temperature Temperature
0 0 0

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
Maintenance Temperature Pipe Temperature (ºF) Pipe Temperature (ºF) Pipe Temperature (ºF)
 CONTROL SYSTEMS
Combination Single Point Temperature
Controls & Power Connection Boxes
RTAS RTBC
Ambient-Sensing Line-Sensing
Step 1

Electric Heat Trace

Metal Pipe Fiberglas® Tape
FT-3

Support Shoe
Quick Install
Guide
• 1,2,8,12 and 24 loops • 18˚ -107 ˚ C Temp. Rating • 18˚-204˚ C Set Points Self Regulating Heating Cable
• Up to 40 loops • Low Temperature SRL, HSRL, SRF
• Pre-wired and assembled control, • Pre-wired and assembled • 120-480 VAC, 22A • 120-480 VAC, 22A • Medium Temperature SRM/E, HSRM Quick Install Guide is a specification
monitoring and distribution (saves monitoring and distribution (saves Switching Capability Switching Capability tool only. Always refer to proper
time on installation) time on installation) installation instructions when
• Freeze Protection • Process Temperature Step 2
• Intuitive color touch screen interface • Includes the Sentinel monitoring Applications Applications installing heat trace cable.
(saves time on programming) system

Temperature Control &

Power Connection Box
(RTPC)
76 mm Typical
Pipe Support

Cable End Seal

Metallic Pipe
Fiberglas® Tape (RTES)
FT-3

Self Regulating
Heating Cable Fiberglas® Tape
FT-3 Self Regulating
• Low Temperature
Heating Cable
SRL, HSRL, SRF
• Low Temperature
• Medium Temperature
SRL, HSRL, SRF
SRM/E, HSRM
• Medium Temperature
SRM/E, HSRM
Heating Cable Tee Box Caution
Heating Cable/Sensor Location (RTST) Labels
Self Regulating
Heating Cable Insulation
• Low Temperature
SRL, HSRL, SRF Aluminum Tape
Weatherproof • Medium Temperature
Jacket Plastic Pipe Installation AL-1
SRM/E, HSRM
Top Top Top
Thermal
Insulation Control Pipe Strap Fiberglas® Tape
Sensor

Self Regulating
FT-3
Heating Cable Fiberglas® Tape Plastic
45˚ 45˚ 45˚ • Use Low Temperature FT-3 Pipe
SRL, HSRL, SRF Cable

90˚ Note: Aluminum tape must be used under or

over heating cable to spread heat transfer.
Cable located at nominal Cable located at nominal For multiple heaters place
45˚ below horizontal 45˚ below horizontal control sensor 90˚ from nearest
centerline. centerline on either side. heater or centered between
equally spaced heaters. Self Regulating
Heating Cable
• Low Temperature
SRL, HSRL, SRF
• Medium Temperature
Installation Tips Step 1
Start tracing at the end of the pipe and work your way back to spool.
Step 2
Leave a loop of cable at heat sinks such as
Step 3 SRM/E, HSRM Metallic Pipe

• Temporarily position cable on valves, pipe supports and flange set. Use
pipe and equipment to ensure FT-3 Fiberglas® tape to secure cable to pipe
Fiberglas® Tape
Weatherproof Jacket
at 457 mm intervals.
proper distribution. FT-3
Self Regulating Heating Cable
• Leave a loop of cable at heat • Low Temperature Thermal Insulation
sinks such as valves, pipe SRL, HSRL, SRF
supports and flange sets. Use • Medium Temperature
SRM/E, HSRM
FT-3 Fiberglas® to secure Spool Fiberglas® Tape Fiberglas® Tape
cable to pipe at 457 mm (nom) FT-3 FT-3
Metal Pipe Metal Pipe
intervals using recommended
method. Ask about Ogden Class 1 Div. 1 Cables
• Always observe minimum & Accessories as well as a full line of
bend radius.
High Temperature Cables.
FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL 888-996-9258.
© 2002-2006, Chromalox, Inc. All rights reserved.
 A Pipe Heat Loss Calculations
1. Basic Heat Loss: After determining the difference between the ambient and desired pipe maintenance 3. Calculate QF: Multiply the basic heat loss figure from Table 1 by the adjustment factor from Table 2 to
temperature, Tm, use Table 1 to figure the basic heat loss for the pipe size and insulation thickness. calculate the estimated heat loss, QF, in watts per foot of pipe length.
2. Insulation Adjustment: Using Table 2, find the type of insulation being used and its insulation factor. 4. Correct for Indoor Location/ Wind Speed: If location is indoors, multiply QF by 0.9. Table 1 is based on
HEAT TRACE THERMAL DESIGN

