Chromalox PRECISION HEAT AND CONTROL Highly Refined Heating Solutions for the Petrochemical Industry
VALUE ADDED CHROMALOX HAS YOUR HEAT AND CONTROL SOLUTIONS With the broadest product line in the industry, Chromalox provides precision heat and control systems for more processes than anyone in the world. We provide solutions for industries as diverse as transportation, pharmaceuticals, power generation, the military,... and petrochemicals. ASSURING YOUR PROCESS PERFORMANCE WITH CHROMALOX The Chromalox Difference Some companies build heaters and controls. Chromalox does more. We provide value-added heating solutions throughout petrochemical plants. The difference between these two approaches is the difference between uncertainty and assurance. It s the difference between having a supplier who just sells equipment and having a partner who can help you save time and money even before startup, who works with you to maximize process efficiency and minimize downtime, and who provides the field service and technical support to get the job done. That s value-added. And you get it from Chromalox. Chromalox Understands Every Facet of the Process We provide precision heat and control systems for more processes than anyone in the world. Our expertise, combined with the most stringent material and manufacturing standards you ll find in the industry, provides you with an array of products you can count on to perform at each critical process phase. Among them are process air heaters for inlet housings, circulation heaters for superheating, flanged immersion heaters for sulfur reduction, self-regulating cables and controls for freeze protection, and explosion-resistant comfort heaters that keep process equipment warm for quick starts on peaker plants and free from moisture and freeze-ups. 2
TECHNOLOGIES THAT REFLECT AN UNDERSTANDING OF PETROCHEMICALS PROCESSING Chromalox Meets Your Specific Challenges With that kind of experience behind us, Chromalox understands the unique challenges that petrochemical facility plant builders, managers, and maintenance personnel face. And we have the knowledge, experience base, local support, and technical skills to meet those challenges with you. Chromalox Can Save You Time and Money Our standardized designs can reduce your installed cost as well as your eventual replacement cost. Our electric process heaters require minimal cleaning and calibration. Using Chromalox third-party-certified electric package systems results in reduced insurance premiums for you lower than those offered to competitors using fuel-fired systems. Chromalox Can Improve Your Process Efficiency Chromalox control panels, coupled with the precision and reliability of Chromalox heaters, optimize temperature control and shrink variations in efficiencies, allowing a better burn. Chromalox power controls, SCRs, and proprietary software precisely sequence heaters, balance electrical loads, control soft starts, and correct power factors, flattening out electrical fluctuations. 3PRODUCTS CHROMALOX HAS A LONG HISTORY OF INNOVATION IN THE PETROCHEMICALS INDUSTRY Chromalox has been developing better means of applying electrical heat for the petrochemicals industry since 1915. That year, we introduced the world s first metal-sheathed heating element.
PETROCHEMICAL PROCESSING CHROMALOX HEAT AND CONTROL SOLUTIONS... Polyethylene, Propylene, and Ethylene Plants Catalyst Regeneration Heaters Nitrogen Preheaters Catalyst Regeneration High-temperature in-line heaters heat air to preheat catalyst beds. Circulation heaters achieve exact temperature output using SCR power control to provide high performance for the regen gas, reduction gas, and calcination gas heating systems. Thermal Fluid Boost Heating Large electric circulation heaters boost the temperatures and heating capacity of the thermal fluid hot-oil heating systems that are required for longer runs or higher temperatures. Large Oil Storage Tanks Immersion heaters with or without replaceable heater bundles in large storage tanks, particularly tanks storing heavy crude oil, maintain optimum process temperature, reducing the drag on pumps and improving flow efficiency in downstream piping. Process and Jacketed Heating Systems Hot oil heat transfer systems are used to precisely heat and control the temperature of processing equipment. Fire Water Storage Large-tank heaters with replaceable elements ensure operational readiness for freeze protection applications. Caustic and Chemical Storage Tanks Storage tank facilities for products such as caustics and chemicals are heated with hazardous-duty flanged immersion heaters to ensure precise temperatures needed for process conditions. Hot Oil Heating Systems Air Separation Bulk Gases Defrost Heaters Thaw Heaters Regeneration Heaters Ammonia/Urea Production Anti-Condensation for Motors and Enclosures Component strip heaters and silicone laminate heaters for medium- to large-sized motors and enclosures prevent condensation from damaging equipment, decreasing performance and life. Tank Heating Frost Heave Prevention High-Pressure Nitrogen and Hydrogen Gas Heaters On-Shore/Off-Shore SHEATH 1 Fuel Forwarding Heaters Fuel forwarding skids employ circulation heaters to heat, filter, pump, and deliver heavy oils and waxy crude at specific temperatures. SHEATH 2 SHEATH 2 BEGIN SHEATH 1 SHEATH 2 SHEATH 2 BEGIN Fuel Gas Pre-Heating and Super Heating Fuel Oil Pre-Heating Gas Drying Glycol Re-Boilers and Molecular Sieve Regeneration Knock-Out Drum Heaters and Vaporizers Tank Heating Pipe/Heat Trace Temperature Maintenance Seawater Separation Heaters Oil/Gas