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Tank Heating
Systems
It all began in 1915 when an electrical engineer named Edwin L. Wiegand invented and
patented the very first metal-sheathed electric
heater. Two years later, Mr. Wiegand founded
The Best Electric Heat and Control Solution for Your Process and Application
Global Strength
State-of-the-Art Manufacturing
Chromalox maintains five state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in the United States, Mexico,
Europe, and Asia. In the U.S., Chromalox has
more than 325,000 square feet (30,000 square
meters) of manufacturing and warehousing. Our
Soissons, France facility is 73,000 square feet
(7,000 square meters).
Unrivaled Engineering
Simple operation
Pollution-free
No additional plumbing
connection
No open flames
Quiet operation
Precision control
Better efficiencies
Tanker
Horizontal
Railroad
Mobile
API 614
Underground (UST)
Hopper
Vegetable oils
Crude oil
Animal fats
Fuel oil
Fuel storage
Diesel
Biodiesel
Freeze protection
Liquid sugar
Linseed oil
Asphalt
Molasses
Lube oils
Petroleum
Glycerin
20,000
120
110
15,000
100
500
30,000
90
10,000
7,000
80
3,000,000
70
2,000,000
300
500,000
400,000
40
300,000
35
30
1,000
25
700
20
500
400
200,000
3,000
1,500
100,000
70,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15
300
250
A
200
B
10
9
8
100
70
4,000
Volume (gal)
2,000
5,000
2,000
1,500
1,000
700
300
1,500
1,000
200
150
700
100
500
400
300
70
50
40
30
25
20
15
200
150
100
10
70
50
40
30
7
5
4
3
20
15
40
30
4.5
40
35
30
25
20
18
100
90
80
70
60
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7,000
400
10
5,000
4,000
300
10
3,000
0.7
200
5
4
50
12
1.5
0.5
150
16
500
40
30
6
7
50
45
10,000
2,000
200
50
3,000
7,000
250
60
2,000
700,000
50
10,000
1,000,000
4,000
20,000
60
5,000
150
400
25,000
1,000
900
100
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Example: Finding the required kW for maintaining fluid temperature at 325F in ambient 25F in a 10-ft diameter by 17-ft long horizontal tank
1. Connect 10-0 on scale 2 with 17-0 on
scale 6 by a straight line A . Intersecting this
line with scale 4 will give the surface area
of the cylindrical portion of the tank as approximately 550 ft. Note: Intersection of line
A with scale 3 will show tank volume in
gallons. (This is often helpful because the
dimensions of the tank can be approximated
if only the volume is known.)
line C intersects scale 5. For a tank insulated with 3 fibrous glass, 35 kW will be
required. An uninsulated tank will need
about 240 kW.
Note:
This nomograph can tell you the recommended kW
for maintaining tank temperatures; additional heating
capacity is needed to heat materials from a cold start.
Consult your Chromalox Representative for expert
advice in determining the required additional capacity.
Replaceable-Element
Heaters. Perfect for easy
maintenance and processcritical applications.
Indirect Heaters.
Allow heating for existing
storage tanks or uniquely
designed configurations.
600
500
kW Demand*
500
400
400
300
240
200
100
60
25
240
200
40
38
60
0
STFX
LTFX
FXTH
Over-the- Screw
Side
Plug
ANSI
Flange
Existing Tank
Above Ground
Below Ground
Easy Maintenance
Corrosive Fluids
Heat-Up Applications
Hazardous Areas
Fast-Ship Delivery
x
x
x
x
Irregular Shapes
x
x
* Higher kW rating can be provided for most products. The selection chart is a general guide for determining product style. Consult your Chromalox Representative for expert advice in choosing the best product for your application.
Process Piping
Heating Cable
Indirect Heating
Circulation Heater
Side-Arm Installation
Direct Heating
Small-Tank STFX
Flanged Immersion
Heater
Direct Heating
Flanged Immersion
Heater
Indirect Heating
Flexible Silicone
Laminate Heaters
Direct Heating
Over-the-Side,
Corrosion-Resistant
Immersion Heaters
Direct Heating
Flanged Immersion
Heater
Comfort Heating
HD3D Heavy-Duty
Forced-Air Heaters
On-Demand Heater
SHO Suction Heater
Panels/Controls
Custom Power Control Panels, intelliPANEL 3Phase SCR Power Control Panel, DIN Controllers
Indirect Heating
Heat Transfer
System
Replaceable
Element Heater
Flexible Tank Immersion
FXTH Heater
Power
Rating
kW
Voltage
Vac
Operating
Temperature
F (C)
Flange Size
in.
