Title :
The basics of electric process heating
Author :
Bohn, Rob ; Bange, Mike ; Foreman, Joe
Author_Institution :
Watlow Electric, USA
Abstract :
The application of electric heaters to heat process streams is more complicated that it appears at first glance. Not only do the thermal properties of the media and the thermal load required need to be considered, but the compatibility of materials used in the heater and vessel with the media need to be investigated. Watt density limits need to be investigated as well as the mechanical design of the heater. Electric process heating is usually used where a close degree of control is necessary. Control of large electric process heaters is discussed
Keywords :
design engineering; electric heating; process control; temperature control; thermal analysis; compatibility; control; electric process heating; heater; mechanical design; media; process streams; thermal load; thermal properties; vessel; watt density limits; Assembly; Chemical industry; Chemical technology; Flanges; Petrochemicals; Resistance heating; Temperature control; Thermal loading; Welding; Wire;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1994. Record of Conference Papers., Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Incorporated Industry Applications Society 41st Annual
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1987-7
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1994.347624