10% safety factor and 20 mph wind speed; add 5% margin for each 5 mph over 20 mph wind speed.
Table 1 Pipe Heat Loss QP in W/ft Based on Temperature Differential and Insulation Thickness Table 1 Pipe Heat Loss in W/ft Based on Temperature Differential and Insulation Thickness
Continued
Nominal Temperature Difference Between Pipe and Ambient Nominal Temperature Difference Between Pipe and Ambient
Pipe Size, Pipe Size,
in. (ID) DegºF 40ºF 50ºF 60ºF 70ºF 80ºF 90ºF 100ºF 120ºF 140ºF 160ºF 180ºF 200ºF 220ºF 240ºF 260ºF in. (ID) DegºF 40ºF 50ºF 60ºF 70ºF 80ºF 90ºF 100ºF 120ºF 140ºF 160ºF 180ºF 200ºF 220ºF 240ºF 260ºF
1" Insulation Thickness 2" Insulation Thickness
1
/2" W/ft 1.4 1.8 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.5 4.2 5.1 5.9 6.6 7.7 8.5 9.2 10.0 1
/2" W/ft 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.4 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.8 5.3 5.8 6.3 7.2
3
/4" W/ft 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.8 5.9 6.7 7.6 8.8 9.7 10.6 11.4 3
/4" W/ft 1.1 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.7 3.4 4.0 4.5 5.3 5.9 6.5 7.1 8.1
1" W/ft 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.2 3.7 4.1 4.6 5.5 6.8 7.7 8.7 10.1 11.1 12.1 13.2 1" W/ft 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.8 4.4 5.0 5.9 6.6 7.3 7.9 9.0
11/2" W/ft 2.4 3.1 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.5 6.1 7.3 9.0 10.2 11.5 13.4 14.8 16.1 17.4 11/2" W/ft 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.4 3.8 4.8 5.6 6.4 7.5 8.4 9.2 10.0 11.4
2" W/ft 2.8 3.5 4.1 4.8 5.5 6.2 6.9 8.3 10.1 11.6 13.0 15.2 16.7 18.2 19.7 2" W/ft 1.7 2.2 2.6 3.0 3.4 3.9 4.3 5.4 6.3 7.2 8.5 9.5 10.4 11.4 12.9
21/2" W/ft 3.2 4.0 4.8 5.6 6.4 7.2 8.0 9.6 11.8 13.4 15.1 17.6 19.4 21.1 22.9 21/2" W/ft 1.9 2.4 2.9 3.4 3.8 4.3 4.8 6.0 7.1 8.1 9.5 10.6 11.6 12.7 14.4
3" W/ft 3.7 4.7 5.6 6.5 7.4 8.4 9.3 11.2 13.7 15.6 17.6 20.5 22.5 24.6 26.6 3" W/ft 2.2 2.8 3.3 3.9 4.4 5.0 5.5 6.9 8.1 9.2 10.9 12.1 13.3 14.5 16.4
4" W/ft 4.6 5.8 6.9 8.1 9.2 10.4 11.5 13.8 16.9 19.3 21.7 25.3 27.8 30.4 32.9 4" W/ft 2.6 3.3 4.0 4.6 5.3 5.9 6.6 8.3 9.7 11.1 13.1 14.5 16.0 17.4 19.7
6" W/ft 6.4 8.0 9.6 11.2 12.8 14.4 16.0 19.2 23.5 26.9 30.2 35.2 38.7 42.2 45.8 6" W/ft 3.6 4.5 5.3 6.2 7.1 8.0 8.9 11.2 13.1 15.0 17.6 19.6 21.5 23.5 26.6
8" W/ft 8.1 10.1 12.1 14.1 16.2 18.2 20.2 24.2 29.7 33.9 38.2 44.4 48.9 53.3 57.8 8" W/ft 4.4 5.6 6.7 7.8 8.9 10.0 11.1 14.0 16.3 18.6 22.0 24.4 26.9 29.3 33.2
10" W/ft 9.9 12.4 14.8 17.3 19.8 22.2 24.7 29.6 36.3 41.5 46.7 54.3 59.8 65.2 70.6 10" W/ft 5.3 6.7 8.0 9.3 10.6 12.0 13.3 16.8 19.6 22.3 26.3 29.3 32.2 35.1 39.8
12" W/ft 11.6 14.5 17.4 20.3 23.2 26.1 29.0 34.8 42.6 48.7 54.8 63.8 70.2 76.6 82.9 12" W/ft 6.2 7.8 9.3 10.9 12.4 14.0 15.5 19.5 22.8 26.0 30.7 34.1 37.5 40.9 46.3
14" W/ft 12.6 15.8 19.0 22.1 25.3 28.4 31.6 37.9 46.5 53.1 59.7 69.5 76.5 83.4 90.4 14" W/ft 6.7 8.4 10.1 11.8 13.4 15.1 16.8 21.2 24.7 28.2 33.3 37.0 40.7 44.4 50.2
16" W/ft 14.3 17.9 21.5 25.1 28.7 32.3 35.9 43.0 52.7 60.2 67.8 78.9 86.8 94.6 102.5 16" W/ft 7.6 9.5 11.3 13.2 15.1 17.0 18.9 23.8 27.8 31.8 37.4 41.6 45.7 49.9 56.5
18" W/ft 16.0 20.1 24.1 28.1 32.1 36.1 40.1 48.1 58.9 67.4 75.8 88.2 97.0 105.9 114.7 18" W/ft 8.4 10.5 12.6 14.7 16.8 18.9 21.0 26.5 30.9 35.3 41.6 46.2 50.8 55.4 62.8
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20" W/ft 17.7 22.2 26.6 31.0 35.4 39.9 44.3 53.2 65.1 74.4 83.7 97.5 107.2 117.0 126.7 20" W/ft 9.2 11.6 13.9 16.2 18.5 20.8 23.1 29.1 34.0 38.8 45.7 50.8 55.9 61.0 69.1
PRECISION HEAT AND CONTROL
Chromalox