150 lb
Immersion
Length
ft (m)
STFX
5, 10, 20, 40
(0.8, 1.6, 3.1, 6.2)
1 to 25
120 to 600
3 to 12
2 (0.610)
LTFX
9 to 12 (1.4 to 1.9)
4 to 240
240 to 600
4 to 14
5 to 25
(1.5 to 7.6)
RSTO
3 (0.5)
15 to 72
240 to 600
15 to 26
(4.6 to 7.9)
FXTH
6 to 60
240 to 600
12 to 40*
(3.7 to 12)*
*1, 2, or 3 assemblies
Voltage
Vac
Heated Length
in. (m)
Riser Length
In. (m)
Screw Plug
Up to 85 (13.2)
Up to 40
120 to 600
Up to 54 (1.4)
Over-the-Side
Up to 70 (10.9)
Up to 200
120 to 600
Up to 64 (1.6)
Up to 144 (3.7)
Flanged
Up to 75 (11.6)
500+
120 to 600
Up to 120 (3.1)
Screw Plug
Material
Flange
Material
Steel, Brass,
304 Stainless
Over-theSide
Flanged
Screw
Plug
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Power Rating
kW
No. of
Elements
Screw Plug
Size
In.
Flange Size
in.
150 lb
1 to 3
to 2
3 to 9
Steel, Brass,
304 Stainless
3 to 45
3 to 14
Indirect Heating
A distinct advantage of indirect heating is that the heater can be serviced without draining the
tank. The use of flexible silicone laminate heaters and strip heaters on the tank wall enables the
use of lower watt densities because the heat is spread over a larger surface. Using circulation
heaters can limit the overheat conditions that can occur with some materials when using direct
immersion heating.
Flexible Silicone Laminate Heaters
Versatile Chromalox flexible silicone laminate heaters find use in applications requiring low to medium temperatures. Rugged construction of lightweight material provides chemical and moisture
resistance. Wire elements are durable and wound precisely within the structure for optimal performance. A variety of electrical, shape, and contour fittings meets a broad range of specifications.
Strip Heaters
Rugged and easy to install, these units transfer heat either by conduction or by convection. Strip
heaters range from 0.5 to 2.5 inches (12.75 to 63.5 millimeters) wide and lengths to 72 inches
(1.8 meters). Units bolt or clamp to many surfaces. Many sheath materials, termination styles,
operating temperatures, sizes, voltages, wattage ratings, and mounting devices are available.
Circulation Heaters
Chromalox circulation heaters are packaged units consisting of a flanged immersion heater mounted
in a thermally insulated heating chamber for efficient heating of a flowing medium by in-line or sidearm operation. Thermocouple sensors can be provided to connect to most any controller. Select from
many terminal enclosures, sheath and vessel materials, flanged connections, and controls. Chromalox
offers optional ASME, PED, KOSHA, and SELO certification. Many models in stock.
Heat Transfer Systems
Chromalox heat transfer systems are safe, versatile, user-friendly heating systems for process tank
heating applications requiring closely controlled process temperatures. Engineered and constructed
with carefully matched components, these systems provide easy installation and trouble-free
operation in your application.
Indirect Heaters Specifications
Flexible
Strip
Circulation
Heat Transfer
Watt Density
W/in. (W/cm)
Power Rating
kW
Voltage
Vac
Maximum Temperature
F (C)
Up to 40 (6.2)
Up to 0.6
120 to 600
390 (200)
Up to 38 (6)
Up to 3
120 to 480
1,500 (815)
0.5 to 500+
120 to 600
1,500 (815)
6 to 600+
240 to 600
750 (399)
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Process Piping
Heat trace is used to counteract the heat loss from process equipment and piping through its
insulation. Chromalox offers a variety of heat trace systems for temperature maintenance and
freeze protection in cooling water lines, steam or condensate return lines, compressed-air lines,
fire protection lines, storage tanks, and valves. Chromalox heat trace systems can also be used to
prevent solution precipitation and the increase of viscosity or solidification of product.
Self-Regulating Low-Temperature Heating Cable
Intended for ordinary and hazardous environments, this heat trace cable prevents pipe freezing
and maintains process temperatures. It is constructed of a semi-conductive heater matrix extruded between parallel buss wires and can adjust its output to independently respond to temperature
along its length.
