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VISCOSITY CONTROL
BIODIESEL DRUM HEATING
Lower the production cost of biodiesel with BriskHeat
Application
Biodiesel is a renewable fuel for use in diesel vehicles, generators,
and homes. Biodiesel is typically made from a chemical reaction
when vegetable oil, soybean oil, or animal fat is combined with an
alcohol producing fatty acid esters. The result is a less expensive
and cleaner burning alternative fuel than petroleum diesel.
The oil should be kept at an optimum temperature for the most
efficient filtering during production. WVO (Waste Vegetable Oil)
and SVO (Straight Vegetable Oil) tend to thicken-up at room
temperature, so refineries and home brewers must reduce the
viscosity to flow better during filtration.
Solution
BriskHeat drum heaters provide a safe and efficient heating
source to increase biodiesel production efficiency. BriskHeat
drum heaters are designed to provide a practical and efficient
means for viscosity control. Applying heat to the WVO and SVO
reduces viscosity of the oil and makes the production process
faster, smoother, controllable, and more efficient. BriskHeat drum
heaters are a silicone band style heater that wraps around the
circumference of a drum or pail creating a uniform heat source.
They are available in a variety of sizes from 5 gallon (19 liter) pail
to 55 gallon (208 liter) drum and even custom sizes.
Ordinary-
Location
Model
Hazardous
Area Model
For hazardous area locations, BriskHeat offers two types of
models. DHCX series silicone drum heaters are rated for Class
I, Division 2 locations. ATEX full coverage drum heaters are
approved for ATEX Zones II 2G/2D use. They are fully insulated
and water resistant.
Configure-to-order tank heaters along with a full line of
temperature controllers, heating cable, heating tape, and
insulators are also available to meet the needs of many unique
applications.
ATEX
Approved Model
Standard Sizes and Models
5 Gallon
(19 liter) 15/16 Gallon
(57/61 liter)
N/A N/A
30 Gallon
(114 liter)
55 Gallon
(208 liter)
Economy
ECONO
Heavy Duty
DHCS/DPCS
Hazardous Area
DHCX
Full Coverage
FGDH
Industries
Biodiesel
Oil & Gas
Petrochemical/Chemical
Processing
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