Title :
Some design considerations for skin effect and impedance heat tracing applications, and their control systems for transport of fluids in pipelines
Author :
Fenster, Neal ; Rosen, Donn L. ; Sengupta, Sukanta ; McCormick, Jim
Author_Institution :
Thermo Systems Technol. Inc., Beachwood, OH, USA
Abstract :
This paper describes skin effect and impedance heat tracing systems, their design and proper applications. Selection criteria are displayed in a comparison format based on the author´s experience. Control systems and options are shown for area classification and increased reliability. Cost considerations and parameters for cost justification are presented for project analysis
Keywords :
economics; heating elements; power cables; resistance heating; skin effect; thermal variables control; area classification; control systems; cost considerations; impedance heat tracing; pipeline fluid transport; reliability; skin effect heat tracing; Cables; Costs; IEEE members; Impedance; Insulation; Petroleum; Resistance heating; Skin effect; Temperature; Water heating;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1994. Record of Conference Papers., Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Incorporated Industry Applications Society 41st Annual
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1987-7
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1994.347628