22" W/ft 19.4 24.3 29.1 34.0 38.8 43.7 48.5 58.2 71.3 81.5 91.7 106.7 117.4 128.0 138.7 22" W/ft 10.1 12.6 15.2 17.7 20.2 22.7 25.3 31.8 37.1 42.4 50.0 55.6 61.1 66.7 75.5
24" W/ft 21.1 26.4 31.6 36.9 42.2 47.4 52.7 63.2 77.5 88.5 99.6 115.9 127.5 139.1 150.7 24" W/ft 11.0 13.7 16.4 19.2 21.9 24.7 27.4 34.5 40.3 46.0 54.3 60.3 66.3 72.3 81.9
Heat Trace Design Guide

1.5" Insulation Thickness 609.6 mm W/m 36.1 44.9 53.8 63.0 71.9 3" 3”
(76.2 mm) Insulation
Insulation Thickness
Thickness
1
/2" W/ft 1.1 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.5 4.1 4.7 5.5 6.2 6.8 7.4 8.0 1
/2" W/ft 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.5 2.9 3.4 4.0 4.4 4.8 5.5 6.0
3
/4" W/ft 1.2 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.9 4.6 5.2 6.1 6.8 7.5 8.2 8.9 3
/4" W/ft 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.8 3.2 3.7 4.4 4.8 5.3 6.1 6.67
• Heat Trace System Design

1" W/ft 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.9 3.2 3.6 4.5 5.3 6.0 7.1 7.9 8.7 9.5 10.3 1" W/ft 1.0 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.5 3.2 3.7 4.2 5.0 5.5 6.1 6.9 7.5
• Materials & Components

