Title :
The value of controls and monitoring for electrical heating tracing
Author_Institution :
Thermon Manuf. Co., San Marcos, TX, USA
Abstract :
In this paper the variety of controls and monitoring methods in use today are explored to develop an understanding of the advanced technologies available. Mechanical, solid-state and microprocessor-based packages are reviewed with particular attention given to multi-circuit centralized systems. As the costs of many systems continue to rise, questions regarding the value from the users´ perspectives are also explored
Keywords :
computerised monitoring; controllers; electric current measurement; electric heating; microcomputer applications; monitoring; power engineering computing; relays; temperature control; temperature measurement; voltage measurement; control methods; current monitoring; electrical heating tracing; mechanical methods; microprocessor-based packages; monitoring methods; multi-circuit centralized systems; solid-state methods; voltage continuity monitoring; Contacts; Control systems; Monitoring; Packaging; Relays; Reliability engineering; Resistance heating; Solid state circuits; Switches; Temperature control;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
