Guidelines for Determining

Select Type of Heaters(S)

Thermal System Design

Factors Effecting System Accuracy

Selection of Temperature Control

Guides for Estimating Heat Losses

Physical Properties of Materials

Sheath Temperatures Relative
to Watt Density

Watt Density& Operating Temperature
Guidelines for Various Materials

Corrosion Resistance of Sheath Materials

Process Infrared Heating

Quick Estimatesfor Wattage Requirements

Determining Wattage Requirements
for Enclosure Heaters

KW Requirements for Maintaining
Tank Temperatures Against Heat Losses

Process Heating Application Examples

Pressure/Temperature Ratings
of Steel & Stainless Steel Flanges

Tank Capacities

Saturated Steam

Sheath Material Composition

Terminal Enclosure Descriptions

Standard Pipe Data

Conversion Data

Formulas for Determining
Geometric Areas & Volumes

Thermal System Glossary

Common Abbreviations & Acronyms



GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING
PROCESS HEATING REQUIREMENTS

System Description
Calculate Wattage Required
  • For process start-up
  • For process operation
  • To replace heat losses
  • For contingency factors
Determine Appropriate Watt Density
  • For heat source limitations
  • For material limitations
Select Type of Heater(s)
  • Method of installation
  • Effects of contamination
Determine Proper Sheath Material
  • Corrosion considerations
  • Effects of heat transfer medium
Thermal System Design
  • Thermal System components
  • Factors affecting system accuracy
Selection of Temperature Control
  • Open loop system
  • Closed loop system
  • Control modes



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