11/2" W/ft 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.2 3.7 4.1 4.6 5.8 6.8 7.7 9.1 10.1 11.1 12.1 13.2 11/2" W/ft 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.8 4.4 5.0 5.9 6.6 7.3 8.3 9.0
2" W/ft 2.1 2.6 3.1 3.6 4.2 4.7 5.2 6.6 7.6 8.7 10.3 11.4 12.6 13.7 14.9 2" W/ft 1.3 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.6 3.0 3.3 4.2 4.9 5.5 6.5 7.3 8.0 9.1 9.9
• Specification Tables

21/2" W/ft 2.4 3.0 3.5 4.1 4.7 5.3 5.9 7.4 8.7 9.9 11.7 13.0 14.3 15.6 16.9 21/2" W/ft 1.5 1.9 2.2 2.6 3.0 3.3 3.7 4.7 5.4 6.2 7.3 8.1 9.0 10.2 11.1
3" W/ft 2.7 3.4 4.1 4.8 5.4 6.1 6.8 8.6 10.0 11.4 13.5 15.0 16.5 18.0 19.4 3" W/ft 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.4 3.8 4.2 5.3 6.2 7.1 8.3 9.2 10.2 11.6 12.6
4" W/ft 3.3 4.2 5.0 5.8 6.6 7.5 8.3 10.5 12.2 13.9 16.4 18.3 20.1 21.9 23.7 4" W/ft 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.3 7.4 8.4 9.9 11.0 12.1 13.8 15.0
6" W/ft 4.5 5.7 6.8 7.9 9.0 10.2 11.3 14.2 16.6 19.0 22.4 24.9 27.3 29.8 32.3 6" W/ft 2.6 3.3 3.9 4.6 5.2 5.9 6.5 8.2 9.6 10.9 12.9 14.3 15.7 17.9 19.4
8" W/ft 5.6 7.1 8.5 9.9 11.3 12.7 14.1 17.8 20.7 23.7 27.9 31.0 34.1 37.2 40.3 8" W/ft 3.2 4.0 4.8 5.6 6.4 7.2 8.0 10.1 11.8 13.4 15.8 17.6 19.4 22.1 23.9
10" W/ft 6.8 8.0 10.3 12.0 13.7 15.4 17.1 21.5 25.1 28.7 33.9 37.6 41.4 45.1 48.9 10" W/ft 3.8 4.8 5.7 6.7 7.6 8.6 9.5 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.8 20.9 23.0 26.2 28.4
12" W/ft 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 25.2 29.4 33.6 39.6 44.0 48.4 52.8 57.2 12" W/ft 4.4 5.5 6.5 7.6 8.7 9.8 10.9 13.7 16.0 18.3 21.6 24.0 26.4 30.1 32.6
14" W/ft 8.7 10.9 13.0 15.2 17.4 19.5 21.7 27.3 31.9 36.5 43.0 47.7 52.5 57.3 62.1 14" W/ft 4.7 5.9 7.1 8.3 9.4 10.6 11.8 14.9 17.3 19.8 23.4 26.0 28.6 32.6 35.3
16" W/ft 9.8 12.3 14.8 17.2 19.7 22.1 24.6 31.0 36.2 41.3 48.7 54.1 59.5 64.9 70.4 16" W/ft 5.3 6.7 8.0 9.3 10.6 12.0 13.3 16.8 19.6 22.3 26.3 29.3 32.2 36.7 39.8
18" W/ft 11.0 13.7 16.4 19.2 21.9 24.7 27.4 34.5 40.3 46.0 54.3 60.3 66.3 72.3 78.4 18” W/ft 5.9 7.4 8.8 10.3 11.8 13.2 14.7 18.5 21.6 24.7 29.1 32.3 35.6 40.6 44.0
20" W/ft 12.1 15.1 18.1 21.1 24.2 27.2 30.2 38.1 44.4 50.7 59.8 66.4 73.1 79.7 86.4 20" W/ft 6.4 8.1 9.7 11.3 12.9 14.5 16.1 20.3 23.7 27.0 31.9 35.4 39.0 44.4 48.1
22" W/ft 13.2 16.5 19.8 23.1 26.4 29.7 33.0 41.6 48.5 55.4 65.3 72.6 79.9 87.1 94.4 22" W/ft 7.0 8.8 10.5 12.3 14.0 15.8 17.5 22.1 25.7 29.4 34.7 38.5 42.4 48.3 52.3
24" W/ft 14.3 17.9 21.5 25.1 28.6 32.2 35.8 45.1 52.6 60.1 70.9 78.8 86.6 94.5 102.4 24" W/ft 7.6 9.5 11.3 13.2 15.1 17.0 18.9 23.8 27.8 31.8 37.4 41.6 45.7 52.2 56.5
Table 2 Insulation Adjustment Factors
Insulation Insulation
Pipe Insulation Type Pipe Insulation Type
Factor Factor
Glass fiber (ASTM C547) 1.00 Foamed elastomer (ASTM C534) 1.16
Calcium silicate (ASTM C533) 1.48 Mineral fiber blanket (ASTM C553) 1.16
Cellular glass (ASTM C552) 1.48 Expanded perlite (ASTM C610) 1.90
Rigid cellular urethane (ASTM C591) 0.64
B Chromalox Cable Selection

