Evaluating heat tracing

Journal Article · Mon Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1997 · Hydrocarbon Processing

OSTI ID:533021

Thompson, J C ^[1]

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1. Raychem Corp., Menlo Park, CA (United States)

Heat tracing is a method to maintain the temperature of the contents of a pipe or container. Some applications for heat tracing include maintaining process fluids at pumpable viscosities, preventing phase change and/or component separation in liquids, and keeping water from freezing when ambient temperatures are sufficiently low. To maximize efficiency and minimize energy costs, heat tracing is used in conjunction with appropriate thermal insulation. The paper discusses the types of heat tracing (steam and electric), the evaluation of electric heat tracing, and comparing costs.

• OSTI ID: 533021
• Journal Information: Hydrocarbon Processing, Journal Name: Hydrocarbon Processing Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 76; ISSN HYPRAX; ISSN 0018-8190
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
COST
ELECTRIC HEATING
HEAT TRANSFER
PIPES
STEAM
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
THERMAL INSULATION