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WHITE PAPER: Reducing Heater Fouling in a Bisphenol A (BPA) Application Using HELIMAX™
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Reducing Heater Fouling in a Bisphenol A (BPA) Application Using HELIMAX™

By using HELIMX™ circulation heaters in its BPA processing, a manufacturer was able to widen its maintenance window by two to three times what it traditionally has been, saving both time and money. Re...

Thermal Loop: An Introduction to the Unifying Concept Behind Watlow’s Products and Processes
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Thermal Loop: An Introduction to the Unifying Concept Behind Watlow’s Products and Processes

For Watlow, the core concept is the thermal loop, which drives every product and project. This paper, the first in a series, focuses on the three foundational components of the thermal loop: heaters, ...

WHITE PAPER: Decarbonization, Electrification and the Case for Modern Electric Process Heaters
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Decarbonization, Electrification and the Case for Modern Electric Process Heaters

Companies in liquified natural gas (LNG) and other industries have been taking bold steps to reduce their carbon footprint. The overall strategy of these companies is to tackle carbon emissions not on...

WHITE PAPER: Determining Temperature Class for Electric Process Heaters
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Determining Temperature Class for Electric Process Heaters

Electric process heaters that interface with flammable materials in explosive environments need to be properly evaluated to protect the equipment against catastrophic failures. A temperature class req...

WHITE PAPER: Better Predicting Terminal Enclosure Temperature to Improve Heater Reliability
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Better Predicting Terminal Enclosure Temperature to Improve Heater Reliability

One of the most common failures in electric process heaters used in various industrial applications involves electrical terminations and not the heating elements. Engineers at Watlow® believe designer...

WHITE PAPER: How Watt Density Specifications May Be Holding Back Optimal Electric Heat Exchanger Design
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How Watt Density Specifications May Be Holding Back Optimal Electric Heat Exchanger Design

Typical customer specifications for a direct electric heat exchanger (DEHE) in forced convection gas applications aim for efficiency and safety given the technology principles that have been in place ...

How to Replace Sensors on Process Heaters
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How to Replace Sensors on Process Heaters

Thermocouples and RTDs can become damaged and incorrectly read the current and temperature of your heating products. If you have unusual temperature fluctuations or temperature differences between mul...

Ultimate Guide to RTD Sensors, Thermocouples, and Thermistors: Types, Applications and Temperature Ranges
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Ultimate Guide to RTD Sensors, Thermocouples, and Thermistors: Types, Applications and Temperature Ranges

Integrating sensors into the design and thinking about sensors early in the development process allows you to place the right sensors in the right location, and it’s not only a safety concern but can ...

Best Safety Practices for High-Limit Sensors
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Best Safety Practices for High-Limit Sensors

Heater systems have several safety controls built in to protect workers, devices and materials. High-limit sensors, or safety sensors, are one of these types of devices. Such sensors prevent runaway s...