Separation Heaters 4 Large-Tank Heating Systems Chromalox large-tank heaters employ metal-sheathed tubular or ceramic-insulated, open-coil pipe insert heating components for use in Schedule 40 nominal pipe sizes. This unique construction allows heating elements to be changed or field-serviced without draining the tank. Complete with Chromalox controls, these large-tank heating systems can be operated to maintain materials at the proper temperatures with little or no manual attention. Immersion Heaters Chromalox immersion heaters apply heat directly at virtually 100 percent efficiency. Basic piping options include threaded, flanged, or welded. Various temperature control options permit very tight process temperature control. Our circulation heaters are designed to heat a flowing medium using in-line or side-arm piping configurations. A wide selection of kilowatt ratings, materials, vessel sizes, terminal enclosures, control features, and mounting methods is available. Comfort Heaters Chromalox general-purpose convection- and blower-type units are ideal for heating enclosed spaces such as wash water skids and service and maintenance facilities. They provide freeze protection and faster cold starts. Their Fintube heating system consists of corrosion-resistant steel furnace-brazed to the tubular heating element to assure long life and superior heat transfer. The casing is a heavy-gauge steel with adjustable louvers. Auxiliary Electric Steam Boilers Constructed of carbon or stainless steel with fiberglass insulation to ASME or PED code, Chromalox steam boilers and steam generators are safe, versatile, and efficient energy management systems that provide low- or high-pressure hot water or steam. They are packaged units that are completely assembled and ready to install, needing only a water feed-source and electric power hookup to operate from existing distribution voltages, making installation simple.
Piping Distribution Heat trace counteracts the heat loss from process equipment and piping through its insulation, prevents solution precipitation, prevents increase of viscosity or solidification of product, and provides freeze protection. Duct Heaters Compact, safe, and lightweight heat sources, Chromalox process air duct heaters are available in sizes ranging up to 3.2 MW capable of producing temperatures up to 1,200 F (650 C) for heating air or other gases. Sheathed tubular, finned tubular, and finned strip elements consistently outperform gas, oil, and opencoil electric units in both heating efficiency and safety. Elements and special materials are available for use in custom designs. High-Pressure Steam Piping High-temperature metal-sheathed heating cable is used for freeze protection on highpressure steam piping in hazardous-rated areas. Auxiliary Steam Generators Compact, low-pressure electric steam boilers provide on-demand steam supplies for super critical times during start up and peak demands. Fuel Gas Conditioning Circulation heaters condition incoming natural gas feedstock for processing. Temperature Controls, Sensors, and Control Panels Thermocouple and RTD sensors, electronic PID DIN temperature control units, and SCR power switching panels minimize temperature swings to increase life of the heaters and to provide tighter control. Heat Trace and Controls Heat trace is used to counteract the heat loss from process equipment and piping through its insulation, to prevent solution precipitation and the increase of viscosity or solidification of product, and to provide freeze protection. Chromalox offers a variety of heat trace cable; temperature control, monitoring, and management in one, modular package; and all of the necessary components needed to complete the installation, including splices, power connection boxes, and water-resistant end-seal terminations. Hazardous Area Heating Hazardous-duty convection and blower-type heaters provide comfort, freeze protection, and moisture protection in areas like switchgear and control rooms, outbuildings, and pump houses, particularly where the possibility of explosion or fire exists. Explosioncertified heaters are rated for hazardous areas and are hose-wash-down capable. Air Intake Heaters Large electric duct heaters warm incoming air to prevent icing on turbine blades in cold climates and to promote efficient combustion. Lubricating Oils for Turbines and Compressors Immersion heaters with or without replaceable elements provide direct heating of lube oil for lubrication of bearings and moving components of turbines and compressors. Personnel Heating Blower heaters and air handlers provide comfort heating for personnel, for warming equipment in enclosed spaces, and for curing materials in enclosed construction areas. Service and Maintenance Yearly service visits ensure optimal operating conditions and help predict needed maintenance. Control Systems From basic, low-cost temperature and process controllers, to monitors and overtemperature controls, to more sophisticated control systems like the Chromalox intellipanel 3-phase SCR power control panel featuring unique color touch-screen technology, Chromalox can design the right system for your plant's needs. We are the only heating element supplier offering a complete line of controls, control panels, and accessories. 5OIL, GAS & CHEMICALS MARKETS... FOR A VARIETY OF PROCESS APPLICATIONS Aromatics Plants Catalyst Regeneration Reduction Gas Heaters Precision High-Temperature Heaters for Promoting Reaction in Platinum Catalyst Butane, Pentane, and Hexane Products Hydrogen Pre-Heaters for Upgrading Octanes LNG Defrost Gas Heaters for Liquefaction Feedstock Pre-Heaters for Condensation Prevention Hydrocarbon Stream Heaters MTBE Catalyst Regeneration Heaters Reduction Gas Heaters Benzene Reduction and Regeneration Heaters
6INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP BENCHMARKS OF THE INDUSTRY LEADER Chromalox introduced the world s first metalsheathed heating element over 95 years ago Chromalox engineers 3,600 unique, new products every year Chromalox has more than 700,000 customer designs on file Chromalox in-house lab certifies products for both CSA and UL requirements Chromalox produces 3,383 miles (5,444 kilometers) of tubular elements in North America alone... nearly the diameter of the moon Chromalox makes enough heating cable each year to stretch from Northern Italy to the tip of Sicily Chromalox employs more than 1,000 production personnel at five manufacturing plants on three continents Chromalox produces more than 3 million stand-alone items each year RESOURCES TO GET THE JOB DONE Unrivaled Design and Engineering Chromalox has more experience in process design than anyone else in the industry. Our engineering support staff can help to integrate our products into your application and properly specify equipment so that when you enter the construction phase, you can be sure that the equipment will operate as desired. Our in-house software design and engineering capabilities not only help to ensure complete integration, but also allow us to design simple operator interfaces. This can help reduce your training time and expense, as well as increase repeatable operation. State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Chromalox maintains five state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. Our manufacturing capability features computercontrolled, automated machinery to help quality. With ASME welding capability in-house since 1953, Chromalox has gained more in-plant experience than any other electric heater manufacturer for high-quality welding. Our experience enables us to perform ASME welding at a level unsurpassed in our industry. Broadest Third-Party Approvals Chromalox is the only manufacturer with extensive systems manufacturing in the U.S. and Europe. Approvals and certifications include, but are not limited to, CE, NEC, UL,VDE, cul, FM, CSA, MSHA, BASEEFA, Cenelec, ASME, PED, ATEX, GOST, and ISO 9001:2008. Unmatched Stock, Rapid Delivery Chromalox maintains an inventory of nearly one million items. We also operate the fastest delivery system in the business. We can ship any component or system we stock within 24 hours through our chromalox.com electronic order entry system. Same-day delivery is available for many items. In addition, factory offices, stocking representatives, and over 500 authorized distributors carry Chromalox components and systems for same-day pickup. For assistance, call 1-800-443-2640. Technical Assistance on the Internet at www.chromalox.com Go to www.chromalox.com anytime, day or night, for valuable information in product literature, product specs, training manuals, and technical documentation. You ll find answers to questions about anything from electronic temperature controllers, pumps, and fluids, to material compatibility, corrosion, and wire sizing.
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. Startup and Commissioning New equipment startups can often delay project timelines. Minimize any chance for costly setbacks by having a Chromalox qualified engineer for on-site startup and commissioning the mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment for any system we have built, anywhere in the world. They will assist with initial equipment startup and perform a complete review of the installed system to ensure optimized integration into your facility, increasing overall efficiency. You will save time and know that your product was installed correctly. 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. That s why our service technicians are available 24x7 and will come to you anywhere in the world. Chromalox Cold Weather Contracts Cold weather can be a strain on much of your system s equipment. To help you avoid unplanned downtimes that can occur due to cold weather Chromalox offers a package of pre-season planning and preventive maintenance services to ensure proper equipment operation before the cold weather strikes. Chromalox Service Contracts Chromalox Service Contracts deliver efficient emergency response and preventive maintenance, helping to eliminate problems before they arise. Chromalox field service personnel are experts at maximizing the performance of your process heat and control systems with a variety of on-site services including multipoint inspections, guaranteed emergency response times, site reports, and replacement parts availability. 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. For any Chromalox Service Solution call 1-800-443-2 640 Preventive & Pre-Season Maintenance ADDED VALUE SERVICE AND SUPPORT TO MINIMIZE YOUR DOWNTIME As the world s most comprehensive manufacturer of electric heat and control products and systems, nobody knows heaters, controls, and applications like Chromalox. We know your Chromalox heat and control systems from the component parts on up. We understand their functionality. And we can protect and maximize your investment with proper maintenance and assessment strategies. 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. Installation & Startup Manufacturing PRODUCT LIFECYCLE Repair & Product Upgrade Diagnostics & Monitoring Design & Engineering 7
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