DescriptionIndustrial over-the-side heaters heat liquids in drums, baths, vessels and tanks by being mounted from above and partially or fully immersed in the medium. IHP over-the-side heaters are designed for water, oils, acids, alkaline mixtures and various chemical baths.
Materials and constructionIHP typically supplies heaters with stainless steel tubes, PTFE-coated tubes or titanium tubes. Steatite heating elements can be placed in steel, glass or porcelain tubes. Designs are adapted and customized for specific liquids and environments.
Applications- Heating of process baths and tanks
- Oil and hydraulic fluid heating
- Chemical and corrosion-prone liquids
- Laboratory and production vessels
Design features and controls- Option for inactive zones so heating elements remain covered by liquid
- Integrated sensors and thermocouples or separate sensor tubes for temperature control
- Protection against overheating via thermostats or electronic control cabinets
Mounting and options- Flanges, nipples and bends
- Handles and custom mounting kits
- Zoning and phased supply to match operating requirements
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- Immersion heaters for water
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Technical Specification- Surface load up to 10 W/cm² depending on the liquid characteristics
- Working temperature up to 600 °C
- Supply and zoning configured according to operating conditions and requirements
- Common tube diameters: ø6.5 mm; ø8 mm; ø8.5 mm; ø10 mm; ø12.5 mm; ø16 mm; ø20 mm; ø25 mm; ø30 mm; ø33 mm; ø40 mm; ø52 mm
- Good durability in corrosive liquids
- Adjusted surface load options for heating flammable liquids