Constant-Wattage Heating Cable
This cable provides freeze protection and process temperature maintenance, but with rugged
construction can tolerate exposure temperatures to 392F (200C). Fluoropolymer jacketing is
available for corrosive environments.
Mineral-Insulated Heating Cable
Mineral-insulated cable is suitable for the most demanding heat trace applications. Its INCOLOY*
sheath resists damage, is fire-resistant, and provides a reliable electrical ground.
Controls and Accessories
As part of a complete solution for heat trace applications, Chromalox offers temperature control,
monitoring, and power management in one package: the advanced Chromalox intelliTRACE
control panel. Other available accessories include all of the necessary components needed to complete
your installation, such as splices, power connection boxes, and water-resistant end-seal terminations.
Power
Connection Box
(UPC)
Above Insulation
Cable End Seal
(UES)
Multiple Entry
Connection
(UMC)
Caution
Labels
Insulation
Heating Cable
Pipe Strap
Fiberglass Tape
FT-3
Below Insulation
Cable End Seal
(RTES)
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Panels/Controls/Sensors
From sensors to multi-loop electronic controls to
standard and custom control panels, Chromalox
will design the ideal system for your plant
application needs.
We are the only heating element supplier offering a complete line of both process and heat
trace controls and control panels. This includes
our basic, low-cost temperature controllers to
our more sophisticated control systems like
the Chromalox intelliPANEL 3-phase SCR
power control panel. The advanced intelliPANEL
design features unique color touchscreen
technology that simplifies configuration settings and local monitoring, reducing setup
time. It provides fingertip access to advanced
diagnostics, trending, and monitoring along
with measurement instruments, alarm configurations, control algorithms, startup, and
troubleshooting.
Sensors range from bare thermocouples
and RTDs to the most sophisticated infrared
non-contact sensors that directly, consistently,
and accurately measure product temperature.
Stock accessories include thermowells, wiring,
indicating meters, timers, and recorders in
addition to electromechanical contactors,
thermostats, and thermoswitches.
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Why Chromalox?
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Chromalox Service Solutions Ensure Optimum Performance and Extend Product Life
From startup and training to ongoing maintenance diagnostics and emergency response,
we offer customized service solutions to ensure
the quality and continued success of your process.
Emergency Service
Emergency on-site service is also available
when the situation demands it. Chromalox
understands the importance of being prepared
and ready to produce. Thats why our service
technicians are available 24x7 and will come
to you anywhere in the world.
Professional Services
Chromalox comprehensive service solutions
also include a selection of professional services to help integrate, operate, and service
Chromalox heating and control equipment
for your application.
Isometric Drawings: Chromalox will generate
2D and 3D drawings that show how Chromalox
heating and control products are integrated
into your application.
Training: Chromalox offers on-site training of your
personnel to help ensure that your Chromalox
equipment is properly operated. Expertly trained
personnel can better achieve the best results
in your process, as well as optimize equipment
service life and maximize intervals between
required maintenance.
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Our experienced engineering staff can help to optimize
your process. They are well-versed in diagnosing
and correcting process issues, and can customdesign heaters and controls that meet your
exacting requirements.
Repair &
Product Upgrade
Installation &
Startup
PRODUCT
LIFECYCLE
Manufacturing
Diagnostics &
Monitoring
Design &
Engineering
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Chromalox
email: sales@chromalox.com
www.chromalox.com
Chromalox-UK
Unit 122, Lombard House
2 Purley Way
Croydon, Surrey, CR0 3JP
UK
Chromalox-France
Route de Chteau-Thierry
Noyant et Aconin
F-02203 SOISSONS Cedex
France
Chromalox-Germany GmbH
Im Defdahl 10 B
44141 Dortmund
HRB 24583 AG Dortmund
Germany
email: uksales@chromalox.com
www.chromalox.co.uk
email: francesales@chromalox.fr
www.chromalox.fr
email: Kontakt@chromalox.com
www.chromalox.de
Chromalox-China
Chromalox (Shanghai) Precision Heat
and Control Co., Ltd.
Suite A2, 4th Floor, Fenggu Building
88Taigu Road
Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone
Shanghai 200131
Peoples Republic of China
Chromalox-India
1st Floor, 6 UNICOM House
A-3 Commercial Complex
Janakpuri
New Delhi-10058
India
Chromalox-Thailand
75/57, 75/237-240, Moo 10
Sukhumvit Road
Thung Sukala
Sriracha
Chon Buri, 20230
Thailand
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Tel: +91-11-25623134
Fax: +91-11-25623480
email: indiasales@chromalox.com
www.chromalox.in
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