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    Tubular Heater16-12

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    The document provides guidance on selecting appropriate sheath materials for electric immersion heaters based on operating conditions and the solution being heated. It lists factors like solution chemistry, temperature, and watt density that affect sheath selection, and provides maximum recommended watt densities for various materials when heating different solutions.

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    The document provides guidance on selecting appropriate sheath materials for electric immersion heaters based on operating conditions and the solution being heated. It lists factors like solution chemistry, temperature, and watt density that affect sheath selection, and provides maximum recommended watt densities for various materials when heating different solutions.

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    Tubular Heater16-12

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    The document provides guidance on selecting appropriate sheath materials for electric immersion heaters based on operating conditions and the solution being heated. It lists factors like solution chemistry, temperature, and watt density that affect sheath selection, and provides maximum recommended watt densities for various materials when heating different solutions.

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    Engineering Data

    Recommended Sheath Materials


    Sheath Material Selection Guide

    TEMPCO cannot warrant any electric immersion heater against We accept NO responsibility for results obtained by the application
    CORROSION POLICY

    failure by sheath corrosion if such failure is the result of operating of this information or the safety and suitability of our products,
    conditions beyond the control of the heater manufacturer. The facts either alone or in combination with other products. It is the respon-
    and recommendations appearing in the TEMPCO catalog or any sibility of the Purchaser to make the ultimate choice of sheath
    other literature published by TEMPCO are based on our own material based on his/her knowledge of the chemical composition
    research and the research of others, and are believed to be accurate. of the corrosive solution, character of materials entering the solution,
    We cannot anticipate all conditions under which this information and controls, which he/she maintains, on the process.
    and our products, or the products of other manufacturers in combi-
    nation with our products, may be used.
    Examples of process variables that can

    Solution chemistry Heater watt density


    affect heater sheath selection
    ✴ ✴
    ✴ Solution contamination ✴ Heating cycle (time-on, time-off)
    ✴ Temperature ✴ Galvanic behavior
    ✴ Flow rate (velocity) past heater ✴ Degree of aeration

    1. This solution contains a mixture of various chemical compounds whose identity and
    Key to Notes in Sheath Material Selection Guide:
    S H E AT H
    proportions are unknown or subject to change. Check with chemical supplier to
    confirm suitability of sheath material chosen. M AT ER IA L
    2. Caution–flammable material.
    3. Chemical composition varies widely. Check supplier for specific recommendations. S E LE C T I O N
    4. Direct immersion heaters not practical. Use clamp-on heaters on outside surface of
    cast iron pot. GUIDE
    5. Element surface loading should not exceed 20 watts per square inch.
    6. For concentrations greater than 15%, element surface loading should not exceed 20
    watts per square inch.
    7. See suggested watt density chart.
    8. Remove crusts at liquid level.
    9. Clean often.
    10. Passivate stainless steel, Inconel® and Incoloy®.

    Maximum Recommended Watt Densities for Various Materials


    Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum
    Operating Watt Density Operating Watt Density

    Acid Solutions 180 40 Machine Oil SAE 30 250 15-20 non-circ.


    Material Being Heated Temperature °F W/in2 Material Being Heated Temperature °F W/in2

    Alkaline Solutions, Oakite 212 40 Metal Melting Pot 500-900 20-27


    Ammonia Pltg. Solution 50 25 Mineral Oil 400 16
    Asphalt, Tar or Heavy Molasses 100 4-5
    Compounds 200-500 4-10 Molten Tin 600 20
    Caustic Soda 2% 210 45 Oil Draw Bath 600 20
    10% 210 25 Paraffin or Wax 150 16
    75% 180 25 Potassium Hydroxide 160 25
    Degreasing Solution Vapor 275 20 Propylene Glycol 150 20
    Electroplating Solution 180 40 Steel Tubing Cast
    Ethylene Glycol 300 30 Into Aluminum 500-750 50
    Fatty Acids 150 20 Steel Tubing Cast
    Fuel Oils Into Iron 750-1000 55
    Light Grade 180 25-30 circ. Trichlorethylene 150 20
    Heavy (Bunker C) 160 8 Water (Process) 35-150 100-125 circ.
    Gasoline 300 23 75-100 non-circ.
    Glycerine 500 10 212 75 circ.
    50 non-circ.

    View Product Inventory @ www.tempco.com


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