In a time where energy conservation has become paramount , the imminent winter months bring its own set of |
uncharacteristically cold days , other costly sources such as flange or gas heater do not have to be used to compensate for |
• Resins , epoxies , and adhesives ;
• Petrochemical industry ;
• Bitumen ;
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efficiency challenges . South African |
unplanned heat loss . |
• Food and beverage , such as glucose , |
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organisations face escalating energy |
Self-regulating EHT comes into play |
chocolates , fats , vegetable and palm |
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usage and expenditure — during colder |
here as it provides a controlled wattage , |
oils , and other syrups ; |
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months — all in an effort to run operations |
effectively maintaining a fixed target |
• Automotive manufacturing processes |
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within prescribed temperature perimeters . |
temperature without external control . |
like glues and oils ; and |
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Fortunately , technology innovation has |
This in turn drives down time spent |
• Brewing – maltose and dextrose . CLA |
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led to some effective solutions that enable |
to maintain temperature as well as |
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manufacturers to keep products at an |
continuously adjusting the temperature |
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optimal temperature , lowering viscosity |
or worse , be caught unawares as it |
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and ensuring that it is easier to transport |
becomes colder . |
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products around the plant during the colder months .
One such solution is EHT . EHT lowers the viscosity of many processes , as it acts as a compensating heat source to maintain
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Self-regulating EHT therefore reduces power output as temperature increases and conversely , increases it systematically as the temperature lowers , which in turn leads to improved energy efficiency . |
1 . To prevent freeze damage , EHT can be installed on these pipes , preventing them from freezing .
2 . Example of heat tracing regulating temperature .
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or raise the heat in pipes , tanks , surfaces , |
Winter not only affects industry — colder |
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and other vessels . It effectively replaces the heat loss in the process and can |
days and the resultant higher viscosity can also impact domestic water supply as well |
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therefore be used to prevent product |
as reliable drainage of rain and waste |
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from gelling or freezing , whilst maintaining |
water , leading to freeze damage and |
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the low viscosity of the process on plant |
ultimately , frozen and burst pipes . |
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equipment . |
To prevent freeze damage , EHT can |
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Ultimately , EHT helps ensure that pumps |
be installed on pipes , preventing them |
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do not malfunction due to cavitation |
from freezing . Again , a customised , |
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and pipes do not get blocked , mitigating |
self-regulating heat tracing solution is |
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costly repairs , maintenance , and potential |
developed , installed , and monitored to |
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downtime . |
ensure pipes are warm enough throughout |
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Heat tracing can also provide significant cost reductions and energy conservation since it regulates temperature , ensuring that during |
the winter months
EHT can maintain and lower the viscosity of liquids in many industries and applications , such as :
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Photos by eltherm |