Immersion Heaters and Oil Flushing

Immersion Heaters and Oil Flushing In the petrochemical industry, piping used in transporting liquids and other substances can accumulate deposits. Because these pipes often carry corrosive, combustible substances transported at high pressures and temperatures, proper maintenance of piping ensures safe and reliable operation. For the petrochemical industry, immersion heaters are vital for cleaning process equipment and pipes. What is Oil Flushing? Oil flushing helps remove contaminants and deposits using fast moving, hot fluids. Timely maintenance improves reliability of plant operation. Oil Flushing reduces N Unpredictable shutdowns 1 Leakage A Explosion due to blockage Oil flushing has become one of the leading techniques for pipe cleaning in hydraulic and lubrication systems. Deposits of accumulated contaminants lodged in equipment. Pipes can also be affected by contaminants. N Oil Common Contaminants Flushed A Film Residue N Sand 1 Dirt 2 Immersion heaters Immersion heaters are adapted in a fast and efficient way to heat up various liquid solutions in processing equipment, large tanks and containers. 3 Industrial Cleaning at high temperature and speed Immersion heaters super heat liquids to high temperatures that are forced through equipment at high speeds for force free contaminants. The liquid is flushed through the pipes at a very high velocity, using both heat and force to dislodge and remove the debris. 3 Reasons Maintain equipment performance for Oil A Ensure personnel safety A Maximize product quality Flushing Choosing an Immersion Heater for an Oil Flush Different equipment has different needs. Maintenance personnel should consider the following when reviewing immersion heater options: Watt & heat requirements Flange sizes Number of elements A Kilowatt rating A Terminal enclosure When selecting sheath material, consider: A Viscosity A Density 1 Corrosion properties of oil Corrosion resistive properties of the sheath Ensure high quality electrical Safety Tip! wiring is used to prevent fire and explosion! Sources: http://www.wattco.com/casestudy/chemical-cleaning-using-circulation-heaters.html http://www.wattco.com/blog/2014/08/methods-of-industrial-oil-flushing/ http://www.wattco.com/blog/2014/07/the-importance-of-industrial-oil-flushing/ http://www.wattco.com/casestudy/pipe-maintenance-in-petrochemical-industry.html WATTCO Manutacturer of Electric Heating Elements and Controls CD