PJ130-2
• Verify all proper safety warnings are in place

1.
• Verify all circuit lengths are within manufac-

3.
• Inspect all junction box, connection box and

• Stabilized Current (15 minutes of operation)

• Verify all end seal, splice/tee locations are
• Inspect all insulation and weatherproofing

Select Heating Cable Family: Based on the maximum maintenance temperature rating, maximum
• Verify proper circuit breakers are in place
(always use 30mA trip GFI type breakers)
• Verify all circuits are connected in proper

Determine Total Cable Length: In addition to pipe length, in-line components such as valves, flanges,
• Always use ground fault circuit breakers

exposure temperature rating, and area classification, select the heating cable family from Table 3. (See and pipe supports require additional heat tracing to maintain Tm. See Table 4. Calculate the total
• Verify all circuits have been properly

– Note ambient temp and pipe temp

– Note ambient temp and pipe temp

Chromalox Heat Trace Cable Product Information Sheets for cable construction options, voltage ratings, cable length required by combining the pipe length with the additional lengths needed for all the
and wattage outputs available.) other components.
• Insulation Resistance (Megger)

2.
– After installing terminations

– Before energizing system

Select Thermal Output Rating:

• Phillips Head Screwdriver

Important Safeguards

– Before insulating pipes

(a) For Metal Pipes – Use Figures 1 or 2

– After insulating pipes
– Before tracing pipes

• Wire Cutters/Strippers
turers specified limits

• Standard Screwdriver

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(b) For Plastic Pipes – Use Figure 3 by finding the intersection of the calculated heat loss, QF, and pipe
Mechanical Inspection

sensor connections

Additional Cable Lengths Required for In-line Components

marked on lagging

(30mA trip level) maintenance temperature, Tm. Select the cable with a thermal output that equals or exceeds QF at Tm.
Table 4 Based on Pipe IPS (Iron Pipe Size)
panel locations

Tools Needed
• Circuit Voltage
• Initial Current
Electrical Tests

Table 3 Heating Cable Families

• Utility Knife
Piping Size Gate Valve Globe Valve Ball Valve Butterfly Valve Shoe Support Hanger Support Sleeper Support Flange Pair
grounded

• Voltmeter

• Hammer
ft

• Megger
1
/2 in. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.30
Maximum
Maximum Approvals 3
/4 in. 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 1.00 0.30
Heating Cable Area Pipe Exposure
Maintenance
Family Classification Material Temperature 1 in. 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 1.00 0.30
Temperature,
(Power Off),
˚F U.S. Other
˚F 11/2 in. 2.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.30
SRL Ordinary UL, CSA, FM GOST, Cenelec,CE, ATEX
2 in. 2.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.30
(Self-Regulating Class I, Div.2, Gr. B, C, D CSA, FM, (Gr. A, CSA Only) GOST, Cenelec, CE, ATEX
Low Temperature) 21/2 in. 2.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.30

Toll-Free: 1-800-443-2640
Class II, Div.2, Gr. E, F, G Plastic/Metal 150ºF 185ºF CSA, FM, (Gr. E, CSA Only) GOST, Cenelec, CE
Class III, Div. 2 FM Only GOST, Cenelec, CE, ATEX 3 in. 3.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.50

