DocumentCode
1182329
Title
Control of self-regulating heating cable for use in pipeline heating applications
Author
Lardear, Joseph L.
Author_Institution
Val-Tech Inc., Newark, DE, USA
Volume
27
Issue
6
fYear
1991
Firstpage
1156
Lastpage
1161
Abstract
Self-regulating heating cable is an effective method of electrical heat tracing. The control of temperature without conventional sensors such as resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) and thermocouples is described. The theory of temperature control using variable self-regulating cable is discussed. Characteristics unique to this method of heat tracing are detailed, as is a controller specified to meet these requirements. A cost-effective control system is described, and laboratory results are presented
Keywords
electric heating; heating elements; temperature control; temperature measurement; thermocouples; electrical heat tracing; pipeline heating applications; resistance temperature detectors; self-regulating heating cable; temperature control; thermocouples; Electric resistance; Electric variables control; Pipelines; Resistance heating; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Temperature control; Temperature sensors; Thermal resistance; Thermal sensors; Thermal variables control;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0093-9994
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/28.108468
Filename
108468
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