Electrical Heat Tracing
Electrical Heat Tracing
Electrical Heat Tracing
Advantages
Limitations
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Power
Self-Regulating &
Power- Limiting
Heater Output
Constant Wattage
Heater Output
Temperature
MI Cables
(Series Constant Wattage)
Advantages:
MI Cables
(Series Constant Wattage)
Limitations:
Maintain up to 300 F
Easy to Monitor
Maintain up to 150F
No Start-Up Current
Self-Regulating Cables
(Parallel PTC)
Advantages:
Cannot Overheat
Self-Regulating Cables
(Parallel PTC)
Limitations:
Self-Regulating Cables
Maintain and Exposure Temperature
Determines Cable Selection
RSX
TSX
VSX
Power-Limiting Cables
(Parallel PTC)
Advantages:
Maintain up to 300 F
Power-Limiting Cables
(Parallel PTC)
Limitations:
MI Heating Cables
Polymer Insulated Heating Cables
Zone Heating Cables
Self-Regulating Heating Cables
Power-Limiting Heating Cables
Skin Effect Heating System
Product Selection
Guidelines
Complex Piping
Self-Regulating Heating Cable
Infinitely Cut-to-Length
Cannot Overheat
Ideally Suited for Complex Piping Arrangements
Pumps
Valves
Inline Equipment
Numerous Pipe Supports
Interconnecting Piping
Typically Consists of:
Interconnecting Piping
Parallel Constant Wattage Heating Cables
Cut-to-Length Circuitry
500 to 1,500 Circuit Lengths Common
Oversizing of Power Distribution Not Necessary
Easy to Monitor
Reduction in Amperage
Loss of Voltage
Process or Byproduct
Lines
Short to Moderate
Runs
High Watt Per Foot
Requirements
Maintain up to 300F
Cut-to-Length Circuitry
Minimal Inrush Current
Maintain up to 800F
Can Supply up to 80 w/ft.