Topic
Trace heating
About: Trace heating is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 59 publications have been published within this topic receiving 166 citations. The topic is also known as: electric heat tracing & heat tape.
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Papers
TL;DR: In this article, an experimental facility is described to support the development of the fluoride-salt-cooled high-temperature reactor concept, which is capable of operating at up to 700°C and incorporates a centrifugal pump to circulate FLiNaK salt through a removable test section.
47 citations
10 Oct 1996
TL;DR: The authors describe how the development of fibre optic technology lends itself to providing total process information point-to-point along a continuous length of `heated system' in what is known as distributed temperature sensing.
Abstract: The control and monitoring systems used in conjunction with electric trace heating applications have become increasingly sophisticated over recent years, as end user requirements of process information has grown. Here, the authors describe how the development of fibre optic technology lends itself to providing total process information point-to-point along a continuous length of `heated system' in what is known as distributed temperature sensing. (6 pages)
17 citations
5 May 2014
12 citations
1 Sep 2012
TL;DR: In this paper, the vital role that optimal design and application of Heat Management Systems (HMS) plays in reducing the energy consumption of Electric Trace Heating Systems (ETHS) is discussed.
Abstract: Most businesses are feeling the impact of rising energy costs. As energy costs increase, it is becoming more important for plant owners to find ways to reduce energy consumption at their facilities. In addition, the stricter environmental regulations and ambitious CO2 emission reduction goals of various countries are driving businesses towards more energy efficient solutions. This paper discusses the vital role that optimal design and application of Heat Management Systems (HMS) plays in reducing the energy consumption of Electric Trace Heating Systems. This paper presents a case study where an existing trace heating design is optimized to reduce energy consumption by 91%. Energy conservation strategies implemented include selection of an improved insulation system, a control and monitoring strategy, the appropriate trace heating technology, optimal trace heating designs and the best power distribution option. The results of this paper are important tools to evaluate opportunities to save energy in both existing and new trace heating installations found at many industrial facilities and to reduce HMS operating costs.
9 citations
Patent•
29 Mar 1996
TL;DR: In this paper, a windscreen washer de-icer system utilises a device, eg a restricted orifice sited in a vehicle's engine cooling system, to provide a pressure difference to cause hot water to flow to and through a heater incorporated in or close to the windscreen washing system.
Abstract: A windscreen washer de-icer system utilises a device, eg a restricted orifice sited in a vehicle's engine cooling system, to provide a pressure difference to cause hot water to flow to and through a heater (3) incorporated in or close to the windscreen washer system The heater (3) feed pipe is utilised to provide trace heating to the windscreen washer delivery pipe The heater (3) return flow is routed via the washer fluid nozzles (8) to heat them
9 citations
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| 2020 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |