Clean Flow Heater - Flange Style
BACKGROUND
The BCE application involved heating hydrocarbon elastomer material to transform it into a renewable resource. The flow rate and watt density of the rod-style heaters needed to be optimized to reduce carbonization on the heat source and ensure material compatibility with the process. The operating temperature was ~415°F (213°C) at ambient pressure.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Dimensions: 5" Ø x 77" overall length
- Outlet temperature: ~415°F (213°C)
- Flow rate: 3 GPM
- Flow configuration: Perpendicular, with (3) 3/4" NPT, 304 stainless steel inlet and outlet fittings
- 4" NPT plug, easier access for cleaning
- Pressure test: Pressure tested to 90 PSI assembled
- Passed all electrical tests: 2 M-Ohm sheath to case, Hi-pot 1600VDC @ 1mA for 2 seconds, 500VDC M-Ohm insulation resistance test
- Orientation: Can be installed in either horizontal or vertical flow positions
- Thermocouple: Replaceable Type "K" positioned within the flow medium stream
- Power: 22.3 KW, 480 Volt, 3-phase
- Material: 300 series stainless steel body and rod-style elements with a brass 4" NPT Clean Out
OUTCOME
Testing the heater in-house at BCE in an air medium environment allowed the outlet temperature to be ramped up to ~300°C. At the customer site, the heater performed to expectations, allowing the heavy hydrocarbons to flow through the body effectively.
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