Phone: (412) 967-3800

• 14 AWG with Optional Fluoropolymer Jacket
SRM/E Ordinary UL, CSA, FM GOST, Cenelec, CE, ATEX
• Install cable so that valves can be removed

Fax: (412) 967-5148

4 in. 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 0.50
• Locate pipe temperature sensors at lowest

(Self-Regulating Metal Only 302ºF 420ºF

Medium Class I Div.2, Gr. A, B, C, D CSA, FM’ (Gr. A, CSA Only) GOST, Cenelec, CE, ATEX
6 in. 5.00 3.50 3.50 3.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 0.80
• Install cable with aluminum tape for use
• Do not twist buss wires together at end

Temperature) Class II, Div.2, Gr. F, G CSA Only GOST, Cenelec, CE, ATEX
• Locate ambient temperature sensors in

• Use sufficient cable to trace additional

• Do not expose cables to temperatures
• Seal all electrical connections against

8 in. 7.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 0.80

HSRL Class I, Div.1, Gr. B, C, D CSA, FM
(H-Self Regulating 10 in. 8.00 4.50 4.50 4.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 0.80
Low Temperature) Class II, Div.1, Gr. E, F, G Plastic/Metal 150ºF 185ºF CSA, FM
• Seal ends of exposed cable during

Class III, Div.1 CSA, FM 12 in. 9.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 0.80
HSRM Class I, Div.1, Gr. B, C, D CSA, FM 14 in. 10.00 5.50 5.50 5.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.00

• 150 F Maximum Maintenance

above their maximum ratings

• 16 AWG with optional TPE or

(H-Self-Regulating
Class II, Div.1, Gr. E, F, G Metal Only 302ºF 420ºF CSA, FM
• Insulate all conductive parts

Medium 16 in. 11.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 3.50 3.50 3.50 1.00
Temperature)
expected line temperature
Class III, Div. 1 CSA, FM

• 185oF Maximum Exposure

• 420oF Maximum Exposure

18 in. 12.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 3.50 3.50 3.50 1.00
CWM Ordinary UL, CSA

without removing cable

(Constant Metal Only Consult Factory 392ºF 20 in. 13.00 7.50 7.50 7.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 1.00

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coldest expected area

Hazardous Area, Consult Factory

Fluoropolymer Jacket

PRECISION HEAT AND CONTROL

Wattage)

Chromalox
Ordinary 22 in. 13.00 7.50 7.50 7.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 1.00
MI (Mineral
Metal Only Consult Factory 1,100ºF Consult Factory Consult Factory
Installation Tips

Insulated) Hazardous Area, Consult Factory 24 in. 15.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.00

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Pittsburgh, PA 15238
on plastic pipes

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the facility manager or engineer to determine the classification of an area where heat trace will be installed. The factory can help determine a suitable

103 Gamma Drive

cable based on the information provided.

SRM Cable
installation

SRL Cable
heat sinks

• 3-10 W/ft

• 5-20 W/ft
of circuit

moisture

• 302oF
SRL & HSRL – Thermal Output Ratings on SRM/E & HSRM – Thermal Output Ratings on SRL & HSRL – Thermal Output Ratings on

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Figure 1 Insulated Metal Pipe Figure 2 Insulated Metal Pipe Figure 3 Plastic Pipe with Aluminum Tape

USA
14 9
24
13 Cable Output
SRL10 & HSRL10
SRM/E20 & versus
Temperature 8
12 HSRM20
SRL10 & HSRL10
20
11 SRL8 & HSRL8 7
SRM/E15 & SRL8 &

Thermal Output (W/ft)

10 HSRM15 HSRL8
16 6

Thermal Output (W/ft)

9

Power Output (W/ft)

8
SRM/E10 & 5
SRL5 & HSRL5 HSRM10
7 12
SRL5 & HSRL5
6 4
5 SRM/E8 & HSRM8
4.88 3
8
SRL3 & HSRL3 SRL3 & HSRL3
4
SRM/E5 & HSRM5
3 2
2
4 SRM/E3 & HSRM3
Cable Output 1 Cable Output
versus versus
1
Temperature Temperature
0 0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
Maintenance Temperature Pipe Temperature (ºF) Pipe Temperature (ºF) Pipe Temperature (ºF)