Watt Density

“Fossil fuels are a dead end,” according to U.N. Chief António Guterres, requesting an urgent transition to renewable energy. Industrial organizations can push decarbonization forward by shifting process heater systems from fossil fuel-burning to electric. A crucial step towards a carbon-neutral future is grasping the terminology, concepts and renewable energy solutions necessary to achieve it.

By Watlow | 15 Mar 2023

Discover how you can use this convenient tool to size your heater and power and temperature controllers to your specific heating needs.

02 Jun 2020

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 for the last two decades. While the older specifications are conservative and safe, the design may be sub-optimal.

20 Apr 2020

Most industrial electrical heating problems can be readily solved by determining the heat required to do the job. Learn how to convert heat requirements to electrical power to select the best heater for your application.

By Watlow | 17 Mar 2020

Choosing an industrial electric heater is a complex process including everything from how hot it will operate to the safety factors and life cycle of the unit. The replacement costs also need to be taken into consideration. Here we highlight some of the main areas that should affect your heater selection.

By Watlow | 17 Mar 2020